Beetlejuice on Sale thru Jan, 5, 2020!

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 8:55am

This feels like a closing date to me if their sales dont pick up at all, going to grab my tickets today for November! Seems like a fun show and Id want to see it with Brightman if I can. Any recommendations for seating at the Winter Garden for this show?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 8:57am

That definitely sounds like a tentative closing date. Countless shows have closed the first or last week of January.

[Broadway61004]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 9:08am

Not saying it won't close January 5th, but that's hardly a sign that it's a tentative closing date.  A lot of shows put their tickets on sale for about 6 months in advance, so this is pretty typical.  It may close on January 5th, it may run for 5 years, it may close in 2 months--the on-sale date really doesn't affect that.

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 9:17am

Broadway61004 said: "Not saying it won't close January 5th, but that's hardly a sign that it's a tentative closing date. A lot of shows put their tickets on sale for about 6 months in advance, so this is pretty typical. It may close on January 5th, it may run for 5 years, it may close in 2 months--the on-sale date really doesn't affect that."

No, but a show thats already not doing terrific with regards to grosses, no tony wins, and most shows closing in early January, this is a somewhat safe prediction. Id be more than happy if I'm wrong, but was just noticing. Im glad it extended because I can then get tickets :) 

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 9:31am

Mike Barrett said: "Any recommendations for seating at the Winter Garden for this show? "

We had Front Mezz, Left Center, row B #101 and 103, to be exact. It was a perfect view, and allowed us to see the entire picture without being overwhelmed.

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 9:45am

broadway86 said: "Mike Barrett said: "Any recommendations for seating at the Winter Garden for this show?Â"

We had Front Mezz,Left Center, row B #101 and 103, to be exact. It was a perfect view, and allowed us to see the entire picture without being overwhelmed."

This may be an odd question, but is this a good show to take everything in or be overwhelmed? I read that some people preferred sitting close to Kong so you can be overwhelmed by all thats going on, and it truly adds to the experiences. Anyone who has seen both have any comments on this? 

[broadway86]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 9:55am

Mike Barrett said: "This may be an odd question, but is this a good show to take everything in or be overwhelmed? I read that some people preferred sitting close to Kong so you can be overwhelmed by all thats going on, and it truly adds to the experiences. Anyone who has seen both have any comments on this?"

I think the difference is that, with Kong, there's not much else happening when he's appearing, aside from the projection work. The entire conceit of the show is the puppet, and it's worth sitting close to envelop yourself in that achievement on its own.

With Beetlejuice, there's choreography, visual gags, puppetry, an intricate set, and a large ensemble. At any given moment, there's a bunch of things happening, so having a front/center mezzanine seat allows you to get the whole experience without needing to turn your head every few seconds. If that makes sense.

[haterobics]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 9:57am

This seems like hail mary marketing meant to remind people to see the show (or else). Successful shows doing an open run don't need to make a big deal that more tickets are available... unless you're Hamilton and it's actually a thing people need to know in order to get tickets.

[astorian_ofthe_heart]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 10:04am

haterobics said: "This seems like hail mary marketing meant to remind people to see the show (or else). Successful shows doing an open run don't need to make a big deal that more tickets are available... unless you're Hamilton and it's actually a thing people need to know in order to get tickets."

It's actually pretty common nowadays to announce a new block of tickets. I know AIN'T TOO PROUD did it, and so did KING KONG a few months after they opened. It's definitely a marketing ploy, but it's one that many productions use.

Mike Barrett said: "This may be an odd question, but is this a good show to take everything in or be overwhelmed? I read that some people preferred sitting close to Kong so you can be overwhelmed by all thats going on, and it truly adds to the experiences. Anyone who has seen both have any comments on this?"

I had back right orchestra tickets, and I was able to see everything, much like broadway86. I particularly enjoyed being back and able to take it all in. Conversely, my roommates saw it second-row orchestra left, and they said they had a fabulous experience. They loved seeing the costumes up close and personal, and they felt the energy more intensely from all the performers. I think it probably depends on your personal preference. If you love seeing the details and the behind-the-scenes stuff (like the magic -- there's no way you can NOT see how they do certain things) then closer might be just fine. But if you're like me and you like a bigger picture, back orchestra or front mezz would probably be better. Also, back row orchestra is NOT an obstructed view by any means. It was perfect for me.

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 10:38am

I won the lottery and was in the fifth row, extreme right. Great seat! The only time I wished I was sitting somewhere else was the end of the first act, when

 

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the giant Beetlejuice puppet comes out. I would have loved to see that from the mezzanine.

 

[haterobics]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 10:48am

astorian_ofthe_heart said: "It's actually pretty common nowadays to announce a new block of tickets. I know AIN'T TOO PROUD did it, and so did KING KONG a few months after they opened. It's definitely a marketing ploy, but it's one that many productions use."

But usually only at those extremes, where Ain't Too Proud was helping people get good seats to a sold out show, and Kong was trying to fill seats in a struggling show. A lot of the middle of the pack just roll out new tickets with no fanfare.

[uncageg]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 11:03am

Broadway61004 said: "Not saying it won't close January 5th, but that's hardly a sign that it's a tentative closing date. A lot of shows put their tickets on sale for about 6 months in advance, so this is pretty typical. It may close on January 5th, it may run for 5 years, it may close in 2 months--the on-sale date really doesn't affect that."

 

Broadway61004 is correct. A lot goes into programming/building out dates for shows. This makes sense as it is not a limited engagement that is just extending, it is a sit down production. It doesn't signify a closing date.

 

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 11:10am

Ah, makes sense in terms of the "overwhelming" question. Thanks for the responses! 

[DoTheDood]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 11:11am

Honestly I have no reason I want this show to close before that, besides the line in "The Whole Being Dead Thing" of "Won't make it till Christmas". That would be a funny aside if they also didn't make it till Christmas. Hey, it's just statistics...

[hak5]

Posted: 6/28/19 at 8:41pm

anyone know when the CD  will be released?

i'm not a digital type when it comes to buying cast recordings