$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
#1$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:03pm
Anyone else in the will call line roughly (and I kid you not) 5 to 6 hundred people deep? I've been in line half an hour and it has barely moved.
Can anyone report whether this is starting on time? Looking pretty hopeless on my end. Giving it another 30, then canceling the charge on my credit card. Seriously, the worst attempt of "organization" I have ever seen at a theater.
--- sorry meant people, not feet deep. Apparently there is only one box office person to handle
6 to 7 hundred people. The line is growing by the minute.
Updated On: 2/11/13 at 08:03 PM
#2$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:09pmIs it because they opened Will Call late?
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#2$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:11pm
Yes, also standing in the ridiculous line.
No initial crowd control or signage for will call and people are lined up in both directions. Management just came out the front and told everyone who was waiting on one side of the line we all thought was will call that the line was around the corner. And THEN when we went around the corner, the line literally stretched all the way around the theater. There are at least 900 people wrapped around the theater in line.
If you're not dead set on seeing it, disputing the charge is the right move. There is no way if they hold the curtain for this line that the show is starting before 9:30. There are 4 people working the box office.
#3$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:13pmNot sure what time will call opened, but it was definitely open by 7:35 when we showed up.
#4$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:16pm
Seeing some disgruntled tweets, for sure (maybe some of them belong to you guys?):
https://twitter.com/cealdowd/status/301137330239057921
https://twitter.com/cealdowd/status/301136517533929472
https://twitter.com/kteasimpson/status/301131732411875328
https://twitter.com/emilyfayeoakley/status/301134022443167744
https://twitter.com/hugsy2k/status/301138020697010176
https://twitter.com/Lindsrosesings/status/301133013566238722
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#5$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:18pmAre they at least offering free piragua to everyone in line?
#6$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:19pm
Lin-Manuel Miranda is tweeting that they won't start the show yet. But, I do feel for everyone because this is going to be a long ass night now. And bad if you have to catch a train or bus out of the city.
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#7$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:19pm
I only counted three at the BO....and roughly 60 people surrounding the BO ahead of the 900 person line. Something tells me this reunion will be paying back a good chunk of money.
I wonder what type of curfew a performance like this has.
#8$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:22pm
Lin and Chris Jackson just ran from the en of the line to the front chanting "we're not starting til you're sitting!"
Updated On: 2/11/13 at 08:22 PM
#9$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:24pmI wouldn't be surprised if they have some of the actors assist at Will Call.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#10$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:28pm
https://twitter.com/ColorNLight/status/301141213120180226
...what?!
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#11$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:33pmLizzie, what was in the tweet? Seems it's been deleted.
"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell
#12$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:35pmIt said that the concert wasn't worth it and allegedly a fist-fight broke out.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#13$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:39pm
Apparently they announced general admission seating in an effort to get everyone inside.
How is this a good idea? Can someone who purchased a good seat who is stuck sitting in the mezz or something file some kind of complaint?
Such a failure on the part of the venue.
"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell
Updated On: 2/11/13 at 08:39 PM
#14$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:41pmMaybe ITH is cursed? The tour got terrible pre-show publicity in Houston and played to tiny houses. The movie got put into development hell. The reunion sounds like a big cluster***k. Wow... :-/ And I love this show...
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#15$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:42pmThis sounds like a freaking nightmare. I hope the press picks this up and runs with it.
Matt Rogers
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
#16$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:42pmThis sounds like a freaking nightmare. I hope the press picks this up and runs with it.
#17$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:48pmAccording to a friend the show is about to begin now.
"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell
#18$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 8:54pmI would have left. What a joke!
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#19$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 9:41pmI'm sorry, but how does such incompetence at a box office occur?
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#20$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 9:51pm
Intermission now. Didn't start until 8:45 and did become totally General Admin. We bought ok seats and they were already filled by the time we got in.
As long as this $$$ is legit going to charity (I'm going to double check that) it's still worth it.
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#21$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 9:56pm
What a fvcking disaster. I would raise hell if I had bought tickets.
Updated On: 2/11/13 at 09:56 PM
#22$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 9:59pmHopefully people will be able to get their money back for this.
#23$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 10:04pmIf they changed it to general admission, I'd hope that all of the tickets were the same price.
#24$h%t show at In The Heights Reunion Concert
Posted: 2/11/13 at 10:11pmOoooh the way they handled this is so GHETTO!
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