Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2nd Pre-sale

[AlliAndTheCats]

So we're two weeks away from the 2nd pre-sale date and still no Ticketmaster verified fan sign up. I'm wondering whether the date will get pushed back again like the last time, and how many seats are left for purchase. I'm also dreading potentially getting snubbed again the second time around and not having a chance at seats at all.

Does anyone know whether you can use your own Ticketmaster account, but someone else's code to purchase tickets? I'm desperate to get tickets for Memorial weekend, or the week/weekend after, but I can't stand the thought of paying a ridiculous price, accompanied by ridiculous service fees for a bad seat on StubHub.

[haterobics]

AlliAndTheCats said: "I can't stand the thought of paying a ridiculous price, accompanied by ridiculous service fees for a bad seat on StubHub."

Why would you select a bad seat for a ridiculous price?

[AlliAndTheCats]

Because a good seat would be an astronomically ridiculous price that I couldn't bring myself to pay.

[chuckydisc]

AlliAndTheCats said: "Because a good seat would be an astronomically ridiculous price that I couldn't bring myself to pay."

You could always save 100% of your money and simply not attend.

[Fosse76]

I was wondering the same thing. This system is horrible, and I personally think the NY Attorney General should investigate. It is significantly easier (and cheaper) to get tickets to the London production.

[LJD123]

Totally agree the system is horrible.  I know they are trying to keep out the bots, etc. but maybe a few more click thrus or something....  No code for Cursed Child or Springsteen.....  It was easier to get Hamilton tickets thru Ticketmaster when they went onsale!

[AlliAndTheCats]

I am considering just going to see it in London.

[10086sunset]

You can now register

[Notreallysilent 2]

Are the codes specific to ones account?

[haterobics]

Notreallysilent 2 said: "Are the codes specific to ones account?"

Yes. Ticketmaster specifically says the code and the account are linked.

[LesWickedly]

Maybe it changed, but last time I used somebody else’s code and still have my ticket. Hopefully that doesn’t change...

[Rumpelstiltskin]

I’m usually satisfied with verified ticket releases when I’m able to get a ticket, and vehemently against them when I don’t.    Seriously, I think it’s a reasonable attempt at solving the problems of scalpers, ticket bots, etc.   For those who wrote that the process works better in London, what do they do there?

[Notreallysilent 2]

They use a queue system where you are given a random number in the virtual line and you just wait til it’s your turn.

[adamgreer]

Is there anywhere online right now that shows you where in the theater the different price points are? Obviously the $20 tickets are going to be the rear side of the balcony, but like...where are the $80 tickets vs. the $130 tickets located?

[haterobics]

LesWickedly said: "Maybe it changed, but last time I used somebody else’s code and still have my ticket. Hopefully that doesn’t change..."

Ticketmaster has said that it can cancel any order where that is the case. Whether they actually do, who knows? I never wanted to find out...

[qolbinau]

If you guys can’t get close seats I wouldn’t be devastated. This is suprisingly (maybe not surprisingly) a very high-budget spectacle and not necessarily an intensely intimate finely acted play. The effects will look better if you’re not sitting up too close.

[Fosse76]

qolbinau said: "If you guys can’t get close seats I wouldn’t be devastated. This is suprisingly (maybe not surprisingly) a very high-budget spectacle and not necessarily an intensely intimate finely acted play. The effects will look better if you’re not sitting up too close. "

I've seen it in London twice, and while the magic is impressive, it's not a "big" show, and I certainly wouldn't want to be too far from the stage. It can be rather intimate.

[ARTc3]

I too saw it in London and like Fosse76, I thought it impressive and yet quite intimate. Its actually not about the illusions, its about the magic, and the magic is carried mostly in the direction and storytelling. There are a few 'bigger' effects scattered throughout, but I never felt they were the focus. What enthralled me - and I was enthralled - was how captivating the whole experience was. The illusions are just one element of the storytelling.

[Malka2]

Just got my access code for 12pm! Is there a first group at 11am? Last time I also got the second group and all the affordable (for me) tickets were gone by the time I was allowed in.
Happy to have a code though!!

[Lot666]

Malka2 said: "Just got my access code for 12pm! Is there a first group at 11am? Last time I also got the second group and all the affordable (for me) tickets were gone by the time I was allowed in.
Happy to have a code though!!"

Can you only access the availability (not to buy, but to view) on Ticketmaster if you have an access code (e.g., do they send you some sort of "private" link)?

[Wick3]

ARTc3 said: "I too saw it in London and like Fosse76, I thought it impressive and yet quite intimate. Its actually not about the illusions, its about the magic, and the magic is carried mostly in the direction and storytelling. There are a few 'bigger' effects scattered throughout, but I never felt they were the focus. What enthralled me - and I was enthralled - was how captivating the whole experience was. The illusions are just one element of the storytelling."

Where did you guys sit? I also saw it in London and was ECSTATIC when I got a 15 GBP ticket (30 GBP for both parts) for balcony. Mind you I don't mind sitting in balcony but for the Palace theater in London, I didn't realize the balcony was the 4th floor! Here in NYC balcony normally refers to the 3rd floor.  I couldn't see any facial expressions at all from up there and thus had to focus more on the magic than the intimacy of the play. Heck a lot of the Hogwarts students looked alike from up there and the only way I could tell Scorpius from Albus was from their hair color.

I've never sat in the mezz or balcony at the Lyric but if you want an intimate experience, I say go for the pricey orchestra or front mezz seats.

 

[bwayphreak234]

I think the Lyric has one of the best balconies on Broadway. I sat in the last row for On The Town, and the view was spectacular.

[Fosse76]

bwayphreak234 said: "I think the Lyric has one of the best balconies on Broadway. I sat in the last row for On The Town, and the view was spectacular."

That was a big splashy musical, this is, at times, a rather intimate play.

[uncageg]

Is it a large set? They are adding seats to the rear of the orchard at the Lyric. I wonder if The set extends out into the orchestra.

[Fosse76]

Actually. it really isn't a big set in London. The main set is a unit set, which takes up the entire stage, with small minor set pieces rolled out as needed (none of which are very large). I remember thinking that it could easily fit in the Shubert and look like it belongs there. I'm pretty sure they are are building it out a bit for Broadway because the theater is so large..