Should you get a REFUND for a Broadway Show?- Page 2

[Rotel1026]

Posted: 3/8/08 at 9:28am

I worked at several movie theaters as a teen and it originally surprised me about how much people complain at theaters. There was the too cold/hot, too loud people. But there was a surprising number of people who would ask for refunds for movies they didn't like (sometimes after the movie was over) as well as for food they said was no good but yet was half eaten or in the case of sodas, the ice had completely melted. Most of the time, the managers would let them have it since they knew if they said no, the person was likely to make a scene in a crowded lobby.

That being said, I don't agree with refunds. If there's a technical reason for it, sure, but if it's just because you didn't like it, then no. Especially now with the internet, it's just so easy to research a movie/show before you buy tickets. You can check out reviews, read a board such as this for opinions, watch Today show (etc) for performances by the cast or can always go the YT route.

[keen on kean]

Posted: 3/8/08 at 10:16am

There is no way an investor would take on a show where the audience could get a refund simply by saying they were not satisfied. Given human nature, people would claim dissatisfaction simply to have a free day in the theater. No subjective "product" is ever sold with "satisfaction guaranteed." You pays your money and you takes your chances.

[gilliane]

Posted: 3/8/08 at 10:40am

I suppose I can understand being able to get a refund if the show is markedly different to advertised (if there is violence in a play promoted as family friendly, for example), but not because you happen not to like it. You can never really tell whether you'll like something beforehand anyway. I went to November with a friend a few weeks ago because he wanted to see it. I liked it much more than I expected to, he hated it. But he never expected to get a refund because he was disappointed.

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 3/8/08 at 10:48am

Walked out of a terrible movie last night.

The manager said "what didn't you like about it?"
"Well, for starters, it wasn't funny."
"It's a comedy!" he replied.
"Not a very good one."

Got a nice re-admit pass.

[Jane2]

Posted: 3/8/08 at 10:54am

"I've never heard of anyone having trouble getting a refund during the intermission of a show they didn't like"

And conversely, I've never heard of anyone getting a refund because they didn't like the show.

[LinkLarkin24]

Posted: 3/8/08 at 3:07pm

I've never heard of such a thing - really, like most people said, it's the chance you take. I've been to many Broadway shows and many concerts and there have been things I liked, and things I haven't - but tickets are ALWAYS Non-Refundable. It says so right on the ticket. Also, as already said, so many people - the dishonest crew would claim to be unsatisfied simply to go to a show for free - if this happens, shows would lose money fast and eventually close. I always read about a show and possibly check out the cast recording before buying tickets - or if it's like "Hairspray" or "Chicago" - see the movie first to see if there is interest - and then go see the show - and I always know the live shows are better - so if I like the movies - well...can't go wrong. This is why i've been putting on seeing Young Frankenstein, I simply don't know if it's worth the $120.00 ticket price.
Updated On: 3/8/08 at 03:07 PM

[Lynnespock2]

Posted: 3/8/08 at 4:05pm

No, you shouldn't get a refund. I think it's absurd to even suggest it, unless there are very extenuating circumstances.