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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Broadway Tickets For Less

Let's be honest. Most people that come to New York are probably going to see a show while they're here. Why not? New York is home to some of the greatest plays and musicals ever written after all. So now that you have decided to see a show that next thing is to figure out how much it is going to cost. Yes we all know that going to the theatre can be expensive. The good thing is it doesn't have to be. Right now there are over fifteen Broadway shows that you can see at prices that are at below face value. Broadway tickets for below face value? I must be mad. It's true. All you have to do is give us a call and mention our "Same Day Ticket Offer" and we will take care of the rest. It's that easy.

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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Posted by James @ 11:32 AM

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Save This Winter With Applause Theatre Service

Can you believe January is almost over? Pretty soon it will be Easter. Yes I know it's still at least two months away but it will be here before you know it. For now lets focus on the next couple of months and how you can save on tickets for some of Broadway's hottest shows. Right now there are over twenty shows both On and Off-Broadway that you can see at prices that are at face value or below. Who says you can't get a bargain these days? Just pick the show and let Applause do the rest. It's as simple as that.



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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Posted by James @ 4:18 PM

Friday, January 22, 2010

Cirque Du Soleil To Return To The Big Apple

Every one's favorite wacky performance artists are back and New York has got them. I am talking of course about Cirque Du Soleil. For those of you who have seen their work in the past you know that not only are you getting your money's worth but you are witnessing one of the most spectacular and unique events you will ever see. This new show entitled Banana Shpeel draws it's inspiration from the vaudeville shows of old. It's part comedy, part dance, and one hundred percent entertainment. Here is a brief synopsis of the show according to a production source.

"Propelled by crazy humor and intense choreography, Banana Shpeel plunges us into the world of Schmelky, a brash, ambitious producer who is trying to put together a spectacular variety show. His world is populated with sidekicks, dancers, singers and novelty acts - and a trio of badly-behaved clowns who crash the auditions spreading chaos in all directions."

Get your tickets to see Banna Shpeel live in New York City. Be advised that the show is a limited engagement,and runs through May 30, 2010 so don't delay.


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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Posted by James @ 1:09 PM

Monday, January 11, 2010

January Slump

Last week I posted a blog stating that during the last week of December eleven shows grossed over a million dollars with Wicked hitting the two million mark. Well last week as expected saw a dip in almost all of the shows on Broadway. No surprise. It happens every year around this time. In fact more shows close in January and February then any other time of the year. With those being two of the slowest months some shows simply can't survive. It's sad I know. However there is good news ahead. Between now and the end of April twenty-one new shows are set to open. Looks like we are in for a busy Spring folks. One other silver lining to mention is that during these slow Winter months you can get tickets to some of your favorite shows at prices that are much less then any other time of the year. Now that is something to smile about. Don't forget to ask for our "Insider Deal" when you call and we will take care of the rest. It doesn't get and easier than that.

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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Posted by James @ 3:37 PM

Friday, January 08, 2010

Customer Story

This week's story comes from a regular customer of mine from Short Hills, NJ who comes into the city two or three times a year to catch up on the latest shows and do some shopping. Since she first started using our service back in 2005 she has bought tickets for fourteen different shows. I guess you could say she likes the theatre. Earlier this week she called looking for tickets to see Wishful Drinking on Broadway. For those of you who haven't seen it,it is a one-woman show written by and starring Carrie Fisher. It is a riot. She wanted to get tickets for next week that were a good view but not too expensive. Well not only did I get her great seats but I got them well below face value. 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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Posted by James @ 11:21 AM

Thursday, December 31, 2009

January/February 2010 Broadway Ticket Discounts in New York City

Applause Ticket Service helps keep money in your pocket. Broadway Shows are having amazing sales in January and February 2010.

How many times have you called trying to purchase tickets for a Broadway Show only to be disappointed and discouraged from buying them? This only happens for one reason really. There are lots of people in the ticket selling business that are hoping to make sales and praying that the public will think that the tickets they want are "hard to get". If people really believe this then these unscrupulous ticket guys will make some "hi-priced" sales. The truth is simple really. With few exceptions for the sell-out shows on Broadway, most shows can be purchased at extremely reasonable prices.

