Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Seating/Pricing Thread- Page 84

[NathanLuise]

Posted: 7/23/18 at 4:31am

And where can i get the tickets? 

[rwkpa26]

Posted: 7/23/18 at 4:40pm

Hi all! Just wanted to share that some pretty awesome seats were just released for next Wednesdays (August) 2-part marathon. Was able to score 2 seats in Row C of the center dress circle for $130 a part each.

[Mdwmd]

Posted: 7/23/18 at 6:34pm

I have 4 front of the house premium tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child parts one and two on Thursday July 26th and Friday July 27th. They are in the front section of the left orchestra in the seventh row which is row F. They are seats 1, 3, 5 and 7. Seat 1 is on the center aisle. I had to change my trip to go another date. I paid Ticketmaster $2511 for the four of them. Email me an offer at [e-mail] or reply to this post or PM me please! The box office at the Lyric theater and Ticketmaster say they are not refundable. I don’t want them to go unused or lose all of the 2500$. Make me an offer. The mobile tickets will be available for me to email them to you on July 23rd. Would also be open to a swap. Thanks!

[gaft24]

Posted: 7/24/18 at 6:37pm

Hello everyone! 

I finally booked my flight to NYC from December 12 to 16... and I am DYING to see Cursed Child. I had originally ruled it out as a possibility because I thought it would be completely sold out, but I'm noticing that tickets are apparently still available, and also noticed on this thread that some tickets sell for cheaper in about a month's window before a performance... now I also understand that the dates of my trip are much busier for Broadway compared to August/September... but I was wondering if anybody here could help me know just how much more demand should I expect, or any other tips on getting tickets that aren't completely crazy priced (other than the Friday 40). 

 

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

[ARRenthead]

Posted: 7/25/18 at 9:30am

Has anyone had success at getting a desired location when calling Ticketmaster rather then using the website? It is so frustrating that you can't pick seats within a price range.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 7/25/18 at 10:32am

gaft24 said: "Hello everyone!

I finally booked my flight to NYC from December 12to 16... and I am DYING to see Cursed Child.I had originally ruled it out as a possibility because I thought it would be completely sold out, but I'm noticing that tickets are apparently still available, and also noticed on this thread that some tickets sell for cheaper in about a month's window before a performance... now I also understand that the dates of my trip are much busier for Broadway compared to August/September... but I was wondering if anybody here could help me know just how much more demand should I expect, or any other tips on getting tickets that aren't completely crazy priced (other than the Friday 40).



Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!"

 

Hi there! As someone who has seen the show a bunch of times now, I just wanted to share my two cents. I have been really surprised with the availability of tickets over these busy summer months. It appears you can basically always get a ticket for $160 or $180, but the $130 seats are the ones that become available a week or so before performances.

It's impossible to say what the Box Office will be doing in December, but if I had to guess, I imagine it'll stay similar to what is currently happening. They're obviously holding back a lot of seats, knowing demand is high and wanting to accommodate a wide range of people.

My prediction is that in September and October, it may become easier again to get extremely last minute $20/$40/$80 tickets, which is what was happening through all of March, April, and May, but has since stopped. I would imagine that with the holidays, they'll drop that system again in November, and go back to the current system.

My recommendation would be to hold off for a bit, but probably buy the tickets in the fall. Even if you buy a seat at $160 or $180 each, the best deal you're likely to get in December is $130. At the end of the day, that's a small price to pay for some peace of mind.

(Side note - if you have any colleagues in NYC, I really recommend buying directly from the box office. A few of the times I've seen the show, I've scoped out tickets (religiously) online, and then gone to the Box Office. The price range is always the same, but they always offer me better seats than Ticketmaster gives me. Like 3rd row mezz at $180 instead of the 8th row that was available on Ticketmaster.)

Best of luck. Enjoy the shows!! Wizzo Wizzo!

[Lot666]

Posted: 7/25/18 at 2:53pm

My husband and I finally saw this on Sunday. We purchased our tickets some time ago and paid full premium price ($299 per person, per part) for orchestra row F, seats 2 and 4, directly on the center aisle.

This show is extraordinary. It takes off a bit slowly, but by the first intermission we were fully engaged. We loved how the story introduced new characters, but wove in lots of familiar elements from the preceding books/films and brought them all together to create another great chapter in the Harry Potter saga.

Some have asked how accessible the show is for individuals who have no prior experience with Ms. Rowling's work. Given how strong the accents are, the brisk (and sometimes shouted) delivery of some dialog, and the inclusion of numerous plot elements from preceding works, we felt that the uninitiated might struggle to keep up. YMMV.

We never imagined ever having feelings like affection and empathy for a member of the Malfoy family, but Anthony Boyle stole both the show and our hearts as Scorpius.

 

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The strong and highly emotional focus on the relationship between Scorpius and Albus did, as others have noted, include romantic overtones. Count us among those who felt somewhat cheated that this aspect of the relationship was not fully embraced in the end.

