MERRILY will transfer next fall — Page 11

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 :)

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 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

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?

^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.

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.

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.

Looks like no shortage of peeps willing to pay though!



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

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.

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.

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

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?

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.