HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Set for April 2018 Opening at the Lyric — Page 20

WhizzerMarvin said: "Ok that's for that info. So that's in addition to the 40 for $40?

I don't like how little info they've given out about the pricing, pricing areas, new theater configuration, etc. I was lucky enough to receive a code, but it's been difficult planning with friends about which tickets to get."

Yes, I believe so. Under the pricing FAQ it lists that as what will be released in this pre-sale. I do wish I had more information as to where the seats would be located, I am torn which price level to go for, and knowing the seating configuration would certainly help.

Ah, I found this on the website: For every performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, there will be 300 seats priced at $40 or less per part, and 150 of these seats will be priced at $20 per part.

So it's not quite 300 at $40 and 150 at $20, but 300 at $40 or less with half of them guaranteed at $20.

Are these seats priced so low because they are horrible partial views? I'm too suspicious of producers to believe they are actually selling this many seats per performances to what is sure to be one of the biggest hits of the season if not the decade!

For people who have seen it, do you think it's better to see both parts in one day? Or does it not make much of a difference to do a Thursday/Friday sequence?

macnyc said: "Has anyone located a seating chart for the production? I just tweeted the play, but I don't know how good they are about replying. It's really crazy that we don't even know how the theater will be configured."

This is what Telecharge has:

https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Harry-Potter-and-the-Cursed-Child/Seating-Chart

WhizzerMarvin said: "Are these seats priced so low because they are horrible partial views? I'm too suspicious of producers to believe they are actually selling this many seats per performances to what is sure to be one of the biggest hits of the season if not the decade!"

In London, most of the cheaper seats were in the balcony with the exception of the Friday Forty which were usually the front two rows of the stalls.



BroadwayMomma said: "For people who have seen it, do you think it's better to see both parts in one day? Or does it not make much of a difference to do a Thursday/Friday sequence?"

I've done both. I appreciated the same day as I just went to grab dinner between the two parts. But you definitely have to set aside the entire afternoon/evening for it. However, the Thursday/Friday let me still do tourist things during the day (I even got to see a matinee before one of the Parts), but that was in London.



#1Elphie said: "This is what Telecharge has:
https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Harry-Potter-and-the-Cursed-Child/Seating-Chart"

Telecharge isn't the official ticket-seller so I wouldn't go by that seating chart so much, especially since they're removing seats. And honestly I won't be surprise if they reconfigure the orchestra to allow for a center aisle as a character walks down there.

WhizzerMarvin said: "Ah, I found this on the website:For every performance ofHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, there will be 300 seats priced at $40or less per part,and 150 of these seats will be priced at $20 per part.

So it's not quite 300 at $40 and 150 at $20, but 300 at $40 or less with half of them guaranteed at $20.

Are these seats priced so low because they are horrible partial views? I'm too suspicious of producers to believe they are actually selling this many seats per performances to what is sure to be one of the biggest hits of the season if not the decade!"

Ah ok, I didn't read it carefully, that makes sense. I am also suspicious of the low priced seats, but with two parts I may need to opt for them.

Also, the Friday 40 are not partial view in London. I've had friends score 8th row center tickets. They are more like golden ticket prizes the producers are gifting.

I agree the Friday 40 winners get great seats!

When I saw this in London last year, I sat in the balcony (4th floor) for 15 pounds each part (30 pounds total). It's a different atmosphere up there. You won't be able to see facial expressions but so many kids wore Hogwarts robes (most of the people who sat up there were families) that one can't help but get excited for this show! It was still full view and you can still see the magic. For the price I wouldn't mind sitting up there again.

Does anyone happen to know whether those of us on standby will still be able to see what dates/tickets are available on TM once the tickets go on sale tomorrow? Curious if they will open up the seating chart, etc. so that we can at least see if seats are left for dates we want/compare dates for better availability, just in case we do get off standby? In a normal presale situation, you can look but not buy without a code - will this be the same or do you need the access code just to even look for tickets at all? If we can at least access dates/seating charts, we'll at least have a better sense of pricing/location by the time we are able to buy, if by some miracle that happens.

Sorry if this has been asked, didn't see it in thread or on FAQ of the site.

Does anyone know which days will have a matinee? Or, will it follow other show scheduling per standard?



Thanks!

Phantom of the board said: "Sorry if this has been asked, didn't see it in thread or on FAQ of the site.

Does anyone know which days will have a matinee? Or, will it follow other show scheduling per standard?



Thanks!"

The show performs a matinee of Part I and evening of Part II on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Thursday evenings are Part I

Friday evenings are Part II

uncageg said: "Seeing that I get a ticket tomorrow morning in one of the price ranges I am going for, I will then be terrified about the damage I may do buying merch! I am not big on buying anything more than a magnet but went on their store website and spotted at least 4 things I want. It appearsthat they have a stand alone shop in London. For anyone over there, is this the case? Thesite has a ton of merchandise. Hope the things I want will be sold at the theater. I figure If Igo through all this to get tickets, I might as well go all out. Early birthdaygift to myself."

There's no stand alone store at the theatre, just a merchandise booth per usual. However, they sell certain things after Part 1/before Part 2 due to the story line. They change up the decor as well. It's kinda neat. And as you're leaving the theatre after Part 1, you receive a #KeepTheSecrets pin (no merch purchase necessary).

I'm just glad I never got into Harry Potter as a kid so I don't have to worry about this ticketing drama!