MERRILY will transfer next fall- Page 11

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 3/24/23 at 2:42pm

jkcohen626 said: "I did it. $100 for a mid-balcony seat. I feel insane, but I have a feeling I'll be glad I did this. I'm a student with no idea what my schedule will be in the Fall, so I'm seeing it in previews because the show starts later during previews (it's a better bet that I'll be available for an 8 pm than a 7 pm) and I didn't want to pay weekend prices.

I agree that they will sell out the whole run, but I think it's unclear how soon. I don't expect to see this on TKTS or ever have to discount, but I also could see a situation where it'll sell out, but won't be too difficult to get tix a few weeks out from the show."

I've spent more than I ever have for a ticket, but it's my early birthday present to myself :) 

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 3/24/23 at 3:37pm

perfectpenguin said: "JasonC3 said: "Someone over on ATC says that the Today's Tix for Merrily are less than th same seats on the Hudson site and you can select your seats. I didn't check whether or not this was true."

I went through TodayTix and paid $2 more dollars. I was fine paying the few extra dollars since TodayTix took the payment method I wanted to use and ATG didn’t."

TodayTix seems to have some exclusive tickets for the LOW LOW LOW price of [checks notes] NINTEY-TWO DOLLARS.

If you would like to save 8 WHOLE BUCKS and are ok seeing the show on a Wednesday matinee in October or any non-holiday week Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday in November, December, or January, then step right up!!!!

Personally, $8 was worth it for the ability to see it much earlier at a better time, but take the savings where you can if the dates they have work for you! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 3/24/23 at 3:39pm

hearthemsing22 said: "jkcohen626 said: "I did it. $100 for a mid-balcony seat. I feel insane, but I have a feeling I'll be glad I did this. I'm a student with no idea what my schedule will be in the Fall, so I'm seeing it in previews because the show starts later during previews (it's a better bet that I'll be available for an 8 pm than a 7 pm) and I didn't want to pay weekend prices.

I agree that they will sell out the whole run, but I think it's unclear how soon. I don't expect to see this on TKTS or ever have to discount, but I also could see a situation where it'll sell out, but won't be too difficult to get tix a few weeks out from the show."

I've spent more than I ever have for a ticket, but it's my early birthday present to myself :)"

This is second most for me after Cabaret (although that ticket was second row Dress Circle and this one was is mid Balcony). 

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/24/23 at 5:06pm

Yes, it's selling very well with the seats released. Just wait for more as they haven't released the remaining seats in all sections.

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 3/24/23 at 5:33pm

Robbie2 said: "Yes, it's selling very well with the seats released. Just wait for more as they haven't released the remaining seats in all sections."

So true...good point 

[MVintheheartland]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 9:27am

I just got 2 tickets in dress circle on the side for $219 Sat Matinee, but wow, there was maybe 10 seats available in the whole theater. (okay I might be exaggerating, but still). I thought that maybe I just wasn't doing this right. 

Are they just not releasing all the tickets, or are scalpers buying them up? 

Updated On: 3/25/23 at 09:27 AM

[bear88]

Posted: 3/25/23 at 11:28pm

This remains a hypothetical question at the moment, but for those looking at the remaining seats in late September or early October, midweek, what looks to be the best value if you’re willing to spend $198 or $218 per ticket. I would be happy to spend less if the higher priced tickets aren’t worth it. Not sure what the fees are, as that seems to have fluctuated.

There are a few side orchestra seats in Rows N, O and P, seats in the fifth rows and behind in various locations in ‘Dress Circle,’ and balcony options too.

As I assume the staging will be similar to its recent run, is there a ‘better’ side. And how far wide can you go before you start getting into partial or obstructed views?

[Harriet Craig]

Posted: 3/26/23 at 9:38am

bear88 said: "Not sure what the fees are, as that seems to have fluctuated.”

I find it curious that they now seem to be baking the “service fee” into the face price of the ticket. When I bought my ticket last week, the face price was shown as $199. In addition, I paid a “service fee” of $19 and an “order processing fee” of $3, making my total cost $221. I took a quick look at the website just now, and the face price of seats in the same row is now shown as $218. There’s no mention of a service fee, but there is still an order processing fee of $3, making the total the same as I paid, $221. I don’t know enough about bookkeeping to know if there’s a bookkeeping reason for doing this, or if they’re just trying to conceal the outrageous $19 service fee.

 

[JoeW4]

Posted: 3/26/23 at 9:45am

^I believe that's a result of the new law in NY requiring ticket venders to include fees in their listed price, to create more transparency, so people actually know what they'll be paying.

[BJR]

Posted: 3/26/23 at 10:12am

JoeW4 said: "^I believe that's a result of the new law in NY requiring ticket venders to include fees in their listed price, to create more transparency, so people actually know what they'll be paying."

It's this, and I appreciate it.

[JasonC3]

Posted: 3/26/23 at 10:49am

I think it has been like this for awhile hasn't it?  I'm pretty sure it was when I bought my seat for A Doll's House.

The colored dots key for seat prices shows the total of the ticket price plus the service fee.  When you select a seat, the box that pops up shows that total amount separated into ticket fee plus service fee and then you are informed of a $3 order processing fee.

 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 3/27/23 at 5:38pm

I hope y'all were able to get the seats you wanted!! 

[sm33]

Posted: 4/1/23 at 5:43pm

bear88 said: "As I assume the staging will be similar to its recent run, is there a ‘better’ side. And how far wide can you go before you start getting into partial or obstructed views?"

If I had to choose to sit left or right for this one, I'd opt for the right side of the theater, because I can think of a few moments I specifically loved that happened closer to that side. But I don't think you'd have an issue with the view anywhere unless they change things up a lot - it's mostly played toward the center, not a lot of action in the back corners or anything like that.

