Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Seating/Pricing Thread — Page 50

I popped into what I think was the lounge after one of the shows. It was smaller than an airport lounge, a room off to the side, no windows, with a bar, some standing room maybe space for 5 or 6 tables at the back. 

Nothing to write home about, its much more exciting in the lobby but I could see if someone felt claustrophobic or couldn't stand in a line, or maybe needed a private area--maybe I could see it being of value.

Not having windows really would be a deal breaker for me.

*Trying to move away from the "Ticket Holding topic"*

 

I just wanted to thank everyone for all their input here. I finally saw the show this past Wednesday and I am still in awe of every little thing I saw on that stage. I was never expecting the show to totally capture me and make the time feel like 15 minutes. I felt like a kid in the movie theatre all over again. 

I was in Orch J 4, perfection. No heads in the way and almost direct center. Plus, I have to add, the seats are so damn comfortable. I have tickets again in September, but really want to sit front row Dress Circle. So I will be searching, can't wait to see it from that perspective. Such a brilliant piece of theatre! First time in years I actually bought merchandise (from part 1 and the "secret" stuff from part 2.). 

I love this group!!

Have a great day all!

countrygurl5872 said: "Does the theater generally ask everyone to arrive 1 hour before the show time? Do the doors open that early? My friend was lucky enough to win Friday Forty tickets for opening Sunday and we weren't sure if the hour early was a general rule or they needed everyone in before the red carpet or what-not. I've never been to an opening before so not sure how it works."

The one hour before request isn't specific to the Broadway opening, they're asking that for every show. The theater doesn't open until ~30-40 minutes before curtain but the lobby and merch shops/bar are open an hour before, so you can wander and buy snacks/drinks/souvenirs while you wait for the theater doors to open., not sure if that's going to be different on Sunday.

I hope you have a blast Sunday, it's going to be an amazing night.

countrygurl5872 said: "Does the theater generally ask everyone to arrive 1 hour before the show time? Do the doors open that early? My friend was lucky enough to win Friday Forty tickets for opening Sunday and we weren't sure if the hour early was a general rule or they needed everyone in before the red carpet or what-not. I've never been to an opening before so not sure how it works."

As the poster above said they open the doors to the lobby and stores about an hour before. The house doors open30 minutes before. For opening night though I’d get there early. You could join the crowd and try to get the celebrities and everyone to sign and say hi to them. They might open the doors earlier too since it’s on opening night. I hope you have fun I’m super jealous you get to go! Definitely share your experiences!!!

Notreallysilent 2 said: "For opening night though I’d get there early. You could join the crowd and try to get the celebrities and everyone to sign and say hi to them. They might open the doors earlier too since it’s on opening night. I hope you have fun I’m super jealous you get to go! Definitely share your experiences!!!"

If you are a ticket holder, I would strongly encourage you to NOT approach any celebrities in the house for autographs. Opening nights rarely, if ever, start on time, so there is no real need to be there earlier (and none of the important people will be there before the actual house opens anyway). Also, many theaters do not offer bar service nor merchandise sales on opening night. I'm sure they will for Harry Potter, but you never know. Opening nights are entirely different.

ebizzle said: "Hi everyone!
I will be returning my $40 per part ticket for row M in the dress circle on February 14th/15th. I’d really like this ticket to go to someone who hasn’t seen it yet and doesn’t have a ticket yet. Please PM me if you’d like the ticket and want to coordinate. Thanks!"

You could also try to use the send to friends feature on ticketmaster. Idk how exactly it works but that could probably save the hassle of returning it and getting the other person to buy the ticket

ebizzle said: "Notreallysilent2 said:"You could also try to use the send to friendsfeature on ticketmaster. Idk how exactly it works but that could probably save the hassle of returning it and getting the other person to buy the ticket"

I think the performance is too far away for me to do that, because the button isn't pressable, but thanks!"

With the amount of tickets showing up regularly, I don't think people are planning 10 months out at this point. Probably best to just return it, I think their trickling out of tickets will spook away scalpers anyway, so I wouldn't worry too much about who gets it...