Waitress tickets now?

[JudyDenver]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 12:47pm

I bought tickets to see Waitress in October during our girls' trip to NYC  (Definitely an outsider and not savvy in the ways of the theater world!)  

 I was just reprimanded by a friend who said I should have waited for the preview or opening.     

 Now  I am definitely suffering from buyer's remorse but can't get a refund unless the play closes early.

Does anyone else have a good feeling about Waitress and purchased early?  Can you  make me feel better?

 

 

 

[Broadway_Boy]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 12:53pm

The original cast will still be in it and I have heard great things.  Seeing Jessie Mueller on stage is Broadway heaven. I also could see it being really popular after the Tony's so I bet you could make a profit or at least get your money back for the tickets closer to the show.  There's pretty much no chance of the show closing by October. 

 "I was just reprimanded by a friend who said I should have waited for the preview or opening."     I don't really know what you mean by this.  The previews and opening are in March/April and it's still the same show.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 12:54pm

You'll be fine.  I saw the show at ART and if there's one thing I can say for sure, it's absolutely the perfect new thing for a girls' trip to New York City.   
 

So take a deep breath and whatever it is the kids say today, chillrelax? 

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 1:05pm

Yeah I'm not understanding the "reprimand" either. Was your friend referring to ticket discounts?

 

Like everyone else has said you didn't do anything wrong. I saw the show at A.R.T and it's great, you'll see the original cast and Jessie Mueller is worth the price of admission alone.

[haterobics]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 1:20pm

Sounds like your friend needs to calm down. Having a friend who lines up good seats in advance for buzzy shows should be a good thing.

[Dave13]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 3:24pm

JudyDenver said: "I bought tickets to see Waitress in October during our girls' trip to NYC  (Definitely an outsider and not savvy in the ways of the theater world!)  

 

 I was just reprimanded by a friend who said I should have waited for the preview or opening.     

 

 Now  I am definitely suffering from buyer's remorse but can't get a refund unless the play closes early.

 

Does anyone else have a good feeling about Waitress and purchased early?  Can you  make me feel better?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I understand your friends concern. I bought tickets to Misery and China Doll before the previews. As soon as the initial reviews came out, I got rid of those tickets as fast as I could. Glad I did. I have since made it a rule to myself not to buy tickets at least until after the first preview. 

 

That said, I think you are safe with Waitress tickets. It received pretty good reviews in Boston, so I would imagine it will do well on Broadway. Certainly Jessie Mueller will not be a disappointment, so I wouldn't worry. 

Updated On: 1/19/16 at 03:24 PM

[JudyDenver]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 5:49pm

sorry to confuse you.  What I meant to say was that I was told I should have waited until reviews come out after previews or the opening.  

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 6:02pm

Is your friend aware it already played out of town?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 8:21pm

Your friend is foolish.   I'm not saying this will be a mega hit, but it's a sweet show. There's no reason to wait, if you have the interest.

 

If people always waited until the reviews came out, there wouldn't he much of an audience.

 

Methinks your friend was trying to show you up somehow.  Don't suffer buyers remorse, you'll enjoy the show more with a good attitude.  (And it's lovely)

Updated On: 1/20/16 at 08:21 PM

[mcsquared]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 11:05pm

Well I missed out on it when it was in Boston because it sold out its several month run in advance so I was thinking that might be a good ticket to pick up if I knew I was going to be in NYC. And haven't seen any discount codes come out the way I have with others so think you made a wise choice.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/19/16 at 11:24pm

it's a no cell show

 

What's that mean?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/20/16 at 12:05am

It means I can't type for **** on my phone....And obviously didn't proofread!  (Fixed)

[Broadway_Boy]

Posted: 1/20/16 at 2:27am

You'll have fun at this, especially if you like Sara Barelles. She released her singing some of the songs from the show.  Tell your friend to check it out.  They all sound so great.  

[rcwr]

Posted: 1/20/16 at 3:28am

Concurring with the others who saw it at A.R.T. It's a good show with some really great songs. Jessie Mueller is wonderful, and you should bring tissues for Dakin Matthews' solo.

[steven22]

Posted: 1/20/16 at 7:14am

Saw it at the A.R.T. Great show. Should be good when it transfers too! 

[NYfanfromCA]

Posted: 1/22/16 at 1:35pm

JudyDenver said: "I bought tickets to see Waitress in October during our girls' trip to NYC  (Definitely an outsider and not savvy in the ways of the theater world!)  

 

 I was just reprimanded by a friend who said I should have waited for the preview or opening.     

 

 Now  I am definitely suffering from buyer's remorse but can't get a refund unless the play closes early.

