Broadway Ticket News

Getting Theatre Tickets For Less This Summer

2012-05-23T13:37:00.000-04:00

Coming to the Big Apple this Summer? Well of course you are going to see a show or two while you are here right? The only problem is wich one to see? Oh sure I guess you could see Wicked or The Lion King again. No that there is anything wrong with that. They are two of Broadway's most popular shows after all. Now for those of you who might want to see something else you have come to the right place my

Customer Story

2012-05-23T10:45:00.000-04:00

What? Two customer stories in two days? Have I really run out of ideas to blog about? No. It's just that we have some great customers and I feel like telling you about them. This past Saturday I got a call from a travel agent in Indiana whose client was looking for tickets to a baseball game for next week. Of course the first thing that popped into my mind was the Yankees or the Mets.Makes sense right? Well as it turns out the client wanted tickets to see the St. Louis Cardinals. Yes believe it or not but we do sell tickets for other cities besides New York. Anyway after a little research I found him two excellent seats behind second base. Not only that but at a price that was lower than he had seen anywhere else. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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Now Is The Best Time To See Wicked On Broadway

2012-05-21T12:13:00.000-04:00

Now in it's eight year on Broadway is Wicked. The show which continues to break box office records around the world remains Broadway's highest grossing show week after week. Most people forget that the show got mixed reviews when it first opened back in October 2003. Take that critics. Now while I enjoyed the show when I saw it I didn't think I could ever have expected it to continue to do so well all these years later. Plus the fact that the show is currently in Broadway's second largest theatre makes it even that more of a success story. By the way for those of you who still haven't seen the show there is no better time than right now. Good seats are available for all performances. Now for those of you who can't make it to the Big Apple to see the show don't worry. Wicked is playing at theatres all over the world. Going over to London and want to see Wicked? No problem. How about Baltimore or Honolulu? We sell that too. Get your tickets to see Wicked on Broadway or at a theatre near you. You will love it.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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Customer Story

2012-05-19T14:02:00.001-04:00

This morning I got a phone call from a customer who had just received her tickets and was wondering why the price printed on the ticket was less than what she was charged. I asked for her last name so I could look up her order. I saw that she had ordered tickets for The Book of Mormon which is not only one of our biggest sellers but she had purchased it for the day after Thanksgiving which is one if not the busiest weekends in the city. I explained to her that while we do have a mark up on the tickets she was paying a little more to get better seats and at a price that is lower than she would probably find anywhere else. She said that she had seen other seats on another website that sold them for a little less but that she had called us because she knew she could speak to a live person. After talking to me she felt better and said that she would definitely use us again in the future. Another satisfied customer at Applause.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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A Day In The Life Of A Ticket Broker

2012-05-19T11:20:00.003-04:00

American mystic Joseph Campbell said, "Follow your bliss." As I sit here at my computer I am finding out how true that statement is. I came to this city to pursue my dream of working in the theatre. Now some 20 years later I feel that I am on the verge of finally making those dreams come true. Sure there have been ups and downs over the years. Nobody ever said it was going to be easy. But through it all I have been lucky enough to remain steadily employed until my big break arrives. Since 2004 I have been working at Applause Theatre Service as a ticket broker. Just like theatre it too has its ups and downs. September 11 almost destroyed the industry. Now over ten years later the economy is in the worst shape it has been in a very long time, and yet the phones keep ringing day in and day out. In the worst of times we need theatre to put a smile on our face. Isn't that what it's all about?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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Why You Should Order From Applause Theatre Service

2012-05-19T10:06:00.002-04:00

Did you know that Applause has been in business since 1987? To be honest when I submitted my application for employment eight years ago I had never heard of the company. Prior to working here I had worked at a Broadway box office and as a manger at one of our major competitors.

Well after about a week or two into my employment I soon discovered that not only was Applause one of the top ticket agents in the city but the entire country. Who knew? Now when I first started here not only did we sell tickets to all events in New York, London, and Nationwide but we also sold hotel packages and dinner vouchers.

As the years passed we eventually stopped selling hotels as it was just no longer profitable and now instead of selling dinners we now offer recommendations. Being native New Yorkers we not only know the restaurants with the best food but also at the best prices as well.

A few years ago we started a new program called "Broadway Ticket Deals" or as we call it "Buying Tickets For Less." Being in New York in the theatre district we have access to lower prices for over twenty shows that are now available to you the theatre going public.

