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MichLiz213
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Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
Is it different than seeing a Broadway show after it officially opens? I just got DH and I tickets to see Aladdin on Broadway in previews and was curious if the experience is different.
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
We saw Dracula in previews and it was exactly the same, at least as far as the audience was concerned. If the cast was working out any kinks, we didn't know any better.
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| Posted 11/12/13 10:03 PM |
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
I saw American Idiot and Book of Mormon in previews. The only difference was they had to start one part over when we went to Book of Mormon b/c of some technical problems. But honestly that made the experience more memorable. I would not hesitate to see a show in previews again.
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| Posted 11/13/13 10:35 AM |
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
Posted by 2BadSoSad
We saw Dracula in previews and it was exactly the same, at least as far as the audience was concerned. If the cast was working out any kinks, we didn't know any better.
Exactly! I saw Kinky Boots in previews and the performance was flawless... and amazing!
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| Posted 11/13/13 10:46 AM |
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
Most of the shows I see are when they are in previews, because I work in the industry and that's when we are given comp tickets - for the most part.
There's no difference at all.
Now, sitting in on a dress rehearsal - that's a different story.  But you can't buy tickets for that; it's invite-only.
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
Posted by PearlJamChick
Now, sitting in on a dress rehearsal - that's a different story. But you can't buy tickets for that; it's invite-only.
Can I get an invite 
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| Posted 11/13/13 11:19 AM |
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
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Now, sitting in on a dress rehearsal - that's a different story. But you can't buy tickets for that; it's invite-only.
Can I get an invite
Honestly, if we get an invite to one (it'll be for the spring season since pretty much everything is open now), I'll FM you! I've been working here for so long that my DH and friends are no longer impressed with things like that
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MsSissy
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
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Now, sitting in on a dress rehearsal - that's a different story. But you can't buy tickets for that; it's invite-only.
Can I get an invite
Honestly, if we get an invite to one (it'll be for the spring season since pretty much everything is open now), I'll FM you! I've been working here for so long that my DH and friends are no longer impressed with things like that
Very cool! Thanks!
What do you do in the industry?
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| Posted 11/13/13 11:23 AM |
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
I saw Wicked in previews and it was great. If anything was different, I wouldn't have known.
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| Posted 11/13/13 11:45 AM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
Are preview tickets usually cheaper?
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
Preview tickets are usually a little cheaper, not by much. You do get in before the reviews appear in the papers, so that means that you may be seeing a stellar show and cast before the masses know about it.
I work in HR on the ticketing side of things. :)
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
Posted by MichLiz213
Is it different than seeing a Broadway show after it officially opens? I just got DH and I tickets to see Aladdin on Broadway in previews and was curious if the experience is different.
did you have that offer code you have to put in to get tickets now since they don't officially go on sale to the public until December 2nd?
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| Posted 11/13/13 12:04 PM |
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MarathonKnitter
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Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
many moons ago, i took XH to see "Lennon" in previews.
no difference!
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| Posted 11/13/13 12:06 PM |
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
I also saw dracula in previews. They told us in the beginning that there might be things that they needed to work out.
we didn't notice anything out of sorts.
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
Saw Romeo & Juliet in previews.
No different.
Well, other than Orlando Bloom accidentally walking into this huge bell on stage, hitting his head pretty hard & I could faintly hear an "Oh SH!t!"
LMAO.
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| Posted 11/13/13 12:17 PM |
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MichLiz213
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Re: Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
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Posted by MichLiz213
Is it different than seeing a Broadway show after it officially opens? I just got DH and I tickets to see Aladdin on Broadway in previews and was curious if the experience is different.
did you have that offer code you have to put in to get tickets now since they don't officially go on sale to the public until December 2nd?
We have a Disney Visa card so we got the offer code through them.
Thanks everyone who responded! We're looking forward to seeing it!
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VickiC
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Seeing a Broadway Show in Previews
My husband saw Titanic in previews - he works in the industry also.
They couldn't sink the ship yet and one whole scene was cut from previews to when the show actually opened, so yes, it could be different.
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| Posted 11/14/13 10:27 PM |
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