At Applause Ticket Service in New York City, our goal is to bring about providing the very best seats, service and prices each and every day. If you want to save lots of your hard earned money, consider calling one of the friendly local Broadway ticket experts at Applause Ticket Service in New York.

We challenge any licensed NY State ticket agency to provide a better service. We already know that our prices can't be beat. Wait till you experience our service live.

Call us in New York City at 212-307-7050 or toll free at 800-451-9930 if you want to talk about Broadway Theater. Here's a current list of January/February 2010 Broadway ticket deals.

Here's the current list of discounted Broadway Shows.

39 Steps

A View from the Bridge

Big Apple Circus

Burn the Floor

Bye Bye Birdie

Chicago

Collected Stories

Fela!

Finian's Rainbow

God of Carnage

Hair

In the Heights

In The Next Room or the vibrator play

Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Mamma Mia!

Mary Poppins

Memphis The Musical

Next to Normal

Present Laughter

Race

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Ragtime

Rock of Ages

Shrek The Musical

Sondheim on Sondheim

South Pacific

Superior Doughnuts

The Phantom of the Opera

Time Stands Still

West Side Story

Wishful Drinking


Cheers,

Rich Gladstone
Vice President/Co-Owner
Applause Ticket Service
311 West 43rd Street, suite 601
NY, NY 10036

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Posted by James @ 11:53 AM

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Applause Theatre Service:Who We Are

I'll be the first to admit that when it comes to buying tickets for your favorite shows there are hundreds of ticket companies out there that you can call.Now let's say that you choose Applause Theatre Service as your one stop shop for tickets.Then what? Now I'll be honest that ordering tickets can sometimes be a little confusing. The good thing is that it doesn't have to be. In fact it is a lot easier when you have experts like the people at Applause to help guide the way. Let's say you want tickets to Broadway's newest smash hit A Little Night Music but are not sure what are the best seats. Just call Applause Theater Service and we will get you the best seats and at the best prices. It really is that easy.

Now let's say that you and your family are coming to New York and want to see a show but don't want to have to mortgage your house to do it. No problem. Applause has "Insider Deals" for over twenty-five Broadway and Off-Broadway shows including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Which by the way has just been extended until January 3.Now how can you beat that? Look we all know that the economy is not the best right now. Seeing a Broadway show is a luxury for most people. But that doesn't mean that seeing a Broadway show has to cost you and arm and a leg.

JWB
Applause Theatre And Entertainment Service
311 W. 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York, NY 10036

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

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Posted by James @ 11:17 AM

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Now Is The Best Time To Come To New York And See A Show

No plans for the holidays? Nothing to do on a Saturday night? Well what better way to celebrate then by coming to New York and seeing a Broadway show. In case you haven't heard New York is home to some of the most exciting and innovative shows in the world. Now when I first moved here musicals were my thing. Now it's plays. What do you prefer? From Wicked to Billy Elliot. From South Pacific to Jersey Boys. From Hair to Mamma Mia. Broadway has it all. But what if Broadway isn't your thing. Well have I got the solution for you. Maybe you've heard of a little thing called Off-Broadway.

Believe it or not Off-Broadway has been a major fixture on the New York theatre scene for over fifty years. In fact it is more popular than ever with some of the most original plays and musicals to open in years. I know I've given you too many choices right? Well that's the great thing about New York City. There truly is something for everybody. Why not give us a call and let one of our theatre experts assist you with all your Off-Broadway or Broadway questions.From heavy dramas, to old fashioned Broadway musicals, now is the best time to visit New York City and experience LIVE THEATRE. There is nothing like 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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Posted by James @ 1:04 PM