So that's Applause. A small company started twenty five years ago by two guys who wanted to give people another another alternative when it comes to buying tickets. Sure we may not be the biggest or the flashiest company around but I can guarantee you that nobody will take better care of you then Applause. Don't forget that Applause is open seven days a week. 365 days a year. That means we are always here to help with all your ticket needs. So why not give us a try? You'll be glad you did.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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Get Tickets To Broadway's Longest Running Show The Phantom Of The Opera For Less This Summer

2012-05-17T16:52:00.000-04:00

Still haven't seen The Phantom of the Opera yet? I mean come on it's not like it hasn't been playing at theatres around the world for over twenty-six years.My first exposure to the show was in high school when I heard the cast recording. Now growing up in the Midwest the only theatre I was exposed to were either the shows that I was in or from seeing shows at the local community theatre. From the opening number I was hooked. I had never heard anything like that in my life.

I swear I must have listened to that recording every day during my junior year. Looking back on it now I would have to say that while it does have some beautiful songs it is not quite the masterpiece I made it out to be when I was younger. Having seen over a hundred different musicals over the years I would probably not rank Phantom as high as what it once was. Now that doesn't mean I didn't like it when I saw it all those years ago. It's just that my tastes have changed over the years.

Now enough about me and my thoughts on the show. You came here to find out how to get inexpensive tickets for the show. So let's get right to it. From now thru September 1, 2012 you can get tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway for less than it's ever been. Sounds good doesn't it? Please note that this "Special Offer" is not good for Saturday evening performances and is subject to availability. Get your tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera. It is Broadway's longest running show after all.
JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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Customer Story

2012-05-17T14:51:00.000-04:00

This week's customer story comes all the way from New York City. Yes believe it or not but regular New Yorkers use us too. This past Thursday I received a call from one of our regular customers. Now even though she lives in the city and could get the tickets on her own she chooses to use us do to our exceptional customer service. Nothing like tooting our own horn right? If we don't who will right? Anyway back to the blog. After finding out when she wanted to go I asked her what shows she wanted to see. The shows were Jersey Boys and The Lion King. Also since the tickets were for a gift she wanted to make sure that I got the best seats possible. I told her that wouldn't be a problem as not only was she booking three months in advance but also for two shows while popular had been playing for a number of years. Anyway after a little research I was able to find excellent seats in the Center Front Mezzanine for both shows. Which by the way is the best view. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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Broadway Grosses Week Ending May 5, 2012

2012-05-16T14:47:00.000-04:00

Well it's Monday and you know what that means. It's time to take a look at last week's grosses. Now you would think that with the Tony nominations last week a few shows would see a bump at the box office. To be honest everything pretty much stayed the same. However there were two casualties as Seminar closed yesterday and Magic/Bird is closing this Sunday. Both of which failed to receive any nominations. Unfortunately I am afraid that they will not be the only ones. We shall see. Until next time theatre fans.

STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE	$359,182	5,768	61.73%	$62.27
ANYTHING GOES	$454,918	5,518	67.23%	$82.44
CHICAGO	$532,767	6,521	75.47%	$81.70
CLYBOURNE PARK	$409,873	6,087	80.01%	$67.34
DEATH OF A SALESMAN	$943,884	7,217	99.52%	$130.79
DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER	$191,033	4,026	69.13%	$47.45
END OF THE RAINBOW	$372,809	4,495	56.76%	$82.94
EVITA	$1,533,055	12,275	95.18%	$124.89
GHOST	$651,134	8,616	71.56%	$75.57
GODSPELL	$184,570	3,046	51.80%	$60.59
GORE VIDAL’S THE BEST MAN	$682,019	6,328	74.41%	$107.78
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING	$367,605	4,848	42.56%	$75.83
JERSEY BOYS	$910,791	8,615	87.69%	$105.72
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR	$567,282	7,121	62.51%	$79.66
LEAP OF FAITH	$171,381	7,969	72.87%	$21.51
MAGIC/BIRD	$106,449	3,398	39.44%	$31.33
MAMMA MIA!	$802,435	9,273	77.38%	$86.53
MARY POPPINS	$734,950	10,360	72.06%	$70.94
MEMPHIS	$579,235	7,877	66.98%	$73.53
NEWSIES	$907,388	9,486	99.23%	$95.66
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT	$1,022,115	10,719	93.11%	$95.36
ONCE	$707,302	7,868	92.96%	$89.90
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS	$535,513	5,891	75.53%	$90.90
OTHER DESERT CITIES	$259,913	3,670	60.28%	$70.82
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER	$286,477	4,977	66.82%	$57.56
PORGY AND BESS	$492,622	5,747	53.81%	$85.72
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT	$571,781	7,373	54.57%	$77.55
ROCK OF AGES	$402,479	4,250	91.12%	$94.70
SEMINAR	$150,035	3,640	56.59%	$41.22
SISTER ACT	$667,335	8,743	62.27%	$76.33
SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK	$1,286,567	12,534	81.18%	$102.65
THE BOOK OF MORMON	$1,605,867	8,752	102.63%	$183.49
THE COLUMNIST	$298,094	4,431	85.21%	$67.27
THE LION KING	$1,795,178	13,374	99.69%	$134.23
THE LYONS	$200,354	4,027	46.65%	$49.75
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA	$893,609	11,593	90.29%	$77.08
VENUS IN FUR	$282,862	3,884	53.59%	$72.83
WAR HORSE	$652,674	6,412	74.98%	$101.79
	$1,643,258	13,368	92.37%	$122.92

Customer Story

2012-05-07T15:14:00.002-04:00

This week's customer story comes all the way from the great state of Pennsylvania. Bedford to be exact. This past Friday I received a call from a travel agent who's client was planning a last minute trip into the city with her two daughter's and wanted to see a few shows while they were here. I asked her what they wanted to see and her first choice was the revival of Harvey starring Jim Parsons which by the way I am dying to see as he stars on one of my favorite television shows. (The Big Bang Theory). I told her that since it was the first week of previews tickets would probably be scarce. Luckily after a little research I was able to secure her three seats in the Center Orchestra. One show down. Two to go. Her next choice was Spider-Man:Turn Off The Dark which while not a favorite of mine is still selling very well at the box office. Plus since the show has been playing a while I was able to get her some nice seats in the Orchestra for less than our normal retail rate. Two down. One to go. Her third and final choice was an event at Carnegie Hall. Yes believe it or not but we do sell other things besides Broadway. Once again I was able to get her excellent seats for less. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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Customer Story

2012-05-02T16:05:00.001-04:00

This week's customer story comes all the way from the great state of Illinois. Northbrook to be exact. Now you would think that growing up in Illionis I would have heard of it. Well you would be wrong. Last week I received a call who was planning a trip to London next month and wanted tickets to see a show while she was there. I asked her what she wanted to see and she asked if I had any suggestions. I told her that the most popular show in London right now is Matilda which recently won seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical of the Year. Which by the way is expected to open on Broadway in Spring 2013. Anyway back to my blog. After a little research she called me and decided to take a chance on Matilda. The only problem was I was sure it was going to be sold out. Luckily I was able to find her some excellent seats in the center stalls (Orchestra) and for a price that was lower than she was expecting. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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My Thoughts On The 2012 Tony Nominations

2012-05-02T15:08:00.001-04:00

Well as you all know this year's Tony nominations were announced yesterday and to say there were a few surprises would be an understatement. Now while Once, Newsies, and Nice Work Of You Can Get It were expected to receive the nomination for Best Musical the fourth and final slot was up for grabs. While I enjoyed both Ghost or Bonnie and Clyde I myself was pulling for Leap of Faith. Yes I know the reviews were not the greatest but I loved it. Well to no one elses surprise but me Leap of Faith was nominated for Best Musical of the Year. Now do I think it has a snowball's chance of winning? No I don't. Everybody knows that at the end the day it is between Newsies and Once. I guess we will find out on June 10. Now on to the rest of this year's nominations. Enjoy!

