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Phantom Broadway 30th?
Phantom Broadway 30th?#100
Posted: 11/14/17 at 2:54pm
Do we think they will release tickets for 1-24-18?
Phantom Broadway 30th?#101
Posted: 11/14/17 at 2:58pm
Tking0012 said: "Do we think they will release tickets for 1-24-18?"
I don't know what to think. For the 25th, it was a messy lottery-type giveaway of a few seats in the back of the balcony, as the rest of the house was given to "dignitaries" and past cast members.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Phantom Broadway 30th?#102
Posted: 11/14/17 at 3:07pm
I'd still hope they do.
Say what you want about James, in his speech at this year's anniversary he gave special credit and shout out to the fans in a way quite frankly the producers of Phantom in particular hardly ever do. So I do hope there is some fan recognition and tickets.
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Phantom Broadway 30th?#103
Posted: 11/14/17 at 5:06pm
Lot666 said: "Tking0012 said: "Do we think they will release tickets for 1-24-18?"
I don't know what to think. For the 25th, it was a messy lottery-type giveaway of a few seats in the back of the balcony, as the rest of the house was given to "dignitaries" and past cast members."
I attended the 25th and didn't have to sign up for any lottery. I was able to get mezzanine seats via telecharge for regular price, and I didn't know anyone in the cast or crew. Still waiting for an official announcement.
Phantom Broadway 30th?#104
Posted: 11/14/17 at 5:39pm
I was at the 25th as well but I didn't get them until like 2 days before.
I'm hoping not to have to play that anxiety game again for the 30th
Phantom Broadway 30th?#105
Posted: 11/15/17 at 8:15am
bwaylyric said: "I attended the 25th and didn't have to sign up for any lottery. I was able to get mezzanine seats via telecharge for regular price, and I didn't know anyone in the cast or crew."
How did you do that? I don't recall any tickets being on sale to the public; I got mine at the last minute when an online acquaintance won the lottery but couldn't actually go.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Phantom Broadway 30th?#106
Posted: 11/15/17 at 9:24am
I think it was both, because I remember the box office sale was just on one day (the day I was flying in) so I couldn't do it
Phantom Broadway 30th?#107
Posted: 11/15/17 at 10:58am
Tking0012 said: "I was at the 25th as well but I didn't get them until like 2 days before.
I'm hoping not to have to play that anxiety game again for the 30th"
I suspect that we will, unfortunately, be playing that game again. For the 25th, did you have to stand out in the (literally) freezing wind in Shubert Alley, waiting for the PR woman to come hand out the tickets? It was bitter!
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
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Phantom Broadway 30th?#108
Posted: 11/15/17 at 11:10am
I am already stressed out and have been for a month. They need to stop teasing with the "announcements regarding the celebration coming in the next few weeks" BS.....the fans should be the FIRST ones to get tickets IMHO. (insert mad face here)
Lot666 said: "Tking0012 said: "I was at the 25th as well but I didn't get them until like 2 days before.
I'm hoping not to have to play that anxiety game again for the 30th"
I suspect that we will, unfortunately, be playing that game again. For the 25th, did you have to stand out in the (literally) freezing wind in Shubert Alley, waiting for the PR woman to come hand out the tickets? It was bitter!"
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Phantom Broadway 30th?#109
Posted: 11/15/17 at 1:44pm
I am bugging the sh*t out of the people who run the POTO FB page about this Bway 30th Anniversary...lol I keep asking them to consider the fans when they release tickets for the 24th...haha, hoping the squeaky wheel thing goes into effect here!!! Can't hurt, right?
Phantom Broadway 30th?#110
Posted: 11/15/17 at 1:55pm
Good luck with that, mozgrrl! 
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Phantom Broadway 30th?#112
Posted: 11/15/17 at 9:25pm
bryan32 said: "this show needs to colesd and just go on tour"
lol it's been on tour for the last what, 20 years? It still pulls in better grosses than some newcomers, so i doubt it will close soon, especially if the Barbour scandal didn't make sales drop enough to worry.
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Phantom Broadway 30th?#114
Posted: 11/30/17 at 11:04am
mozgrrl said: "Has anyone heard a peep about this yet?!?!?!"
Absolutely nothing. They sure are waiting til the last minute. By the time they make tickets available to the public (if they do), it will be too late for non-locals to plan a trip to NY.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
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Phantom Broadway 30th?#115
Posted: 12/20/17 at 2:35pm
So I heard from a very reliable source that Peter Joback is in town (NYC) to do a photoshoot today for the 30th. I can't wait to see the photos!!
Phantom Broadway 30th?#116
Posted: 12/20/17 at 2:51pm
mozgrrl said: "So I heard from a very reliable source that Peter Joback is in town (NYC) to do a photoshoot today for the 30th. I can't wait to see the photos!!"
Here's hoping they accompany some sort of announcement for the celebration plans!