The main stage elements are relatively simplistic, but they are shifted and reconfigured to great affect. The "magic" ranges from clever to mind-blowing; the end of Part 1 was without a doubt the most surreal, eerie experience I've ever had in a Broadway theatre (I'm glad we saw both parts on the same day, because having to wait so long to see where it goes from there would've been unbearable).

The location of our seats was great, but we had the misfortune to find ourselves directly behind two guys who were both more than six feet tall. This required near-continuous leaning from side to side to see around their heads, which was very frustrating, given what we paid. This was the fault of a design flaw; the rake of the orchestra is minimal for the first 6-8 rows and the seats are directly behind one another (there is no offset). 

 

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It was, however, cool to be right on the aisle when He Who Must Not Be Named made his exit from the stage.

Both my husband and I would like to see it again from a bit further back, maybe even from the front of the Dress Circle.

 

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We expect that the "magic" might be even more magical, and the effects that encompass the house (as opposed to being limited to the stage itself) would be easier to take in. We did a lot of twisting and turning to see what was going on behind us.

 

Updated On: 7/26/18 at 02:53 PM

[apetricc12]

Posted: 7/25/18 at 8:43pm

Hello. I’ve been reading all these messages with a lot of interest as I’m trying to purchase tickets for a good friend of mine.

Typically, I like to sit close, but I think I would rather sit at least 10 rows back due to the number of special effects. I’ve been looking around and found a couple
of dates that have Orchestra Left Row O, Seats 1 and 3.

They seem like they are quite good, but wanted to get your opinions.

Thank you.

[Barbra]

Posted: 7/25/18 at 8:54pm

Orchestra D26 available on Ticketmaster now for Aug 2nd/3rd at $130 per part. There are also several orchestra seats for this week's performances currently on StubHub for about that price.

[gaft24]

Posted: 7/26/18 at 4:52am

VotePeron said: 

Hi there! As someone who has seen the show a bunch of times now, I just wanted to share my two cents. I have been really surprised with the availability of tickets over these busy summer months. It appears you can basically always get a ticket for $160 or $180, but the $130 seats are the ones that become available a week or so before performances.

It's impossible to say what the Box Office will be doing in December, but if I had to guess, I imagine it'll stay similar to what is currently happening. They're obviously holding back a lot of seats, knowing demand is high and wanting to accommodate a wide range of people.

My prediction is that in September and October, it may become easier again to get extremely last minute $20/$40/$80 tickets, which is what was happening through all of March, April, and May, but has since stopped. I would imagine that with the holidays, they'll drop that system again in November, and go back to the current system.

My recommendation would be to hold off for a bit, but probably buy the tickets in the fall. Even if you buy a seat at $160 or $180 each, the best deal you're likely to get in December is $130. At the end of the day, that's a small price to pay for some peace of mind.

(Side note - if you have any colleagues in NYC, I really recommend buying directly from the box office. A few of the times I've seen the show, I've scoped out tickets (religiously) online, and then gone to the Box Office. The price range is always the same, but they always offer me better seats than Ticketmaster gives me. Like 3rd row mezz at $180 instead of the 8th row that was available on Ticketmaster.)

Best of luck. Enjoy the shows!! Wizzo Wizzo!"

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I really appreciate this!!!! Fingers crossed! 

[LJD123]

Posted: 7/26/18 at 7:48am

Hello!

Was wondering if anyone has experienced a "wait time" between cancelling an order purchased during first onsale, so fully refundable, and obtaining new tix for the same date?  I did live chat w Ticketmaster and they said they could process the refund, but not secure new seats, and it may be 48 hours before I can make a purchase?  I didn't cancel the order because I am afraid I will lose the seats to someone else before I can purchase them!  Thanks for any advice!

[Lot666]

Posted: 7/26/18 at 8:11am

apetricc12 said: "Typically, I like to sit close, but I think I would rather sit at least 10 rows back due to the number of special effects. I’ve been looking around and found a couple
of dates that have Orchestra Left Row O, Seats 1 and 3.

They seem like they are quite good, but wanted to get your opinions."

Those seats should be pretty good. Maybe a bit far back for my taste (like you, I also generally prefer to be close, because I like to be able to see facial expressions and small details), but the Dress Circle overhang is at row Q, so your view of the house at the end of Part 1 should not be obscured and you'll have a great view down the center aisle. 

[Fosse76]

Posted: 7/26/18 at 7:17pm

Lot666 said: "We never imagined ever having feelings like affection and empathy for a member of the Malfoy family, but Anthony Boyle stoleboth the show and our hearts as Scorpius.

 

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The strong and highly emotional focus on the relationship between Scorpius and Albus did, as others have noted, include romantic overtones. Count us among those who felt somewhat cheated that this aspect of the relationship was not fully embraced in the end.

"

Scorpius is definitely the flashier role, as interpreted by Boyle and his successors. When I first read the play, I don't remember either character jumping out at me as the flashier role, but the play, in print and on stage, is their story, and not really Harry's.

 

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Believe it or not, Boyle and Clemetts downplay the gay subtext compared to the actors I saw in London. The script almost screams "repressed longing."

