THE RIVER to offer "40-50 seats per show for $35"

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 12:15pm

http://nypost.com/2014/05/08/hugh-jackman-downsizes-in-next-broadway-show/

Of course, to make the show financially viable in a small theater, Friedman’s going to have to charge premium prices. But, she says, “We are not going to go bonkers.” And she says there will be at least 40 or 50 seats a night priced at $35, an idea Jackman endorsed immediately. “Anybody can see this play, if you work at it a little bit,” she says

I hope this actually happens. And I hope they're available in advance!

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 12:18pm

Considering her quote, I'd say not so much in regard to advance tickets.

[PlayItAgain]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 5:10pm

" if you work at it a little bit,”

meaning rush it in the morning.

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 5:11pm

Meaning camp out the night before.

[justoldbill]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 9:11pm

It will be interesting to see how long the pricing schedule will last. When LADY DAY first opened, patrons at the table seats received a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling water. Not for long. The ticket prices haven't dropped, but now you don't even get tap water in a Dixie cup.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 5/12/14 at 9:18pm

Huh? I went to Lady Day a few days ago, and I was at a table, and enjoyed champagne and sparkling water along with the rest of my table....

[jo]

Posted: 5/13/14 at 1:40am

Wouldn't this configuration of CITS be more suitable to the theme of the play, i.e., the intimacy and the sense of mystery that is at the heart of THE RIVER --

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ5dxv_IxbCBkpuGNCpda2Xbnyc_ZbxpzEj97Lfi2pG1DuYg-Ty8A

If they use this theatre configuration, even the rush seats will have a fairly good view.


Updated On: 5/13/14 at 01:40 AM

[allthingsbroadway2]

Posted: 5/13/14 at 11:01am

Um, that's not true at all. Everyone at a table gets champagne and sparkling water.

[hotjohn]

Posted: 5/13/14 at 4:44pm

I needed hard liquor to get through Lady Day!

[RippedMan]

Posted: 5/14/14 at 11:22am

I love this theater, and glad it will have a hit on its hands. It doesn't have great curb appeal though. I guess they can plaster a huge picture of Jackman's face on the side of the theater, or maybe they'll go for the Audra approach and just have a picture of Jackman instead of "The River."

[Rainbowhigh23]

Posted: 5/17/14 at 5:07pm

Another show to pre-order on Audience Rewards! I just learned that Cush Jumbo, the original Marc Antony from the Donmar's Julius Caesar, will be in this production. That should guarantee a sell out.

[No Leg Room]

Posted: 5/18/14 at 2:38pm

Three character play lasting 80 minutes. One man,two woman,one dead fish,one cabin there you got it.