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
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Phantom Broadway 30th?#117
Posted: 12/20/17 at 3:11pm
Lot666 said: "mozgrrl said: "So I heard from a very reliable source that Peter Joback is in town (NYC) to do a photoshoot today for the 30th. I can't wait to see the photos!!"
Here's hoping they accompany some sort of announcement for the celebration plans!"
YAAHHHSSS! Here's to hoping Lot666.
I saw a pic on Peter's Instagram of his costume fitting (cute!!!!) and he's rehearsing now as well...then going back to Europe for the holiday while Laird takes over. Peter's first day as Phantom is January 15th, I believe. Excited to see him in the role on the 26th!
Phantom Broadway 30th?#118
Posted: 12/20/17 at 3:46pm
I have a (new) friend who claims that his former modeling agency was given free tickets to Phantom's 30th anniversary and that they modeling agency is giving them to him. My gut tells me he's lying, or possibly just confused, but do you think this is at all a possibility? He said that they gave out about 100 tickets to local corporations and businesses.
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Phantom Broadway 30th?#119
Posted: 12/20/17 at 4:04pm
Phantom4ever said: "I have a (new) friend who claims that his former modeling agency was given free tickets to Phantom's 30th anniversary and that they modeling agency is giving them to him. My gut tells me he's lying, or possibly just confused, but do you think this is at all a possibility? He said that they gave out about 100 tickets to local corporations and businesses."
I was at the show this past Saturday and spoke to the lady at the box office. She told me that they are not initially selling tickets to the public for that show that it's invite only, but that they may release some MEZZ tickets for the public and I should keep checking back. It sounded hopeless for the phans, honestly....but I am still holding out.
Phantom Broadway 30th?#120
Posted: 12/20/17 at 5:26pm
mozgrrl said: "Phantom4ever said: "I have a (new) friend who claims that his former modeling agency was given free tickets to Phantom's 30th anniversary and that they modeling agency is giving them to him. My gut tells me he's lying, or possibly just confused, but do you think this is at all a possibility? He said that they gave out about 100 tickets to local corporations and businesses."
I was at the show this past Saturday and spoke to the lady at the box office. She told me that they are not initially selling tickets to the public for that show that it's invite only, but that they may release some MEZZ tickets for the public and I should keep checking back. It sounded hopeless for the phans, honestly....but I am still holding out.
Glad I got tickets for the actual 30th anniversary just in case the celebration performance isn't accessible. Still disappointing if they don't open it to the public
Phantom Broadway 30th?#121
Posted: 12/21/17 at 8:47am
Phantom4ever said: "I have a (new) friend who claims that his former modeling agency was given free tickets to Phantom's 30th anniversary and that they modeling agency is giving them to him. My gut tells me he's lying, or possibly just confused, but do you think this is at all a possibility? He said that they gave out about 100 tickets to local corporations and businesses."
I'm inclined to disbelieve his story as well. For the 25th, much of the house was given to "dignitaries" and former cast and creative team members, with only a handful of seats way up in the balcony made available to the public (through some sort of social media lottery, if I recall correctly). There won't be any shortage of demand, so I can see no reason why they would give away 100 tickets to "local corporations and businesses".
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Phantom Broadway 30th?#122
Posted: 12/21/17 at 8:51am
mozgrrl said: "I saw a pic on Peter's Instagram of his costume fitting (cute!!!!) and he's rehearsing now as well...then going back to Europe for the holiday while Laird takes over."
If you've never seen Laird Mackintosh as the Phantom, I highly recommend doing so while you have a chance. His take on the role pays homage to Michael Crawford and he's really very good, from both an acting and singing perspective. Honestly, part of me wishes they'd give the role to him when Mr. Joback is done, but then I'd miss him as Andre.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
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Phantom Broadway 30th?#123
Posted: 12/21/17 at 9:27am
Lot666 said: "mozgrrl said: "I saw a pic on Peter's Instagram of his costume fitting (cute!!!!) and he's rehearsing now as well...then going back to Europe for the holiday while Laird takes over."
If you've never seen Laird Mackintosh at the Phantom, I highly recommend doing so while you have a chance. His take on the role pays homage to Michael Crawford and he's really very good, from both anacting and singing perspective. Honestly, part of me wishes they'd give the roleto him when Mr. Joback is done, but then I'd miss him as Andre."
It's funny you say that Laird compares to MC, I totally agree. I lucked out and saw him once when James got sick and he was AMAZING. He made me cry at they end even after seeing the show a million times. If a Phantom can make me cry at the end at this point, that speaks volumes. He ranks up there as one of my favorite Phantoms, although he seemed a little nervous at first during that particular show. It can't be easy going back and forth in those 2 roles. I have never seen Peter perform the role, so I am looking forward to catching that on the 26th.
This past Sat, Laird was still on vacation and another guy played Andre...not sure of his name, but he was GREAT and super funny. I wish they'd give it to Laird after Peter for a longer run.
Phantom Broadway 30th?#124
Posted: 12/21/17 at 12:44pm
The 30th anniversary celebration performance will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, with an after-party at the Rainbow Room.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
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