SPEECH & DEBATE SOLD OUT IT'S EXTENDED RUN

Any chance of a further extension?

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There has been talk of a transfer to another off-broadway house.

Yeah, I went by yesterday evening and they were entirely sold out except for a pair that opened for last night's show and for 8 single tickets on December 23rd. I couldn't go to either date. I suppose I'll keep checking back for cancellations. I wanted to see this early, but waited for a friend who ended up seeing it without me...kind of lame. But hopefully the opportunity will arise, or I'll luck out or something.

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At least one of my shows is up and running for tomorrow. I'm excited to finally see this!

I would LOVE to see this transfer to Broadway in the circle in the square. Although Broadway may not be the best thing for it....I think it would be great in that space.

I really don't see this play going from a 64 seat theater to the almost 800 seat Circle in the Square. It's charms are too small and intimate for that and besides, while it's a nice little piece that got some encouraging reviews (partly because it WAS a small fledging work by a young developing playwright), I can't imagine that a lot of producers would be willing to sink a couple of million dollars into it (which would be the minimum it would cost to transfer it to any Broadway house, including CitS).

Put it in a 200 seat house like Barrow Street or Cherry Lane or one of the theatres in the Theatre Row complex or the New World Stages complex. There it could retain its smallish charms, not be overwhelmed by its space and not have the pressure of having to sell thousands of tickets a week to tourist audiences in order to survive.

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I already have my ticket to the final performance. I'm glad I bought it right when they announced the extension.

I completely adore this show, but I'd be concerned about its survival outside of the small black box space. I wish Roundabout could just extend it in that space for a few more months, or eventually until the end of the season. It really is a great fit for the show, though I'm sure they're ready to move onto their next project.

New World Stages' smallest theatre is 199 seats, and I could totally see it working in there. Anything larger would be a death trap.

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jaystarr: Your best chance is to show up at the theater at least an hour before showtime for any cancellations. You have to be there to purchase the tickets, they will not hold them for you.
Good Luck!

I stopped by yesterday again about one hour before curtain (matinee) and was told to come back at half-hour. It may vary by the day as I went Friday at about 1:30 to curtain and was given an answer. Hopefully I'll luck out one of these days; it won't be during the strike, though, it seems.

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I should have been more detailed-I thought I was answereing the question-if they hold tickets. Of course you can purchase them over the phone if their are any cancellations.
Good Luck jaystarr and anyone else trying to get seats.

I have a "stupid" question? Do they give out playbill or just a program?

J*

Saw this yesterday and LOVED it!!! Wish I was able to get a ticket to go back and see it again.