Network, Starring Bryan Cranston, Sets Broadway Opening- Page 3

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 9/3/18 at 6:25pm

Spoke to Telecharge briefly today, highest ticket price appears to be $199. If that is for stage tickets and a meal, that price seems low. I will attempt to buy tickets on Wednesday so we'll see. I say "attempt," because the last few times I tried to buy tickets on Telecharge there were problems with the website and I had to call and still didn't get the seats I wanted.

[mufish]

Posted: 9/3/18 at 6:37pm

Regarding the stage door, allow me to offer up my experience from a few years ago when he did All the Way.

I saw a Saturday evening performance, and he came out and said he had to leave so he couldn't sign, but people could take pics (of him, not with).  If I recall, he did end up signing for a few people on his way to his car.  I decided to return the next day after the Sunday matinee hoping for the best.  For whatever reason (maybe someone said something on this board) I brought my ticket with me, which ended up being the smartest thing I could've done.  When I arrived at the stage door just before the performance would've been ending, security was only letting people into the corral if they'd seen the show (there were a few hounds standing on the other side giving the guy grief) so upon presenting my ticket, I was allowed to wait.

Similar to what's been mentioned, basically anyone who wanted to stage door got inside the barricade upon exiting the theatre - they were making it clear that nothing was guaranteed, and the way they did it precedence ended up going to people who saw the show that specific day.  Eventually, Cranston made his way outside and again as mentioned earlier in the thread, he exited the lobby doors and essentially the crowd came to him.  It was very orderly, and people took their turn getting an autograph and photo.  It was well worth the wait, and he went above and beyond taking the time to meet everyone.

All that is to say, nothing (as per usual) is guaranteed, but if he's got the time to do it he likely would do something similar - and certain days may be better than others (i.e. Sunday matinees vs. after a 2 show day) and whatever you do, keep your ticket with you in case there's a similar requirement put in place.  And for the love of all that is holy, don't ask other members of the cast if he's going to come out - I've seen this happen a few times (Re: Denzel @ Iceman Cometh, Lili Taylor @ Marvin's Room) and to me it's one of the rudest things you can do at the stage door. 

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 9/3/18 at 8:40pm

Stage Door Sally said: "Spoke to Telecharge briefly today, highest ticket price appears to be $199.If that is for stage tickets and ameal, that price seems low. I will attempt to buy tickets on Wednesday so we'll see. I say "attempt," because the last fewtimes I tried to buy tickets on Telecharge there were problems with the website and I had to call and still didn't get the seats I wanted."

Did they happen to tell you the lowest ticket price?

It seems strange that more information isn't available yet considering tickets go on sale in less than two days to AmEx cardholders. 

[bfreak]

Posted: 9/3/18 at 10:36pm

Telecharge is currently listing regular price tickets as ranging from $49-$149.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 9/3/18 at 11:11pm

bfreak said: "Telecharge is currently listing regular price tickets as ranging from $49-$149."

Thanks! For some reason I couldn't find that info (I still don't see it on Telecharge), so I appreciate it.

[CT2NYC]

Posted: 9/3/18 at 11:19pm

#1Elphie said: "bfreak said: "Telecharge is currently listing regular price tickets as ranging from $49-$149."

Thanks! For some reason I couldn't find that info (I still don't see it on Telecharge), so I appreciate it."

It's noted on the Telecharge app.

[Danielle49]

Posted: 9/3/18 at 11:43pm

Yeah, it’s only showing up on mobile. I saw the prices last week while on my phone. I was looking a bit ago on my laptop to see if I could find it again and answer #1Elphie’s question, but it didn’t display a price range. Weird oversight on Telecharge’s end.

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 9/4/18 at 6:15am

And yet, Telecharge rep. told me the top price was $199. We'll see.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 9/4/18 at 1:14pm

They've updated their pricing section on the telecharge website (though the calendar still isn't working), and onstage seating is $399.

https://www.telecharge.com/ScheduleAndPricing.aspx?ProductId=12652

[mar6411]

Posted: 9/4/18 at 2:33pm

I just came on to thank you for posting this #1Elphie and, after looking at it and looking at my calendar since I have to rearrange things since I was planning on being in NYC the week following the final sale date, I now noticed that it is gone.  Not on the list of shows even.  Even on the mobile app.  Or is it just me?

