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| Posted by: mikem 06:50 am EST 12/25/21 | |
| In reply to: Rush Violators on Broadway - BroadwayTonyJ 07:38 pm EST 12/24/21 | |
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| It's not clear to me what law they have broken, especially if they haven't actually bought the tickets yet. I guess they are loitering, but so are the other people in line. | |
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| re: Rush Violators on Broadway | |
| Posted by: BroadwayTonyJ 11:21 am EST 12/25/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Rush Violators on Broadway - mikem 06:50 am EST 12/25/21 | |
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| Obviously, the NYPD thought otherwise. However, it was an extreme case. The lady who was arrested was definitely breaking the law. A consensus had been reached among a large group of the people in line that the authorities should be notified and 911 should be called. The gentleman who placed the call was a New Yorker and much more knowledgeable than I was about these matters. I was just a tourist from a suburb of Chicago. Since 1993 I have gone to about 680 shows on a New York stage. I've stood in rush lines at least 400 times so I've seen everything. I generally don't post about rush line experiences unless an ATC-er posts something that may be misleading or false. Beginning in 2008, I have actually been asked by the personnel of at least a dozen Broadway and off-Broadway theaters to make such remarks on ATC. I know that other ATC-ers besides me have likewise been requested to do the same thing. However, the individuals I knew (who had been similarly recruited) no longer are active posters here. I thought it important to respond to FinalPerformance's statement "There are some individuals that are paid to wait and then turn the tickets over to others. That's how things work now a days." I just think that was a careless remark. It's much too general, and while it probably has some truth to it, it does not really represent what 99.9% of people in rush lines do. I thought a challenge to his remark was called for. If FinalPerformance would like to elaborate on or provide some concrete data to back up his post, I would certainly be willing to engage in a respectful conversation with him. Merry Christmas, everyone! |
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| Rush Violators on Broadway Reply | |
| Posted by: FinalPerformance 11:42 am EST 12/25/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Rush Violators on Broadway - BroadwayTonyJ 11:21 am EST 12/25/21 | |
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| No after reading your post I agree with your statement. There is nothing concrete to add. Thanks for your commentary. | |
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| re: Rush Violators on Broadway Reply | |
| Posted by: BroadwayTonyJ 12:11 pm EST 12/25/21 | |
| In reply to: Rush Violators on Broadway Reply - FinalPerformance 11:42 am EST 12/25/21 | |
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| No problem. Have a great holiday! | |
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| re: Rush Broadway | |
| Posted by: FinalPerformance 12:23 pm EST 12/25/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Rush Violators on Broadway Reply - BroadwayTonyJ 12:11 pm EST 12/25/21 | |
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| Lately I only do rush on line. Lotteries also make life easier. In the past I've been going to London and stay on an average of two weeks. The rush or day seats are easier for me because I stay in the West End. I see about 20-25 shows and venture all around the city. The St. Giles hotel around the corner from The Dominion theatre costs about $130. a night. A walk or bus around the corner get me all around. Hope you travelled there too. | |
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| re: Rush Broadway | |
| Posted by: BroadwayTonyJ 10:51 pm EST 12/25/21 | |
| In reply to: re: Rush Broadway - FinalPerformance 12:23 pm EST 12/25/21 | |
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| Given the Covid situation, lotteries and digital rush are certainly safer and easier than the traditional rush of getting in line outside the theater as early as possible. On the 2 trips I made to New York (in October and November), I was very successful with both lotteries and digital rush. However, most likely that was because all the theaters are desperate to put butts in seats no matter what the cost. That situation will go away when we make more progress against Covid and the crowds return. The reason I have been a fan of the traditional rush is that I became good at it, and it's a sure thing if you know all the angles. I've been to London twice, in '96 and '97. I went with my partner. We enjoyed it a lot, did a lot of sightseeing, and saw a lot of great theatre. I would love to go back some day. |
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