 

Does anyone else have a good feeling about Waitress and purchased early?  Can you  make me feel better?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"

I also bought full-priced tickets ahead of time for May, don't feel badly !  I saw Jessie Mueller in Beautiful and she was great, and I read all the reviews from the show when it was at A.R.T. and have listened to Sara Bareilles' songs on the Waitress album and I watched the movie the other day....so I am set.  I was worried that it would be sold out and I really want to see this new musical and Jessie Mueller again, so I just bought it!  I know it's a risk, and usually I wait for reviews, too, but not this time.  I also bought a ticket for She Loves Me for May!  It's so great to have these shows to look forward to! 

[rebeccmam31]

Posted: 1/22/16 at 6:03pm

NYfanfromCA said: "JudyDenver said: "I bought tickets to see Waitress in October during our girls' trip to NYC  (Definitely an outsider and not savvy in the ways of the theater world!)   I was just reprimanded by a friend who said I should have waited for the preview or opening.     Now  I am definitely suffering from buyer's remorse but can't get a refund unless the play closes early. Does anyone else have a good feeling about Waitress and purchased early?  Can you  make me feel better?

I also bought full-priced tickets ahead of time for May, don't feel badly !  I saw Jessie Mueller in Beautiful and she was great, and I read all the reviews from the show when it was at A.R.T. and have listened to Sara Bareilles' songs on the Waitress album and I watched the movie the other day....so I am set.  I was worried that it would be sold out and I really want to see this new musical and Jessie Mueller again, so I just bought it!  I know it's a risk, and usually I wait for reviews, too, but not this time.  I also bought a ticket for She Loves Me for May!  It's so great to have these shows to look forward to! "

 

I also have tickets for May.  I'm not sweating it.  Pretty sure I'm going to at least like it and have a good time. :)

 

 

[JudyDenver]

Posted: 1/23/16 at 1:25pm

Thanks for letting me know you have purchased pre preview tickets like me. .   When I looked at availability of seats for oct 1 or 2 matinee,  I was surprised to see the number of seats not available.  Since I was buying 4 tickets together and prefer the front row mezzanine, I decided not to take a chance of a sell out. . I am optimistically thinking Waitress will be such a success, that good seats will be hard to find.  But I will definitely be anxious for the next few months, hoping I didn't make a mistake.  Or else I will be on this board trying to figure out how to dump them!  

[NJ_BroadwayGirl]

Posted: 1/23/16 at 1:30pm

I don't understand why you are so concerned about this?? You bought tickets for a show that you think you will like, that sold out with good reviews out of town and that stars a Tony winner. What is the regret issue? Are you afraid that it will get bad reviews and you don't want to see a show just because it got bad reviews and you already paid for tickets? 

 

Lots of theatre goers love shows that the reviewers didn't like. A bad review isn't going to change the subject matter, the composer or the stars - which I presume are all reasons that drove you to buy tickets. 

Updated On: 1/23/16 at 01:30 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/23/16 at 1:38pm

How could you know whether its a mistake YOU see it?  The only opinion that matters about this is what YOU think of the show, not want any reviewer thinks nor  what the majority of theater goers think.

[mailhandler777]

Posted: 1/24/16 at 2:02am

JudyDenver said: "I bought tickets to see Waitress in October during our girls' trip to NYC  (Definitely an outsider and not savvy in the ways of the theater world!)  

 

 I was just reprimanded by a friend who said I should have waited for the preview or opening.     

 

 Now  I am definitely suffering from buyer's remorse but can't get a refund unless the play closes early.

 

Does anyone else have a good feeling about Waitress and purchased early?  Can you  make me feel better?"

 

I have a ticket for first preview. I also saw it 3 times at ART. It's a great show and seeing Jessie is worth the price alone. Your friend needs to relax.

[mailhandler777]

Posted: 1/24/16 at 2:02am

Double post

Updated On: 1/24/16 at 02:02 AM

[starcatchers]

Posted: 1/24/16 at 11:22am

Tell your friend to take a seat. The show was very well received out of town. I saw the first preview at the A.R.T. and absolutely loved it. You will be fine.

[ljay889]

Posted: 1/24/16 at 11:23am

Anyone know if there's a discount code?

[rKrispyt]

Posted: 1/24/16 at 11:43am

I also saw the show in Boston and it was wonderful. Very moving, I think for women in particular it will strike a chord. You've also got fans of the movie, and Sara Bareilles (not to mention some Orange Is The New Black fans that will go for Kimiko), plus it seems to be the most anticipated show coming this season and with Hamilton being impossible to go to, I think a lot of people are going to run to this as their next-best-thing. 

It won't do as well as Hamilton or get that hype but I think it will get a really positive response and run for a while - definitely until October. I saw it and found myself in tears numerous times simply because it spoke to me so much, so unexpectedly. After seeing it, it stuck with me for weeks, my mind kept wandering back to it. I think with it having that potential effect on others, it's going to be successful. 

Your friend is being silly. Stress not. Have a great time. :)