ONCE e-mail blast, $35 tickets for people 30 and under?

[TalkinLoud]

A few weeks ago there was an e-mail blast from ONCE that offered $35 tickets to anyone under a certain age (30 maybe?). It was only for Wednesday night performances. Did anyone get this? I want to purchase a ticket, but I think I deleted my e-mail and can't find it anywhere.

[CurtainPullDowner]

How do these shows get away with such ageiest tactics?

If a store said they were having a sale but you had to be under 30 to partake, they would be sued.

[sondhead]

All sorts of stores have student discounts and discounts for people 65 and over as well, for that matter. Definitely not remarkable or lawsuit worthy for Broadway shows to do this. It's a policy that is helping introduce the awesomeness of live theatre to the younger generation, which in turn will build the audience for musicals and plays in the future. Pretty great idea, if you ask me.

[PlayItAgain]

(rolls eyes)

[TalkinLoud]

How is this, or Hiptix, etc. any different than a senior discount?

[CurtainPullDowner]

And what about only Tonys getting in free at SPIDERMAN?

[madbrian]

There should be a 'Parent of Student' rush policy. If I bring in my kids' tuition bill, I get a cheap seat.

[ljay889]

I Would like to take advantage of this as well. Does anyone have more info? It would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to PM me if you'd prefer.

[taboo123]

they should let atheists into 'Leap of Faith'.

oh wait....it closed.
Atheists win!

[GlindatheGood22]

Yeah, sounds great!

[dramamama611]

Not being young enough for HipTix, I have often thought about this as being unfair. Why is the assumption that if you over a certain age, your finances are fabulous?

(That being said, I have no problem with student discounts.)

[HBP]

anyone feel like messaging me the link? i'm a poor unemployed 20-something!

[TalkinLoud]

Someone on Twitter hooked me up! Of course, after fees it ends up being $46. https://mobile.twitter.com/OnceMusical/status/190109841690341377

[uncageg]

Well put drama. I am not young enough for hiptix and not old enough for a senior discount. Not in school either. It sucks for those of us who can't take advantage of these discounts. Especially now with the economy the way it is. My finances are nowhere near fabulous.

[givesmevoice]

The programs like 30 under 30, Linctix and HipTix are probably all grant-funded, with the hope that they would attract and retain new audiences (and all of that was written into the grant application, I would imagine). It's unfortunate that more theatre companies aren't reaching out to all ages, though.

[Broadway Joe]

Thanks for that link, does anyone know if you can redeem this at the box office as well?