Monday, October 26, 2009

Customer Story

That's right folk's. It's Monday morning and you know what that means. It's time for the customer story of the week. Last week I got a call from a mother of two who was coming with her family to New York for the weekend and wondered if she could get some last minute tickets to a couple of shows. I asked her if there were any she had in mind and she told me that she wanted something fun that the whole family could enjoy. Since she had kids I suggested Shrek or one of the Disney shows. While she appreciated the suggestion she felt that her kids were too old for that. She mentioned that a friend of hers had seen Blue Man Group and thought that her family would enjoy that. I told her that I could get her great seats to the show and asked if she had another show in mind as well. Since she hadn't seen a lot of shows she asked what my favorite was. Well those who read my blogs know my favorite show is In The Heights. I told her about it and she thought it sounded great. Not only that but I was able to get her and insider deal as well. 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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Posted by James @ 12:03 PM

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Applause And The New York Pass

Let's be honest. Most people that call to order tickets are calling from another state or in some cases another country. They call Applause because they are looking to get good seats and hopefully at some great prices. In the past couple of years we have seen an increase in our consumer sales. In fact a lot of those customers call us because they found us in something called the New York Pass book. Being a New Yorker I never knew this existed until a few years ago when someone came to our office because they read that by going thru Applause they could get a 10% discount on theatre tickets. Sounds good right?

The other day I received a call from a young lady in Australia who found our number in the book and wanted to see if she could get discount seats to see The Lion King. I mentioned to her that while I could get her seats to the show there were other shows that I could get for a better deal as The Lion King is one of the shows that doesn't offer a substantial discount. Being on a budget she was appreciative that I could give her another option. I asked what she had seen an she said that it was her first trip to New York and she wanted to get the whole "Broadway Experience". I told her the most popular shows were Wicked and Jersey Boys but she had said that she had seen them in Australia so she wanted something that was exclusive to New York. I suggested Hair and In The Heights which not only are they exclusive to New York but are two exciting and moving shows.

I told her while I loved both of them I was partial to In The Heights. Those of you who read my blogs know that I am a fan. I told her about the show and she said it sounded fun but then she mentioned that her father had seen the original production of Hair when he visited New York over forty years ago and loved it. She was torn on what to see. I told her that if she wanted to see both shows that I would be able to get her and her friend good seats but below face value. Well that sealed the deal. I found her the date that would have the best price for the best seats and well the rest is history. Maybe I'll have to try the New York Pass myself. Hey I may be a New Yorker but a bargain is a bargain.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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

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Posted by James @ 1:22 PM

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Customer Satisfaction At Applause

On a daily basis I probably speak to between 40-50 people. Some buy. Some don't. My boss Rich Gladstone AKA The Ticket man always says, "That most people don't buy on on the first call. People like to shop around. The thing is if you provide them with excellent service nine times out of ten they will call back." The truth is you're not going to sell to everybody. Most people that call are looking for great seats, to one of the hot shows, and at a discount. Now look we all know you're not going to get tickets to see Wicked on a Saturday night on a discount. However that doesn't mean you have to mortgage your house to see the show either. Sure you can wait in line for two hours at TKTS and hope that your show is there or you can give us a call and let us help make your ticket buying experience a great one. That's what we do after all.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
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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Posted by James @ 3:55 PM

Friday, July 24, 2009

APPLAUSE CELEBRITIES CONTINUED

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Posted by Bill @ 2:41 PM

Thursday, July 16, 2009

WANT TO SEE A HOT SHOW TONIGHT

Steve called up this morning on his cell phone. He had seen our website on his iPhone. He said he would like to see Wicked tonight but he wants great seats. Rich, The Ticketman, told him that the show was sold out but to give him a little time. Rich called him back and gave him H2 and H4 side section on the center aisle 13th row. To be honest Applause is probably successful over 90% of the time in getting you seats at the last minute. Normally the face value of H2 & 4 is $300 per ticket. They are premium seats. However, since it was the day of the show Applause was able to provide the seats for $166. Another satisfied customer. Please keep Applause in mind no matter how close to the performance. Our staff will do its best to please you. Remember all the gadgets of today make access more readily available.

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

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Posted by Bill @ 3:59 PM

Thursday, July 09, 2009

OVERWHELMED BUYING TICKETS

The Internet is a wonderful thing. Do you remember all the trips to a Library when you had a project to do. Now you have everything at your fingertips. However, that is the problem. You have EVERYTHING. For most of us Broadway shows are special events. The price of tickets and the cost of a visit to New York City are such that we tend to limit our visits to the theatre. However, we want to make sure that the decisions we make are the correct decision.

