Shrek Lottery - Adding Tickets!

Yes, they've been papering.

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How much did it cost? I saw it the other night and while I was watching, couldn't stop thinking about how expensive it must be.

(I kind of loved it. I am ashamed.)

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That would've been my guess.

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Two questions:
Are these extra tickets only for opening night or for the lotteries after as well?
Also, pardon my ignorance but how exactly does one get comps other than knowing someone. I've read about papering sites, but I don't know where to find those. Thanks.

Why does one have to feel ashamed for liking SHREK? I really liked it too and feel no shame.

I feel like liking something that you expect to hate because you disagree on principle and having a good time sort of... in spite of yourself can be really disarming.

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Updated On: 12/12/08 at 02:38 PM

It's definitely more than $20 million, though nowhere near $40 million. Even medium sized shows with a smaller cast and crew and much simpler sets and costumes than Shrek easily get into the $12-$14 million dollar range.

A lot of people seem to feel that just because a musical is expensive, the quality is low. I've been impressed with how the producers and creative team have been working to make the show the best it can be, including a very expensive revamp since the out-of-town version (if only Disney would take note).

And remember, they have more movies coming out so while they do want to sell tickets and be a hit, they don't care as much if their nut is higher since it's just as much about brand awareness as it is making a profit. Much more so than with other shows.

Broadway is at it's best when there are huge, spectacle shows and smaller, more daring shows running side by side.

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Is opening night tomorrow??

I want to see it again this weekend, so I'll be trying the lottery hopefully!

I loved the show when I saw it. It's not a great musical, but it's FUN and very enjoyable. One of the few musicals/shows that I really feel is even worth the full price of a Broadway ticket today.

It's a cute show. And the cast is wonderful!

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For those interested, the lottery tickets on Sunday will be in the first row on the sides as well as all 4 boxes (they usually only do 2 of the boxes).

brianS,
i apologize for my "snippiness" as I didn't have my ensure before I posted.
Sources inside the show that I know say the show began at 24 million and have ballooned to over 35 from all the revamping of the show.
I agree that its better that they at least try to make something out of it than TLM and freezing the show like you suggested.
I believe the show has a life. Sadly in this economic climate i don't think it will be a long one. But what do i know.

I won, and I think almost everyone did! They actually ended up with 24 PAIRS to give away. I'm not sure if anyone walked away without a ticket, but if they did it was only a couple of people.

Woo! I won as well. Second to last person called, I was almost an unhappy boy.

First opening night on Broadway, very excited.