Majestic (or other) theater question

[justafan2]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 8:20am

Does anyone know if theaters would allow an elderly (90-yr old) person to be allowed to enter and sit before the doors officially open? I'm bringing my mother-in-law and she can't stand for very long-----I don't want her waiting outside.
Updated On: 3/12/08 at 08:20 AM

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 8:26am

All of the theatres try to be very accomodating.

Simply let the box office/ushers know you need special assitance when you arrive.

The houses open at 7:30... or a half hour before curtain.

[justafan2]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 8:35am

Thank-U. Our tix are for the matinee today----and we'll be getting her there about 1:15 (for parking purposes), so, hopefully, they'll let her in, so she doesn't have to stand outside. (We'll going to let her out in front of the theater (with me) and then my husband will go park)
She used to be an actress and LOVES the stage---so this will, hopefully, be a special treat for her.

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 8:43am

I hope she has a wonderful time! You're very kind to be doing this for her.

Since you specified the Majestic, I might think you are seeing PHANTOM?

Updated On: 3/12/08 at 08:43 AM

[justafan2]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 8:55am

Yes---I thought Phantom would be wonderful for her. We took her to see Les Miz about 5 or so years ago (the prior one). She loved it!
I'm nervous tho' today----I hope she can get in a little early.
Updated On: 3/12/08 at 08:55 AM

[mattonstage]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 9:25am

I have seen this done before, at the Majestic no less, so there should be no problem. Enjoy the show.

[justafan2]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 9:25am

I just called telecharge---they said that no one can get in before 1:30---so I'll have to figure out a way to get her there at exactly that time.

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 9:33am

Enjoy PHANTOM One of the best there is and ever will be as far as I'm concerned.

I'm sure it will be fine arriving at 1:30 for the 2 O'clock matinee, but don't trust Telecharge. They don't run the theatres Arrive at say 1:15 and see what happens

Let us know how it goes and how she enjoys it.

Updated On: 3/12/08 at 09:33 AM

[WickedBoy2]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 9:37am

Ignore Telecharge!!! Just get to the theatre and have a Phantastic time. My mum is 87 and used to be a dancer and simply loves going to the theatre

[BroadwayBound062]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 9:40am

Yes ignore Telecharge because they don't know what they are talking about I took my grandma and they let us in 15mins before doors open...

[justafan2]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 10:13am

Thank-U----
I'll let you know how she enjoys it!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/12/08 at 10:38am

The doors don't open before the 1/2 hour mark due to many reasons such as tech, rehearsals, orchestra warm up etc... but they may let her into the lobby but not be seated in the auditorium.