TKTS v B'way box discount

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 5:06pm

Does anyone have any advice on which might garner me better seats for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

From what I can tell, TKTS will be cheaper (50% off v 35%) but how good/bad can I expect the tkts seats to be?

I know there is no guarantee, but it seems like its on TKTS often, and there seem to be a decent number of tix left for the performance I'm interested in.

And since I'm asking: how high is the stage at the Booth? Some ticket options have been quite close!

TIA!

[It's a fine life!]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 5:10pm

I don't know the specifics behind this show's tickets, but I have found better luck on Broadwaybox when buying my tickets. I have found (especially for plays) that have very decent discounts that don't require me to spend all day online at TKTS, which I've only done a few times because I personaly find it frustrating.

I can tell you that I've sat pretty close at the Booth (I think 3rd row) and my view was fine. However, if I'd had the choice, I would have picked 8 or behind.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 5:13pm

Well, there's a "play only" window, so the wait won't be long at all.

Thanks for the thoughts about the height of the stage.

[It's a fine life!]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 5:15pm

Well, like I said, I tried it a couple times, obviously before the "play only" window, so I was just going of what I knew in an attempt to answer your question.

Updated On: 2/16/13 at 05:15 PM

[dtzumbrunnen]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 5:19pm

The stage isn't too high. I was in the front row for Other Desert Cities and could see well without any real neck strain.

FWIW - Saw Woolf from the Mezzanine, second row from the back. The performances here are strong and are completely filling the house, so I wouldn't be afraid to pick a more cost-conscious ticket. If that best deal is at the booth, I'd go for it there.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 5:27pm

Fine Life -- I didn't mean to offend, not everyone KNOWS there is a play only line. I have no doubt you tried to help. (I did thank you.)

DTzum-- Thanks for the endorsement of the view from the back, that does indeed make me feel more confident to save a few extra bucks.

[lenstersf]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 5:32pm

I've had great luck with TKTS, and usually choose this over broadway box, unless there's a great seat I find online. I watched Woolf by buying through TKTS, and got 9th row center orch. The people around me also got their seats through TKTS. This was for a weds matinee. I lined up about 15 mins before they opened.

[macnyc]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 6:21pm

I would say if you're able to attend during the week, particularly Wednesday, taking your chances with TKTS would be fine.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 6:27pm

Well, it will be on Tuesday...so keep your fingers crossed for me. (I'm also only looking for one ticket, so maybe I'll get lucky!)

Thanks for all the answers.

[broadwaydevil]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 8:22pm

I would recommend TKTS. Take the bigger discount and I actually got 7th row left orchestra through TKTS.

The stage is low and this is a production that really benefits from being seen up close.

[macnyc]

Posted: 2/16/13 at 8:40pm

I agree about being close. Plus, if you need only one ticket, that's even better.

[drewmangroup]

Posted: 2/17/13 at 7:31am

Broadway Box/Playbill - all those with discount codes offer very defined seats - often the last desirable in a given section, either the last two rows or the very far left or right. Since V Woolf is not selling too well, it may be more forgiving, but I would go with TKTS. In addition to the Plays Only line, I usually go later. Certainly, the seats won't be as good and options may dwindle, but I'm not into carving out that time midday when I'm in NYC. Should still be a better option than a discount code.

When I saw V Woolf in the fall, the balcony was so empty I just went down to the front row. It was a Saturday evening!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/17/13 at 8:32am

Thanks for all the advice -- I played around with ticket availability through bwaybox and found a few first row tix on the side (but not too extreme) and others throughout the orch.

But, as money is tight, I think I'll take my chances with TKTS.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/19/13 at 3:51pm

Used the play line today at TKTS, waited about 10 minutes in the rain. Walked away with a ticket for Riw H, center.


Thanks for the advice!

[macnyc]

Posted: 2/19/13 at 4:14pm

Enjoy! It's a fantastic show! Eat beforehand or bring snacks to sustain yourself during the intermissions.