Matilda SRO
Matilda SRO
jaxel614
Featured Actor Joined: 4/12/09
#2Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/16/13 at 9:08pmNot as of last Friday when I stopped by. The man at the box office also mentioned that they would be starting a lottery on the 30th of April, but nothing has been officially announced yet.
#2Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/16/13 at 9:11pmOk, cause I'm flying from Miami for the weekend and wanted to see if they offered Standing Room or Rush on Saturday.
jaxel614
Featured Actor Joined: 4/12/09
#3Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/16/13 at 9:17pm
Rush is only Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You may get lucky and be able to snag some tickets the day of. I know of people that have done that, but they were full price/premium seats.
The show is really incredible and deserves all the hype. I hope it works out for you.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#4Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/16/13 at 9:30pmWhile I wouldn't dissuade anyone from seeing Matilda, it certainly is not "all that". (Pippin is a far better production.)
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#5Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/17/13 at 1:50pmI wouldn't be surprised if, given the multiple entrances/exits that use the aisles, SRO isn't offered for Matilda.
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winston89
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/18/06
#6Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/17/13 at 5:38pm
jnb9872
While it is true that there are enterances and exits that happen in the aisles, the actors generally walk down the middle and off to one side or another and exit that way. I don't think that there being SRO would be an issue. Furthermore, I am not saying that Matilda does this, but, there are other shows that have actors walk in through the back that still offered standing room.
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#7Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/17/13 at 10:45pmIs Matilda worth it? WHat can you guys recommend that's also on the cheap too?
jaxel614
Featured Actor Joined: 4/12/09
#8Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/17/13 at 11:42pm
Matilda is extremely worth it. The show itself justifies the prices. It is dark, funny, and sophisticated. I am a college student who grew up reading Dahl and it brought me back to my childhood, causing me to confront my ever-present feelings about growing up. It has been affecting people in many different ways, showing the grand scope of the piece. It is a deeply moving production and the most entertaining new show to hit Broadway since the Book of Mormon. Do yourself a favor and get a ticket.
Updated On: 4/18/13 at 11:42 PM
#9Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/18/13 at 1:01amI agree with jaxel.
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#10Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/18/13 at 6:51am
Everyone's opinion is going to be different. Take a look at the Matilda threads for a more comprehensive look at opinions -- they range from LOVE IT/ITS THE BEST all the way down to HATED IT. I'm in the middle.
Other shows to reccommend? Pippin & Once top my list of what to reccommend. Of course, each of those shows have their fans and detractors as well.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
dreaming
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
#11Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/18/13 at 9:42amHaving seen both Pippin and Matilda, I'd say Pippin is a better production-and more special. I think both may tour, however, the cast for Pippin is really incredible and I think there's a certain chemistry they have which makes the show quite magical. It's the best production of a musical that I've seen this season. I say go for Pippin-Matilda will strike out on tour VERY fast I predict-and you likely won't miss much by not seeing it on Broadway.
Fosse76
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/05
#12Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/18/13 at 10:17amMatilda does not currently offer standing room, and the production team does not want anyone in the back of the theatre except the two ushers that work the floor and any necessary production staff. With the amount of exits and entrances, some at running speeds, it is extremely unlikely that they will offer standing room for this production.
dreaming
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/24/09
#13Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/18/13 at 10:32amIf you're bent on seeing Matilda, you can get a cheap balcony seat-and the view is very good. It's $37 in the rear balcony. (I sat there and it was just fine.)
#14Matilda SRO
Posted: 4/19/13 at 1:01amUpdate... I managed to purchase tickets to this Saturday's Matinee for Matilda... I know its going to tour but I'd like to see Bertie Carvel's performance and see what all the hype is about.
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