Now Is The Best Time To See A Show

No plans for Halloween? Nothing to do on a Friday or Saturday night? Why not see a show? Better yet why not see two shows? Now I know better than anyone that going to a show can be expensive. The thing is it doesn't have to be. Right now there are over thirty shows both on and Off-Broadway that you can see at prices that are below face value. I mean come on.Who doesn't love a bargain? I know I do.

Oh sure you may not be able to see Wicked or The Lion King for those kind of prices but there are other shows out there you know. Don't forget Off-Broadway. Believe it or not but Off-Broadway has been a major force on the New York theatre scene for fifty or more years. Where else could you see something as unique like Blue Man Group or Stomp but Off-Broadway. Yes I know both shows have been playing at theaters around the world for years but you know what I mean.

In fact this season alone there are two new musicals that first premiered Off-Broadway before making it's way uptown. Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson and The Scottsboro Boys. Don't forget that Tony winners Fela and In The Heights were Off-Broadway hits as well prior to their acclaimed runs on the Great White Way. Will lighting strike twice? Who knows. The thing is whether it's uptown or downtown there is always something to see. That's what makes New York City great.There truly is something for everybody. LIVE THEATRE. There is nothing like it.

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Chat Live With An Applause Customer Service Rep Today

A Live Chat? Really? Now why would you want to do that? Now I'll be honest when my boss first brought up this new idea a couple of years ago I wasn't sure what to think. Now I personally like to do most of my purchasing on the computer. I usually don't need to speak to a live person unless there is a problem. Assuming most people are like me you probably feel the same way. Well let's say for a moment that you are a work and you don't have time to talk on the phone but you still have a question. That's where Boldchat comes in handy. Just log on to http://www.applause-tickets.com/ and click on the Need Help box in the upper right hand corner and your chat will begin. It's as simple as that. Plus you can also order tickets on here as well. Who says buying tickets on the computer has to be difficult? At Applause we make it easy for you. Why not give us a try? You'll be glad you did.

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Applause Gift Certificates: The Gift That Keeps On Giving All Year Long

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Yes I know we still have a while until Christmas but it will be here before you know it. Why not plan ahead and save yourself the headache later on.We all have that one picky person who is impossible to shop for right? Well what better present than an Applause Gift Certificate. It's the perfect gift for the theatre lover. All you have to do is pick the amount and let us do the rest. Plus it's good for any event in New York, London, or even Nationwide. At Applause Theatre Service we sell it all. Looking for tickets to the hottest shows on Broadway? We got them. How about tickets to next year's Super Bowl? No problem. From the east coat to the west coast to anywhere in between Applause does it all and then some. Give us a call today and see what we can do for you. You'll be glad you did.

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Tickets For The Broadway Production Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Now On Sale

That's right theater fans. One of this season's most highly anticipated shows is now on sale. Priscilla Queen of the Desert the new musical based on the cult 1994 film is set to begin previews at the the Palace Theatre on February 28, with opening night set for March 20. The show which first premiered in October 2006 at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney, Australia and enjoyed a two year run also opened in London in March 2009 where it received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Prior to it's Broadway premier it is playing a twelve week out-of-town engagement in Toronto at the Princess of Wales of Theatre. Now while I enjoyed the movie when I saw it some14 years ago I have to say I don't remember much about except it involved three drag queens travelling thru Australia in old run down bus and featured a bunch of songs from the 1970's. Now my coworker Todd who saw a presentation of it last month thinks it will do very well here. In fact he producers of the show are convinced that if done right it could be the next Mamma Mia. We shall see. Get your tickets to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Broadway. Who knows? Maybe I'll see you there.

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Nine Years And Counting And Mamma Mia Is Still Going Strong

Nine years? Impossible you say. It seems like just yesterday that Mamma Mia first opened on Broadway. Time sure does fly doesn't it? Now for those of you who read my blogs know that I have never seen the show. In fact I have never been inside the Wintergarden Theatre. You see even though I have lived here for almost 19 years there have only been two shows at that theatre. Mamma Mia and Cats which I managed to avoid during my first eight years in the city. So until another show moves in there I guess I will never see the inside of that theatre. Why do I have a feeling I will be waiting a long time? Anyway it doesn't matter what I think. The show is here to stay my friends. Not even I can prevent that from happening. Now while I myself have no desire to the show there are plenty of people who do. In fact according to the show's website Mamma Mia has been seen by over 42 million people since it first premiered in the West End in 1999. I guess you could say the show has a few fans huh? I'm just not one of them. Until next time theatre fans.

