Posted: 6/2/25 at 10:35pm
They are now offering rush $30 seats for every performance. Is this anything I shouldn’t miss? I can take it or leave it with the whole franchise . But as theater .. is it something I shouldn’t miss? Is it worth the shlep?
Posted: 6/2/25 at 10:56pm
It’s enjoyable enough, some of the effects very well done. For 30 bucks, do it!
Posted: 6/2/25 at 11:23pm
Go on a week night. Less families. The audience it attracts is not up on their theater etiquette. We are not their target audience.
Posted: 6/2/25 at 11:38pm
I think this is the worst piece of writing I've ever seen performed, and there were only a few interesting staging moments. And I usually like the director.
Posted: 6/3/25 at 8:29am
DAME said: "They are now offering rush $30 seats for every performance. Is this anything I shouldn’t miss? I can take it or leave it with the whole franchise . But as theater .. is it something I shouldn’t miss? Is it worth the shlep?"
For $30 I think it’s worth seeing. I’ve paid far more for less enjoyable experiences.
Posted: 6/3/25 at 9:59am
Sam, $30 is a fantastic price. Go and see it. You'll be glad you did. Do you live far away from The Pantages?
Posted: 6/3/25 at 1:15pm
I am in Woodland Hills. I see they are having some odd time weekday matinees. I might do that since my driving at night is a thing of the past for me. And none of my people want to go.
Posted: 6/3/25 at 2:21pm
I agree. I think there is some really cool stage craft moments. Don't go in expecting amazing writing.
Posted: 6/4/25 at 3:15pm
Looks like the cast has been having a lot of callouts? Is there a flu going around?
Matt Mueller is no longer on the cast page, but his name is on the cast board? Is he still with the show?
Posted: 6/4/25 at 3:37pm
I wonder if cast calling out is related to recent news that JK Rowling is funding an anti-trans organisation. Can't imagine much of the cast would feel ethically or morally aligned with that, would be a tough mental/emotional situation for some I think.
Posted: 6/4/25 at 6:46pm
I attended a Sunday evening performance at the Pantages Theatre (Los Angeles). I sat in the side orchestra section.
The performance was sold to 60% capacity. The mezzanine was closed off and the last 5 rows of the orchestra too.
A few audience sat in the mezzanine, so I assume they purchased $30 rush tickets.
The producers under estimated the 4 month Los Angeles engagement, expecting another, 'Lion King", "Wicked" or "Hamilton" run at the Pantages Theatre.
My guests and I enjoyed the performance. The $30 rush ticket is well worth seeing the special stage magic & special effects.
Updated On: 6/4/25 at 06:46 PM
