buying merchandise from the show
buying merchandise from the show
erelene@broadway
Understudy Joined: 11/3/05
#1buying merchandise from the show
Posted: 7/4/13 at 10:27amIf I am not seeing a particular show that day, but was interested in purchasing something from inside the show (ie..mug), would they let me in to buy the item then I could leave like before during intermission or after the show ?
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2buying merchandise from the show
Posted: 7/4/13 at 10:35amYes. (Especially if there is a merchandise person in the lobby.) However, you are less worrisome if you do it at the end so then the staff doesn't have to worry about whether you are trying to sneak in.
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#2buying merchandise from the show
Posted: 7/4/13 at 10:35amI don't see why not. I've heard of this happening before. Sometimes they sell merchandise in the lobby area.
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erelene@broadway
Understudy Joined: 11/3/05
#3buying merchandise from the show
Posted: 7/4/13 at 11:14amThnx I was talking about for the show Trip to Bountiful, anyone know about this particular show ?
#4buying merchandise from the show
Posted: 7/4/13 at 11:20am
It's never been a problem as far as I know. If it becomes one, you can always order from playbill.com, which is probably a lot cheaper anyway.
$14.99
....but the world goes 'round
#5buying merchandise from the show
Posted: 7/5/13 at 6:14pm
I also suggest:
One Shubert Alley 346 W. 44th Street (between 8th Ave & 9th Ave) New York, NY 10036
Theatre Circle at 268 W 44th St # 1, New York, NY ?(212) 391-7075
or the line of three stores in a line across the alley from the entrance to the Marriott Marquis Hotel.
#6buying merchandise from the show
Posted: 7/5/13 at 6:27pmIt should not be a problem at all. Just tell the ticket taker or House Manager that you'd like to buy something from the Merch booth. Usually they don't have a problem with that. And a lot of times, things like t-shirts and mugs are more expensive at the souvenir stores and even online unless a show has closed.
#7buying merchandise from the show
Posted: 7/5/13 at 6:39pmI've asked to be let in to buy merchandise right after a show has let out before and it hasn't been a problem. I believe Trip to Bountiful has a counter in the upper lobby so I can't imagine it being an issue.
loliveve
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/12
#8buying merchandise from the show
Posted: 7/5/13 at 6:47pm
I was told that One Shubert Alley closed earlier this year. 
I hope that was misinformation because I was super bummed, but since I don't live in NYC I haven't confirmed the info.
TheatreKid3
Broadway Star Joined: 3/25/12
#9buying merchandise from the show
Posted: 7/5/13 at 7:04pmNo need to be bummed! One Shubert Alley is still open!
loliveve
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/12
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