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Moving Seats  Oct 7 2018, 01:56:28 PM
Some general rules for moving seats from someone who ushers on Broadway.

1. If you see an empty seat that is still empty when th show starts, NEVER move once the house lights go down. There could be late seaters. Furthermore, never tell an usher “I’ll move when they come.” I’ve never met a fellow usher who likes hearing that. Not only is it annoying for them, but if people do come in late, not only would we have to move you back to your ticketed seats, but it can end up bothering those


Female Bobbie in the US?  Sep 19 2018, 03:49:48 PM

I have felt that, for the longest time, Company, although  a fantastic show is a period piece. Great though may be, but, it's dated. When the show originated, the societal norms were that, if you were 35 and not married, then that was a bit out of the norm for that time period. Now, if you're 35 and still single, it's not that big a deal.

Don't get me wrong, I personally think that Company is my favorite Sondheim musical. However, I am not sure what this revival wa


Avenue Q movie  Aug 29 2018, 10:00:38 AM
To the OP.

Just to give you some context regarding the making of Happy Time Murders, One member of the creative team, And the director was Brian Henson. He’s Jim Henson’s son.

Two branches of the muppets that weren’t sold to Disney are the Sesame Street muppets which were sold to Children’s television workshop ( the ones who make Sesame Street) and a muppet project Brian created called Henson Alternative. Over the years, when filming with Mupptes, the puppeteers would do more


Be More Chill 1 ticket, 8/26, 7:30pm  Aug 26 2018, 07:42:41 AM

Messaged you 



Broadway Shows Closing  Aug 22 2018, 12:37:12 AM
Pretty Woman isn’t going anywhere soon. It’s been selling out, broke af least one box office record for The Nederlander and is still going strong. I think that When it is time for the original cast to leave, it would have done very well at the box office to still sustain its run with replacements.

Tired of cell phones going off at a performance?  Aug 15 2018, 04:03:33 PM

dramamama611 said: "Fire and Music: Yes, if you haven't turned it off/put on vibrate/silence. The point is: being more aware of actually DOING that, and taking away the option of checking your phone for time, if there is a text etc. Is it a problem if someone does nothing BUT put a full volume phone inside. Yes.



Islander: House management doesn't keep the phone, the patron does. (Unless I am misunderstanding your concern.)
"

 


Tired of cell phones going off at a performance?  Aug 15 2018, 01:23:02 PM

As one who works front of house at various theatres, I do hope to god this never becomes "a thing." First off, there will be many folks who would have no knowledge of this being in use prior to entering the theatre, regardless of where it's posted online. People will complain and ushers/ house managers have a lot of unneeded crap thrown their way by audience members eight times a week anyways and we don't want more. 

 

The biggest issue I have is a bi


Trigger Warning or Content Advisory for Hair?  Aug 5 2018, 09:03:06 PM

I think that having a heads up style warning in a program is fine. There are plenty of people out there who have heard of the show and that, in and of itself is the extent of their knowledge. Having a little warning, like the kind that you put down in your post is fine. First off, it let's the audience know what it is they are about do see.. And, secondly, it also covers the asses of the powers that be at that theatre. That way, a sensitive audience member can't walk up to someone in

ZERO DARK THIRTY the Musical?  Jul 28 2018, 09:01:29 AM

qolbinau said: "My initial reaction is it sounds like an awful idea. However, maybe it'll finally be a good thing that a musical will explore some of the actual causes of 9/11 rather than sweep it under the rug like Come From Away."

 

If you think that Come From Away swept the truth of 9/11 under the rug, then you clearly either haven't seen the show or know what it's about. 



Is Elsie Fest no more?  Jul 27 2018, 02:37:48 PM

I was talking to a friend who went to the first Elsie Fest. And, she spoke about how she had a blast. Yet, I did a little google searching and found out that there isn't one this year. Just curious as to what happened. Anyone know anything? 



Anyone have theatre ticket stub hub success before?  Jul 12 2018, 12:25:33 PM

That's what I thought. Like I said, one would think that, if I used them for other events before with zero issue, then I shouldn't have an issue with them. I think that perhaps it was some of the untrue things said about them regarding theatre tickets. 

