Hamilton ticket prices-seriously?- Page 5

[jnb9872]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 4:19pm

A racist wall, indeed.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 6:54pm

Philly

Changing your avatar is like putting a bandaid on a wound made by a chain saw. It ain't gonna help.

Philly, I debunk your whole thesis. I am white and I cannot afford the ridiculously high prices as both my wife and I are retired & living on Social Security & a modest IRA

Kind of takes the wind out of your argument .

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 7:26pm

I can barely afford it too but in general, they can afford it even less.

[broadwaysfguy]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 7:29pm

 

I will avoid the philly stuff, though unfortunately not suprised...

Theatre is still affordable for most americans with all the discounting of most shows, and discounts for students, seniors, and the lotteries which i think are all great ideas.

 

I also think more musicals and theatre should be filmed and broadcast to reach even more people, and large scale live performances in big arenas and stadiums like the muny in st louis.

musical theatre is a wonderful any unqiuely american art form, and I would hate to see it de-evolve to the level of classical, ballet and opera where it can only be performed through heavy subsidies and sponsorship and crazy tix prices....

Glad to hear about the 167 mezz and side orch which is more in line with other top shows for great seats. I guess id rather have the owners and artists make money vs scalpers, and generally a supply and demand guy

was just shocked to see prices I hadnt seen since the producers and I dont think Hamilton is the producers, and will be curious to see how many tonys it actually wins.....

For anyone who has seen Hamilton is it the best musical youve ever seen or even the best musical of the 2000s?

 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 7:33pm

Philly

Trying to have an intelligent discussion with you is an exercise in futility

Have fun

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 7:36pm

Mr Roxy, go suck an egg

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 7:41pm

The defense rests

 

[sueb1863]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 8:33pm

Remember how shocked people were when it cost $100 a ticket to see Nicholas Nickleby in 1981? Seems downright quaint now...

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 8:36pm

That it does 

The scary thing is we will be saying the same thing over these crazy prices in a few years.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 8:42pm

If this continues, Broadway will overprice themselves out of business

[Pauly3]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 9:20pm

Phillypinto,

I don't know you, and I'm not ready to conclude you are a total conniving a**hole (despite the mountain of evidence that says you are exactly that), but is it not possible someone here holds slightly more wisdom than you?  You can't say "they" when referring to an entire class of people and then make a disparaging remark about "them" AND expect that to be OK.  And when you're called out on the comment (over and over again), can you not take a half step back and consider just maybe YOU were wrong?  Grown ups - and many children - can do that!

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 9:33pm

I truly understand what you're saying, and I get where people are coming from, but they have to understand where i'm coming from as well. I live in a town that has a good amount of color in it. Doing theatre in high school with mostly black people, they wanted to go to Broadway but couldn't afford it. Of course theres white people in the same boat, but the point is, I barely ever see black people in the theatre even when seeing a show like After Midnight. Theres something to be said about that. Im not afraid to talk about it even if people on this board grill me for it. Cause i have balls!!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 9:41pm

Big difference between balls & common sense

Common sense is not walking into a cage of lions

 

[Pauly3]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 9:49pm

With a little practice, Phillypinto, you might be able to state your position, let everyone know where you're coming from and demonstrate those huge balls of yours without making everyone hate you.

Here's some constructive criticism:  No one can tell where you're coming from because much of what you choose to say emanates from a place right behind those balls of yours.  Choose your words more carefully.  If you're sincere and want to be understood, try another approach.  Your previous and current style ain't workin'.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 10:11pm

"No one can tell where you're coming from because much of what you choose to say emanates from a place right behind those balls of yours.  Choose your words more carefully.  If you're sincere and want to be understood, try another approach.  Your previous and current style ain't workin'."

 

thats really exactly what it is. Nobody knows the spirit in which i speak. Plus I don't really beat around the bush. People would rather me choose my words more carefully, but honestly, no matter how i say it, I still mean the same thing. 

[ggersten]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 10:17pm

""No one can tell where you're coming from because much of what you choose to say emanates from a place right behind those balls of yours.  Choose your words more carefully.  If you're sincere and want to be understood, try another approach.  Your previous and current style ain't workin'."
 
thats really exactly what it is. Nobody knows the spirit in which i speak. Plus I don't really beat around the bush. People would rather me choose my words more carefully, but honestly, no matter how i say it, I still mean the same thing. "

 

The Hatter opened his eyes very wide on hearing this; but all he SAID was, `Why is a raven like a writing-desk?'

`Come, we shall have some fun now!' thought Alice. `I'm glad they've begun asking riddles.--I believe I can guess that,' she added aloud.

`Do you mean that you think you can find out the answer to it?' said the March Hare.

`Exactly so,' said Alice.

`Then you should say what you mean,' the March Hare went on.

`I do,' Alice hastily replied; `at least--at least I mean what I say--that's the same thing, you know.'