Applause has been in business for almost 22 years. You don't stay in business that long unless you have an impeccable reputation. Applause has had its rough times. The two most difficult times were September 11 and the present recession. I don't mean to diminish September 11 to a business thing. In fact three employees of Applause had close relatives perish in that tragedy. The reputation of Applause has allowed us to survive and we offer this reputation to you to assist you in choosing the shows you wish to see at the best price.

Many times the staff of Applause has performed a valuable service to our customers in helping them choose a show. We had a Baptist minister that wanted to bring a group from his Church to see Angels in America. I think he was quite grateful when we explained the story line to him. Telling a father that he might be embarrassed taking his 12 year old daughter to see Miss Saigon. Many times we will have parent say that my daughter is very mature and go ahead and take them anyway. However, we feel we are doing our duty.

Applause's staff knows most of the theatres by heart. They give advice on which seats to take. The pros and cons. We had a grandmother taking her 6 grandchildren to Mary Poppins. I advised her to take the front mezzanine side seats. She called back to tell me how thrilled the children were when Mary Poppins left the stage and flew right on top of the children. She told me that she was hesitant to take my advice but we had been recommended by her best friend/Maid of Honor from 44 years ago. She said how glad she was she followed our advice. I have to tell you a funny anecdote. A customer called for the first time to ask when the Radio City Christmas Tree would be lighted. She said do y'all know when they light the Christmas tree. Liz who is from Brooklyn said please hold on and I will check. The customer said. I am sorry do "youse guys" know when they light the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center. She felt she had to translate for us New Yorkers. That reminds me that another client told us that they can't believe we are located in New York City. You are all so friendly and helpful.

Applause would like to ask you to take advantage of our expertise and knowledge and equally important our BFV(BELOW FACE VALUE) policy wherever and whenever possible. Let us assist you in your journey through the Internet in choosing a show and make sure that your experience is a happy one.

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Posted by Bill @ 1:33 PM

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Customer Story

Yesterday I received a call from a very nice lady who was making a last minute trip to New York and wanted to see a couple of shows. Her first choice was Billy Elliot which she had been dying to see ever since she saw a clip on the Tony Awards last month. Her second show was Jersey Boys which she had seen on two prior occasions but wanted to take her husband who had never seen it. The Billy Elliot tickets we had in stock so I sold her two very nice seats in the Rear Mezzanine. Now when most people here the word Rear Mezzanine their usual reaction is,"Oh I can't sit in the nosebleed. I won't be able to see anything." Believe it or not Broadway has the smallest theatres anywhere in the country. Anyway back to the customer. She was thrilled with the seats and even better she was excited to get them at a great price. After taking care of Billy Elliot is was time to work on getting her good seats for Jersey Boys. There was only one problem. All they had left for the Wednesday matinee was Partial View. Guess what? She didn't care. As I said she had already seen the show twice and was just so happy to see it again and treat her husband that she took them. Just to let you know partial view for Jersey Boys are not bad. In fact partial view for most shows are not that bad either. Plus you pay less for those seats. So you see it's a win-win situation. She got to see both shows and save a little money too. Another satisfied customer at Applause. Maybe you'll be next.

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

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Posted by James @ 1:28 PM

Friday, July 03, 2009

Applause Theater Service & its Broadway Customers Are Happy Customers Now

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Posted by Broadway Ticket Man @ 5:17 PM

Friday, June 05, 2009

Summer Savings At Applause

School is out. Summer is here. Why not come to New York and see a show? Now is the best time to see all of your Broadway favorite's and at some incredible savings.Right now there are over thirty shows on the Great White Way.Not only that but if you call Applause now we can get you tickets to most of these shows for face value or below.

Now can you beat that? Below is a list of the shows that we offer at a discount price.

