I do HATE the aisle pricing thing. Think that's it's absolutely ridiculous.
I'm not sure about the uproar over pricing....while I think it's obnoxious, I think ALL non-discounted seats are obnoxious. However, it's the way America works: if the market will bear it, they will price it. Theater is NOT a "right", it is not a "necessity" like food and clothes. It's entertainment, and a live event. Those come at a premium.
I'm a single mom with two kids. Money is not running rampant through my fingers. But I make other sacrifices to afford going to the theater. And if I can't afford it -- I just don't go. And if the cost is going to keep you to ONLY seeing it once, big deal. Be grateful that you could have that experience...many will not.
And yes, I think there are plenty of people that will pay just about anything to see Lansbury and/or Zeta Jones.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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