FANtomFollies said: "I splurged and got tickets since I'm having company in town in a few weeks. Got Orchestra, row A seats 1,3, and 5. Will these be too close? Too far to the side? I've seen the show before, but have always been pretty far away."
I sat in that row last time I went, I want to say seat 9? Amazing view. Not too close at all.
If I had one nitpick it was that I couldn't see the Phantom when he first shows up in the mirror, because Chri
Phantom Christine Alternate Aug 21
2019, 08:27:21 PM
Barring vacations, Eryn LeCroy does Monday nights and Thursday matinees.
The Official TDF Thread Aug 3
2019, 07:01:32 PM
I TDF'ed the Oklahoma! matinee today and got a floor seat (FL 218). I don't think it's on there much but if you see it and you're interested in the show definitely grab it. Incredible seat.
I have walked past John Bolton three different times on the same block. Jay Armstrong Johnson in the Port Authority subway station. Harry Hadden-Paton walking toward the Beaumont stage door carrying a takeout bag.
I'm only in the city about one day a month, and not as knowledgeable about Broadway talent as I would like to be, so this is a lot for me...
kmissa said: "I believe there’s an out of town membership that’s cheaper. I think it’s like $20 or less. Depends on the show and what’s being offered for how far in advance. "
Unfortunately they discontinued this. I emailed them recently when I was about to renew and couldn't find that option on the site, and they told me they haven't offered it since August.
Here's an archive of the Observer review if you want to read it now.
Times Square TKTS questions Mar 10
2019, 04:52:38 PM
The Lincoln Center location will let you buy tickets for Friday night AND the Saturday matinee, plus there's hardly ever a line. If they have what you want (they usually have the same options as Times Square, but check the app) and it's at all convenient to get yourself up there, I'd get tickets for the first two shows in one visit, then hit the fast-pass line at Times Square on Saturday afternoon.
Must-sees (TKTS) right now Mar 4
2019, 06:47:07 PM
Seconding the Ferryman. Also, the My Fair Lady revival is absolutely magnificent if you haven't already seen it.
broadwaysfguy said: "the theatre was freezing cold i mean freezing"
That's weird. I was there 2/23 and sweated the whole time (and I'm one of those people that's always cold). Maybe they got complaints and took it to the other extreme.
Hopefully someone who is more familiar with the show can come along later and give you a more substantive answer, but I thought I'd weigh in as someone who was in your place a week ago. I went in almost completely blind (listened to a little of the OBC before buying a ticket) and had a lovely time. I felt like the characters could have been fleshed out a little more, but not knowing what was cut I don't know if I can attribute that to the stripped-down production or not. Overall I got
Juan Perez2 said: "To anyone who's bought tickets to see Phantom through TDF, can you comment on how the seats were? Been thinking about seeing the show again."
This was back in August, but I got third row orchestra left, in about the middle of the row. Great seats.
Footlight Parade said: "SHOW NEVER SELLS was what the front of house staff called it."
That's good, but my favorite is still PAINT NEVER DRIES.
Renewing TDF Membership Feb 1
2019, 08:42:10 AM
I renewed about a month ago. I didn't see the long-distance membership option so I emailed about it - turns out they discontinued it in August.
As for re-certifying, I haven't had to do that yet but I definitely remember seeing something about having to do it every few years (don't remember how many).
brdwybuff said: "I buy black binders from Amazon and plastic sleeves. They are the perfect size for playbills for more than half the price.I will try to find and post a link."
This. And if I'm about to start a new binder and go to a show with someone who doesn't want their Playbill, I'll cut off the logo on top and tape it neatly to the spine. Just to make them a little more festive and not just plain black..
Who is the phantom? Jan 23
2019, 08:38:48 PM
Laird Mackintosh. Ben Crawford is in Baltimore (per both their Instagrams).
Usually when they have multiple Phantoms in one week it will be reflected in the Playbill, which is updated every week with who is going on when. But maybe it's less organized this time for some reason.
Majestic Theatre seating Jan 17
2019, 05:36:00 PM
My advice would be to do TKTS if you are at all able. It's always there for around $80 and you will almost definitely get much better seats than these.