Best Play
Clybourne Park
Author: Bruce Norris

Other Desert Cities
Author: Jon Robin Baitz

Peter and the Starcatcher
Author: Rick Elice

Venus in Fur
Author: David Ives

Best Musical
Leap of Faith
Newsies
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Once

Best Revival of a Play
Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Gore Vidal’s The Best Man
Master Class
Wit

Best Revival of a Musical
Evita
Follies
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Jesus Christ Superstar

Best Book of a Musical
Lysistrata Jones
Douglas Carter Beane

Newsies
Harvey Fierstein

Nice Work If You Can Get It
Joe DiPietro

Once
Enda Walsh

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Bonnie & Clyde
Music: Frank Wildhorn
Lyrics: Don Black

Newsies
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Jack Feldman

One Man, Two Guvnors
Music & Lyrics: Grant Olding

Peter and the Starcatcher
Music: Wayne Barker
Lyrics: Rick Elice

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors
Philip Seymour Hoffman, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
James Earl Jones, Gore Vidal’s The Best Man
Frank Langella, Man and Boy
John Lithgow, The Columnist

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur
Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow
Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities
Linda Lavin, The Lyons
Cynthia Nixon, Wit

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Danny Burstein, Follies
Jeremy Jordan, Newsies
Steve Kazee, Once
Norm Lewis, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Ron Raines, Follies

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jan Maxwell, Follies
Audra McDonald, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Cristin Milioti, Once
Kelli O’Hara, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Laura Osnes, Bonnie &Clyde

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Michael Cumpsty, End of the Rainbow
Tom Edden, One Man, Two Guvnors
Andrew Garfield, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Jeremy Shamos, Clybourne Park

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Linda Emond, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Spencer Kayden, Don’t Dress for Dinner
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Peter and the Starcatcher
Judith Light, Other Desert Cities
Condola Rashad, Stick Fly

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Phillip Boykin, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Michael Cerveris, Evita
David Alan Grier, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Michael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Josh Young, Jesus Christ Superstar

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Elizabeth A. Davis, Once
Jayne Houdyshell, Follies
Judy Kaye, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Jessie Mueller, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Ghost the Musical

Best Scenic Design of a Play
John Lee Beatty, Other Desert Cities
Daniel Ostling, Clybourne Park
Mark Thompson, One Man, Two Guvnors
Donyale Werle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Bob Crowley, Once
Rob Howell and Jon Driscoll, Ghost the Musical
Tobin Ost and Sven Ortel, Newsies
George Tsypin, Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark

Best Costume Design of a Play
William Ivey Long, Don’t Dress for Dinner
Paul Tazewell, A Streetcar Named Desire
Mark Thompson, One Man, Two Guvnors
Paloma Young, Peter and the Starcatcher

Best Costume Design of a Musical
Gregg Barnes, Follies
ESosa, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Eiko Ishioka, Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark
Martin Pakledinaz, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Best Lighting Design of a Play
Jeff Croiter, Peter and the Starcatcher
Peter Kaczorowski, The Road to Mecca
Brian MacDevitt, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Kenneth Posner, Other Desert Cities

Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Christopher Akerlind, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Natasha Katz, Follies
Natasha Katz, Once
Hugh Vanstone, Ghost the Musical

Best Sound Design of a Play
Paul Arditti, One Man, Two Guvnors
Scott Lehrer, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Gareth Owen, End of the Rainbow
Darron L. West, Peter and the Starcatcher

Best Sound Design of a Musical
Acme Sound Partners, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Clive Goodwin, Once
Kai Harada, Follies
Brian Ronan, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Best Choreography
Rob Ashford, Evita
Christopher Gattelli, Newsies
Steven Hoggett, Once
Kathleen Marshall, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Best Direction of a Play
Nicholas Hytner, One Man, Two Guvnors
Pam MacKinnon, Clybourne Park
Mike Nichols, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher

Best Direction of a Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Newsies
Kathleen Marshall, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Diane Paulus, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
John Tiffany, Once

Best Orchestrations
William David Brohn and Christopher Jahnke, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess
Bill Elliott, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Martin Lowe, Once
Danny Troob, Newsies

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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Buying Theatre Tickets For Less

2012-04-26T14:40:00.000-04:00

Spring is here and you know what that means don't you? Time to save on some of your favorite Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. As we speak there are over thirty shows that you can see at prices that can't be beat. Want tickets to Tony winners like Memphis or Anything Goes? No problem. How about such long running hits like Mamma Mia or The Phantom of the Opera? You want them. We got them. Or maybe Off-Broadway is your thing. We sell them all. Don't forget that Applause is open seven days a week. 365 days a year. That means we are always here to help with all your ticket needs. So why not give us a call? You'll be glad you did.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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New Musical Leap of Faith To Open Tonight On Broadway

