Papering?

BroadwayBox.

giving big discounts, sometimes even free tickets, to fill a house that isn't selling well or is in previews, as a way of building word of mouth and padding the audience with a lot of people who are really happy to be there. I think the term comes from the old way this was accomplished in which paper tickets were given to associates or other groups of interest.

Updated On: 2/25/08 at 03:52 PM

isn't BroadwayBox just a discount code site? Not really the same as play-by-play or theater extras.

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I know.

Thanks!

If i was going to join one of these comp'd sites, which would you go for?
Anyone a member of one?

Most people wont openly discuss what shows papering organizations have available because the more people who join, the less tickets there are for the long time members.

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Updated On: 2/28/08 at 10:50 PM

"Most people wont openly discuss what shows papering organizations have available because the more people who join, the less tickets there are for the long time members."

While that is true, it is against the rules of membership in any of the papering organizations to divulge what shows they have been offering. Members can get kicked out if the organization finds out you've been announcing what shows you've seen through them.

All papering organizations charge an annual fee, usually around $100, with small service charges on individual tickets.