 

[Danielle0314]

Posted: 7/26/18 at 10:36pm

My mom and I saw the show July 1 from orchestra far right (seat #s in the 30s) under the overhang row v, so we only missed one part (those who've seen the show know what I mean). Was happy to see being that far right we missed no side stage action.

We are seeing it again Sept 1, orchestra row A seats 1 & 3. I'm so excited to be up there, I've never sat that close before for a show! Paid a pretty penny (premium price), but I cannot wait!

Updated On: 7/27/18 at 10:36 PM

[kmissa]

Posted: 7/26/18 at 11:56pm

Not to be negative, but closer isn’t always better. I had front row for lottery and it was great, but the stage is so high you definitely miss some parts. If/when I see it again, I’m hoping for dress circle.

[WickedLinds]

Posted: 7/27/18 at 12:30am

I sat in row A, having seen the show before and knew what the parts were I was missing (not really a big deal anyways), and freaking loved it!!

[Lauren2]

Posted: 7/27/18 at 12:35am

I have seen the show and I am curious what you miss if you are in Row A?

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 7/27/18 at 1:00am

Lauren2 said: "I have seen the show and I am curious what you miss if you are in Row A?"

You miss anything that's close to the stage floor and/or towards the rear of the stage, such as the fireplace in McGonagall's office. I was in row AA, and it was also difficult to see Hermione and Harry at the top of the stairs during the meetings at the Ministry of Magic, since the other actors were standing right in front of me. I had seen the show before, though, so I didn't care. If I could see the show from row AA every time, I would.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 7/27/18 at 1:05am

I’ve seen the show on all levels, and my favorite experiences are always front orchestra, which include the first time I saw it. While the mezz and balcony give you an awesome view, there is nothing like being completely immersed in this show.

[Lauren2]

Posted: 7/27/18 at 1:10am

Oh really? The fireplace is one of my favorite parts! Would a booster seat help? I think it would be perfect for most of Albus and Scorpius scenes tho. Especially the lake one you are right there. I was in Row J to the right and it was great but I just think being front row would be like nothing else. I am planning on coming up again and getting tickets I just can’t spend that much again. I mean I will do the Friday forty but this is a small chance I will win.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 7/27/18 at 1:27am

Lauren2 said: "Oh really? The fireplace is one of my favorite parts! Would a booster seat help? I think it would be perfect for most of Albus and Scorpius scenes tho. Especially the lake one you are right there. I was in Row J to the right and it was great but I just think being front row would be like nothing else. I am planning on coming up again and getting tickets I just can’t spend that much again. I mean I will do the Friday forty but this is a small chance I will win. "

I used a booster seat, and it helped a lot. I could see the top of the fireplace, but I couldn't really see the actors sliding down it onto the floor. 

[sorano916]

Posted: 7/27/18 at 1:33am

Lauren2 said: "Oh really? The fireplace is one of my favorite parts! Would a booster seat help? I think it would be perfect for most of Albus and Scorpius scenes tho. Especially the lake one you are right there. I was in Row J to the right and it was great but I just think being front row would be like nothing else. I am planning on coming up again and getting tickets I just can’t spend that much again. I mean I will do the Friday forty but this is a small chance I will win. "

Eh. I'm under 5 ft and I didn't need a booster. Plus, the rake isn't that great in the first couple of rows so you'll probably be blocking others behind you if you use one & you really don't need one.

I sat on Row A Seat 9 which is after the row in front (Row AA) ended so you have dead space in front of you before the actual stage. You're close and have a clear view of the stage but you don't feel like you're right on top of it like Row AA.

[Danielle0314]

Posted: 7/27/18 at 8:51am

Thanks for all your input everyone! My mom and I are both 5'9", so boosters won't be necessary haha! I can see the reasoning for using them in AA though if you're shorter. I talked to PThespian about it before buying the tickets. My main concern was that we'd be cricking our neck a la front row of a movie theater, but from what they said mom and I should be good. Having seen it from further back already and knowing what stuff looks like, I'm excited to be up there seeing their faces in the moment. <3

[Danielle0314]

Posted: 7/27/18 at 8:58am

WickedLinds said: "I sat in row A, having seen the show before and knew what the parts were I was missing (not really a big deal anyways), and freaking loved it!!"

Awesome! Purely for curiosity reasons, and to prepare my mother beforehand haha, what did you miss sitting there? You can PM me if it's spoiler related :)

[Lot666]

Posted: 7/27/18 at 1:50pm

Danielle0314 said: "WickedLinds said: "I sat in row A, having seen the show before and knew what the parts were I was missing (not really a big deal anyways), and freaking loved it!!"

Awesome! Purely for curiosity reasons, and to prepare my mother beforehand haha, what did you miss sitting there? You can PM me if it's spoiler related :)"

Off the top of my head, you will miss two "show-stopper" effects that take place out in the house (as opposed to on the stage). Note, however, that "miss" is not really the right word; you can still catch them if you twist around in your seat to look at what's behind you; you just have to know when to look.