2012-04-26T14:29:00.000-04:00

This past Friday I had the pleasure of seeing the new musical Leap of Faith. The show which opens tonight at the St. James Theatre is based on the 1992 movie starring Steve Martin. Being in the ticket business we are often invited to see all the new shows. That way when someone calls and wants to know what I think of a certain show I can give them my honest opinion. Now having never seen the movie I wasn't sure what to expect. The one thing I knew going in was that playing the Steve Martin role was four-time Tony nominee Raul Esparza. Other than that I went in with an open mind. Well guess what? I loved it. From the very beginning I was hooked. If there is any justice in this world the show will receive multiple Tony nominations next week including Best Musical along with Best Actor, Best Featured Actor and Actress and Beat Score. Keep your fingers crossed. Get your tickets to see Leap of Faith on Broadway. It is a must see my friends.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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2012 Radio City Christmas Spectacular Now On Sale

2012-04-25T16:29:00.001-04:00

That's right theatre fans. Christmas is just around the corner. Yes I know it's still eight months away but trust me my friends. It will be here before you know it. Now in it's 79th year the Radio City Christmas Spectacular is set to begin performances on November 9 and run thru December 30. Now believe it or not but in the 20 + years that I have lived in New York I have never seen the show. In fact until two years ago I had never seen anything at Radio City Music Hall. I guess I need to get out more. Having said that I am almost sure I would probably love it if I saw it. I just always felt it is one of those things you need to see with someone else or a least wait until I get married and have a family. Luckily for me I'm still a young guy so I am sure that I will see it one day. I mean it's not like it's going anywhere anytime soon. Now for those of you who need tickets to this years Radio City Christmas Spectacular you have come to the right place. Good seats are now available for all performances. Get your tickets to see the 2012 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Your holidays won't be the same without it.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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What To See This Spring In NYC

2012-04-25T14:48:00.003-04:00

Can you believe that May is almost here? Although it sure doesn't feel like it outside. It was forty-nine degrees when I left for work this morning. Please don't tell me we are going to go skip Spring all together and go right to Summer. Stranger things have happened. Now I know you didn't come here to get a weather report so on with the real reason for my blog. As we speak there are over seventy-five shows playing both On and Off-Broadway. Of course you are going to want to see all of them right? Well maybe not all of them. Five or six should be enough. The big question of course is which ones do you see? I guess you could pick some of the newer hit shows like The Book of Mormon or War Horse. Although truth be told those tow aren't so new anymore. How about such long running hits like The Lion King or Jersey Boys? Or maybe you would prefer something Off-Broadway like Rent or Avenue Q? Both of which enjoyed long runs on Broadway. who says you have to see a musical? Right now Broadway is alive with some of the best new plays as well as revivals of some of theatres greatest shows of all time. See that’s what is so great about the theatre. So many choices. Which one will you choose? Me. I don’t know yet. But no matter what I can always count on the theatre to give me a night that I will never forget.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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Customer Story

2012-04-24T11:42:00.001-04:00

This week's customer story comes all the way from New City, New York. No that is not a typo. There actually is a town called New City. Who knew? I sure didn't. Anyway this past Thursday I received a call from a gentleman who was looking for tickets to see Porgy and Bess in June. I told him that should not be a problem as the show while well received has been playing since last December. I even told him that I would probably be able to get him good seats for less. While he appreciated that he told me that price wasn't an issue as he was really looking for seats in the first ten rows of the Orchestra. For those of you who don't know those are usually Premium seats which while may be a little more are more center and of course closer to the stage. However after I told him that I had been in the theatre many times myself I suggested that the better seats for viewing in that theatre is the Front Mezzanine as he would still be very close to the stage and still have a great view. Plus it would be less than a Premium seat. Well he loved that. After all was said and done I was able to get him two center seats in the first row and at a rate that he has seen anywhere else. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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My Thoughts On The Ticket Industry As A Whole

2012-04-18T13:56:00.008-04:00

Having worked in the ticket industry for over fourteen years now I can say honestly say that I have done and seen it all. From working at a Broadway box office to selling tickets at Applause I have had the great pleasure of helping thousands of people from all walks of life with all their ticket needs. Now while the job may have changed a few times over the years there is one thing they all have in common. Customer service. Now we can all agree that without good customer service most businesses would not be as successful.

