The 'A Little Night Music' ticket pricing scale.... (ugh)

Well it's official. And it's totally ridiculous.

Detailed Pricing Information
Orchestra: $132.00
Mezzanine (Rows A-F): $132.00
Mezzanine (Rows G-J): $102.00
Balcony: $52.00

Friday - Sunday:
Orchestra: $137.00
Mezzanine (Rows A-F): $137.00
Mezzanine (Rows G-J): $107.00
Balcony: $57.00

Select Premium and Aisle Locations:
Premium Seating: $277.00
Aisle Seating: $157.00 (May only be purchased in pairs.)

Friday, Saturday matinee, Sunday:
Premium Seating: $352.00
Aisle Seating: $162.00 (May only be purchased in pairs.)

Saturday evening:
Premium Seating: $377.00
Aisle Seating: $162.00 (May only be purchased in pairs.)

All prices include a $2.00 facility fee.
http://www.telecharge.com/BehindTheCurtain.aspx?prodid=7739&mode=moreShowInfo
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$57 dollars for one of the worst balconies on Broadway? I hope they have one hell of a rush/lotto. Ugh.

Updated On: 9/29/09 at 11:26 AM

I wonder if, if this was England, we would be complaining that the highest price is £55.

Oh well. It's not like it's a life saving antibiotic. If you don't think it's worth it, stay home.

The balcony pricing is ridiculous!! Hopefully they have some decent discount codes, or better yet with these prices this will probably end up on tdf.

I may have to eat my words, but I honestly don't think Zeta-Jones will be able to sell out the Kerr the way Craig and Jackman are selling out the Schoenfeld.

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Well the Kerr has less seats. I think the combination of Zeta-Jones and Lansbury could possibly sell out the theater, but you never know. I do hope there is a good discount, at least during previews.

Updated On: 9/29/09 at 11:44 AM

I actually love the balcony at the Walter Kerr, but not for $52.


also, weren't those seats about $30 for Grey Gardens?

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Updated On: 9/29/09 at 12:13 PM

Guys, producers always price their tickets high so that they aren't screwed when they issue a discount code.

Think about it: if they need to sell every seat at $70 to break even, and they set the price at $70, then if even one person uses a discount, they won't break even.

If they set every seat at $90 and then issue discounts, the people using discounts and the people paying full price will cancel each other out and they'll average $70, making it possible to break even.

Furthermore, they don't know how much people are willing to pay until they ask for it. If nobody is willing to pay that much, they can always lower the price, but they can't raise it later on if they think people will pay more (I know it has happened, but it is very, very rare and very, very risky).

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wow.. that is kinda lame.. I guess it's because of the cast featuring Zeta-Jones

I had posted this a couple days ago, and yes, I'm still outraged. I will be waiting for a discount code.

...and adamgreer, you're correct, when an $85 discount code comes out, we will all be so grateful (even though $85 is way more than I prefer to spend for a Broadway show).

I guess I won't be seeing NIGHT MUSIC too many times, unless something more affordable becomes available.

WAT---It's a real shame. You're the exact "repeat patron" they should be loving and embracing. And they've priced you right out.

I'm guessing these producers are living at the turn of the last century in Sweden. They must not realize we're in a recession now.

Or, they must think their Zeta-Jones casting is "recession-proof."

Who knows? Maybe she has such a hefty price tag that they had to raise their prices to make a profit.

Either way, somebody's head is buried in the sand.

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"WAT---It's a real shame. You're the exact "repeat patron" they should be loving and embracing. And they've priced you right out."

You are absolutely correct about this, Besty. If this were somewhat affordable, I would probably be seeing it 6 times at least. At these prices, it may only be 2-3 times.

"If nobody is willing to pay that much, they can always lower the price"

When has this EVER happened? A show can be doing 12% capacity and producers would still never lower the prices. They would consider that way too embarrassing to admit they made a mistake.

"YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN comes to mind."

True, but didn't they only lower the prices of their premium tickets?

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