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 9/4/18 at 3:07pm

If onstage seating is $399 I will pass. 

ETA: No price info right now on the site. 

Updated On: 9/4/18 at 03:07 PM

[Sauja]

Posted: 9/4/18 at 3:10pm

mar6411 said: "I just came on to thank you for posting this #1Elphie and, after looking at it and looking at my calendar since I have to rearrange things since I was planning on being in NYC the week following the final sale date, I now noticed that it is gone. Not on the list of shows even. Even on the mobile app. Or is it just me?"

Not just you, mar. I wonder if we might be getting that rumored switch of theaters very soon and whether it might be off Telecharge temporarily as they switch some info around.

[mar6411]

Posted: 9/4/18 at 3:15pm

Thanks.  That's what I was thinking too - they took everything down and are waiting for the announcement and then will put it all back up.  

[BobBenson]

Posted: 9/4/18 at 4:46pm

fitzdavid2 said: "A friend just received a notification from the AANT (American Associates of the National Theatre) about a special Benefit performance for "Network" on January 11th, $2500 a ticket!, and an after party event with Bryan Cranston at the Rainbow Room, just a short walk from the CORT theatre. It's going to be a longer walk in freezing weather if it's at the Belasco! Maybe there's a disconnect between the National and the Broadway producers?"

I was fortunate enough to meet Bryan Cranston at a private event. He was very kind and took pictures with everyone. I think this would be your best bet to purchase a ticket to this private event and proceed forward with that plan. Best.

 

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 9/4/18 at 6:49pm

mar6411 said: "I just came on to thank you for posting this #1Elphie and, after looking at it and looking at my calendar since I have to rearrange things since I was planning on being in NYC the week following the final sale date, I now noticed that it is gone. Not on the list of shows even. Even on the mobile app. Or is it just me?"

That's so strange! It was definitely there this morning, but you're right, now it's gone. I took a screenshot of a partial price list, but only of the sections that I'm interested in (I go for the cheap seats!), so this doesn't show the top ticket prices (including the $399). But I'm sure it was there!



AmEx tickets go on sale tomorrow morning, so they're pressed for time if they are planning a new theater announcement. 

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 9/4/18 at 7:10pm

Good luck tomorrow everyone!

ETA: I just tried to go to telecharge.com and I keep getting a message saying the site can not be loaded at this time. Ha, a day early. This is usually what happens when I am ready to buy the tickets.

Updated On: 9/4/18 at 07:10 PM

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 9/5/18 at 7:41am

As of 7:30 this morning, I don't see Network listed on Telecharge.

[10086sunset]

Posted: 9/5/18 at 7:59am

Same here.

Think it's simply a glitch or think the sale has been postponed?

[10086sunset]

Posted: 9/5/18 at 8:58am

Spoke with telecharge customer service.

They said the show hasn't been loaded to the system yet but will be by 10 am.

[JBC3]

Posted: 9/5/18 at 9:34am

9:36. It is up again albeit incomplete still. Updated On: 9/5/18 at 09:34 AM

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 9/5/18 at 9:45am

Yes, it's up, but no prices listed as of 9:45.

[Sauja]

Posted: 9/5/18 at 10:03am

Well, as of now it's on sale for the Cort, and while prices go to $399 for premium, on stage is $199.

[Sauja]

Posted: 9/5/18 at 10:04am

Ack--nevermind. I posted too quickly. It does look like stage seating is $399. 

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 9/5/18 at 10:18am

Success. Got tickets for 11/17 matinee (stage seating, I must be crazy). Took 15 minutes for the very polite Telecharge rep to get the AMEX numbers in order. Then smooth sailing. The first preview 11/10 is 8 p.m. and I wanted matinee, so I went with 11/17. As of now, it's at the Cort.

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 9/5/18 at 10:22am

I was also successful in getting the seats I wanted (for November 23rd). I had better luck on the app than the website (I was trying both at the same time).