The truth is that whether you are buying tickets to a Broadway show or ordering a meal at a restaurant it is all the same. I mean I don't know about you but I would never buy anything from a company that doesn't give you the respect or the attention that you deserve. Now we all know that going to a Broadway a show or even an Off-Broadway show nowadays can be expensive.I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that we are the only game in town. We're not.In fact in New York City alone there are at least twenty to twenty-five ticket companies with hundreds more around the country.

Now of those ticket agents I would say more than half of those are licenced by their respective states. The truth is you can spend all day researching different sites trying to find the best deal. In fact I recommend that you do. We all know that nobody buys on their first call. I myself like to do a little investigating when I am purchasing anything. In this economy it just makes sense right? I suggest you shop around and by all means take your time.Then do what is best for you for you. It's your money.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
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Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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Disney's The Lion King Celebrates Milestone

2012-04-18T12:44:00.003-04:00

Those of you who have read my past blogs know that I am not the biggest Disney fan in the world. The truth is I have never seen The Lion King. I take that back. I saw Act One although to be honest I don't remember much about it except for the animals coming down the aisles during the first ten minutes of the show.That being said the show is here to stay my friends. No matter what I think of it. Which brings me to the reason for today's blog. At exactly 2pm today The Lion King will celebrate it's 6000th performance. Not only that but last week the show became the highest grossing Broadway show of all time surpassing Broadway's longest running show The Phantom of the Opera. The show which won six 1998 Tony Awards including Best Musical of the Year opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre on November 13. 1997 prior to moving to the Minskoff Theatre in June of 2006 where it continues to play to packed audiences eight times a week. Get your tickets to see The Lion King on Broadway. Oh sure it may not be my cup of tea but it just might be yours.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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Six Years and Counting Jersey Boys Is Still The Show To See On Broadway

2012-04-17T11:18:00.004-04:00

Still haven't seen Jersey Boys yet? Well what on earth are you waiting for people? There is no better time than right now. The show which opened to rave reviews when it opened in December 2005 continues to fill the August Wilson Theatre eight times a week. In fact last week the show grossed over a million dollars at the box office. Not bad for a show that opened six and a half years ago. I can't tell you how much I loved the show when I first saw it. Now granted that was two years after it opened. Not that I couldn't get a ticket. We get invited to everything. Just one of the many perks of working at Applause. I just didn't have any desire to see it. Too much hype I guess. Well cut to two years later and I went to see it. Chalk it up to not having anything to do on Halloween. I can't believe I waited so long. What was I thinking? It lived up to it's hype and then some. What an amazing night at the theatre. So like I said before. What are you waiting for people? Get your tickets to see Jersey Boys on Broadway. You will have the time of your life. I know I did.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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Customer Story

2012-04-17T10:15:00.006-04:00

This week's customer story comes all the way from the great state of Pennsylvania. Mc Kees Rocks to be exact. Don't feel bad. I've never heard of it either. Last Thursday I received a call from one of our regular travel agents who needed to book tickets for one of her best clients. I asked her her when she would be here and what she wanted to see. Of course at the top of her list was The Book of Mormon. Not only is it Broadway's most popular show but also it's most expensive.

Luckily after a little research I was able to find two tickets in the Rear Mezz at the bargain price of $255 each. Yes I said Rear Mezz which by the way in that theatre is still a good view as it only seats 1,066. Pretty small theatre for a musical don't you think? Anyway after taking care of the most difficult of the three shows I set out to find her good tickets for the other two. Her next choice was Memphis. The 2010 Tony ward winner for Best Musical of the Year.

Now while the show remains a crowd favorite is has been playing for quite a long time. Therefore I knew that not only would I be able to get excellent seats but probably for below cost. Guess what? I did. Two shows down. One to go. Last but not least was How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. Now while the show has slowed down a bit I figured I would once again be able to get good seats for less.

