"The Dead, 1904" to Return!
"The Dead, 1904" to Return!
#1"The Dead, 1904" to Return!
Posted: 9/19/24 at 4:02pmThe production returns to the Irish Historical Society on November 20, starring Estelle Parsons and Mary Beth Peil. Buy tickets here, if you have a spare $400-1k. Apparently they're going to offer a lottery through Today Tix, but no info yet on pricing. It's a real shame they've set the price point where it is. This was a beautiful production when I saw it in 2018.
#2"The Dead, 1904" to Return!
Posted: 9/19/24 at 4:23pmIt 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.
#3
Posted: 9/19/24 at 4:28pmI’ve been praying they bring this back and then I saw those prices. Jesus.
I won the lottery the last year they did it and it was one of my favorite nights ever - guess I’ll pray i can win it again.
#4
Posted: 9/19/24 at 7:21pmA shame the run finishes on Jan 5, when the “action” of the show takes place on Jan 6. A one-night extension, please!
#5
Posted: 9/20/24 at 3:59pmWill the Tony-nominated musical of this same story ever return?
#6
Posted: 9/20/24 at 4:57pmJay 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.
#7
Posted: 9/22/24 at 7:27pmI’d just love the chance to see it for the first time, and hear the score properly, and in full. A shame that there’s never been a studio recording.
Do you know Shaun Davey’s “Pirate Queen” piece? Granuaile. Much better than the Broadway musical with Stephanie J. Block.
Jumpin_J
Understudy Joined: 12/5/07
#8
Posted: 9/23/24 at 3:37pmI 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.
JSquared2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/17
#9
Posted: 9/23/24 at 3:43pmJumpin_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."
Sigh. Not everybody gets to do everything.
#10
Posted: 9/23/24 at 3:50pmThe 99%, you mean?
JasonC3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/21
#11
Posted: 9/23/24 at 4:36pmJumpin_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.
Matt Rogers
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
#12
Posted: 9/23/24 at 7:28pmJasonC3 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.
#13
Posted: 9/23/24 at 7:32pmYou could buy a house for that price in 1904!
Not very immersive.
Matt Rogers
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
#14
Posted: 9/23/24 at 7:38pmJay 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?
#15
Posted: 9/23/24 at 7:47pmMatt 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?
JasonC3
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/21
#16
Posted: 9/23/24 at 7:53pmMatt Rogers said: "Defend it all you want but that price point (for The Dead????) is absurdly ridiculous. I hope the rich enjoy it."
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?
#17
Posted: 9/23/24 at 7:58pmWhy would you care how other people spend their money?
Their insane privilege prices regular folk out of the market, that’s why.
Joyce himself would be disgusted.
Matt Rogers
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
#18
Posted: 9/23/24 at 7:58pmHighland 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?
"
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.
#19
Posted: 9/23/24 at 8:10pmMatt Rogers said: "I’m so happy that you are okay with this."
Where did I say that I am "okay with this"? Hmmm?
Matt Rogers
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
#20
Posted: 9/23/24 at 8:12pmHighland 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?
"
So you’re not okay with it? Hmmmmmm?
#21
Posted: 9/24/24 at 7:41amThis is a niche limited seasonal event that has fewer than 50 audience members per performance. It is not setting any standard for ticket prices.
#22
Posted: 9/24/24 at 9:43amI 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.
#23
Posted: 9/24/24 at 10:02amInsane that the meal is worth $600. I’m not in a position to pay that, but hey good luck to those that can!
#24
Posted: 9/24/24 at 10:51amIt’s been 5 years since I was there but I do remember the meal being a real first class experience.
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