The 39 Steps

9 to 5 The Musical

August:Osage County

Avenue Q

Blithe Spirit

Chicago

In The Heights

The Little Mermaid

Mamma Mia

The Phantom of the Opera

Reasons to be Pretty

Rock of Ages

So many shows. So many choices. Not sure what to pick? Why not give us a call? That's why were here after all.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service,Inc.
311 W. 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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Posted by James @ 2:33 PM

Monday, June 01, 2009

SOME ONE HAS TO PAY FOR THE ADVERTISING

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Posted by Bill @ 3:57 PM

Monday, April 06, 2009

Spring Is In The Air

That's right theatre fans. Spring is here and what better time to come to New York City and see a Broadway show. Not only that but if you call Applause now we can get you tickets to see your favorite shows at some incredible savings. Sounds like a win-win to me.

Here is a list of the shows currently running on Broadway that offers the special
"Insider Prices"

9 to 5 The Musical

The 39 Steps

Accent On Youth

August:Osage County

Avenue Q

Blithe Spirit

Chicago

Desire Under The Elms

Exit The King

Guys and Dolls

Hair

In The Heights

Irena's Vow

Joe Turner's Come and Gone

The Little Mermaid

Mamma Mia

Mary Poppins

Mary Stuart

Next to Normal

The Norman Conquests

The Phantom of the Opera

Reasons to be Pretty

Rock of Ages

Shrek The Musical

Want tickets to any show On or Off Broadway?
Call Applause Theatre Service now.

The best seats at the best prices. That's Applause

212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930, or visit us on the web a
thttp://www.applause-tickets.com/
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
"Where Sold Out is Never Part of the Equation"

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Posted by James @ 10:14 AM

Monday, February 09, 2009

Applause Gift Certificates:The Perfect Gift For All Occasions

Did you ever have those friends or family members that no matter what are always difficult to shop for each year? I know I do. What better way to show you care than an Applause Gift Certificate. Save yourself the frustration of having to choose a date not to mention a show that you hope they might like. Who needs that headache? You choose the amount and let Applause do the rest. It really is that easy. Plus our Gift Certificates are good for any event they might want. And even better there's no expiration date. That way they can use it whenever they want. How can you beat that? So what are you waiting for? Get the gift that keeps on giving.

P.S. It makes a great gift for Valentines Day.


Want tickets to any show On or Off Broadway? Call Applause Theatre Service now.
The best seats at the best prices. That's Applause.

212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930, or visit us on the web at
www.applause-tickets.com

Applause Theatre and Entertainment
"Where Sold Out is Never Part of the Equation"

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Posted by James @ 11:42 AM

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Call Applause Theatre Service For All Your Ticket Needs

Planning a trip to New York? Well of course you're going to see a show while you're here right? But who do you call to get the best seats at the best prices? Why Applause Theatre Service of course. Since 1987 Applause has been the go to place for travel agents and the theatre going public. And with Applause Theatre Service you can bet that whatever you want to see we will have it. So whether your cup of tea is Broadway, Ballet, Opera, or Sports you can be rest assured that Applause is the place to go to for all your ticket needs. What do have to lose?

Want tickets to any show On or Off Broadway? Call Applause Theatre Service now. The best seats at the best prices. That's Applause.

1-800-451-9930 or 212-307-7050, or visit us on the web at
http://www.applause-tickets.com.

Applause Theatre and Entertainment
"Where Sold Out is Never Part of the Equation"

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Posted by James @ 1:03 PM

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Applause Theatre Service: Who We Are

Since 1987 Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service has been providing tickets and services alike to customers from around the world. From every major event in New York such as theatre, sports, ballet, and opera, to all events Nationwide and abroad Applause is here to assist you with all your ticket needs. No matter what your choice be rest assured that when you call Applause you are not only getting the best seats, but also at the best prices. So call Applause now and discover what travel agents and customers alike have been saying for years. That we are what we say we are. "Real People You Can Trust.” I couldn't’ have said it better myself.

Want tickets to any show On or Off Broadway? Call Applause Theatre Service now. The best seats at the best prices. That's Applause.

1-800-451-9930 or 212-307-7050, or visit us on the web at
http://www.applause-tickets.com.

