Xanadu Onstage Seating? — Page 3

I would be pissed about the lack of student rush if it wasn't in such a small theatre.

nope, they in the first set of long rows when you first walk on stage....you know they sit there cause there is a piece of black tape on the seat....I sat in the next row on saturday and Jackie offered me some popcorn...

Updated On: 8/27/07 at 03:39 PM

the sat in the exact same place that both times i've seen it....and the props are already at the seats so...yeah

btw...love the avatar..i worked on that film...the script is great

Thanks! Yeah, I read the book...it was incredible. I can't wait for the movie

I was stage left, sitting with an usher, with a young couple in front of me. Your friend's grabbing a big handful of popcorn and Mary's reaction to it was one of the show's highlights for me.

(hugely embarrassed) ok...that's where I sat the first time I saw it. Were there four or five of you?

going to see it this saturday, i'm pretty excited

Hi all, I'm bumping this up with another random onstage question for those in the know. I have been told you can't bring much with you for onstage seats...does the Helen Hayes have a coat check or something if I had to have, say, a backpack along on the day of the show? Or does my weekend luggage doom me to miss out on the onstage experience?

I wouldn't advise you to bring much, but if you do have a backpack, and an on-stage ticket, I'm sure the ushers will figure something out. They have these black duffle bags under the seats. They expect you to put everything you have in those bags. Coats may be folded up and placed under the seats behind the black bags.

Here is the guideline for on-stage seats from Telecharge:

Please be aware that the use of any recording devices, phones, cameras or computers is strictly prohibited by law!
On-stage seating offers a rear-view of the performance, with the action of the show taking place right in front of you. Please note that some aspects of the action may be obstructed. You must arrive at the theatre early enough to be seated before the performance begins or you will forfeit your on-stage seat. There is NO LATE SEATING for on-stage ticket holders. If you arrive late, you will only be seated at the discretion of management, if there are available seats. Since there is no standing room at the Helen Hayes Theatre, if there are no seats available, you will forfeit your seat and can only return to another performance if you purchase a new ticket. All personal items must be placed in the small ( 18 x 18 x 18 ) designated space beneath your seat prior to the startof the performance in order to keep the on-stage seating area and pathways clear. For artistic reasons, you will not receive the complimentary Playbill until the END of the performance. Because you are on-stage with the performers, absolutely NO electronic equipment, cell-phones, cameras, pagers, or PDAs will be allowed in your possession while you are seated. They must be turned off and stowed beneath your seat and you cannot access them until the performance is over and the house lights are on. No exceptions. Patrons must be at least 10 years old.

27 or 28, I believe

Just to warn you the bags are on the small side.

The Hayes no longer has a coat check. If you are bringing large items with you to the show (i.e. luggage, large backpack), it would be best to check it at Sardi's next door - they are very accommodating.

Thanks for all the tips!