No Broadway Cares tix for HELLO DOLLY?

[BroadwayBaby6]

I put in a request a couple of months ago for Hello Dolly tickets through Broadway Cares. As many of you know, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sells house seats to Broadway shows at a 100% markup. I'm coming to NYC for my once-a-year trip. I'd rather spend $500 or more per ticket for a sold out show with the money going to Broadway Cares than pay a scalper.

Imagine my surprise when I get an email from Broadway Cares telling me that the producers of Broadway Cares did not allot any tickets to them. It is a shame that I have to pay a scalper hundreds of dollars per ticket instead of the money going to a good charity. I hope the producers are reading this because they really should have saved house seats for this worthy charity instead of having many of the tickets go to scalpers.

 

[somethingwicked]

There are barely any house seats for the show period. Most of what would normally be designated as house seats have been released as premium seats. Friends in the cast were advised early in the process to have friends and family buy tickets through the general sale to guarantee their ability to see the show.

[sppunk]

After the show Saturday night they made no Broadway Cares announcement nor had cast members collecting money afterward.

DEH and Sunday in the Park both had this and were selling signed items. I found it weird - they could make a ton of $$$ selling signed posters. Sunday was selling Jake's Act 1 drawings for $750/each and they sold out within 5 minutes.

[PianoMann]

sppunk said: "After the show Saturday night they made no Broadway Cares announcement nor had cast members collecting money afterward.

DEH and Sunday in the Park both had this and were selling signed items. I found it weird - they could make a ton of $$$ selling signed posters. Sunday was selling Jake's Act 1 drawings for $750/each and they sold out within 5 minutes."

Shows in previews almost never sell signed merchandise for BCEFA. If they open during the collection period, many then opt to begin selling signed posters, etc.

 

[sppunk]

PianoMann said: "sppunk said: "After the show Saturday night they made no Broadway Cares announcement nor had cast members collecting money afterward.

DEH and Sunday in the Park both had this and were selling signed items. I found it weird - they could make a ton of $$$ selling signed posters. Sunday was selling Jake's Act 1 drawings for $750/each and they sold out within 5 minutes."

Shows in previews almost never sell signed merchandise for BCEFA. If they open during the collection period, many then opt to begin selling signed posters, etc. 

 

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Interesting. Any particular reason why? 

Is there some type of contractual deal between it and producers?

[poisonivy2]

At the matinee performance of Sunset Blvd they were making a B'way Cares sales pitch and selling signed programs and posters of Glenn Close. 

[PianoMann]

sppunk said: "PianoMann said: "sppunk said: "After the show Saturday night they made no Broadway Cares announcement nor had cast members collecting money afterward.

DEH and Sunday in the Park both had this and were selling signed items. I found it weird - they could make a ton of $$$ selling signed posters. Sunday was selling Jake's Act 1 drawings for $750/each and they sold out within 5 minutes."

Shows in previews almost never sell signed merchandise for BCEFA. If they open during the collection period, many then opt to begin selling signed posters, etc. 

 

"

Interesting. Any particular reason why? 

Is there some type of contractual deal between it and producers?"

I'm sure there are many others on the board who could answer this question accurately, so please correct me if I'm wrong, but I always assumed it's because shows have so much to focus on logistically during previews and don't have the time to dedicate to signing merchandise to sell, especially for shows with larger casts. There could be another, more formal reason, but I'm not aware of it.

[AEA AGMA SM]

sppunk said: "Interesting. Any particular reason why? 

Is there some type of contractual deal between it and producers?"

 

Honestly, it can be a very time consuming process just to get all the items signed. Shows in previews are still in rehearsals during the day and I can't blame producers for not wanting to give up the rehearsal time to have the cast sign all the items.

[Wick3]

Even the cancellation line seats when I went were second to last row of side orchestra. I would have thought they'd be more center orch but I guess not.

I do notice Hello Dolly gradually release a few premium tickets as the performance comes closer so you can still buy a ticket without going through the scalper route.

[sppunk]

AEA AGMA SM said: "sppunk said: "Interesting. Any particular reason why? 

Is there some type of contractual deal between it and producers?"

 

Honestly, it can be a very time consuming process just to get all the items signed. Shows in previews are still in rehearsals during the day and I can't blame producers for not wanting to give up the rehearsal time to have the cast sign all the items.

 

"

That makes complete sense. Thanks for explaining.

[bdn223]

I sat next to Beanie Feldstein (Minnie Fay)'s godmother when I saw the matinee last Wednesday. She told me they had to get tickets on stud hub as Beanie was told there was no house seats to be found. 

If I had to guess, producers were holding off on house seats for early performances, just in case the show was bombing and they didn't want word to spread, especially when you consider that she show is having a over month of previews, instead of the usual 2-3 weeks. Then they have to hold tickets for Tony Voters, then the Summer swing. My best guess is that house seats will be made be available again come fall.

[ljay889]

sppunk said: "After the show Saturday night they made no Broadway Cares announcement nor had cast members collecting money afterward.

DEH and Sunday in the Park both had this and were selling signed items. I found it weird - they could make a ton of $$$ selling signed posters. Sunday was selling Jake's Act 1 drawings for $750/each and they sold out within 5 minutes."

Is Sunday selling a signed poster? If so, how much? 

[PianoMann]

ljay889 said: " Is Sunday selling a signed poster? If so, how much? "

Yes, for $200. I bought one on Sunday and it's absolutely beautiful!

 

[ljay889]

PianoMann said: "ljay889 said: " Is Sunday selling a signed poster? If so, how much? "

Yes, for $200. I bought one on Sunday and it's absolutely beautiful!"

 

Thank you!

[PianoMann]

ljay889 said: "PianoMann said: "ljay889 said: " Is Sunday selling a signed poster? If so, how much? "

Yes, for $200. I bought one on Sunday and it's absolutely beautiful!"

 

Thank you!"

Any time! That's the most I've ever spent on a BCEFA item, but this one seemed so worth it.

[djoko84]

BroadwayBaby6 said: "I put in a request a couple of months ago for Hello Dolly tickets through Broadway Cares. As many of you know, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS sells house seats to Broadway shows at a 100% markup. I'm coming to NYC for my once-a-year trip. I'd rather spend $500 or more per ticket for a sold out show with the money going to Broadway Cares than pay a scalper.

Imagine my surprise when I get an email from Broadway Cares telling me that the producers of Broadway Cares did not allot any tickets to them. It is a shame that I have to pay a scalper hundreds of dollars per ticket instead of the money going to a good charity. I hope the producers are reading this because they really should have saved house seats for this worthy charity instead of having many of the tickets go to scalpers.

 

 

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You should keep checking this board because there have been great people putting up tickets for sale here at face value when something comes up and they can't go.

[haterobics]

If you're willing to spend $500 more over the cost of a regular ticket, you don't need to worry about scalpers, just buy a premium seat.

[dramamama611]

And ACTUALLY, you don't have to pay a scalper anything.  If you do, that becomes your choice.  It's not like the entire run is sold out.  It isn't.  Last I checked, there are tix avail starting in August or so.

 

They are no more obligated to give up tix for this than you are to buy from scalpers.  

 

 

[Dollypop]

Must got DOLLY tickets for my birthday in August. If I have to grow old, it'll be at the Harmonica Gardens!

[haterobics]

Dollypop said: "Must got DOLLY tickets for my birthday in August. If I have to grow old, it'll be at the Harmonica Gardens!"

Well, David Hyde Pierce does blow a mean mouth harp...

[somethingwicked]

bdn223, none of that is the case. Scott Rudin shows never have house seats in previews, regardless of how the show is doing. It's been his practice for years.