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New Broadway Musical The Scottsboro Boys To Open This Sunday

Now I'll admit. I really don't know that much about The Scottsboro Boys other that it got great reviews during it's Off-Broadway run earlier this year. That is why it's coming to Broadway. The show which first premiered at the Vineyard Theatre on February 2010 tells the story of nine African-American teenagers who were accused of raping two white women on a freight train to Memphis, Tennessee. Doesn't exactly scream Broadway musical now does it? At least it's not a cartoon right? Now don't get me wrong. I have heard nothing but good things about this show and being a composer myself I am looking forward to seeing it. Not only that but it is one of the final collaborations between the Tony winning team of Kander and Ebb prior to Mr. Ebbs passing in 2004. That alone should be reason enough to see it. Until next time theatre fans.

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2010 Tony Award Winner Memphis Now On Sale Thru July 2011

That's right theatre fans. This years Tony winner for Best Musical is now on sale thru next Summer. The show which also took home the Tonys for Best Book and Best Score is one of Broadway's most popular shows with sales reaching almost a million dollars a week at the box office. Now believe it or not but Memphis was not always like that. Sure the show got great reviews but it was only until after they took theatre's most coveted prize did sales go thru the roof. In fact I must get at least ten or more calls a day from people who are dying to see the show. That's what happens when you win the Tony. People have to see what all the fuss is about.

The show which recently celebrated it's one year anniversary on Broadway is a sure fire crowd pleaser that I'm sure will be around for years to come. By the way for those of you who haven't seen the show I have some great news. From now thru March 2011 you can get tickets to this Tony winning hit for prices that are.....wait for it......below face value. Yes you read that correctly. Now while this offer is goof thru March 13, 2010 there are a few conditions to be aware of folks. This "Special Offer" is not good for Saturday evening performances and is not valid for the following dates.

November 26-27, 2010
December 24-January 4, 2011

Deals like these don't come around every day so call now. Get your tickets to see Memphis on Broadway. The 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Musical.

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Wicked To Celebrate Seven Years On Broadway

Has it really been seven years since Wicked opened on the Great White Way? Now I'll admit that in all the years that I have been working in the ticket industry I have never seen anything like Wicked. Not only does it sell out nightly on Broadway but at theatres around the world. Even The Producers which swept the awards at the 2001 Tony Awards only sold out when Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane were in the show. After that they were lucky to sell out most nights let alone have the type of worldwide success that Wicked had since it opened in October 2003. Now with all this talk you're probably thinking that tickets are hard to come by right? On the contrary. In fact good seats are available for most performance thru the end of the year. Get your tickets to see Wicked on Broadway or when it comes to a city near you. You will love it.

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The 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular To Begin Performances Next Week

Christmas is just around the corner. I swear it was just Labor Day and now here we are getting ready for Halloween and before you can blink it will be time to carve the Turkey and decorate the tree. Trust me. They will be here before you know it. In fact next week will mark the beginning of the holiday season. On November 3 the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular will begin performances at the famed Radio City Musical Hall. The show which is in it's 78th year will run thru December 30, 2010. Noe believe it or not but there are still plenty of seats left for this years edition. In fact if you call now we here at Applause can get you tickets at prices that can't be beat. Be advised that this "Insider Deal" is only good for Orchestra and 1st Mezzanine seats and expires on December 26,2010. Get your tickets to see this year's Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Your holiday's won't be the same without it.

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Elf To Begin Performances On Broadway Next Week

Admit it folks. Who out there didn't laugh your a** of when you first saw the movie Elf? I know my coworker Todd Freeman didn't. You see he's not a big fan of Will Farrell like I am. Now I loved the movie. In fact I watch it every year at Christmas time. However this year will be different. This year instead of camping out in front of the television with my friends eating leftovers and watching the movie I will be at the Al Hirscfeld Theatre watching Elf live on stage. Oh and case you didn't know it's a musical. The show which begins previews on November 2 is scheduled to run thru January 2, 2001. If reviews are good don't be surprised to see it back next year. I for one can't want to see how they pull it off. Get your tickets to see Elf on Broadway. Good seats are still available so call now.

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In The Heights To Play It's Final Performance On Broadway January 9, 2011

Sad news theatre fans. Today it was announced that In The Heights , the 2008 Tony Award winner for Best Musical will close on January 9, 2011. When it closes it will have played a total of 29 previews and 1,185 regular performances. Now for those of you who read my blogs you know how much I love this show. In fact when I heard it was closing I ran down to the Richard Rodgers Theatre and bought a ticket for the final performance.

