Lotterys and Rush tickets will now be a thing of the past?

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Jordan Catalano said: "Unless it’s something like “The Music Man”, shows will depend on discounts to get people back into the theaters. You think a 1100 people are gonna pay full price to see “Chicago” 8x a week?"

You might be right. I guess I didn't look at it that way. My thinking was that even with a vaccine people wouldn't want to go back to packed houses.. and because of the limited seating prices would sky rocket.

MattieIce2018 said: "I would think that if a vaccine has been administered to the general public and proven effective, there won't really be a reason for seating restrictions after a while - assuming we are "back to normal." In terms of people being hesitant to come back, I could see more discounts being offered as a way to try to fill seats."

I don't know. I have always been bothered by the tight New York houses. Every time I go to the city for a theater week I come home home with a cold or something. I think even with a vaccine things are going to be very different. And as a theater lover that luckily has the means.. I would pay a little more for a seat with some space and a little distance. In reading some of the articles and reports out there on how to proceed; my guess is that there wont be as many people packed in and that because of that some of the discounted options will be eliminated. We will see.. I hope.

Updated On: 9/13/20 at 02:09 PM

HogansHero said: "producers have always looked for the sweet spot between full price and discounts. That will not and cannot change. If a show can't bring in enough money by hook or crook, it won't run; same as always (not counting the tyros who live in fantasy land [or Davenport LOL])."

Well of course.. I understand commercial theater is all about making money. But if they are forced ( even with a vaccine) to remove or block seats ( as has been mentioned in many future plans) ..wouldn't the remaining seats be more expensive?

DAME said: "HogansHero said: "producers have always looked for the sweet spot between full price and discounts. That will not and cannot change. If a show can't bring in enough money by hook or crook, it won't run; same as always (not counting the tyros who live in fantasy land [or Davenport LOL])."

Well of course.. I understand commercial theater is all about making money. But if they are forced ( even with a vaccine) to remove or block seats ( as has been mentioned in many future plans) ..wouldn't the remaining seats be more expensive?"



Dynamic pricing will take on a more vivd range.

You might be right.

He is 100% right.

or Davenport LOL

HAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAA. That guy sucks.

But if they are forced ( even with a vaccine) to remove or block seats ( as has been mentioned in many future plans) ..wouldn't the remaining seats be more expensive?

They are not doing that on Broadway. They need/want to make as much money as possible, like any business. They will open when a vaccine is found and it's no longer a concern, but not before then.

I'll clarify my point, they aren't removing or blocking seats, they already stated that isn't profitable.

Highland Guy said: "Vaccine or not, my husband and I will wear face masks for the remainder of our lives. Whether in a theater or the great outdoors, we will wear a mask. It's not an inconvenience for us.

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Not a inconvenience for me either. I just don't know if I will ever want to sit at the Booth or the Music Box or theaters like that where the person behind you is breathing down your neck. Mask or no mask.

Updated On: 9/13/20 at 03:20 PM

I am inclined to agree with the argument that a successful vaccine and time will have people returning to the theatre and other 'close quarters' events, because people will not want to forego those things indefinitely.

On the other hand, I always thought it was interesting that -- pre-pandemic -- if you saw any movie, documentary, news story, etc., that as filmed in eastern Asia, e.g., China, Korea, Japan, you would see lots of people walking around with masks. I would not be shocked to see a sizable number people who are willingly wearing masks today (vs. the idiotic deniers always citing that their civil rights are being violated) continuing to wear masks at crowded events where people are going to be on top of you. Probably not true, but I would not be surprised if it occurred for a decent amount of time post-vaccine).

The flaw in this argument, of course, is that the people sitting behind Dame at the Music Box will not be wearing masks and they will be the ones coughing up a storm, so it won't necessarily matter if Dame wears one. Hopefully, they will only be sharing their common cold or occasional flu (assuming we have a fool-proof vaccine).

I don't think masks pose a problem for me- the more I go outside to get some air, the more I've warmed up to them. They're certainly not uncomfortable, I'm still able to breathe just fine, and I will probably be okay wearing them for lengthier periods of time eventually. I too will wear one wherever I go.

Nope. A lottery winner is a person who will pay for a 20 dollar seat, and be convinced theatre is safe and be reminded how much they miss it. It might not be the best alternative if you look at a single production, but looking at the larger scheme of things, it's very smart.

I don't doubt that some people will continue to choose to wear masks long after they're mandated though I don't think it will be a huge number. But I also think people will cram into things again. Not just Broadway theaters but concerts, political rallies and conventions (even non-Trump ones haha), athletic events, etc. I don't see distancing being a permanent change to our society in any of those areas that weren't before. It's just a matter of when it will go back, not if, in my opinion. And it will probably be a gradual return to crowds because people will return to being comfortable with it in their own time.