Ticket holdovers???

So, I've been trying to get tix to all the Spring shows.

Which is surprising. Here's the thing: I'm a musical fan, not a straight play fan. But I already have tix to 9 to 5, and Story of My Life.

I am very intrigued by the straight plays coming into town, specifically, "Impressionism," "33 Variations," and "Blithe Spirit."

I went on line, to search for tix to all of the above, plus Off-Broadway stuff like "Becky Shaw."

CRAP TICKETS AVAILABLE. I got decent (although not great seats) for "Impressionism."

But every other show? NO GOOD SEATS. "Blithe Spirit" offered me great seats for $350.00.

Really? In this economy, are "premium" seats still an option?

I'm holding out. I assume good seats will become available.

Am I crazy for assuming this?

While the "Blithe Spirit" cast is TERRIFIC, are they really selling so many tix that they can't offer peeps good seats?

Just asking. Any input would be appreciated.

Rule #1 of commercial ticket sales:

Sell the worst seats first.

Give people the impression that all the good seats are selling out, and that they better buy their tickets soon, because before they know it, they'll all be gone.

As the performance date gets closer, better seats will be released, with the absolute best being sold on the day of the performance, usually two and a half to three hours prior to curtain. These are the released premium seats.

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