It's Only A Play Ticket Question

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 9/10/14 at 2:44pm

Trying for obstructed view seats .

Does anyone know where they are in the orchestra and what are the best ones?

Money aside, these may be the only ones left assuming they are not already gone.

Updated On: 9/10/14 at 02:44 PM

[brdway411]

Posted: 9/10/14 at 3:51pm

It I Only A Play???

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 9/10/14 at 4:06pm

Are you assuming that they have obstructed view seats for this or did someone tell you they do? I don't think they offer them for that show.

https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Its-Only-a-Play/Schedules-Prices

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 11:56am

Just returned from the theater

Yes they have obstructed view seats - last row upstairs either side and first row of orchestra. The sports charge full price for these gems.

Looks like either actors fund or a naughty version

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 12:02pm

Roxy, didn't you go to great pains to tell us that you were fed up with Broadway, wouldn't be going to shows anymore and more importantly would be posting much, much less on the Broadway board? When exactly can we look forward to that starting?

[AC126748]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 12:05pm

Producers can charge whatever they want for obstructed view seats. They're not obligated to sell them at a discounted rate. They're only obligated to inform the ticket buyer that the seats are obstructed.

[haterobics]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 12:07pm

Hmm, if they're the same price, you should just buy an unobstructed seat... unless you have your heart set on obstruction.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 12:10pm

Isn't the last row upstairs on the sides already being sold for about $71? That's cheaper than the rest of the mezzanine (presumably because of the obstructions).

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 12:33pm

I was told all obstructed views were full price by the box office.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 12:53pm

The full price of the rear mezzanine (rows J-K) is $72 weekdays/82 weekends. And it's not obstructed as far as I know.


But even if it is obstructed, that's a fair price. Updated On: 9/11/14 at 12:53 PM

[dreaming]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 12:55pm

As neon just pointed out $72 is the 'full price' for weekdays for the rear mezz. (It's not $150.)

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 1:23pm

If you want to pay that for an obstructed view in the last row be my guest.

[dreaming]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 1:27pm

Thanks, but I'll pass on paying that, cuz I can.

But aren't ALL the seats-both full and partial view-in the rear mezz that price?

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 1:29pm

According to this, https://www.telecharge.com/Broadway/Its-Only-a-Play/Schedules-Prices, all the seats in J and K rear mezz, yes.

Roxy is looking for seats that don't exist. The cheapest seat is too far away, so he's upset.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 1:46pm

Try going from 2 incomes to 2 social security checks and an IRA. My wife was let go 3 1/2 years ago and could not find a job in this wonderful economy and took early retirement. I got fed up with the boss from hell and I left with no notice.

We both agreed the prices are outrageous and even if we both worked we would not pay them. Prices continue to rise because suckers like you will pay what they are asking. Many on this board have decried high prices but you and folks like you say I am the only one who does it. Add to your willingness to pay whatever they ask with those who are so hooked they see a show 30 or 40 times and they have you guys by the short hairs. The same people who spend tons on Broadway would not give a bum on the street a nickel. Broadway is all about the Benjamins and art be damned.

I could care less if I see another show as people such as yourself along with the state of Broadway have left me cold. I would pay a fair price but $ 170 for The Elephant Man to me is not fair. I saw the original and that was enough.If you want to pay it or $300 for a seat enjoy yourself.

We see what we can from TDF and other offerings and actors fund shows and naughty version. We see what she wants to see as I do not want to see a bloody thing and the prices just cement my feeling.

Rip into me here as I will not be coming back to this thread

[dreaming]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 1:59pm

Why don't you try not coming in here at all? I'm sick of listening to you gripe about ticket prices and how cheaper seats aren't in locations that are good enough for you.

I sit in partial view seats or whatever I'm given at the cheapest price. I stopped being a seat snob ages ago. Maybe you should try that. Or, pick something you really want to see. Or, try some small off or off-off Broadway theater? (I've found some more 'soul satisfying' as an actress I very much enjoy would say, theater off the Great White Way.)

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 2:03pm

Roxy, you do realize that your constant use of the term "naughty version" makes you sound like some creepy, third rate pornographer, right?

[Broadway Joe]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 2:31pm

The elephant man also has cheaper tickets then 170 bucks. You can see these shows on the cheap but of course you are generally not going to be in the orchestra for these shows.

[No Leg Room]

Posted: 9/11/14 at 8:00pm

Poor Roxy this is not your day. Be careful they will stone you to death. Better start wearing a helmet.

[No Leg Room]

Posted: 9/12/14 at 8:57am

Yep the last row upstairs is only $99. What a bargain.

[LarryD2]

Posted: 9/12/14 at 9:00am

It's not a charity. If you want a bargain, go to Filene's Basement.

Updated On: 9/12/14 at 09:00 AM

[Melissa25]

Posted: 9/12/14 at 9:27am

I am reminded of one of my favorite Lady Mary lines: "Quit your moaning."

[dozermusic2]

Posted: 9/12/14 at 6:51pm

To actually get your question answered, yesterday I was row B all the way on the left and every one else I saw in line with me was the end seats on the left as well. The person who purchased a ticket right after me was however in the Mezz all the way on the left, row B.
But the view was great. Felt like I didn't miss anything.

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 9/13/14 at 1:30am

Since when is front row of the orchestra "partial view" on B'way? LOL

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 9/13/14 at 9:42am

Lots of people seem to complain about front row of the orchestra sometimes feeling like a partial view because of the height of the stage. If these seats are being sold as such maybe some producer finally sat in the front row and felt the same.