Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Seating/Pricing Thread

[RealCursedChild]

Just got home from the today's double show.

I won todaytix tickets and my seat was Orchestra Row A. I do think the seat was too close to the stage and my seatmate agreed. This was my second time watching the performance and I previously sat in Orchestra row N for part 1 and Balcony row H for part 2. I think because this was my second time watching the performance, I was already familiar with the stage and was able to focus clearly on the actor's expression (Anthony Boyle sure spits a lot). However, this was my seatmate's first time watching and he wished he could see the stage more as a whole.
Overall, I feel extremely lucky to be able to watch the performance again and I enjoyed watching from a different perspective.

[Dancingthrulife2]

Just so you know. If you want a specific seat that is available when you are buying for 2 but unavailable when you just want one, you can use multiple browsers to manipulate what seat the system gives you. 

[CT2NYC]

I saw the show today for the second time, as well, after previously seeing it from balcony center row H. This time, however, I was in row AA, the front row, which I was fortunate enough to get last Thursday on Ticketmaster for $20 per part. While the balcony did offer an excellent view of the production, there was no comparison to my seat today. From the front row, I was able to experience the performances on a completely different level. Also, I was surprised at how seamless most of the "magic" looked from that distance. I guess it's a matter of preference, but, for me, closer is the way to go.

[crispyscool]

Any chance I can just see part 1 again for $40? Has there been any good releases for just one part?

[ebizzle]

crispyscool said: "Any chance I can just see part 1 again for $40? Has there been any good releases for just one part?"

Yes, there is that option on Ticketmaster. I was able to see part 2 last night in row c of the dress circle for only  $20 per part! 

[CT2NYC]

My thoughts on row K of the orchestra. Many people have called it the ideal row, because of the legroom. In my opinion, it's not. The problem is that there is no rake between rows J and K, so, even with the gap between them, the people in row J can block your view significantly if you're short. A friend was sitting in row K, and needed a seat cushion to see over the heads in row J. Fortunately, seat B 1 was empty for most of both parts, so she was able to move up for the final act.

[(Insert Clever Name)]

A seat for today for 199 Row M seat 7 is ripe for a discount, so I would keep an eye on it

[bwayoutdoors]

ebizzle said: "crispyscool said: "Any chance I can just see part 1 again for $40? Has there been any good releases for just one part?"

Yes, there is that option on Ticketmaster. I was able to see part 2 last night in row c of the dress circle for only $20 per part!"

How does one find these single affordable tickets? Maybe a silly question, but anytime I put in buy single performance on ticketmaster it shows nothing is available at all. Do you just continuously check that calendar for changes? And to find the cheaper tickets, do you have to constantly click in to multiple dates for a $20/40 per part ticket to randomly become available? Is there an easier way to find these?

[(Insert Clever Name)]

bwayoutdoors said: "ebizzle said: "crispyscool said: "Any chance I can just see part 1 again for $40? Has there been any good releases for just one part?"

Yes, there is that option on Ticketmaster. I was able to see part 2 last night in row c of the dress circle for only $20 per part!"

How does onefind these single affordable tickets? Maybe a silly question, but anytime I put in buy single performance on ticketmaster it shows nothing is available at all. Do you just continuously check that calendar for changes? And to find the cheaper tickets, do you have to constantly click in to multiple dates for a $20/40per part ticket to randomly become available? Is there an easier way to find these?"

We obsess over the calendar and finding cheap tickets is like winning the lottery. No, there is not an easier way to find them, perhaps turn on email notifs for this board as quite a few kind people (CT2NYC) post cheap tickets for us to snatch up.

[LxGstv]

CT2NYC said: "My thoughts on row K of the orchestra. Many people have called it the ideal row, because of the legroom. In my opinion, it's not. The problem is that there is no rake between rows J and K, so, even with the gap between them, the people in row J can block your view significantly if you're short. A friend was sitting in row K, and needed a seat cushion to see over the heads in row J. Fortunately, seat B 1 was empty for most of both parts, so she was able to move up for the final act."

After seeing the show I thought that row K would indeed be ideal... interesting. I got the impression that most of the rows aren’t raked in the theater? Which I find it a bit odd, with the amount of renovation they put into the theater, they would have done something to improve sight lines from most of the seats?

I was on row F and it was a great view, but during the first act of part 2 the people in front of me moved around and someone a bit taller was in front of me, it really did block a lot of my view... it didn’t take away any of the enjoyment of the show itself, but it’s a bit annoying... The woman next to me had a hard time seeing throughout the whole show.