I guess you could say that it was my Christmas present to myself. It was also announced that it's original star and co-creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will return to the show for it's final two weeks beginning on December 25. Now for those of you who haven't seen the show yet I strongly suggest you do before it closes. It is a must see for anyone who loves the theatre. Get your tickets today before it is too late. Time is running out.

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Buying Broadway Tickets On The Web

With the holiday season fast upon us I'm sure most of you have already begun shopping for your friends and loved ones. I myself have been on Amazon.com piratically non-stop for the past few weeks and I still haven't made up my mind. Thank goodness I still have another month or so. Now if you are like me you like to take your time before making a big purchase. Makes sense right?

After all you've worked hard all year in order to give that special person in your life something that they will cherish for years to come. It's the same when buying tickets online to a Broadway show. Let's be honest. There are hundreds of sites out there that sell tickets. We are just one of many. Now I could go on and on an do all I can to convince you to buy your tickets from Applause Theatre Service.

What kind of businessman would I be if I didn't? The truth is if you want to find the best deal you have to shop around. Rarely do you find what you are looking on the first site you check out. I know I don't. I say take your time. Shop around. Then decide what works best for you. It's your money after all. Until next time theatre fans.

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Avenue Q Celebrates First Year Off-Broadway

Wait a minute. Isn't Avenue Q a Broadway show? I mean it did beat the all mighty Wicked for Best Musical in 2004 after all. No your eyes are not deceiving you. Following a six year run on Broadway the show moved to a theatre Off-Broadway in October 2009. Most people forget that the show originally premiered Off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre prior to it's Broadway bow in August 2003. Now can you name any other shows that have a had a history like that? I sure can't.

Now here we are over seven years later and the show is still going strong with no end in sight. In fact to this day it is still one of the funniest shows that I have ever seen on or Off-Broadway. Not only that but it was my parent's first show on Broadway and they still tall about it some six years later. I guess you could say they liked it huh? Now for those of you who haven't seen the show I highly suggest you check it out next time you are here. Who knows? Maybe I'll see you there. Until next time theatre fans.

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Rain To Open Tonight On Broadway

Calling all Beatles fanatics. I mean who out there doesn't love the Beatles? Doesn't matter if you are young or old you all know the songs. Am I right? The show which has been touring the country to packed houses began previews at the Neil Simon Theatre on October 19 prior to it's opening tonight. As of now the show is scheduled to play thru January 9, 2011 but it would not surprise me if the extended it a few more weeks. By the way if you are looking to get tickets to the show I have some great news. From now thru November 21 you can get tickets to see Rain for prices that are below face value. Be advised that this "Special Offer" is for select seats and subject to availability. Get your tickets to see Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles on Broadway. Oh sure it may not be the real thing but it's pretty darn close.

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The Pee-wee Herman Show Now In Previews On Broadway

Let me ask you a question. Who out there ever thought that they would hear the words Pee-wee Herman and Broadway in the same sentence? Come on everybody. Raise your hands. O.K. you can put them down now. Well believe it or not but Pee-wee Herman is starring in a Broadway show. Granted it's his show and not The Phantom of the Opera. Although that would be interesting now wouldn't it?

The show which played a prior engagement early this year at the Music Box Theatre in Hollywood begins previews tonight at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre with opening night set for November 11. Now I don't know about you but I can't wait to see this show. In fact I'm seeing it this Sunday. Now that's how you celebrate Halloween my friends. By the way for those of you who want to see the show you have come to the right place.

Good seats are available for most performances.In fact if you call now we can get you tickets to see Pee-wee at some incredible savings. Be advised that this "Insider Deal" is only good thru November 10 and not good for Saturday evenings. Get your tickets to see The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway. Who knows? Maybe I'll see you there. Until next time theatre fans.

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Broadway Grosses:Week Ending October 24, 2010

