I don't really have a report. Just kicking myself for not waiting for them to announce their rush policy. Sunday, which is the day (in May) that I am seeing the show, would have been the only day I could have rushed for any of my shows. I could have waited and got (possibly) a better seat for little money than the mezzanine seat (high up) that I paid $135 for.
I just posted this in the preview thread, but will paste it here too for the record:
I got to the box office around noon today. I was told they sold out of the $40 rush pretty much right away when the box office opened (apparently there were about 10 tickets, mostly in the boxes). But she offered me a "2nd tier" rush, which was $79, with a better view, and I ended up springing for it. Row I of the orchestra on the isle. I was a little worried because it was still marked "partial view," but I could see almost everything just fine, without even any heads blocking the way. It was a great seat after all!
Thanks for the reports. I didn't realize there was such thing as a "tiered" Rush. I'd be interested in hearing how the view is from the partial view seats in that theatre.
bstoll1 said: "Thanks for the reports. I didn't realize there was such thing as a "tiered" Rush. I'd be interested in hearing how the view is from the partial view seats in that theatre."
It's a relatively new concept - I had never heard of an example of it before Sunset Boulevard just last year. It's kind of irritating to me, but I guess as long as they still have a $30-$40 tier available, it's hard to complain.
As I said earlier, my $79 "Partial view" seat was practically full view.
I just rushed - showed up a little after 10 am and there had only been four people before me. The box office offered $40 far side mezz (partial view) or $59 (limited view) in the third row. I went with the $59 to be close up... but now I'm remembering I sat front/far house left for Once and had a very difficult time seeing - less because of the proscenium and more because when actors would stand/sit anywhere near our side of the stage, it blocked most of the action. Hopefully this won't happen again! I have to think if they're selling them for more, they must be a better view, but we'll see. I'd appreciate any reports from people who've sat in the limited view up front. On a separate note - nice to see that this rush is very attainable.
somecheapfrenchthing said: "I just rushed - showed up a little after 10 am and there had only been four people before me. The box office offered $40 far side mezz (partialview) or $59 (limited view) in the third row. I went with the $59 to be close up... but now I'm remembering I sat front/far house left for Once and had a very difficult time seeing - less because of the proscenium and more because when actors would stand/sit anywhere near our side of the stage, it blocked most of the action. Hopefully this won't happen again! I have to think if they're selling them for more, they must be a better view, but we'll see. I'd appreciate any reports from people who've sat in the limited view up front. On a separate note - nice to see that this rush is very attainable."
I thought this was going to be a high demand ticket show. With an easy rush and discounts available, I would have never paid $135 for a lousy seat. But you take the risk when you are traveling from out of town. I lost out on this one.
Seeing this on TDF and everything kinda bugs me that I dropped $200 a ticket on this as well, but they are second row on the aisle and I love Denzel Washington so I'm not very mad. I'm also expecting ticket sales to pick up a bit if it gets very strong reviews and Tony nominations.
No complaints! All we missed were some entrances/exits down a staircase, but nothing too significant. We were second row all the way to the side and loved it. 3hr 50min flew by!
Saw this last night (friday). The first 15 minutes were a bit clunky and wasn't looking forward to 4 hours of this...and then everyone fell into their parts and it flew buy. Great night of theater. David Morse stole the show for me.
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