KING LEAR Moving to the Cort

[QueenAlice]

I actually don't think this is a question of Metcalf pulling her power. I think Scott Rudin is a shrewd producer and knows Glenda Jackson as Lear is going to sell well in whatever theatre it plays in. Metcalf in a new play by a still up and coming playwright is going to need the greater visibility that the Golden Theatre provides to sell tickets.

[ahhrealmonsters]

I read this as KING KONG moving to the Cort and was so confused. I clearly can't read and have lost my mind.

[SomethingPeculiar]

My guess: it's entirely related to timing:

At the Cort, Mike Birbiglia closes on 1/20, and Lear now begins previews 2/28. 

At the Golden, Waverly Gallery is scheduled to close on 1/27 and Hillary begins previews 3/16. That gives Rudin wiggle-room to extend Waverly by 2-3 weeks if he wants to. There'd be no room for an extension if Lear was starting 2/28 at the Golden. 

[LimelightMike]

Re: Calling Telecharge - Could I get a refund, return my original ticket, and ultimately, take care of the booking at the Cort without reassignment from them?

[CT2NYC]

LimelightMike said: "Re: Calling Telecharge - Could I get a refund, return my original ticket, and ultimately, take care of the booking at the Cort without reassignment from them?"

Yes, exactly.

[StageJunkie2]

And, despite announcing the move, Telecharge is STILL (as of 5 minutes ago) selling tickets for the Golden.  Makes no sense to me. My Network ticket worked out OK after that venue change; can only hope this one works out as well.

[CT2NYC]

StageJunkie2 said: "And, despite announcing the move, Telecharge isSTILL (as of 5 minutes ago) selling tickets for the Golden. Makes no sense to me. My Network ticket worked out OK after that venue change; can only hope this one works out as well."

I'm not holding my breath. Unlike the Network change, it's not a simple transfer of seat numbers. The center orchestra section of the Cort has only 12 seats. Center orchestra at the Golden is from 17-23 seats. The configuration of the mezzanine is also completely different. Not to mention the fact that the Cort has a balcony. In my opinion, they should have refunded all the seats sold so far and halted sales while they figure out what they're doing.

[Catsbroadwayfan]

Just got off the phone with telecharge, and I returned my seat, not even going to attempt this headache. Once they can figure it out, I will rebuy. Theres no way in hell I will be sitting in the balcony.

[LimelightMike]

Just hung up myself. Any inkling as to how long the refund will take to process?

[CT2NYC]

LimelightMike said: "Just hung up myself. Any inkling as to how longthe refund will take toprocess?"

I think it usually takes about 4-5 days.

[CT2NYC]

If anyone wants to take a look at the new pricing structure, tickets for 6/25 - 7/7 are up on the Cort page.