`Not the same thing a bit!' said the Hatter. `You might just as well say that "I see what I eat" is the same thing as "I eat what I see"!'

`You might just as well say,' added the March Hare, `that "I like what I get" is the same thing as "I get what I like"!'

`You might just as well say,' added the Dormouse, who seemed to be talking in his sleep, `that "I breathe when I sleep" is the same thing as "I sleep when I breathe"!'

`It IS the same thing with you,' said the Hatter, and here the conversation dropped, and the party sat silent for a minute, while Alice thought over all she could remember about ravens and writing-desks, which wasn't much.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 10:21pm

bla bla bla apples and oranges 

[nicnyc]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 10:47pm

In response to broadwaysfguy, I've been going to Broadway shows for 34 years and have literally seen hundreds of shows over the years.  Hamilton is definitely one of the best shows I've ever seen, certainly top 5.  It is undoubtedly the most creative, original and groundbreaking show I have seen in my lifetime.  I saw it at the Public and have already bought two more sets of tickets to see it this Fall with friends who have not yet seen it (though I bought the side orchestra seats since I have yet to win the lottery).

[bilingual]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 10:58pm

"Changing your avatar is like putting a bandaid on a wound made by a chain saw. It ain't gonna help."

 

The only good thing about Phillypinto changing his avatar every day is that it has taught me Jerry Mitchell has a hot bod.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 11:06pm

I thought everybody knew that. And I don't change my avatar everyday

[bilingual]

Posted: 6/9/15 at 11:12pm

You were Barbra Streisand yesterday. It's changed several times since you returned from the abyss.

[DivaProf]

Posted: 6/10/15 at 12:41am

De-lurking just to respond to this thread.  I actually understand the point that is being made, I just wish it had been stated more sensitively.  It is true that a higher percentage of Blacks and Hispanics live in poverty compared to Whites, but according to national data, the majority of Blacks and Hispanics aren't poor.  So most probably have the means to attend a Broadway show on occasion.

I am African American and I love theatre, but have of course noticed the lack of diversity at most Broadway shows.  That said, when I attend shows that appeal to broader audiences (The Color Purple, A Raisin in the Sun, Stick Fly, A Streetcar Named Desire with Blair Underwood, etc...), I have noticed more diversity in the audience.  I also live in Atlanta and have seen a few plays at Kenny Leon's True Colors theatre.  The audiences are overwhelmingly Black and the runs are usually sold out.  

So I don't see the issue as a lack of disposable income, but rather a lack of appeal.  From what I've observed, when theatre appeals to Black audiences, they attend.  I saw Hamilton at the Public and will be seeing it again in July.  I do think Hamilton has the potential to attract a younger and more diverse crowd than many other Broadway shows but the price point could be off-putting to many, particularly those that aren't particularly interested in theatre.    

[Rob120]

Posted: 6/10/15 at 1:46am

Ok, I've only ever responded on boards in an informational capacity but this nonsense is too much.  Pinto, you have proven yourself time and time again to be uneducated and misinformed when it comes to the business of Broadway.  I'll bypass the Living on Love and An American in Paris conversations and the bi-phobic drivle of the past and get onto the racist and bigoted absurdity of the day.  1: Most people not in an upper income bracket have a hard time going to Broadway shows without lotteries, rush tickets, or other discounts, especially with any regularity.  2: if you want to see more Black or Latino people at Broadway shows, check out a show that appeals to the specific audience.  Attendance from Black audience members skyrocketed when Cinderella recast the title role and Madame with Black actresses.   Also, Black patrons were largely in attendance for such productions as A Raisin in the Sun (both of the recent revivals), Fences, Stick Fly, The Color Purple, The Mountaintop, and the recent tour of Dreamgirls.  This is not a guess, this is what I saw from seeing these productions numerous times.  As for Latino audiences, the revival of West Side Story and In The Heights had huge audiences of Latino theatregoers.  You can attribute this to people wanting to see a show that strikes a chord specifically to them.  This is also why revivals of shows like A Chorus Line often have a noticeably larger homosexual audience, or why Fun Home has gotten a large lesbian audience, or why jukebox musicals bring in new and non-traditional audiences who are less likely to see the other shows mentioned.  People spend money on what appeals to them.  Perhaps the Broadway fare that appeals to you is less likely to appeal to other groups of people.  And 3: If a show actually does have the rare Mass Appeal, you will likely see people of all walks of life there, for example recently for me this was the case at The Audience.  I guess Helen Mirren can truly break barriers and bring the people together.  End Rant.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 6/10/15 at 1:53am

I understand what you're saying, and I've thought about that a lot, but I have also seen shows that would be of interest to blacks and hispanics and still barely see black or hispanic people. 

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 6/10/15 at 1:55am

"So I don't see the issue as a lack of disposable income, but rather a lack of appeal. "

 

I'm sure money plays a huge factor as well