Buying advanced tix for Shakespeare in the Park's ITW...?

[themysteriousgrowl]

There was some discussion on this in an ITW thread not so long ago, but I'll be damned if I can't find it. Sorry for the new thread.

If I understand correctly, you can become a Summer Sponsor (or something) and reserve tix, based on availability, for $175? When you go to the website to put in the request, you then choose your top three preferred performances. What I don't see is information on when (i.e., how far in advance) you are notified of which date you're going to receive tickets for.

Is this a potentially not convenient option.for someone who doesn't live in NYC and couldn't make it there on a few days' notice? Or are you notified well in advance? It seems to me they wouldn't leave people hanging at that price, even if it technically is a donation and not a payment.

Info appreciated; kisses in return, or at least a picture of a cute animal.

[henrikegerman]

It's a little hard to navigate. But here's the Public's Fellows Program page. You'll need to register if you don't have an account yet and then follow the instructions for donation and reserving tickets. They'll ask you for several date preferences.


Reserve Tix

[themysteriousgrowl]

Yes, thank you, Henrik, you snot.

I have an account and have been to that page.

What I'm not seeing -- and perhaps I'm just very thick and missing it -- is the procedure that follows requesting your three dates. I would like to know before submitting a request or making a payment what sort of guarantee I'm getting and how far in advance I'll have the information.

[DK69]

I've just received my tickets for the 1st preview !!!

[mar97]

It costs $200.00 for one ticket and $400.00 for two. You give them 3 alternate dates. I received my tickets last week in the mail.

[SNAFU]

Did this with HAIR and got the crapiest seats possible a the Delacorte. A friend who was in stand-by line got much better seats. Last seats in the last row far left hand side.

Never again, would rather camp out!

[AC126748]

Just be aware: If you reserve summer sponsor tickets and your performance is rained out, they don't guarantee you a pair of replacement tickets. They will try, but it's not a guarantee. This happened to a friend a few years back.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Okay, thank all y'all. This is helpful.

AC, I'm aware of the risk and lack of a guarantee.

I take that to mean your friend was ultimately not accommodated?

[henrikegerman]

Myster, thanks a lot. I was only trying to help. What the hell did I say to have you call me a snot?

By the way I paid $175 for each ticket, not $200.

[greensgreens]

I was getting nervous after not hearing back, so I called the Public and the nice gentleman informed me of the date I got tickets for (my first choice) and answered a few other questions. The seats are actually numbered and reserved for Summer Supporters. They have started doing seat assignments and tickets are in the mail as we speak.

I'm making a special trip out for my b'day to see this, so paying a bit more and not having to stand in line all day is well worth it (I can enjoy other NYC treats instead of just standing in the park). I'm hoping I don't get the worst tickets in the world (and I'll admit I will be disappointed if for this "price" my tickets are not very good), but hey, if I get to see the show at all (it better not get rained out!), it will be the best b'day ever. I've never "paid" this much for theatre tickets before, but it's ITW and a special occasion, so if the end is right it justifies the beans.

[ljay889]

Yeah, I paid $175 as well. Not sure why Mar97 keeps posting that it's $200.
I hope I receive my ticket soon.

[AC126748]

Tickets were $175. They are now $200.

[themysteriousgrowl]

henrik,

I'm sorry. I thought I read somewhere on the board recently that you were a snot, pedant, and party poop. Perhaps I was mistaken.

I hope we can resolve this!

mysterioso

[henrikegerman]

Ah, Caro Mysterioso, I'm none of those things (except when I want to be!). I just sometimes lose my sense of humor on bww!!!

Glad we cleared that up, you bitch!

[ljay889]

They are still $175 according to the order page.

http://tickets.publictheater.org/summersupporter/index.php

[greensgreens]

FYI: My tickets arrived yesterday. They're in the front part of the back half of the seating area (in the center-ish area). So, not bad, but not great either - I'm guessing the uber-donators get the good reserved seats. But, this is a once in a lifetime event, so as long as it doesn't rain, I'll be so happy!

[themysteriousgrowl]

Awesome! Thanks so much for the update! I remain on the fence, but this is all good intelligence! Thank you!

[AC126748]

When I looked yesterday, it distinctly said $200. Weird that it now says $175.

[ljay889]

Should I be concerned that I haven't received my ticket yet? I placed my order before Adams was even announced. As much as I love theater, I'll be pissed if I make my "donation" and not receive a ticket.

[ljay889]

Ok. I've finally received my ticket for the first preview. N-N 305.

Have SITP first previews ever been cancelled before for anything besides weather? I just hope it doesn't get pushed back for technical reasons. I assume that if it does get cancelled for non-weather related reasons, you are not guaranteed a ticket for another performance?

[HBP]

ljay - what option did you use to buy your tickets? which type of 'member' or 'contributor' are you, technically?

[Kad]

No, you wouldn't be guaranteed another ticket. But I really doubt it'd be cancelled for any non-weather reason. The production wasn't highly technical in Regent's Park (no moving set pieces, or even elevator platforms or trapdoors), so I doubt that will change in the park. They have a lengthy rehearsal period, as well. The park is tightly scheduled- they can't afford to just cancel performances. Even with weather, they only cancel if they absolutely must.

[ljay889]

Thanks for the info, Kad.

HBP, I bought my ticket through this link: http://tickets.publictheater.org/summersupporter/index.php

I am considered a "summer supporter." You must register before proceeding with the ticket order.