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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 9:52:18 GMT
I'm sure that is has been asked somewhere but I can't find it!
Anyway, does anyone know if there is a USA equivalent of the amazing Theatremonkey website?
Specifically I am interested in seating plans with advice, and latest special offers. In the West End one can generally book in advance and get 1/3 off by finding deals on Theatremonkey. Is it the same on Broadway? Currently planning a trip there but the ticket prices are eye watering!
Thanks.
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Not always very high value in terms of ticket yield or donations
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Post by Xanderl on May 23, 2016 10:31:52 GMT
Very useful! There's also playbill.com which (if you register, for free) gives you a useful list of discounts. And the todaytix app will have some discounts / lotteries too.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 10:50:40 GMT
I often get asked this question, and there is a fair amount of information out there. As USA ticketing works differently - the box offices are unionised and ticket flow is controlled by them to outlets, rather than the agency system we have, it's not the same, but the advice I've got is:
"Telecharge (www.telecharge.com) offers a computer generated "view from your seat" facility when buying for some venues. Not as helpful as it sounds, but the images are there.
www.theatremania.com offers some comments about seating, highlighting the best seats by price. www.nytix.com also passes a comment or two about where the best seats are in the house on each "about the theatre" page. www.talkinbroadway.com/eopinions/browse.php?cat_id=3 offers a public forum to post opinions of seats they have had as doe www.broadwayspotted.com. For simple listings and disabled access advice, www.livebroadway.com and www.ilovenytheater.com are also helpful.
www.entertainment-link.com offer independent, objective, and comprehensive information that allows users to get the best seats, the best prices, and the best service on Broadway tickets and more. www.theaterseatstore.com has a short guide mentioning some big Broadway musicals (and comparing deals with West End ones where applicable. www.broadwaybox.com like theatremonkey's "current special offers" page, lists local discount offers to Broadway shows and how to obtain them. It also has "advice" seating plans too. gonyc.about.com/cs/discountbroadway/a/emailtix.htm is a useful list of discount sources for Broadway. www.tdf.org lists the shows likely to be available at Broadway's TKTS Half-Price Ticket Booth for the week. www.bcefa.org and www.actorsfund.org offer donated tickets to sold out shows at high prices, with the funds going to charity.
The book, "The Back Stage Guide To Broadway" by Robert Viagas published in October 2004 is also worth a look. It contains many useful tips and hints, plus a VERY brief guide to best / worst seats in theatres (sounds familiar!). For seating plans, "Seats - 150 seating plans to New York Metro Area Theatres, Concert Halls and Sports Stadiums" by Jodé Susan Millman (Applause Books) may prove helpful. Amazon.com stock this one.
Deadly sharp re-written versions of shows are available at: www.broadwayabridged.com."
That's a fabulous reply - thanks very much Theatremonkey. Going to NYC for the first time in the Autumn specifically to see some musicals so this is all really helpful. I'll have a good read through when I get home from work tonight. Thanks again. |
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Post by Honoured Guest on May 23, 2016 12:21:42 GMT
The Hairy Ape.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 23, 2016 16:06:52 GMT
All the palest of pale imitations.
There is, and only ever will be, one theatremonkey.
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Post by Michael on May 23, 2016 16:27:37 GMT
All the palest of pale imitations. There is, and only ever will be, one theatremonkey. Still surprised that he doesn't have an American cousin theat ermonkey though. |
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Post by foxa on May 23, 2016 16:52:06 GMT
I often get asked this question, and there is a fair amount of information out there. As USA ticketing works differently - the box offices are unionised and ticket flow is controlled by them to outlets, rather than the agency system we have, it's not the same, but the advice I've got is:
"Telecharge (www.telecharge.com) offers a computer generated "view from your seat" facility when buying for some venues. Not as helpful as it sounds, but the images are there.
www.theatremania.com offers some comments about seating, highlighting the best seats by price. www.nytix.com also passes a comment or two about where the best seats are in the house on each "about the theatre" page. www.talkinbroadway.com/eopinions/browse.php?cat_id=3 offers a public forum to post opinions of seats they have had as doe www.broadwayspotted.com. For simple listings and disabled access advice, www.livebroadway.com and www.ilovenytheater.com are also helpful.
www.entertainment-link.com offer independent, objective, and comprehensive information that allows users to get the best seats, the best prices, and the best service on Broadway tickets and more. www.theaterseatstore.com has a short guide mentioning some big Broadway musicals (and comparing deals with West End ones where applicable. www.broadwaybox.com like theatremonkey's "current special offers" page, lists local discount offers to Broadway shows and how to obtain them. It also has "advice" seating plans too. gonyc.about.com/cs/discountbroadway/a/emailtix.htm is a useful list of discount sources for Broadway. www.tdf.org lists the shows likely to be available at Broadway's TKTS Half-Price Ticket Booth for the week. www.bcefa.org and www.actorsfund.org offer donated tickets to sold out shows at high prices, with the funds going to charity.
The book, "The Back Stage Guide To Broadway" by Robert Viagas published in October 2004 is also worth a look. It contains many useful tips and hints, plus a VERY brief guide to best / worst seats in theatres (sounds familiar!). For seating plans, "Seats - 150 seating plans to New York Metro Area Theatres, Concert Halls and Sports Stadiums" by Jodé Susan Millman (Applause Books) may prove helpful. Amazon.com stock this one.
Deadly sharp re-written versions of shows are available at: www.broadwayabridged.com."
Wow - that is such a great answer - is there some way we could pin this in the international section for reference? With the addition of xanderl's playbill and todaytix advice? |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on May 23, 2016 19:13:55 GMT
One theatremonkey, there's only one theatremonkey
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Post by The Matthew on May 23, 2016 20:06:13 GMT
Great. That's "Guantanamera" stuck in my head for the next few days.
(And everyone else's, now.)
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Post by Honoured Guest on May 23, 2016 21:30:32 GMT
Still surprised that he doesn't have an American cousin theat ermonkey though. TheaterTrump. |
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