[Lauren2]

Hey guys! I am from out of town and am coming in from July 10-19th. I am a big potter fan and would love to see the show. Through a group I found someone that was willing to sell tickets in Orchestra Row X, Seat 31 for a day I can go. She wants me to give her 200 for both parts. Do you guys think that is a good deal or should I keep looking? For anyone that has sat in the back can you see everything and is it a good view? Is seat 31 to far over, is your view restricted? I would like tickets but don’t want to break my bank. Should I buy the tickets and also do Friday Forty? Would I know my seats or have better seats with the Friday Forty. Just not sure what to do and who to trust to get tickets and need some advice. Please help me out. 

[CT2NYC]

LxGstv said: "CT2NYC said: "My thoughts on row K of the orchestra. Many people have called it the ideal row, because of the legroom. In my opinion, it's not. The problem is that there is no rake between rows J and K, so, even with the gap between them, the people in row J can block your view significantly if you're short. A friend was sitting in row K, and needed a seat cushion to see over the heads in row J. Fortunately, seat B 1 was empty for most of both parts, so she was able to move up for the final act."

After seeing the show I thoughtthat row K would indeed be ideal... interesting.I got the impression thatmost of the rows aren’t raked in the theater? Which I find it a bit odd, with the amount of renovation they put into the theater, they would have done something to improve sight lines from most of the seats?

I was on row F and it was a great view, but during the first act of part 2 the people in front of me moved around and someone a bit taller was in front of me, it really did block a lot of my view... it didn’t take away any of the enjoyment of the show itself, but it’s a bit annoying...The woman next to me had a hard time seeing throughout the whole show."

The rows from ZZ to S are tiered, then there's a less substantial rake from R to K, then there's no rake between K and J, and rows J to AA are raked. As far as sightlines in orchestra rows K - ZZ are concerned, row S appears to have the best view, with absolutely no concern about heads in the way. In the front orchestra, seats B 1 or B2 are ideal, because row A is indented, and there's no full seat directly in front of them. This is one of the main reasons why I loved the front row so much. Sure, I couldn't fully see a little action upstage, like McGonagall's fireplace, but not having to deal with shifting to see between heads was such a relief.

[LxGstv]

Lauren2 said: "Hey guys! I am from out of town and am coming in from July 10-19th. I am a big potter fan and would love to see the show. Through a group I found someone that was willing to sell tickets in Orchestra Row X, Seat 31 for a day I can go. She wants me to give her 200 for both parts. Do you guys think that is a good deal or should I keep looking? For anyone that has sat in the back can you see everything and is it a good view? Is seat 31 to far over, is your view restricted? I would like tickets but don’t want to break my bank. Should I buy the tickets and also do Friday Forty? Would I know my seats or have better seats with the Friday Forty. Just not sure what to do and who to trust to get tickets and need some advice. Please help me out."

I think you can get a better seat closer to the time of your trip? It’s really hard to say... it comes down to how much time do you want to spend checking Ticketmaster looking for a better option?

I don’t know how to make links clickable, but if you go to aviewfrommyseat.com you’ll find views from row V and Z that should give you an idea of what to expect from row X.

If you are lucky to win the Friday Forty, you won’t know where the seats are until you pick the tickets... but from what people have posted they are excellent seats, sometimes in the front orchestra or row A of dress circle if I’m not mistaken.

 

Also, quick question to CT2NYC:

 

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Do you get splashed with water if you are on the first row? I remember seeing a lot of water running down the stage!

 

[CT2NYC]

Lauren2 said: "Hey guys! I am from out of town and am coming in from July 10-19th. I am a big potter fan and would love to see the show. Through a group I found someone that was willing to sell tickets in Orchestra Row X, Seat 31 for a day I can go. She wants me to give her 200 for both parts. Do you guys think that is a good deal or should I keep looking? For anyone that has sat in the back can you see everything and is it a good view? Is seat 31 to far over, is your view restricted? I would like tickets but don’t want to break my bank. Should I buy the tickets and also do Friday Forty? Would I know my seats or have better seats with the Friday Forty. Just not sure what to do and who to trust to get tickets and need some advice. Please help me out."

The far side seats in the rear orchestra have a basically unrestricted view, with the exception of the dress circle overhang, which I've heard is not a huge problem. I'm not sure about the face value of that seat, though. It might be $130 per part, or it could be $40. So, you're either getting a good deal, or a so-so one.

[CT2NYC]

LxGstv said: "Lauren2 said: "Hey guys! I am from out of town and am coming in from July 10-19th. I am a big potter fan and would love to see the show. Through a group I found someone that was willing to sell tickets in Orchestra Row X, Seat 31 for a day I can go. She wants me to give her 200 for both parts. Do you guys think that is a good deal or should I keep looking? For anyone that has sat in the back can you see everything and is it a good view? Is seat 31 to far over, is your view restricted? I would like tickets but don’t want to break my bank. Should I buy the tickets and also do Friday Forty? Would I know my seats or have better seats with the Friday Forty. Just not sure what to do and who to trust to get tickets and need some advice. Please help me out."

