POTO/ Majestic Theater Question

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 4:10pm

Hi. I might be buying tickets to see POTO for my NY trip, and I have the oppertunity to get them in the first row. Is the stage at the Majestic so high that it isnt good to be so close, or should I go ahead and buy them?

Thanks! Nick

PS It's a Monday night in July, so I would get the Christine alternate. Does anyone know if Jennifer Hope Wills will still be in the show then? Her website only has her performances through June. I presume that could only be through what her initial contract is for or only what the website has gotten to, but I also know maybe she could be planning a limited run. Does anyone know anything about it?

Updated On: 4/22/06 at 04:10 PM

[Just_John]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 4:18pm

The first row is excellent in that theater.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 5:16pm

BUMP. Anyone else know anything about the front row for "Phantom"?

[Just_John]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 5:23pm

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"Seating in the Majestic theater is perfect for front row viewing. (Phantom). The stage is low and so, perfect viewing of the entire stage from the front row! In some theaters (the one Chicago is playing---I don't remember the name), the stage is high and so you have to tilt your head up too far to see---so you'd want to be back further ideally."
Updated On: 4/22/06 at 05:23 PM

[Joshua488]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 5:51pm

Yes, first row is excellent. I sat there for my first time seeing The Phantom of the Opera and it was incredible.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 6:05pm

Front row is awesome. Left orch. front row, you can literally hope on the stage. Plus it's where the kiss in the finale is. *sniffles*

~Rosalynn

[Blanche]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 7:47pm

Somethingwicked...Jennifer is not planning a limited run as the Christine alternate, so barring unforseen circumstances she should be performing on Monday nights in July. How lucky are you that you get to see her!:)

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 8:09pm

I am thrilled!! I bought the seats.. turns out they arent front row, but third row center (Row A.) I am phsyced to get to see the show AND to get to see Jennifer.

[WickedGeek28]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 8:17pm

Has Monday night always been the designated alternate night?

I saw the show over three years ago and on a Monday night I had the regular Christine, Lisa Vroman.

[somethingwicked]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 8:20pm

No.

According to a post Jennifer made on her website, the alternate schedule is dictated by the discretion of the principal Christine. When it was originally announced, Jennifer was supposed to be doing Wednesday and Saturday matinees, but Rebecca Pitcher asked that she do Monday and Thursday evenings.

Another poster on her forum said she was the first alternate since Patti Cohenour of the OBC to not have to perform at least one matinee.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 9:20pm

Rebecca is brave for doing 2 shows in a row on the same day!
i am glad Jen gets to do evening shows..matinees are so hard IMO...personally my voice sounds better in the evening after a day of letting it wake up fully. i hated missing ANY matinee what i was on with Joe Mahowald!

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 9:29pm

^I totally agree with you. Matinees don't have that same energy either, IMO. Everytime I perform a matinee with a show, castmates and myself will discuss how much different it feels.

[Anthony3]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 10:53pm

the first row is AWESOME for Phantom... you are able to see everything

[misto625]

Posted: 4/22/06 at 11:51pm

To me seeing Phantom at a matinee just ruins the whole mood and tone of the show. It has to be seen at night-time. I never liked performing matinees either.

Andrew- I love your new avatar.

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 4/23/06 at 1:01am

I'd only seen Phantom matinees until the last time I saw it (6 mats, 1 eve), and I'm going to at least try seeing it at night next time.

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 4/23/06 at 10:24am

thats cool you get to sit right in front!
the only time i ever got to do that was for LITP which was unbelievable!
but that is also cool you get to see Jennifer!
im jealous
have fun!

[Phantess]

Posted: 4/23/06 at 10:42am

Front Row at Majestic is absolutely amazing. I wouldn't recommend it if it's your first time. But If you've seen it before def go for it.

[AlmostFamous]

Posted: 4/23/06 at 12:42pm

That will be amazing! I agree night performances are better than matinees!

Have fun seeing Jennifer...she is amazing!

[Joshua488]

Posted: 4/23/06 at 3:40pm

Oh, I would definitely recommend front row for your first time. My first time was from the front row and it was such a spectacular, unforgettable one.