Applause Theatre and Entertainment

"Where Sold Out is Never Part of the Equation"

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Posted by James @ 1:33 PM

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Applause Theatre Service Celebrates Avenue Q's Fifth Birthday on Broadway July 31

The puppet-friendly musical "Avenue Q" recently celebrated another milestone when it played its 2,000th performance on Broadway June 3. This zany half crazed musical is now the 25th longest-running production in Broadway history, now in it's Fifth year on Broadway, it has now surpassed the original runs of South Pacific (1,925) and Pippin (1,944).
I have to tell you that I hadn't yet seen this show when the Tony Awards were announced the year this show opened, which so happened to be the same year one of my favorite musicals of all time opened, "Wicked". Needless to say I was not happy that my show lost out on the Best Musical Tony to this little show that could. So off to the theatre I went to see what all the hubbub was about and I have to say that I laughed myself silly! We had a ball! What a surprise! And now it's no surprise to me that this show is still packing them in nightly at the John Golden Theatre.
If you're not sure that this is the show for you(Definitely for Mature Audiences only!), then take advantage of the Applause Insider Deal for some big savings and take a chance at seeing a show I am sure you're going to Love! Call one of the Sales Experts here at Applause Theatre Service including myself, just ask for Erik, and mention the deal, it's so fast and easy. Call us at 800-451-9930 or 212-307-7050. Never a machine or wait! We're Live and waiting to take care of you!

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Posted by Swanny @ 10:54 AM

Monday, April 28, 2008

Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced

Nominations for the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced on April 28 at the New York Friars Club. A Catered Affair earned the most nominations with 12. The Drama Desk is an organization of theatre critics, writers and editors that honors excellence in all areas of New York theatre: Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway and not-for-profit.

The following awards were voted by the nominating committee and will be presented by the Drama Desk at its awards ceremony:

Outstanding Ensemble Performances:
The Dining Room
The Homecoming

Special Awards:
Edward Albee in his 80th year, "whose provocative plays, including this season's Peter and Jerry, enrich the American theater."

James Earl Jones, a "commanding force on the stage for nearly half a century."

59E59 Theaters, whose "imaginative curatorial vision has created a stimulating environment to nurture a diverse range of artists."

Playwrights Horizons for "ongoing support to generations of theater artists and undiminished commitment to producing new work."

Nominees for the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards are as follows:

Outstanding Play:
Alan Ayckbourn, Intimate Exchanges
Rinde Eckert, Horizon
Liz Flahive, From Up Here
Horton Foote, Dividing the Estate
Tracy Letts, August: Osage County
Tom Stoppard, Rock ’n’ Roll

Outstanding Musical:
A Catered Affair
Adding Machine
Passing Strange
The Glorious Ones
The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Xanadu

Outstanding Revival of a Play:
Boeing-Boeing
Happy Days
Macbeth
The Country Girl
The Dining Room
The Return of the Prodigal

Outstanding Revival of a Musical:
Black Nativity
Gypsy
South Pacific
Sunday in the Park with George
Take Me Along

Outstanding Revue:
Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening
Fugitive Songs
Make Me a Song

Outstanding Actor in a Play:
Bill Champion, Intimate Exchanges
Kevin Kline, Cyrano de Bergerac
Bill Pullman, Peter and Jerry
Mark Rylance, Boeing-Boeing
Tobias Segal, From Up Here
Rufus Sewell, Rock 'n' Roll

Outstanding Actress in a Play:
Sinead Cusack, Rock 'n' Roll
Deanna Dunagan, August: Osage County
Frances McDormand, The Country Girl
Amy Morton, August: Osage County
Fiona Shaw, Happy Days
Julie White, From Up Here

Outstanding Actor in a Musical:
Daniel Breaker, Passing Strange
André De Shields, Black Nativity
Daniel Evans, Sunday in the Park with George
Cheyenne Jackson, Xanadu
Matthew Morrison, 10 Million Miles
Paulo Szot, South Pacific

Outstanding Actress in a Musical:
Sierra Boggess, The Little Mermaid
Patti LuPone, Gypsy
Kelli O’Hara, South Pacific
Faith Prince, A Catered Affair
Alice Ripley, Next to Normal
Jenna Russell, Sunday in the Park with George