It's not uncommon on stub hub, regardless of the event, for the seller to lower the price of the tickets if it's getting closer to the start time. That way, they may not be able to get what they initially sol it for


Anyone have theatre ticket stub hub success before?  Jul 12 2018, 12:14:26 PM

I have heard it said more than once that those who are looking for theatre tickets should not use stub hub. That, the tickets my not be legit tickets.

That being said, I use stub hub a lot for both sporting events as well as concerts with that never being an issue. That said, I am on the fence (for no reason other than nerves) to use them for theatre tickets. I am well aware of their fan protection guarantee but still. I was wondering if anyone had any success stories from buying ticke


Play The Goes Wrong audience participation Spoiler-ish  Jul 5 2018, 07:52:19 PM

annang said: "Islander_fan said: "speaking as a member of the front of house team at The Lyceum. I urge you all to either see this show before it closes or revisit it one last time before it does.

As for the "audience participation" (if you can even call it that) generally, if someone in the orchestra level doesn't get the ball rolling, we may whisper in an audience members ear to do so or at times do it ourselves. It very much fits in with the entir


Escape to Margaritaville Closing  Jul 5 2018, 09:05:50 AM

Tag said: "^I don't believe I heard them mention a tour, but they definitely emphasized that is was a Broadway show and showed the marquee of the Marquis."

 

On the show's website there is a banner that says final performance July first. National tour kicking off some point next year (I forgot the exact date it mentioned.) The thing is I wonder. Is this actually going to tour? I mean, we all know that there are plenty of shows that close that anno


Play The Goes Wrong audience participation Spoiler-ish  Jul 5 2018, 09:03:34 AM

speaking as a member of the front of house team at The Lyceum. I urge you all to either see this show before it closes or revisit it one last time before it does. 

As for the "audience participation" (if you can even call it that) generally, if someone in the orchestra level doesn't get the ball rolling, we may whisper in an audience members ear to do so or at times do it ourselves. It very much fits in with the entire show within a show concept. 



Play The Goes Wrong audience participation Spoiler-ish  Jul 4 2018, 09:41:43 PM

I find it sad that you're letting one part of "audience participation" of this show get in the way of what would otherwise be a fantastic evening of theatre. And, the reason why they mention things like gunshots or haze is because it can impact this with hearing issues or respiratory issues. 

 

For the vast majority, audience participation isn't that big a deal by any means. 



TINA: THE MUSICAL Setting Sights for Broadway?  Jun 15 2018, 12:17:31 AM

Maybe it's me, but, isn't it a tad premature to suggest Tina head to the Nederlander when Pretty Woman hasn't even started previews yet. And, Yes, I am well aware that many on here think that Pretty Woman doesn't stand a chance. But, who can ever tell. there've been plenty of shows that folks on here think will tank that have had decent runs. 

In any event, The Nederlander is too small for this show. Just to put things in perspective the theatre in London t


Bootlegs and the majestic  Jun 6 2018, 01:37:47 AM

haterobics said: "uncageg said: "https://www.huffingtonpost.com/cara-joy-david/you-can-now-snap-away-at_b_10339358.html
The article is about the policy at Shubert Theaters. The Majestic is one of them.
"

Not sure what new info is in this article:

“To accommodate theatre-goers in the age of social media, audience members in Shubert-owned theatres are generally permitted to take photos inside the house prior to the curtain going up, du


re: The 'Phantom' Chandelier  Jun 3 2018, 08:15:59 PM

I was just watching a video on youtube that was going behind the scenes back when the show was celebrating it's 25th anniversary. While they were talking to people, little bubbles popped up with factoids. One says that the software that operates the chandelier is Microsoft software that came out in 1984. That could possibly say something as to why it's slow. 



Best audience reactions to Phantom?  Jun 3 2018, 08:04:52 PM

I feel that the only other show on Broadway that has been around for an extremely long time, one that tourists feel is the show to see on Broadway is Chicago. Now, I've never worked a shift ushering at Phantom. But, I have at Chicago. And, I gotta tell you, seating for that show requires more patients than any other show I worked at. Mainly, that show gets a huge number of audience members ever show that don't speak English.   That makes seating  tad irkso

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