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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2018 10:25:05 GMT
I'm looking at visiting different cities in the US next Summer, as part of my thirtieth birthday celebrations, and was (naturally) hoping to catch some shows whilst there. However, their ticketing system for regional theatres mostly runs on subscription services for bulk show bookings. I'm unfamiliar with how the ticketing system works in the states, the official Dallas Summer Musicals website says that no singular tickets for Hello, Dolly can be bought yet, however there are many secondary selling websites that seem to have them available (like big stub, dallas-theater.com). If I buy from these websites instead of the official Dallas Summer Musicals site, are these legitimate tickets? If so, why can I not purchase them from DSM and what are the benefits of waiting? I know that some of our members on here, like Phantom of London have seen shows regionally so was hoping for some advice. I always prefer going through the official show or venue website, but I don't want to miss out on some bargains, especially as the show is over a year away and tickets might get snapped up fast. Thanks in advance  |
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 22, 2018 11:01:53 GMT
I am not really the greatest advsor on here on this, but would say I have seen what I wanted to see.
As you have found out that subscribers get first dibs (weird system, which we don’t have here), though a subscription only really is beneficial if the show is a sell out like Hamilton, any other ticket should be relatively easy to snag as the regional houses are normally so big. You mention Hello Dolly and I would say this would be an easy ticket, unless Bette Miller decides to reprise her role. Definitely worth waiting than paying over the odds, through secondary sellers.
Michael could give better advise than me.
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Post by ali973 on Apr 22, 2018 11:16:57 GMT
Betty Buckley is Dolly on tour.
I think you'll be fine. Just wait until general release.
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Post by jamb0r on Apr 22, 2018 14:02:04 GMT
Last year I was in Indianapolis for work coincidentally at the same time as Finding Neverland. I did a bit of hunting around and managed to find on the ‘Broadway Across America Indianapolis’ Facebook page a code to use on Ticketmaster for half price tickets. So depending on the popularity of what you’re trying to see, definitely have a hunt around on social media before booking to see if you can find something similar!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2018 17:07:40 GMT
Thanks all. I'll hold off then I think. I've signed up to be notified when the pre-sale before general release begins, so fingers crossed I'll nab a bargain. Hopefully I won't have to wait too long!  |
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Post by 49thand8th on Apr 22, 2018 23:42:37 GMT
It's rare that a touring house wouldn't use Ticketmaster or Telecharge for ticketing. Just go by the show's official site if you're not sure if you're on the right site for the official local presenter. And if you can't find that, they probably have a verified social media presence, at least.
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Post by raider80 on Apr 30, 2018 0:34:18 GMT
I'm looking at visiting different cities in the US next Summer, as part of my thirtieth birthday celebrations, and was (naturally) hoping to catch some shows whilst there. However, their ticketing system for regional theatres mostly runs on subscription services for bulk show bookings. I'm unfamiliar with how the ticketing system works in the states, the official Dallas Summer Musicals website says that no singular tickets for Hello, Dolly can be bought yet, however there are many secondary selling websites that seem to have them available (like big stub, dallas-theater.com). If I buy from these websites instead of the official Dallas Summer Musicals site, are these legitimate tickets? If so, why can I not purchase them from DSM and what are the benefits of waiting? I know that some of our members on here, like Phantom of London have seen shows regionally so was hoping for some advice. I always prefer going through the official show or venue website, but I don't want to miss out on some bargains, especially as the show is over a year away and tickets might get snapped up fast. Thanks in advance As someone who lived in Dallas, for a long time I have a few suggestions. Buy the tickets through the DSM site only, it will redirected you Ticketmaster for the purchase. Tickets usually go on sale between 7-4 months before hand so I suggest you check their Facebook page periodically because they should announce when tickets will go on sell. The Music Hall at Fair Park is a big venue so you shouldn't worry about a complete sellout. If you have anymore questions, just fill free to contact me. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2018 18:24:59 GMT
Welcome raider80 and thanks for the help. Can Tom89 sign up to an email list from the venue to get that information, too? Done already. Thank you though. They sent me an email asking subscribers to pick from an extensive list the shows they’d be interested in seeing at Music Hall. There were lots of surprises in there, including Jamie, the Wizard of Oz and Dreamgirls. |
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