Rush line rudeness? — Page 2

I think the key is to let the people around you know what the deal is. Ask if having one person join you is going to be a problem with the people behind you, and let them know why the person is running late/when they expect to get there. Chances are there will be a lot less freaking out if you tell the person behind you that your friend just called from the bus and they're running a bit late and should be there in 10-15 minutes, than if the other person just waltzes up and hops to the front of the line.

It's definitely a fine line though. I was in line for the final performance of The Pillowman, and I got there at like 8am. Since it was a Sunday, the box office didn't open until noon, and at like 11:30, this one guy suddenly had 2 or 3 other girls join him (who I think each planned to get 2 tix until the rest of the line started freaking out at them). There were a ton of people behind me, and several people got screwed. We'd done a tally before that and the next two parties behind me should have been set with tix. I ended up getting the 2nd to last SRO ticket, and the guy behind me got the last one (his girlfriend wasn't able to join him). That was definitely on the shady side!

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One time I was rushing Urinetown in January and some guy was "on line"... in his car. Sitting in there with the radio and the heater on. Me and the others decided to not let him back onto the line, and the box office guy agreed with us. Justice was served.

"You shouldn't save spots. I would have said something. That's not fair for those that got there early. Because either way, someone won't get in."

What a wonderful, concise way to put it! I fully agree!

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TRE, I'm sure I saw you there. Mabel and I were first in line for the student rush for the Jersey Boys matinee yesterday (Saturday, 3/4).

We were in the front row, but our view wasn't obstructed at all. We were directly on the aisle, which was great. We couldn't see the right screen, but I don't think that mattered much.

When I did lotto for DRS (and lost), these people, who were all much taller than me, tried to block me out in case the lotto guy called my name. That's pretty shabby of them.

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again, i say one person jumping in is fine. whenever i see someone alone i usually assume they are meeting someone. it's boring to wait on those lines alone. 5 people is rude. it makes a big difference. i've had that happen a few years ago at the rocky horror show. i was waiting a while and was pretty far back on line, but would've gotten my ticket if the person in front of me didn't save spots for about 6 or 7 of his friends. i was pissed.

Millie-

AMEN!

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