Ticketmaster testing choose your own seats

[morosco]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 9:13am

This would be a refreshing change. Follow the link below and watch the video for a demonstration.
Explore Ticketmaster's New Interactive Seat Map (BETA)

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 9:45am

This would be wonderful if they implement it effectively.

[Ryguy7]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 9:57am

OMG it's about time! This is way overdue. Here's to hoping they get it going right away.

[Fosse76]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 10:59am

It's Ticketmaster...they'll probably charge another $5 for this option.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 12:10pm

It's Ticketmaster...they'll probably charge another $5 for this option.

Just as long as they're not like some airlines and charge $100

[morosco]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 12:41pm

I wonder though how producers feel about this? Do they want the public to be able to see how many seats are unsold? Would the ticket buyers have a negative reaction? ("This show must suck. Look at all those empty seats!)
Updated On: 12/17/09 at 12:41 PM

[winston89]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 12:46pm

Morosco, I am not sure. Keep in mind that there are more concerts and sporting events being sold through that site then there are Broadway shows.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 12:55pm

"I wonder though how producers feel about this? Do they want the public to be able to see how many seats are unsold? Would the ticket buyers have a negative reaction? ("This show must suck. Look at all those empty seats!)"

I don't think all the seats go onsale at one time and the availability is staggered often, so a consumer is not technically always looking at the entire inventory. Sections are often held. I dont think it would a problem.

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 1:53pm

The Kennedy Center has been doing this for awhile now and I love it. I've never heard of it deterring anyone. It's especially helpful for groups, where you can pick and choose seats in a section together instead of being moved back in the house until an entirely empty row is found to accommodate 10 people.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 1:57pm

Thank. God.

[nealb1]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 2:13pm

It's about time!

[LinkLarkin24]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 7:21pm

I would also like this. However, for quite some time now, when it comes to buying tickets for a Broadway show, I just call and choose my seat that way - They'll check a section or two and help you find a suitable seat - I always have the seating chart in front of me and I've gone as far as to ask for certain seat numbers. I've also done this with Telecharge. Although I guess it depends on the person who takes the call.

[bwayfan7000]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 7:47pm

Does anyone know when they plan to put this into effect? Hopefully soon.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 8:37pm

However, for quite some time now, when it comes to buying tickets for a Broadway show, I just call and choose my seat that way

This isn't much of an option for Audience Rewards members who want to earn points on eligible shows. Ticketmaster won't allow you to earn points when you call in. Only for internet orders.

[morosco]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 9:05pm

According to a 12/14/09 Ticketmaster news release they plan to "roll-out the new maps continually throughout the upcoming year".
Ticketmaster Begins Beta Launch Of New Interactive Seat Maps

[morosco]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 9:09pm

And here's a link to a live event that incorporates the new technology.
Gershwins Porgy and Bess

[andsym9001]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 9:57pm

so is there currently a way to put in a promo code on ticketmaster? i can never find it.

[homeimp]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 10:01pm

Stratford and Shaw Festivals up here in Canada have been doing this for awhile with no problems that I'm aware of. It's such a treat to be able to see exactly what's available. I'm annoyed when Telecharge offers me exactly the same seats in the same order no matter what date I plug in. I'm quite sure there are other seats available. Good for Ticketmaster.

[Hest882]

Posted: 12/17/09 at 10:07pm

Oh gosh, this would be so great. My local theater/symphony/ballet allows me to choose my seats online and it's always felt like I was stepping back a decade whenever I used Ticketmaster.