Oklahoma! Attendance recently — Page 3

There is nothing wrong with wanting to see a specific actor, or even a specific actor being the reason you want to see the show. That's your business, and there's nothing wrong with figuring out how to maximize your chances of getting that outcome. Last weekend, I waited till an hour or two before curtain, and checked in with the box office about my chances of seeing Damon before buying a ticket. I am very sure his understudy is fantastic, it has nothing to do with talent, but Damon is an actor I've been following and I wanted to finally see him live.

Now, at the same time, we have to acknowledge that nothing guarantees an actor will be in the show. I think it's pretty safe to say no one LIKES calling out, considering how competitive broadway is and how much drive and hard work is required. We don't know what's going on behind the scenes. People get sick or injured, vocal damage, family emergency, vacations, etc.

There has to be room to say "Aw man, I really wanted to see X and I won't be, I'm disappointed" or "how can I maximize my chances of seeing X" while still acknowledging that people are going to call out and there is nothing wrong with that.

If, after checking with the box office, I sat down and found out that Damon was out? Yeah, I would have been really disappointed. However, that's not Damon's fault, and I think that's the difference.

And for what it's worth, apparently the actors in Wicked are told specifically that if they do not feel well enough to do the entire show while running on a treadmill, they are to call out. They are not supposed to try and tough it out, they are supposed to call out if they are anything other than 100% so someone who is 100% can go on.

Updated On: 9/25/19 at 04:00 PM

Thank God in a couple of hours this thread will be obsolete.

suicidalmickeymouse said: "Aw, sorry to hear that BillyComet. I was rooting for you!"

Lol me too!

On a related/non related note: does anyone know if there's a time limit when you can use the lottery loser code for the $60? I read you can use it in person at the box office but wondering if I can still use it right before the performance? Going to play my luck with Hadestown StubHub tickets but if that doesn't pan out Oklahoma us my backup since it's not typically at capacity.

Rosette3 said: "
On a related/non related note: does anyone know if there's a time limit when you can use the lottery loser code for the $60? I read you can use it in person at the box office but wondering if I can still use it right before the performance? Going to play my luck with Hadestown StubHub tickets but if that doesn't pan out Oklahoma us my backup since it's not typically at capacity."

I used mine at the BO about an hour before curtain and it was fine! Lots of seats available on a friday night.

"People are so gross who think they are entitled to see the advertised performers." *sigh*

GreasedLightning said: "Sorry to dig up this....... dramatic..... thread, but... has Damon been in recently?"

I believe everyone except Rebecca was on this past Sunday 3pm (Nov 17). Sasha Hutchings was on that afternoon as Laurey

GreasedLightning said: "Sorry to dig up this....... dramatic..... thread, but... has Damon been in recently?"

Damon was in Sat 2PM show on 11/16. Caught him outside stage dooring as I was walking by. Checked the boards and Rebecca and Ali were only ones out.

Rebecca posted that she'll be in Atlanta until Thanksgiving doing post-production for the Aretha miniseries.

No, she will be in pre production, come back to NYC for Thanksgiving week, and then will be filming in Atlanta for the mini series December through February. I pmed her about the last week that Oklahoma will be performing and she said she doesn't have a schedule yet but hopes she can make it for the last few performances.

Updated On: 11/20/19 at 04:30 PM