Who are those who see shows multiple times, and how?? — Page 2

I've seen Rent 34 times, but that's over the course of 9 years. That's an average of 3-4 times a year, and I don't think it sounds so bad when you put it like that. Over half of those were rush tickets or I used some other discount.

As for how else I could afford it, I spend less money on other things (e.g. I'm not a big drinker, I don't go clubbing, etc). I just happen to prioritise going to the theatre more highly than most.

it also helps now that i'm living here. yes, you need to factor in rent. but i'm also working full time. and not covering hotel / transportation costs, so there's less money for me to lay down all at once. and i'm more than willing to sit in the cheapest seat the theater has for something i enjoy.

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I have seen Wicked 9 times in London, and only once was a top price ticket at full price (I knew the standby Galinda would be on and wanted to guarantee a seat), all the others were reduced price previews in the cheap seats (£5) or day / student tickets at £25 each - in waht would be £60 seats.

I have seen loads of shows, many more than once and usually use TKTS for half price tickets, day seats, student prices or Buy one get one free offers. It is an expensive hobby but it is my hobby, I don't drink or smoke which would cost a lot.

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I've seen Spring Awakening 20 times, and the most I've ever paid was 56.50, and that was because I used TKTS once. Every other time I've sat onstage (31.50) or through student rush (26)

Amy (Walt), you have Jean Valjean's prison number as a tattoo, don't you? Anyway, given the fact that the girl in question has two other star tattoos? I'm not sure your accusation holds up, lol. Not to mention the fact that you've been more or less obsessed with her since she refused to continue speaking with you a year and a half ago. I can't imagine why, but maybe it had something to do with the fact that you can't tell the difference between friend and lover and went all Single White Female on her. A year and a half later and you're STILL talking about her, sending her friends emails, etc. Talk about pathetic and obsessed. Give it up Amy, she's never going to speak to you, no matter what you say about her. LOL. If someone wants to ask Orfeh about something, it should be about how she thinks you're out of your mind. Have fun arguing with yourself, I'm done from here on out!

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Updated On: 1/10/08 at 02:57 PM

I guess I should say that there are shows that I have seen more than once and a few shows I plan to see again in NYC. But I don't see shows 10, 12 06 50 times. But I guess you can also look at it like a movie you really like. You can watch a movie over and over at home on DVD but if you like a certain show, you actually have to go to the theater to see it.

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I have managed to stretch my money to pay for shows. I had a summer job and I currently have a job at school. I also get birthday and Christmas money, and manage to stretch that. I also have done student rush or bought cheap/half-price tickets. I only have paid the most expensive price (with exception of premium seats) for the following shows: Lion King, Young Frankenstein, and the Spamalot tour.

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At the risk of being attacked by Walt, although she deleted all her posts so I feel like maybe I can actually speak my mind and NOT be attacked (for once)...

I don't live with my parents and I get very little support from them. I am a college student who comes in on her breaks and see theatre and I do it via student rush and discount codes...one can be very resourceful when passionate about something.

Sometimes, I am willing to compromise other luxuries to pay for theatre. IF I have to eat McDonald's and not sit in down in a restaurant so I can see Xanadu on stage or something, I think that's a fair trade :-P

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I am a student too and lucky enough to be going to school close to the city (I'm originally from California). So yeah, I definitely take advantage of all the student rushes and lotteries. The most I have payed for a ticket is at TKTS and that's if I'm going last minute of making up for a lost lottery. The only times I have payed full price is for the cheap rear mezzanine tickets if it's a show I know I don't want to miss. I know I just have about four years of this so I'm trying ti take advantage while I can!

wow.. that's a lot to see a show 34 or 64 times... I thought I was a bit too much for seeing Xanadu 3x.


but hey... there's nothing wrong with seeing a show that much ! it helps the industry- go for it... as long as you are not hurting anyone... I just dont think I can do it.

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