Spelling Bee question

[Carl Magnum]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 2:50pm

I hate these kinda posts but I can't think of where else to turn, so here goes.


I'm gonna be in the city from the 19th-21st and the 19th is the only day I have to catch a show. My question is, is Spelling Bee at TKTS yet? (doubt it) and do they do a lottery or rush pricing.

Thanks for the help in advance

[NJgirl]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 3:01pm

the lotto policy is explained on their site
www.spellingbeethemusical.com
but apparently its insanely hard to win with the wicked lotto spill over. They do SRO as well....theres a lot of threads on here that give tips for snagging standing room.

Im going to see Bee for the first time on Saturday. Some friends got tix and I didnt think I could go so I didn't snag a ticket...for a while it was telling me there were no tix available and sold out. I checked for 4 days straight til I snagged a really fantastic single seat so I could join them. I paid full price but lotto and SRO are a risk. Even if it says the day you want to go is sold out...keep checking telecharge bc chances are something will pop up.

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 3:03pm

It's never at TKTs. It's playing to 103 percent capacity weekly.

[lullabyofbroadway28]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 3:04pm

http://www.tdf.org/tkts/#

here's a link to the listings from the past week. sorry no spelling bee.

[jczelyph]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 3:24pm

I saw this show last night. I had an SRO ticket which I bought at 2pm on the day of the show. I don't know if they only release those tickets once the seats are all sold.

It cost $25 and was worth it. The view was good, and all the other tix are $95. In my opinion, although the show is fun, it isn't worth that much.

[Carl Magnum]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 3:36pm

Thanks for the help. I knew there would be no way in hell of catching it at tkts. Looks like standing room might be a decent way to go.

[jczelyph]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 3:40pm

No probs. The SRO tix are good value. And you get a bar to lean on.

[mabel]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 3:46pm

Hey there...I'd be willing to be it won't be on TKTS. Also, if you can get SRO, I'd go for that. I was lucky enough to win the lotto on Sunday night, but it was SUPER busy (my fourth time trying w/ a lotto buddy each time). I'd say about an additional 50++ people entered after Wicked's matinee let out.

[uncageg]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 3:47pm

I think the show is worth full price if you have no other choice. You will laugh till you cry! Great show.

[jczelyph]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 3:57pm

I really don't agree with that. But each to their own. I am posting a review explaining my thoughts, later.

[uncageg]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 4:12pm

Yes, to each his own. I would see it again, and hope to.

[ken8631]

Posted: 7/7/05 at 4:35pm

It's an OK show. There are better shows, like DRS, Ave Q, Spamalot, Sweet Charity....