#26
Posted: 4/4/08 at 6:00pm
Some people can't afford to pay 110 bucks to see a show, like me. Discount, thanks.
Would you pay full price for [tos] on Broadway? — Page 2
#27
Posted: 4/4/08 at 6:03pm
"I don't look for discounts, because I want to make sure I get a good seat."
Doesn't make sense, because you can get great seats (like first few rows of center orchestra) with the discount.
Doesn't make sense, because you can get great seats (like first few rows of center orchestra) with the discount.
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#28
Posted: 4/4/08 at 6:13pm
This argument is silly. No one will have to pay full price to see [title of show.] There's going to be discounts out the wazoo.
#29
Posted: 4/4/08 at 7:26pm
If discounts are available when I purchase my tix...and I can get a decently located seat, I will certainly use it.
BUT...I have no problem paying full price if need be. (And since I plan on getting them the day they go on sale, I probably WILL!)
It isn't OUR responsibility to make ANY show a financial success. WE don't have a responsibility to it for any reason. Frankly, folks that are already a fan of the show, do more GOOD for a show by talking about it than buying an individual ticket: no matter HOW it is priced. Word of mouth is quite powerful. They are going to sell a certain number of discounted tickets (like most shows)does it truly matter WHO buys them?
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BUT...I have no problem paying full price if need be. (And since I plan on getting them the day they go on sale, I probably WILL!)
It isn't OUR responsibility to make ANY show a financial success. WE don't have a responsibility to it for any reason. Frankly, folks that are already a fan of the show, do more GOOD for a show by talking about it than buying an individual ticket: no matter HOW it is priced. Word of mouth is quite powerful. They are going to sell a certain number of discounted tickets (like most shows)does it truly matter WHO buys them?
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#30
Posted: 4/4/08 at 8:09pm
I think that what the original poster is saying is this.
That there are many of you expressing your love for Title Of Show and the fact that it is coming to Broadway. But, if tickets are sold only on discount/student rush etc alone, then there isn't going to be enough of a profit. And that regular full price tickets have to be thrown into the mix too in order for a show to stay opened.
That being said, I think that what he is asking is this. Do all of you who are rejoicing over the fact that this show is going to Broadway. Feel enough need to support this show in its Broadway run, that you would pay full price to keep it open as long as it can?
That there are many of you expressing your love for Title Of Show and the fact that it is coming to Broadway. But, if tickets are sold only on discount/student rush etc alone, then there isn't going to be enough of a profit. And that regular full price tickets have to be thrown into the mix too in order for a show to stay opened.
That being said, I think that what he is asking is this. Do all of you who are rejoicing over the fact that this show is going to Broadway. Feel enough need to support this show in its Broadway run, that you would pay full price to keep it open as long as it can?
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#31
Posted: 4/4/08 at 9:28pm
Very rarely.
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#32
Posted: 4/4/08 at 9:39pm
Yes. The *only* way I will use a discount is if I can only get an aisle seat with one.
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#33
Posted: 4/4/08 at 9:45pm
I wasn't overhwhelmed by the recording. Ergo, if something really tempting comes along on a discount, I'll take advantage of it. If not, I'll wait till the critics have a go at it. If it shows signs of being the greatest musical of all time and no discounts are available, I'll go full price. I may be wearing the same clothes I was three years ago, but, at my time in life, it's do what's most important and, for me, the New York theatre is the priority.
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#34
Posted: 4/4/08 at 10:03pm
I will be calling tele-chrage April 21st @ 8am and purchase a FULL PRICED TICKET for the 1st night of previews.
I have no problem paying full price for (TOS). Its worth every cent in my opinion.
There's your answer!
See ya on July 5th at the Lyceum Theatre Tossers!!
I have no problem paying full price for (TOS). Its worth every cent in my opinion.
There's your answer!
See ya on July 5th at the Lyceum Theatre Tossers!!
#35
Posted: 4/4/08 at 10:47pm
I have never paid top-dollar for a show. The most I've ever paid was $72 and I regretted spending that much. It is not my job as a theatre-goer to pay more than I can afford to "support" a show.
#36
Posted: 4/4/08 at 10:55pm
Yes, I would. And that's saying a lot, since I'm a very broke student who NEVER pays full price.
#37
Posted: 4/4/08 at 11:06pm
I'd pay full price. I plan on buying a full price ticket to the first preview on April 21st.