However since this was show was very important to her client's granddaughter the price wasn't so much important as the seats. When all was said and done I was able to get her excellent seats in the second row of the Front Mezz on the aisle. Plus at a price that was lower than she had seen anywhere else. So there we have it folks. Three shows at three amazing prices. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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Musical Revivals Are The Thing On Broadway This Year

2012-04-14T12:31:00.004-04:00

Believe it or not but there are currently seven musical revivals playing on the Great White Way. They are Anything Goes,Chicago,How To Succced In Businesss Without Really Trying,Evita,Godspell,Jesus Christ Superstar,and Porgy and Bess. The last four of which opened this season. Now of all the shows listed the only ones that I have seen are Chicago and Superstar. Not that I'm sure the others aren't good. I just haven't gotten around to seeing them yet.

The longest running revival as well as the longest running American musical is Chicago which opened back in the fall of 1996. Has it really been that long? I remember seeing it back in 1997 and while I loved it I never expected to still be talking about it all these years later.Say what you want about producers Barry and Fran Weissler but they know how to keep a show running. Next up is last year's Tony Award winner for Best Revival.

No it wasn't How To Succeed. It was Anything Goes. The show which also won Tony's for Best Actress and Best Choreography continues to delight audiences eight times a week at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. Now to be honest I didn't expect How To Succeed to continue after the departure of Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe. However thanks to the casting of Glee's Darren Criss and popstar Nick Jonas the show has stuck around.

Which brings me to Godspell, Evita, and Porgy and Bess. Now of the three the ones with the best reviews were Porgy and Bess. Of course it helps having two loved Broadway veteran like Norm Lewis and four-time Tony winner Audra McDonald. The show which opened in December is now on sale thru September 30. Now while Godspell did not get the greatest reviews it has managed to stick around mostly do to low overhead and because it is one of the few shows on Broadway that the whole family can enjoy.

Evita which was a big hit in London opened last week to good notices for it's leading lady and while she may be great we all know the real reason people are going in droves to see the show. Two words. Ricky Martin. Now the big question is who will win this year's Tony Award for Best Revival. My guess is that it will be between Evita and Follies which closed back in January following an acclaimed run. Nominations are set to be announced on May 1 with Tony night scheduled for Sunday June 10. Should be an interesting award season. Until next time theatre fans.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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London Theatre

2012-04-14T09:57:00.005-04:00

Lately we have been getting a lot of requests for tickets in London. Look I'm not complaining. The more phone calls we get the better it is for business. Now while there are some hot new shows such as Matilda The Musical as well as long running hits such as War Horse and Billy Elliot my guess is the Olympics might have something to do with it too. Makes sense to me. Between the gymnasts and the weightlifting why not squeeze in a musical? I mean how many times can you go see Big Ben or Buckingham Palace? Now if Matilda or Billy Elliot is not your thing there are plenty of other things to see. Don't forget that London is home to one of the world's greatest playwrights Mr. William Shakespeare himself. Plus don't forget such long running plays like Woman in Black or The Mousetrap which has been running since 1952. London has it all and then some. So next time you are planning a trip across the pond don't forget that Applause is your one stop shop for all shows in the West End. That's what we do. Until next time theatre fans.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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Applause Loves Travel Agents

2012-04-13T13:25:00.008-04:00

Now I know people like to throw the whole "L" word around a lot but when it comes to travel agents we here at a Applause Theatre Service really mean it. Heck if it wasn't for you, our loyal travel agents, I wouldn't be typing this blog right now. I'd be out of a job. Well not literally. The truth is we wouldn't be where we are if it wasn't for the travel agent industry. It still amazes me that after all these years that I still hear from the same agents over and over again. In fact there are even a few agents that have been using our service from the very beginning. And that was over 25 years years ago. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised. When you provide great service there will always be those customers that come back time and time again. We truly couldn't do it without you.

So from all of us at Applause Theatre Service (Todd,J.,Claudia,Adam,David,Jonathan,Billy and Rich)we thank you,and hope to talk to you all again very soon!

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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Call Applause When You Need Tickets To Broadway's Hottest Shows

2012-04-13T10:40:00.002-04:00

Still haven't seen The Book of Mormon yet? How about War Horse or Broadway's most "Popular" show Wicked? Well good news theatre fans. There are tickets available for almost every performance. You just have to know where to look. Not only does Applause have the best seats at the best prices but we can also get tickets to the hottest shows in town. Want tickets for a Saturday night? We've got them. How about last minute tickets? No problem.Any day. Any time. That's what we do. Don't forget that Applause is open seven days a week. 3635 days a year. That means we are always here to help with all your ticket needs. So why not give us a call? You'll be glad you did.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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