"The Dead, 1904" to Return!

It seems that no matter where in the world I am, so many of the shows I really want to see are somewhere else. Thus, with "The Dead, 1904". What an exceptional opportunity to see the great Estelle Parsons and Mary Beth Peil together on stage! My very best to all involved.

A shame the run finishes on Jan 5, when the “action” of the show takes place on Jan 6. A one-night extension, please!

Jay Lerner-Z said: "Will the Tony-nominated musical of this same story ever return?"

God, I hope so. It’s in my Top Five favorite musicals of all-time. A little while ago after the talk of Colin Firth doing “My Fair Lady”, I had the idea of him as Gabriel and haven’t been able to shake it. Pair him with Donna Murphy as Gretta and I’d be in heaven.

The 99%, you mean?

JasonC3 said: "Jumpin_J said: "I know Irish Rep is a non-profit, and yes I know it includes a meal in front of a very small audience, but with tickets starting at $400, this seems pretty exclusive for the 1%. So many people who might enjoy this will never get the opportunity."

I don't disagree that tickets are pricey, but far more than the top 1% are positioned to spend $400 (or more) every now and then for an entertainment expense and many of them do it regularly ... concerts, sporting events, et al."

Defend it all you want but that price point (for The Dead????) is absurdly ridiculous. I hope the rich enjoy it.

Jay Lerner-Z said: "You could buy a house for that price in 1904!

Not very immersive."

Also, the website says tickets are $400 - $1000.

A bunch of performances are sold out. Why would people pay these prices?

Nowhere in my post did I defend the pricing. I merely provided some additional context that it doesn't require being in the 1% to buy the $400 tickets.

It is easy to imagine some people who are not in the 1% might think that instead of seeing two shows for $200/ticket, they'd prefer this special experience if they can snag one of the $400 tickets.

Almost every show has a decent percentage of seats in his price range or more and many sell they day in and day out. It's not just the uber-wealthy acquiring them. Do people really think only the 1% are buying the large swath of $350 tickets every night at Oh Mary?

Highland Guy said: "Matt Rogers said: "A bunch of performances are sold out. Why would people pay these prices?"

Why would you care how other people spend their money?

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I’ll tell you exactly why. Because this now sets a precedent. Now, off Broadway tickets can be sold for $400 to $1000. Off Broadway!

Do you remember the days before Broadway premium seat pricing? That was fun. Then Mel Brooks cane along and decided that all the good seats in the house needed to be as obnoxiously expensive as possible. That trend continues to this very day.

Now we have a freaking nonprofit theatre company charging $400 to $1000 per ticket and idiots are buying them, thus setting new precedent for off Broadway prices.

I’m so happy that you are okay with this.

Highland Guy said: "Matt Rogers said: "I’m so happy that you are okay with this."

Where did I say that I am "okay with this"? Hmmm?

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So you’re not okay with it? Hmmmmmm?

I guess I'm looking at this from the perspective that this is a unique fundraiser for two not for profit companies that desperately need additional revenue. Anybody begruding a not for profit for trying to keep their head above water post pandemic is an a**hole.

That said, it would be nice if the steep ticket prices came with the ability for a tax write off.

People routinely pay over $1,000 for concert tickets for major artistis all the time. I understand that is frustrating for those of us who can't easily afford that, but some of the ranting in this thread just reads as sour grapes. We have premium seats today, its true, but we also have rush/lottery and a lot more discount options than we did pre 2001 as well.

It’s been 5 years since I was there but I do remember the meal being a real first class experience.