Hedwig Advice — Page 3

"Because you think the rules are for someone else, not you."

Technically, they are. These laws all started as a way for police to arrest/move homeless people in public spaces but since that sounded discriminatory, they just had to say they were concerned with anyone sitting in one place in public for too long. But, they have never been equally enforced, and never will be.

I'm not saying that is a good thing, but it's like "stop and frisk," it applies to everyone... technically. But as a white dude on the upper west side, I've never had it happen to me. When I looked up when it has happened in my neighborhood, there seemed to be a pattern to who was stopped and frisked.

Thanks so much Jane for teaching us in the ways of your world.

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^yes which opens them up to someone screaming discrimination

Hands on a Hard to Get Hedwig Ticket?

Jane is completely correct.
For those who mioht not know, there also are very strict fire codes for each individual Bway theatre, which varies according to the architecture of said theater. Theatres sometimes get a hefty fine from the Fire Dept, if there are infractions. God forbid if they have to evacuate a house for any reason. This may have something to do with where people have to stand. The mgmt. of Hedwig is definitely NOT trying to make your life difficult, but is trying to cope with a sold out show in an organized and decent fashion. Discounted tickets, such as standing room or lottery are a COURTESY, not a RIGHT, and should be considered that. Yes, as Jane said earlier, if you are willing to "jump thru the hoops" to get these precious few tix at a highly discounted rate, YOU MUST OBEY THE RULES set by the theatre. I think if the bitching about this stops here on this board and others, and the show continues to be a hot, hot ticket, perhaps in the near future the theatre mgmt. might consider loosening up the no sitting rule, Since the show has only been playing a month or so, I'm sure they will revise how things are done...and the sweltering summer will be upon us soon.

Not meant to diss anyone's comments on this thread, just try and see the subject from the "other" point of view - that is...everything in life is about the MONEY. Bway tickets are "what the market will bear, and the free market has dictated that prices are 152.00 here. Discounts are offered usually when premium or house tix are not picked up 48 hours prior to any given day.

Be grateful.
Don't bitch.

I really do feel for all you young people who love theatre who have to cough up these ridiculous prices for tix. We ancient people paid 1-5.00 for SRO back in the 70s. 25.00, orch. Them days are over unfortunately.

Updated On: 5/5/14 at 09:02 PM

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