Is standing room uncomfortable?- Page 2

[JBroadway]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 8:40am

SomethingPeculiar said: "Is the Richard Rodgers/Hamilton the only theatre that does SRO in the mezz?"

 

No - see my post above. 

[Wick3]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 9:05am

First time I did standing room was back in study abroad in London at the Globe Theatre. Now THAT is standing room (you stand with nothing to lean on in front of you) and it was quite tiring... especially since Shakespearean plays can last over 3 hours.

However, on Broadway, I never had any issues. Then again, I've only done SRO for musicals. When I did SRO for Hamilton, my friend and I practically danced to the beat most of the time while standing. We had an AMAZING time and didn't feel tired at all.

If you're short, I highly suggest asking the box office for an SRO spot on the aisle. 

After watching several shows on Bway, I much prefer SRO behind the last row of orchestra versus sitting up on the rear balcony but that's just me. 

[rg7759]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 9:25am

what is uncomfortable is being trapped in a seat surrounded by insufferable old hags that won't shut up, have to get up 5 times during the show and smell like a decomposing body. Standing room means you're near your own kind-reasonable people who will appreciate the show.

[Broadway Fan2]

Posted: 8/22/18 at 6:33pm

How is the standing room tickets price-wise compared to rush tickets? More expensive? Cheaper? The same?

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 3:02am

To me, it depends on your age and physical condition. Also, like others have mentioned the length of the show. Personally, I doubt I could do it now for a 2 1/2 hr show.

[openstage2]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 8:01am

I stood in line for Hamilton for 90 minutes. Got standing room tickets and stood for almost 3 more hours. Totally worth it, but my feet were sore at the end of the night. In addition to wearing comfy shoes, my advice is to not have a killer day of walking all over the city before trying to get SRO tickets.

[openstage2]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 8:08am

I stood in line for Hamilton for 90 minutes. Got standing room tickets and stood for almost 3 more hours. Totally worth it, but my feet were sore at the end of the night. In addition to wearing comfy shoes, my advice is to not have a killer day of walking all over the city before trying to get SRO tickets.

[Rainah]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 11:19am

I find it doable for a 90 minute show, I would be wary of doing it for a 3 hour show. Even after a 90 min matinee I could feel some pain for the rest of the day. It was worth it (CFA Toronto didn't have rush, so it was $25 standing room or $150 for a seat) but I find there are a lot of options for broadway to consider as well. 

And note your view depends on the show. CFA it's great, you miss nothing and the theatre is intimate. Hamilton you're missing everything that happens on the second level (and someone mentioned N2N, there's no way I'd do that unless I'd seen the show many times before and had no other option)

[OneSingularSensation2]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 11:39am

Broadway Fan2 said: "How is the standing room tickets price-wisecompared to rush tickets? More expensive? Cheaper? The same?"

My impression is that SRO are generally $5-15 cheaper (e.g., Chicago rush is $39 but standing is $27). 

[ahhrealmonsters]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 12:50pm

I've done it a bunch of times. I found The Shubert to be the most difficult view, as the ledge was tall (and I'm short), so I couldn't really see. This was during Spamalot, and I don't remember if there have been any renovations in the past decade, so it might be different.

I get distracted easily, and depending on the theatre, the ushers may be sitting/standing in the back of the theatre (as well as stage crew on occasion, when actors enter/exit through the aisle). When I did SRO for Hamilton last year, an usher was eating on the staircase during the show, which I found distracting.

I'd recommend not getting to the theatre too early. There's a lot going on with seating, and SRO can get in the way. Take advantage of the chairs in the basement by the bar/bathrooms (if they have) before the show and during intermission, if standing is a lot for you. In general, it's not that bad. I find that if I'm not enjoying a show, I notice my feet getting tired, but if I'm engaged in the show, I forget that I'm standing.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 1:08pm

ArtMan said: "Also it depends on how douche security (not ushers) want to be. I think it was Hugh Jackman's show when I did standing room. I crouched down for three seconds, because my legs were bothering me. Security pounced on me immediately and told me I needed to stand."

Well, the ushers should be pouncing on you as well. It's a fire code violation to sit in the area designated for standing room (as well as areas of egress).

As to others mentioning the ledge to lean on, I am not aware of any theater that does not have a partition separating the last row from standing room. So theaters that offer standing room will have a ledge to lean on.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 2:54pm

Fosse76 said: "ArtMan said: "Also it depends on how douche security (not ushers) want to be. I think it was Hugh Jackman's show when I did standing room. I crouched down for three seconds, because my legs were bothering me. Security pounced on me immediately and told me I needed to stand."

Well, the ushers should be pouncing on you as well. It's a fire code violation to sit in the area designated for standing room (as well as areas of egress).

As to others mentioning the ledge to lean on, I am not aware of any theater that does not have a partitionseparatingthe last row from standing room. So theaters that offer standing room will have a ledge to lean on."

Uhm, Reread my post.  First, and most importantly,   I was NOT SITTING.  I crouched down for three seconds.  If you know anything about working out, you will know was it is.  It is similar to a knee bend or a squat.  Google it, if you are still confused. Secondly,  don't make accusations that didn't happen.

Updated On: 8/23/18 at 02:54 PM

[Broadway Fan2]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 5:23pm

OneSingularSensation2 said: "Broadway Fan2 said: "How is the standing room tickets price-wise compared to rush tickets? More expensive? Cheaper? The same?"

My impression is that SRO are generally $5-15 cheaper (e.g., Chicago rush is $39 but standing is $27)."

Thanks for the info!

[Dollypop]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 7:18pm

My keys to enduring standing room: orthopedic shoes and support hose.

[markypoo]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 7:52pm

I stood on 2_memorable occasions:

1) 1998 - The Judas Kiss with Liam Neeson. The show was fine, my feet were fine, but I was experiencing some minor to moderate disagreement from an Asian restaurant I had been a regular at on several previous visits. Nevertheless, glad I saw it since it was a sellout.

2) 2003 - Nine with Antonio Bandaras. Didn't matter if I was standing, since I was mesmerized by the show. At intermission, an elderly lady offered me the seat next to her because her friend left because she didn't care for the show.
Luck!

[markypoo]

Posted: 8/23/18 at 7:52pm

I stood on 2_memorable occasions:

1) 1998 - The Judas Kiss with Liam Neeson. The show was fine, my feet were fine, but I was experiencing some minor to moderate disagreement from an Asian restaurant I had been a regular at on several previous visits. Nevertheless, glad I saw it since it was a sellout.

2) 2003 - Nine with Antonio Bandaras. Didn't matter if I was standing, since I was mesmerized by the show. At intermission, an elderly lady offered me the seat next to her because her friend left because she didn't care for the show.
Luck!

[nikkitax]

Posted: 8/24/18 at 11:09am

I also agree that it depends on your health, your economy, and how badly you want to see the show.

I did BOM and my back and feet were sore at intermission. It was a nightmare for me but I’m a bit overweight.

I won the lottery for OOTI, and for $60 USD I think it’s very expensive for standing room.  There were plenty of empty seats, but the ushers clearly let us know that we wouldn’t be able to sit.

In a strange turn of events a guy who was seating in the second row wanted to switch places with me, the ushers allowed it since we were only switching.  I still wonder why he did that but my feet really appreciated it!