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#38
Posted: 4/4/08 at 11:21pm
If I could, I would. However, I cannot afford that (save for maybe a balcony seat), so I'll probably use a discount.
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#39
Posted: 4/4/08 at 11:35pm
NO i would not. It was a fine, clever cabaret act, that worked best in the setting it was in. Plus, with all the free quips on YOUTUBE, it makes no sense to pay for more of the same. It's limited in it's scope.
#40
Posted: 4/4/08 at 11:39pm
Honestly, it depends on seat availablity and my line-up of shows since I'm an out-of-towner.
Are they planning on NOT releasing discounts?
Even In the Heights released a discount eventually, and I don't think that this show has as much financial backing. ITH was clearly expected to be a success as signaled by the three merchandise booths when you walked into the theatre.
Honestly, I think a show does MUCH better if they release a few discounts/student rush to begin with. That's how I obtained my first seats to many shows -- shows that I returned to and talked about online and to friends and family.
TOS isn't well known by anyone who isn't a die-hard theatre fan or a resident of NY --- so I don't think discounts will be a problem.
It's ok to be excited about a show regardless of the ticket price you are willing to pay.
Are they planning on NOT releasing discounts?
Even In the Heights released a discount eventually, and I don't think that this show has as much financial backing. ITH was clearly expected to be a success as signaled by the three merchandise booths when you walked into the theatre.
Honestly, I think a show does MUCH better if they release a few discounts/student rush to begin with. That's how I obtained my first seats to many shows -- shows that I returned to and talked about online and to friends and family.
TOS isn't well known by anyone who isn't a die-hard theatre fan or a resident of NY --- so I don't think discounts will be a problem.
It's ok to be excited about a show regardless of the ticket price you are willing to pay.
So, that was the Drowsy Chaperone. Oh, I love it so much. I know it's not a perfect show...but it does what a musical is supposed to do. It takes you to another world, and it gives you a little tune to carry with you in your head for when you're feeling blue. Ya know?
#42
Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:12am
Well... Considering that the first preview falls on my birthday and the fact that I will be in NYC then... YES!!! I would pay full price for [title of show]. I just hope that the first preview is a matinee that day since the 5th is a Saturday. I am planning on seeing GYPSY that night. If not, I will be celebrating my birthday with [tos] on Sunday the 6th at full price.
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#43
Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:43am
I would whore myself out in order to get enough money.
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#44
Posted: 4/5/08 at 4:14am
So wait if you don't pay full price for a show it means it's not high quality or that you don't truly support it?
God, that I'm an awful Broadway fan. 'Cept for LOVEMUSIK and GREY GARDENS, only shows I paid full price for only because I was too naive about Broadway to know that I could get rush tickets for both shows.
God, that I'm an awful Broadway fan. 'Cept for LOVEMUSIK and GREY GARDENS, only shows I paid full price for only because I was too naive about Broadway to know that I could get rush tickets for both shows.
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#45
Posted: 4/5/08 at 8:43am
Yes. And it will be the first time that I've paid full price for a show. Tickets are expensive. But [tos] is worth is.
#46
Posted: 4/5/08 at 9:41am
Keep in mind, I never said that I agree with the original poster. I was simply trying to make more clear what it was they said.
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#47
Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:25pm
This is the most asinine argument I think I've ever witnessed. Ever.
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#48
I would not pay full price for [tos] on broadway. having seen it off bway (at a discount), not sure if I'd see it again. if I did, it would only be with a discount (and I can and do pay full price for decent seats at good shows).
Posted: 4/5/08 at 6:44pm
I would not pay full price for [tos] on broadway. having seen it off bway (at a discount), not sure if I'd see it again. if I did, it would only be with a discount (and I can and do pay full price for decent seats at good shows).
#49
I don't think so.
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Posted: 4/5/08 at 8:04pm
I don't think so.
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#50
Posted: 4/6/08 at 1:44am
I think this is a ridiculous question. Who can honestly say that if they were offered cheap tickets in a prime location that they would deny them? I'm not here to fight though, so I will answer your question.
If they jacked their price up to a million dollars per ticket, I would sell my HOUSE to be there. I absolutely adore this show.
If they jacked their price up to a million dollars per ticket, I would sell my HOUSE to be there. I absolutely adore this show.
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