Jersey Boys Superfan Has Seen The Show 675 Times — Page 2

"Perhaps she needs a hobby to fill the time."

Oh, I think this IS her hobby that's filling the time.

There was also this woman who had seen Les Mis 957 times in 2013. Probably over a thousand by now if she's still at it: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-20969174

I personally don't understand seeing shows only once (ignoring the money part)...I always get more out of it after the first time. It's never the same exact show - there are diff cast members, etc...all make the experience unique. If I can watch a fav movie over and over (which I can) - which never changes at all...I can certainly see a live production more than once. The more the cast changes - the more likely I am going to go again but I have been known to see the same exact performers more than once as well. (Oh and I like to reread books over and over as well).

600+ is extreme - but it's her life and if she can go and still gets something out of it, why not? It's certainly good for business...

Starship said: "Her life, her money. Get over it, people. Just because you personally wouldn't do it doesn't mean it's suddenly wrong."

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I think if you would ask the audience of let's say, Les Mis, prior to any given performance: "Raise your hand if you have seen the show before". A considerable amount of people will raise their hand.

yankeefan7 said: ""I personally don't understand seeing shows only once (ignoring the money part)...I always get more out of it after the first time.

That is easy for you because I assume you live in the NY area. I live out of state and get to NYC at most twice a year. Due to that, I want to see as many different shows as possible and not go back to something I have seen already.

But that's not what we are talking about.

Of course what you say is true. That's why I said ignoring the money part...and I guess I should have included the travel parts. And no one is saying that everyone needs to see a show more than once.

But obviously this woman does not have money or travel issues and people are commenting about someone seeing the show a huge number of times....just because they want to...and saying they don't understand it. And while I don't personally understand seeing a show 600 times, I also don't understand seeing a show only once (again without travel and money restrictions). Again, just my opinion..not to negatively color anyone else's

"But that's not what we are talking about.

Of course what you say is true. That's why I said ignoring the money part...and I guess I should have included the travel parts"

Money is not the only reason for someone like me to rarely see a show twice, it is also a matter of time. Since I get to NYC once or twice a year, there are usually 4-5 shows I would like to see and would rather see something new than something I have already seen. As for this fan, I agree if that is what she wants to do with her time and her money than she should do it.

Updated On: 11/8/15 at 09:57 AM

yankeefan7 said: "That is easy for you because I assume you live in the NY area. I live out of state and get to NYC at most twice a year. Due to that, I want to see as many different shows as possible and not go back to something I have seen already."

Do you not see shows that come to your area? I lived in California until 2011 and was racking up multiple visits to the same shows when they came back. (And no, that didn't mean I was avoiding other shows that were new/new to me.)

Wow... my jaw dropped when I read this. But she seems like a sweet lady. I just realized she's the lady in the photo I took of Dominic Scaglione Jr at stage door when I saw the show earlier this year! Red shirt and all.

Producers must love these people. From the Broadway League for the 2013-2014 season: "The group of devoted fans who attended 15 or more performances comprised only 5% of the audience, but accounted for 35% of all tickets (4.2 million admissions)."

Edit: Though that doesn't specify "same," so there's that. But viewers of multiple shows or repeat viewers of anything on Broadway are a severe minority that disproportionately represent ticket sales.

Updated On: 11/8/15 at 03:22 PM

Mr Roxy said: "Wasn't there someone who saw Rock Of Ages over 500 times? Wonder what happened to him."

He is still seeing Rock of Ages and has become a good friend of mine. He also sees like every show there is from DC,VA and NYC and in numerous other cities and states.

As for the lady in the article if it makes her happy more power to her. She isn't hurting anyone and doesn't seem to be a crazy like some fans are.

Updated On: 11/9/15 at 08:31 AM

The world is sh*t right now. Glad she is experiencing some joy.

TREAT YO SELF!!!!