Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Seating/Pricing Thread — Page 63

CT2NYC said: "My thoughts on row K of the orchestra. Many people have called it the ideal row, because of the legroom. In my opinion, it's not. The problem is that there is no rake between rows J and K, so, even with the gap between them, the people in row J can block your view significantly if you're short. A friend was sitting in row K, and needed a seat cushion to see over the heads in row J. Fortunately, seat B 1 was empty for most of both parts, so she was able to move up for the final act."

After seeing the show I thought that row K would indeed be ideal... interesting. I got the impression that most of the rows aren’t raked in the theater? Which I find it a bit odd, with the amount of renovation they put into the theater, they would have done something to improve sight lines from most of the seats?

I was on row F and it was a great view, but during the first act of part 2 the people in front of me moved around and someone a bit taller was in front of me, it really did block a lot of my view... it didn’t take away any of the enjoyment of the show itself, but it’s a bit annoying... The woman next to me had a hard time seeing throughout the whole show.

LxGstv said: "CT2NYC said: "My thoughts on row K of the orchestra. Many people have called it the ideal row, because of the legroom. In my opinion, it's not. The problem is that there is no rake between rows J and K, so, even with the gap between them, the people in row J can block your view significantly if you're short. A friend was sitting in row K, and needed a seat cushion to see over the heads in row J. Fortunately, seat B 1 was empty for most of both parts, so she was able to move up for the final act."

After seeing the show I thoughtthat row K would indeed be ideal... interesting.I got the impression thatmost of the rows aren’t raked in the theater? Which I find it a bit odd, with the amount of renovation they put into the theater, they would have done something to improve sight lines from most of the seats?

I was on row F and it was a great view, but during the first act of part 2 the people in front of me moved around and someone a bit taller was in front of me, it really did block a lot of my view... it didn’t take away any of the enjoyment of the show itself, but it’s a bit annoying...The woman next to me had a hard time seeing throughout the whole show."

The rows from ZZ to S are tiered, then there's a less substantial rake from R to K, then there's no rake between K and J, and rows J to AA are raked. As far as sightlines in orchestra rows K - ZZ are concerned, row S appears to have the best view, with absolutely no concern about heads in the way. In the front orchestra, seats B 1 or B2 are ideal, because row A is indented, and there's no full seat directly in front of them. This is one of the main reasons why I loved the front row so much. Sure, I couldn't fully see a little action upstage, like McGonagall's fireplace, but not having to deal with shifting to see between heads was such a relief.

Lauren2 said: "Hey guys! I am from out of town and am coming in from July 10-19th. I am a big potter fan and would love to see the show. Through a group I found someone that was willing to sell tickets in Orchestra Row X, Seat 31 for a day I can go. She wants me to give her 200 for both parts. Do you guys think that is a good deal or should I keep looking? For anyone that has sat in the back can you see everything and is it a good view? Is seat 31 to far over, is your view restricted? I would like tickets but don’t want to break my bank. Should I buy the tickets and also do Friday Forty? Would I know my seats or have better seats with the Friday Forty. Just not sure what to do and who to trust to get tickets and need some advice. Please help me out."

The far side seats in the rear orchestra have a basically unrestricted view, with the exception of the dress circle overhang, which I've heard is not a huge problem. I'm not sure about the face value of that seat, though. It might be $130 per part, or it could be $40. So, you're either getting a good deal, or a so-so one.

Lauren2 said: "Hey guys! I am from out of town and am coming in from July 10-19th. I am a big potter fan and would love to see the show. Through a group I found someone that was willing to sell tickets in Orchestra Row X, Seat 31 for a day I can go. She wants me to give her 200 for both parts. Do you guys think that is a good deal or should I keep looking? For anyone that has sat in the back can you see everything and is it a good view? Is seat 31 to far over, is your view restricted? I would like tickets but don’t want to break my bank. Should I buy the tickets and also do Friday Forty? Would I know my seats or have better seats with the Friday Forty. Just not sure what to do and who to trust to get tickets and need some advice. Please help me out. "

Ask what face value is, if they won't tell you, chances are you are getting ripped off.

I did ask and she said 80 and she showed me her order page on ticket master. But I have been seeing people getting those tickets for 40-130 so I just don't know if its a good deal. And I know I could get better seats closer but I want to make sure that I go since I don't leave there and will only have one chance in NYC to go. And I have been checking Ticketmaster constantly, but first the dates I want to go never have affordable pricing and second I don't get emails about ticket releases. I just don't know what to do. Help!

I am looking for one ticket. How big is the chance? Can you trust Stubhub? How good of a chance is there that you win Friday Forty?

The reality is that unsold premium seats are always reduced to regular price whenever they don't get sold in advance. And this goes for every show. Presumably, the system is set up to automatically adjust certain locations at a certain time, eliminating pricing based on the current demand. This would explain why returned tickets that were originally sold as premium may be immediately reduced. I've bought tickets twice at the box office, and both times the box office attendant was surprised at the cheaper price for the tickets I bought.

The pricing on this continues to hurt my brain.

All of these are offered for May 24th and 25th.

Orch H 1-5 $249

Orch L 1-5 $199

Orch J 13-17 $299

I am new to the site and have 4 seats for May 16 double show and just found out that 2 people are not going to be able to come. I tried refunding online on Ticketmaster chat but was told that they couldn't since it's within 2 weeks of the show. Has anyone had luck calling Ticketmaster and speaking to a manager? The tickets are Orch row V and I paid $350 for each including TM fees. I bought them with the lottery code thing when the initial tickets were released. I know they changed the refund rules sometime along the way, anyone had luck using that to their advantage to get a refund?

Thanks.

HeatherAV said: "Chiasgirl said: "The pricing on this continues to hurt my brain.

All of these are offered for May 24th and 25th.

Orch H 1-5 $249

Orch L 1-5 $199

Orch J 13-17 $299



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YES! This is maddening!

As an FYI for people thinking of buying and returning tickets... I purchased 6 tickets through the original release and subsequently returned them. I tried to buy 6 new tickets today and the website told me I had reached the ticket limit for this event.I called TM and spoke with two different "managers" who both said there is a 6-ticket limit per household, and a household is defined as sharing any ONE of the following: ticketmaster account email address OR billing addressOR credit card number. Sure enough, when I tried logging into my husband's TM account and using a different credit card, it still said I reached my ticket limit and it wouldn't process the order. (The credit card had the same billing address as the credit card I used when I bought my initial 6 tickets - which I later returned - months ago.) I know some people have had no problem buying more than 6 tickets, but I wanted to share my experience that TM wouldn't allow it. It seems my account (or my IP address???) has been flagged somehow."

I wonder if there's some difference between buying and returning 2 at a time vs. 6 that got you flagged? (not that it should, just wondering). I've bought well over 6 if you total them up, but always in pairs, and returned them as more/better/cheaper tickets were released - I've never kept more than 2 at a time, though. I just did it again an hour ago with no problems. Maybe the managers you are talking to are taking the 6 a bit too literally? Have you tried Fan Support rather than the regular customer service line? If they meant 6 ticket limit including any returned tickets, they should have clarified that at least in the fine print - returned tickets are cancelled and shouldn't be held against you. Given that you returned them, you clearly aren't a scalper or trying to make money off them.

I'd keep trying Good luck - that stinks.

Is this only June or July too? I need cheap good seats!