Past dating a ticket means you didn't use your purchased ticket, and you get to use the tickets any way. You aren't guaranteed similar seats, and usually they'll only allow attendance on weekdays. No production has to offer the practice. Often, it comes with the condition of same day.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.