STREETCAR Revival- TOP TICKET $199!

Posted on Playbill this morning, STREETCAR's highest priced tickets are $199. Do the producers really expect this will help but asses in seats?
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/159316-Tix-for-A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Revival-Will-Go-On-Sale-Feb-6

I believe in these press releases, they usually specify what the premium seats cost in a separate sentence.

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Usually, when the prices of the top seats rise, so do those of the cheapest seats.

And when one show crosses a barrier, then others invariably follow suit.

This is not good news for the ardent theatregoer.

Oh, well. Producers will make more money. That's what the market system is about, charging whatever the market will bear, and pocketing the most cash possible.

For the wealthy with money to throw aound, it won't make any difference.

For middle class folk who limit their theatregoing to four or five shows a year, they'll have to reduce it to three or four.

For those obsessed with seeing as much theatre as they can, well, them's the breaks. Tough noogies, as they used to say. I'd recommend seeking out another hobby, like stamp collecting. And limit yourself to a theme, like bungalows or mountain goats. And you can still listen to "A Bungalow in Quogue" or "The Lonely Goatherd" while gazing at your collection.

$199 is the premium pricing. Here's the full breakdown from Telecharge:

Orchestra Rows AA - P: $126.50
Orchestra Rows Q-T: $86.50
Mezzanine Rows A-E: $126.50
Mezzanine Rows F-J: $86.50
Mezzanine Rows K-L: $66.50

Wednesday matinees:
Orchestra Rows AA - P: $116.50
Orchestra Rows Q-T: $86.50
Mezzanine Rows A-E: $116.50
Mezzanine Rows F-J: $86.50
Mezzanine Rows K-L: $49.50

Friday - Sunday:
Orchestra Rows AA - P: $131.50
Orchestra Rows Q-T: $86.50
Mezzanine Rows A-E: $131.50
Mezzanine Rows F-J: $86.50
Mezzanine Rows K-L: $66.50

Premium Seat Price:
$199.00

Wednesday matinees:
$176.50

That's great it starts with an earthquake...

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True, though CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF had a lot 'starrier' cast than this production does. If STICK FLY can't get an audience I'm not sure this will either..

The logo art is now up on the website.
Blanche gets a hat

It's all about Camel Toe.

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Idiot, is that an idea for a new BWW poll?

Updated On: 2/8/12 at 03:06 AM

The prices are right in line with everything else. It's always a joy to have someone start a misinformed thread.

As to the artwork: Blair Underwood coming out of Blanche's cooch is bad enough...but it's just funny that he's followed by everyone else.

I am actually curious to see this one, although Im not sold whether it can work.

And I seem to remember being told that Emily Mann (director) worked directly with Tennesee Williams. I don't remember the context, but it was said she was something of an 'expert' on his work. OBVIOUSLY, this was quite some time ago, before she took over at McCarter (Princeton). (I could totally be pulling that out of my butt...but it is in the depths of my memory)

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Updated On: 2/8/12 at 05:46 AM