I think you can get a better seat closer to the time of your trip? It’s really hard to say... it comes down to how much time do you want to spend checking Ticketmaster looking for a better option?

I don’t know how to make links clickable, but if you go to aviewfrommyseat.com you’ll find views from row V and Z that should give you an idea of what to expect from row X.

If you are lucky to win the Friday Forty, you won’t know where the seats are until you pick the tickets... but from what people have posted they are excellent seats, sometimes in the front orchestra or row A of dress circle if I’m not mistaken.



Also, quick question to CT2NYC:

 

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Do you get splashed with water if you are on the first row? I remember seeing a lot of water running down the stage!

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There's a gutter along the lip of the stage, so that wasn't an issue. The only part that caused a significant splash on my side was when Albus returns after Scorpius repairs the second task.

 

[(Insert Clever Name)]

Lauren2 said: "Hey guys! I am from out of town and am coming in from July 10-19th. I am a big potter fan and would love to see the show. Through a group I found someone that was willing to sell tickets in Orchestra Row X, Seat 31 for a day I can go. She wants me to give her 200 for both parts. Do you guys think that is a good deal or should I keep looking? For anyone that has sat in the back can you see everything and is it a good view? Is seat 31 to far over, is your view restricted? I would like tickets but don’t want to break my bank. Should I buy the tickets and also do Friday Forty? Would I know my seats or have better seats with the Friday Forty. Just not sure what to do and who to trust to get tickets and need some advice. Please help me out. "

Ask what face value is, if they won't tell you, chances are you are getting ripped off.

[(Insert Clever Name)]

Also, to add, 200 is basically what you would pay if your tickets were valued at 80/part, and cheaper tickets should become available as showtime aproaches

[Lauren2]

I did ask and she said 80 and she showed me her order page on ticket master. But I have been seeing people getting those tickets for 40-130 so I just don't know if its a good deal. And I know I could get better seats closer but I want to make sure that I go since I don't leave there and will only have one chance in NYC to go. And I have been checking Ticketmaster constantly, but first the dates I want to go never have affordable pricing and second I don't get emails about ticket releases. I just don't know what to do. Help!

[LxGstv]

Lauren2 said: "I did ask and she said 80 and she showed me her order page on ticket master. But I have been seeing people getting those tickets for 40-130 so I just don't know if its a good deal. And I know I could get better seats closer but I want to make sure that I go since I don't leave there and will only have one chance in NYC to go. And I have been checking Ticketmaster constantly, but first the dates I want to go never have affordable pricing and second I don't get emails about ticket releases. I just don't know what to do. Help!"

Are you looking for one ticket or two? If you are looking for just one, chances are you’ll find them at a cheaper price closer to the actual dates. There is also stubhub, sometimes they are listed at outrageous prices, but sometimes you’ll find a really good seat for $130 for both parts.

[Lauren2]

I am looking for one ticket. How big is the chance? Can you trust Stubhub? How good of a chance is there that you win Friday Forty? 

[(Insert Clever Name)]

StubHub is the most trustworthy 2nd market site, and closer to the date, you may be able to find cheap tix.

[LxGstv]

I think the Friday Forty is pretty hard to win... but you won’t win unless you enter... it’s a lottery, so you never know...

As for finding a cheaper ticket closer to the date, that’s probably your best option... if you can manage the stress of not having tickets secured until then! But when I saw it, I got $20 tickets the day of the show, 2 hours before curtain.

[hermionejuliet]

I think the bigger question is - how much do you trust the person willing to sell you the ticket.

Stubhub has a special verification process for Cursed Child, I believe (chorus, correct me if I'm wrong).

A random person from a group could or could not be legit.

Accessibly priced tickets can be available but actually do take a lot of time and persistence to secure.

$200 for two Broadway show seats in the orchestra is a reasonable price. Perspective here- depending on the show it would be a deal for a SINGLE ticket.

If you have a limited schedule and you MUST see the show on your trip, you really should buy ahead because nothing is guaranteed. Your trip date is after the Tonys which COULD affect availability and pricing.

But at this point your biggest concern should be- how much do you trust the seller.

[Fosse76]

The reality is that unsold premium seats are always reduced to regular price whenever they don't get sold in advance. And this goes for every show. Presumably, the system is set up to automatically adjust certain locations at a certain time, eliminating pricing based on the current demand. This would explain why returned tickets that were originally sold as premium may be immediately reduced. I've bought tickets twice at the box office, and both times the box office attendant was surprised at the cheaper price for the tickets I bought. 

[greenifyme2]

I have a $40 orch seat in my cart for tomorrow/friday - PM to coordinate!!

Edit: Found a buyer, success!