[sm33]

Posted: 4/3/23 at 5:47pm

Okay, so it looks like they've added more seats for sale, but also raised the top price by a ton. The exact seats I was looking at for December that were $452 yesterday (too expensive, to be sure, but I was considering it anyway because I loved this so much at NYTW) are now $542 today. And the ones that were $300 something are now $400 something, etc etc. I'm really bummed. 

Unrelated, but are they holding the front row for the lottery or something? I have not seen that for sale, but maybe I missed it. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/4/23 at 9:33am

Looks like no shortage of peeps willing to pay though!

 

Yikes, even my crappy seats (rear mezz) are now 50 bucks more expensive.

[Harriet Craig]

Posted: 4/4/23 at 9:39am

dramamama611 said: "Looks like no shortage of peeps willing to pay though!



Yikes, even my crappy seats (rear mezz) are now 50 bucks more expensive."

And mine (rear orchestra) is $100 more expensive ($299 instead of the $199 I paid)!

[Phillyguy]

Posted: 6/1/23 at 4:04pm

Looking at the seats now. Prices are pretty insane, but it will likely sell out, so would appreciate your input on which seats to get. Which of the following seats should I get? I assume the box office won't be opening for a while to buy in person to save the ticketing fee? 

1. First ow, center Balcony for $189 each. I've never done balcony before, but photos seem to suggest a pretty good view. Is it too far to enjoy the show? 

2. There are center, row D Dress Circle seats for $269. 

3. Or rear orchestra, center, Row O for $345. 

 

[jkcohen626]

Posted: 6/1/23 at 4:34pm

I just sat Balc A at the Hudson for Doll's House and thought it was a great view! 

The balcony is directly above the dress circle, so it's definitely not too far away and I also didn't feel like it was too high up at all. 

As far as the box office, I've never tried to purchase tickets for a show while a different show is open at the theatre, but that box office is already open every day because Doll's House is there right now. It'll also be open all summer because Just For Us moves in immediately after Doll's House closes. 

At the end of the day, I can't tell you how much you feel comfortable spending on a show, but I don't think you'll be disappointed wherever you end up. 

[bear88]

Posted: 6/1/23 at 4:56pm

Is there any sort of discount code for the show at this point? The website prompts you to enter one, but the pre-sale one doesn't work anymore.

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 6/1/23 at 5:16pm

bear88 said: "Is there any sort of discount code for the show at this point? The website prompts you to enter one, but the pre-sale one doesn't work anymore."

Absolutely not. We will most likely not get any information about rush, discount, lottery etc. until closer to the beginning of the run. 

[TaffyDavenport]

Posted: 6/1/23 at 5:27pm

Phillyguy said: "Looking at the seats now. Prices are pretty insane, but it will likely sell out, so would appreciate your input on which seats to get. Which of the following seats should I get? I assume the box office won't be opening for a while to buy in person to save the ticketing fee?

1. First ow, center Balcony for $189 each. I've never done balcony before, but photos seem to suggest a pretty good view. Is it too far to enjoy the show?

2. There are center, row D Dress Circle seats for $269.

3. Or rear orchestra, center, Row O for $345.

"

I've sat front row center balcony 3 times, and it really is an excellent view. $189 is the most I've ever seen them charge for those seats, but, comparatively, its a good deal. It's close enough to see faces, and the safety rail/ledge is extremely low, which means no having to lean forward.

This is from when I saw Burn This, and it was taken sitting all the way back in the seat:



 

Updated On: 6/1/23 at 05:27 PM

[OuttaTowner]

Posted: 6/1/23 at 5:51pm

If they employ the same set as downtown (I imagine they will), then there shouldn’t be any site line issues. Minimal props, no pillars, posts, etc. Most scenes are played rather straight on, and in several cases, at the edge of the stage. I would imagine any seat would be fine, should you choose to make the investment. 

[bear88]

Posted: 6/24/23 at 1:24am

Similar question to Phillyguy’s only without the different price points. All prices for the seats below are the same, the mid-200s. These questions are as much about the theater as about the show:

Options would be:

- Orchestra Row P, a couple of seats off the aisle, on the right or left side. My primary concern is how far off to the side is a partial or obstructed view.

- Dress Circle Row D, center

- Dress Circle Row C, far right or left side - same concern about a partial view

Also, just a general query: Prices are high now, could get higher. But I’ve seen prices for the Into the Woods tour, also managed by ATG, shoot up on the first day of pre-sale and keep heading skyward, only to fade as actual performances start. My guess, given the limited run, is that won’t happen as much with the Merrily revival. I will soon know when I’ll be going to New York City in October. Is now, or soon, the best time to buy to lock down decent seats? Or at this point, does it make more sense to wait?

[OuttaTowner]

Posted: 6/24/23 at 3:07am

As this is limited and unlikely to extend much due to Radcliffe’s other professional obligations, I wouldn’t count on prices coming down much, unless it isn’t selling well (I don’t think that’s the case).  
 

As to partial or obstructed view, see my previous comments. I don’t think there will be any such issues given the staging (presuming it’s not re-blocked from its downtown incarnation).  I can’t speak for any such physical obstacles in the theater itself (I’ve only been in there once, so I don’t recall), but I doubt it. 

[inception]

Posted: 6/24/23 at 12:56pm

I did the Broadway Up Close tour inside the Hudson last summer (excellent!) & one of the notable things about it is that it was one of the first theatres engineered so that there are no pillers that might obstruct views used to hold up the mezzanine or balcony.  The tour guide said that this worried some of first audiences.