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play:
John Cullum, The Conscientious Objector
Conleth Hill, The Seafarer
Francis Jue, Yellow Face
Arian Moayed, Masked
Jeff Perry, August: Osage County
Michael T. Weiss, Scarcity

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play:
Elizabeth Ashley, Dividing the Estate
Johanna Day, Peter and Jerry
Zoe Kazan, 100 Saints You Should Know
Linda Lavin, The New Century
Rondi Reed, August: Osage County
Marisa Tomei, Top Girls

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical:
Danny Burstein, South Pacific
Christopher Fitzgerald, Young Frankenstein
Boyd Gaines, Gypsy
Shuler Hensley, Young Frankenstein
Bobby Steggert, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Tom Wopat, A Catered Affair

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical:
Laura Benanti, Gypsy
Leslie Kritzer, A Catered Affair
Andrea Martin, Young Frankenstein
Mary Testa, Xanadu
Amy Warren, Adding Machine
Mare Winningham, 10 Million Miles

Outstanding Director of a Play:
David Schweizer, Horizon
Anna D. Shapiro, August: Osage County
Leigh Silverman, From Up Here
Jonathan Silverstein, The Dining Room
Matthew Warchus, Boeing-Boeing
Deborah Warner, Happy Days

Outstanding Director of a Musical:
Christopher Ashley, Xanadu
Sam Buntrock, Sunday in the Park with George
David Cromer, Adding Machine
John Doyle, A Catered Affair
Bob McGrath, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Bartlett Sher, South Pacific

Outstanding Choreography:
Karole Armitage, Passing Strange
Rob Ashford, Cry-Baby The Musical
Shana Carroll and Gypsy Snider, Traces
Dan Knechtges, Xanadu
Peter Pucci, Queens Boulevard (the musical)
Susan Stroman, Young Frankenstein
Outstanding Music:
John Bucchino, A Catered Affair
Stephen Flaherty, The Glorious Ones
Tom Kitt, Next to Normal
Mark Mulcahy, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Joshua Schmidt, Adding Machine
Stew and Heidi Rodewald, Passing Strange

Outstanding Lyrics:
Lynn Ahrens, The Glorious Ones
Mel Brooks, Young Frankenstein
John Bucchino, A Catered Affair
Ben Katchor, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, Adding Machine
Stew, Passing Strange

Outstanding Book of a Musical:
Douglas Carter Beane, Xanadu
Harvey Fierstein, A Catered Affair
Ben Katchor, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, Adding Machine
Stew, Passing Strange
Eric H. Weinberger, Wanda's World

Outstanding Orchestrations:
Doug Besterman, Young Frankenstein
Jason Carr, Sunday in the Park with George
Michael Starobin, The Glorious Ones
Stew and Heidi Rodewald, Passing Strange
Jonathan Tunick, A Catered Affair
Tim Weil, 10 Million Miles

Outstanding Set Design of a Play:
Beowulf Boritt, Spain
Scott Bradley, Eurydice
David Korins, Hunting and Gathering
Santo Loquasto, Trumpery
Scott Pask, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Clint Ramos, The Return of the Prodigal

Outstanding Set Design of a Musical:
David Gallo, A Catered Affair
Takeshi Kata, Adding Machine
Derek McLane, 10 Million Miles
George Tsypin, The Little Mermaid
Robin Wagner, Young Frankenstein
Michael Yeargan, South Pacific

Outstanding Costume Design:
Mara Blumenfeld, The Glorious Ones
Michael Bottari and Ronald Case, Jessica Jahn, Die Mommie Die!
Ann Hould-Ward, A Catered Affair
Ana Kuzmanic, August: Osage County
Katrina Lindsay, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
William Ivey Long, Young Frankenstein

Outstanding Lighting Design:
Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps
Ken Billington, Sunday in the Park with George
Maruti Evans, Slaughterhouse-Five
Donald Holder, South Pacific
Natasha Katz, The Little Mermaid
Keith Parham, Adding Machine

Outstanding Sound Design:
Adam Cork, Macbeth
Jorge Cousineau, Opus
Joseph Fosco, The Conversation
Scott Lehrer, South Pacific
Mic Pool, The 39 Steps
Tony Smolenski IV, Adding Machine

