Moulin Rouge! Previews — Page 8

SRO doesn't normally happen until after opening. That's often where the creative team watches the show.

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IHeartNY2 said: "W1nd0what said: "Saw the show in Boston and loved it! I read in an article that they had SRO for Broadway and I was wondering if anyone could report on that? I definitely wouldn't mind getting up early to get tickets haha"

First time at that theatre and don't remember seeing that much room for SRO...not sure how many people they can accommodate."

I did standing room for Kinky Boots - the Hirschfeld only accoms SRO at the back of house left, and there's only like 6 slots. The worst part is the bar behind the last row of seats is very low, so you can't really lean on it, forcing you stand straight up the entire show. Wouldn't want to do it again.

SRO in that theater sucks. I only did it once.. and I left.

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stevie3 said: "Why is everyone on these boards to cheap to buy a good first Ten RowsCenter Orchestra Seat ? Every post is about someone who was extreme side and couldn't see and wants a refund, another genius buys Mezzanine Row K for $99.00 and missed a lot of the show, Another Genius wants to Stand all night in the back, Cmon people, you spend your money on Booze, Drugs, Strip Clubs, lay down a few C notes and see a good show from a good seat. Heres the Bottom Line, The show is Good, its going to be a hit, Enough Said"

Is this a joke?

CT2NYC said: "stevie3 said: "Why is everyone on these boards to cheap to buy a good first Ten RowsCenter Orchestra Seat ? Every post is about someone who was extreme side and couldn't see and wants a refund, another genius buys Mezzanine Row K for $99.00 and missed a lot of the show, Another Genius wants to Stand all night in the back, Cmon people, you spend your money on Booze, Drugs, Strip Clubs, lay down a few C notes and see a good show from a good seat. Heres the Bottom Line, The show is Good, its going to be a hit, Enough Said"

Is this a joke?"

I think it’s a good question .

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People often see a bunch of shows on one trip. Most can’t afford to spend $400+ on every or even one show. I know that most shows don’t run that much, but I do find Moulin Rouge’s pricing ridiculous. Yes, people are paying it. I’ve paid that much before (very, very rarely) for other shows, but as I was treating my friend to her ticket, there was no way I could afford that with the other expenses I have for the trip. Our tickets in left mezzanine Row K were $179 each before fees. What I hope isn’t true is that our seats are limited view. At least we didn’t pay $300+ each for limited view seats as some may have. That seems inexcusable especially since the tickets weren’t marked that way upon purchase. Any time I’ve paid that much I’ve had very good to awesome seats.

It is very expensive to mount many of these productions- and so many lose money- I have no problem paying up for a ticket in a great location- but I do have a problem with resale tickets- and Ticketmaster selling to the bots who buy up the best seats in the house and then charge ridiculous prices for the same seats. That should be against the law, in my opinion.

Regarding seats, for me, it's a question of quality over quantity. At 60, I am past the point where I can happily enjoy a show I can't see well. I was okay with it when I was younger, but not now.

I paid for premium seats for a group to see Hello, Dolly! and that was so expensive I said never again would I pay such outrageous prices! Then Network came along... and I splurged for onstage seats during previews and I said, really, this time I mean it, never again! Now Moulin Rouge is here... and here we go.... in the Diamond Circle.

I've had to face the fact I am willing to pay more for good seats for a show I really want to see. For me, that means less shows. I still haven't seen Hamilton, and Hadestown isn't on my list, both shows I would really like to see.

A double-edged sword and a sacrifice.

Mezzanine G 106, from A View From My Seat:

thank you for posting this picture! this board has jumped the shark for days now regarding the view. and other topics...smh.

people are missing the point of this show, which is - the MAIN, core part of the show which is about 95% of the show...takes part on the CENTER OF THE STAGE. it will NOT be partial view. the only time small parts of the show you may have to lean forward is when a few performers move forward towards the orchestra, as you can see from this picture. majority of the show takes place on the core, main section of the stage, which will not be an impeded view. this is a spectacular show, imo. as i said im my previous review. and yes, having to lean forward and missing a few small things might be a little annoying, but you will leave the theater extremely satisfied with the show, that you will quickly forget that you had to lean forward a few times. I sat in the rear center Mezz, Row P.

TheCooler said: "thank you for posting this picture! this board has jumped the shark for days now regarding the view. and other topics...smh.

people are missing the point of this show, which is - the MAIN, core part of the show which is about 95% of the show...takes part onthe CENTER OF THE STAGE. it will NOT be partial view. the only time small parts of the show you may have to lean forward is when a few performers move forward towards the orchestra, as you can see from this picture.majority of the show takes place on the core, main section of the stage, which will not be an impeded view. this is a spectacular show, imo. as i said im my previous review. and yes, having to lean forward and missing a few small things might be a little annoying, but you will leave the theater extremelysatisfied with the show, that you will quickly forget that you had to lean forward a few times.I satin the rear center Mezz, Row P."

I agree about this thread jumping the shark. I understand the issue about the side orchestra seats, which are truly partial view, but this panic about the mezzanine is unnecessary. From what I remember in Boston, the top of the "T" at the end of the runway is mainly cosmetic, and probably designed just to enclose the table seating. I can't remember anything significant happening there, other than some ensemble dancing. I would be far more concerned about sitting in the orchestra under the mezzanine overhang, and not being able to see the full proscenium and the scenic elements outside of the stage (windmill, elephant, ceiling).

My seat is MEZZC, Row L, Seat 103. How is that?