Farrell Fan Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Every year the "priority offer" of Nutcracker tickets arrives earlier, it seems. I got two in today's mail. As has been the case in recent years, "Subscriber and Guild Priority Dates" are divided into "Peak" and "Off-Peak Dates." Orchestra and First Ring tickets for peak dates cost $93; off-peak $82. Think that's bad? How about a "Sweet Seat VIP Package?" I quote: "Enjoy the very best seats in the house and more with this special holiday package! Each admission includes a premium center Orchestra seat, a keepsake photo with a character from George Balanchine's The Nutcracker, complimentary souvenir book and 10% off at our Gift Shop." That will set you back $175 per admisssion. But the less affluent have not been forgotten. On an off-peak date, $20 will get you into rows L-O of the Fourth Ring, the four topmost rows in the house. Merry Christmas. Link to comment
BW Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 It's always been very expensive, hasn't it? Or am I just showing my newness to the ballet world by asking this one? Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Always is a long time. When this production of Nutz opened at State Theater, the top ticket was $7.95. Link to comment
Farrell Fan Posted June 19, 2003 Author Share Posted June 19, 2003 In recent years Nutcracker tickets have been more expensive than those for the regular rep. But I hadn't looked lately, so was surprised at the $93 price. What is definitely new is the "Sweet Seat VIP package." Also, there seem to be fewer "non-peak" dates -- only 5, as opposed to 19 "peak' dates. (The "priority" offer does not include all performances.) Link to comment
carbro Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 But Standing Room for Nutz last year was $10, which is cheaper than during the rep season. That's nice, because few people would buy standing room except for us Nutz who want to see Ms. X in her new role as the stage-left Lead Flower.;) Link to comment
BW Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 OK, Mel, now you're dating yourself! ;) I think that in the past two years that I paid about $85. I know it's steep... but orchestra tickets at ABT's Met season are higher!:eek: Now, on to Leigh's new thread about the rising costs of ticket prices! Link to comment
Calliope Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 I think I can safely say I will be skipping the performances. I have a hard enough time coughing up that much for Bway seats. I hope they're not cash starved, I've gotten emails about discounted tix about 3 times this season. Link to comment
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