Outstanding Solo Performance:
Kris Andersson, Dixie's Tupperware Party
Laurence Fishburne, Thurgood
Stephen Lang, Beyond Glory
April Yvette Thompson, Liberty City

Outstanding Projection and Video Design:
Paul Barritt, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Timothy Bird and The Knifedge Creative Network, Sunday in the Park with George
Zachary Borovay, A Catered Affair
Jim Findlay and Jeff Sugg, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Lorna Heavey, Macbeth
Tal Yarden, The Misanthrope

Unique Theatrical Experience:
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Cut to the Chase
Fabrik – The Legend of M. Rabinowitz
The 39 Steps
Traces

Shows with multiple nominations:
A Catered Affair, 12
Adding Machine, 9
Young Frankenstein, 8
South Pacific, 8
August: Osage County, 7
Passing Strange, 7
Sunday in the Park with George, 7
The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island, 7
Xanadu, 6
The Glorious Ones, 5
10 Million Miles, 4
From Up Here, 4
Gypsy, 4
Boeing-Boeing, 3
Happy Days, 3
Macbeth, 3
Rock 'n' Roll, 3
The 39 Steps, 3
The Dining Room, 3
The Little Mermaid, 3
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, 2
Black Nativity, 2
Dividing the Estate, 2
Horizon, 2
Intimate Exchanges, 2
Les Liaisons Dangereuses, 2
Peter and Jerry, 2
Next to Normal, 2

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

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April 17 Catered Affair, A

April 24 Cry-Baby

April 27 The Country Girl

April 30 Thurgood

May 1 Les Liaisons Dangereuses

May 4 Boeing-Boeing

May 7 Top Girls

May 8 The 39 Steps

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Monday, March 31, 2008

Save Now On Some Of Broadway's Biggest Hits!

Spring is in the air. And you know what that means theatre lovers? Time to save on some of Broadway's biggest hits. Now more than ever you can get tickets to some of Broadway's most exciting shows thru Applause Theatre Service. Just give us a call and ask about our special "Insider Deals" and Save! Save! Save! So what are you waiting for people? These deals won't last forever. Call now and see what Applause Theatre Service can do for you.

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Tony Award Winner Curtains Set To Close On June 29

Curtains, the musical comedy whodunit from composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb, and writers Peter Stone and Rupert Holmes, will play its final performance on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on June 29 at 3 PM.

The musical Curtains stars 2007 Tony Award winner and four-time Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce as Lieutenant Frank Cioffi and Tony and Emmy Award winner Debra Monk as producer Carmen Bernstein. According to the shows press release Curtains "unfolds backstage at Boston's Colonial Theatre in 1959, where a new musical could be a Broadway smash, were it not for the presence of its talent-free leading lady. When the hapless star dies on opening night during her curtain call, Lieutenant Frank Cioffi (David Hyde Pierce) arrives on the scene to conduct an investigation. But the lure of the theatre proves irresistible and after an unexpected romance blooms for the stage-struck detective, he finds himself just as drawn toward making the show a hit, as he is in solving the murder."

I myself loved this charming show within a show musical, not to mention that this is the last collaboration between the Tony Award songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb. Get your Curtains tickets now. You've only got until June 29th.

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Thursday, March 20, 2008

A Day In The Life Of A Ticket Broker At Applause Theatre Service

Having been in the ticket selling business for over a decade now I can honestly say I have seen it all. I've seen shows that got amazing reviews and yet struggled to find an audience. I've also seen shows that while maybe not my cup of tea run for years and years.

So what is your favorite show? Rent has been my favorite ever since it opened twelve years ago. However after seeing In The Heights for the second time last week, I think Rent might have some competition. Now don't get me wrong. I love Rent. And nothing will ever change that. But it's nice to see something new and original again on Broadway instead of cartoon and movies turned into musicals. Yes I know they have a place just like revivals do. But that's the good thing about Broadway. There is something for everybody. So see a Broadway show. It is an experience you will never forget.

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Tuesday, March 04, 2008

A Day In The Life Of A Ticket Broker At Applause Theatre Service

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

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