A Free…Color
$89,433 77.9%
A Life in the Theatre
$255,749 46.5%
A Little Night Music
$612,430 85.6%
American Idiot
$511,420 54.3%
Billy Elliot *
$1,122,640 99.3%
Bloody…Jackson
$388,676 71.0%
Brief Encounter
$353,195 73.3%
Chicago
$499,930 76.9%
Colin Quinn…Short
$60,699 68.1%
Driving Miss Daisy
$684,506 93.5%
Fela!
$523,410 79.8%
In the Heights
$539,364 68.0%
Jersey Boys *
$1,106,734 98.7%
La Bete
$344,685 65.1%
La Cage aux Folles
$579,843 76.8%
Lombardi
$194,649 85.0%
Mamma Mia!
$889,970 88.3%
Mary Poppins
$713,030 66.4%
Memphis
$948,073 88.2%
Million Dollar Quartet
$524,390 65.1%
Mrs. Warren's Profession
$252,797 74.2%
Next to Normal
$281,899 76.6%
Promises, Promises
$991,306 79.0%
Rain
$633,030 90.2%
Rock of Ages
$473,009 80.9%
The Addams Family
$986,444 79.5%
The Lion King *
$1,411,468 93.3%
The Merchant of Venice *
$1,060,015 98.5%
The Phantom of the Opera
$772,713 81.8%
The Pitmen Painters
$229,838 72.5%
The Scottsboro Boys
$266,889 72.3%
Time Stands Still
$459,807 64.9%
West Side Story
$729,821 73.3%
Wicked *
$1,573,370 99.9%
Women…Breakdown
$383,248 90.8%

*Million Dollar Club

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Colin Quinn Long Story Short Broadway Show – A New Hit on Broadway

Colin Quinn Long Story Short is a comedic delight! Don’t miss your chance to see this amazing show. Read more at Applause-Tickets.com!

Colin Quinn Long Story Short

Colin Quinn Long Story Short Broadway show is one man’s version of world history hilariously told through the eyes of the familiar comedian Colin Quinn. Yes – that means practically every major event in the history of the world. In the 75 minutes spent on stage, Colin Quinn manages to cover every topic from Caesar’s strange similarity to Italian mobsters to reality television characters. Throughout all of it, Quinn maintains his familiar satirical humor and will have audience members rolling in the aisles. 

Colin Quinn Long Story Short will be produced by Eva Price and Richard Martini and will be directed by Jerry Seinfeld. After a successful limited time engagement at off-Broadway’s Bleeker Street Theater, Colin Quinn is coming to the Helen Hayes Theater on Broadway. 

Details:

Where: Helen Hayes Theatre

When: October 22, 2010 – January 8, 2011

Don’t miss your chance to see this hilarious one man show. You’ll be amazed and amused by his take on all of the details of history taught in schools. Call Applause Tickets today to get your Colin Quinn Long Story Short Broadway tickets. One of our live operators is standing by seven days a week at 1-800-451-9930 to help you find the perfect seats. 

Customer Story

This week's customer story comes all the way from Atlanta, Georgia. Now believe it or not but we get a lot of calls from that state. I guess they don't have much theatre in the Peach State. So anyway I received a call from one of my long time customers who was bringing his daughter into New York for Thanksgiving and wanted to take her to see Spider-Man.

Now unless you've been living under a rock for the last couple of years this new musical based on the the Marvel Comics superhero will open on Broadway this December at the newly named Foxwoods Theatre. Now for those of you that are not familiar with the theatre it is huge with a seating capacity of 1829.

Making it the second largest theatre on Broadway. The Gershwin (Wicked) is the biggest. So anyway after choosing a show and date I set off in search for tickets. Luckily he trusts me and let me choose the seats for him as I have been in this theatre many times over the years. Now us most people know that all Broadway theatres except for the Circle In The Square have both an Orchestra and a Mezzanine.

The Foxwoods has a balcony as well. That is why it is so big. However the producers of Spider-Man:Turn Off The Dark decided to be clever and rename the Mezzanine the Flying Circle. Clever huh? Since I haven't seen the show I decided to put him in Row V of the Orchestra as I have sat there before and even though he would in the back at least he would be in the center. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

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Broadway Ticket Experts New York – We Know Broadway Inside and Out – Applause-Tickets.com

Don’t just use a ticket seller for your Broadway tickets, use a Broadway EXPERT! Read more about our team at Applause-Tickets.com!

Broadway Ticket Experts

There are hundreds of ticket brokers throughout the country who claim to be experts on all things Broadway. They are lying. Most of those companies are nothing more than scalpers who use an automated system to buy a ticket from the theater, add on a service fee, and then sell it to the customer for a premium dollar amount. There is no customer service, consideration of the customer’s preferences, or attempt to find a better deal. 

At Applause Tickets, we pride ourselves on being the opposite of those scalping ticket companies. We are Broadway ticket experts locally based in New York City. Our company values are based on providing the best possible personalized service to each and every customer, no matter what. Our staff isn’t just made up of 9 to 5 ticket sellers, they are Broadway fanatics themselves. Over the years, we’ve had actors, playwrights, and plain old theater lovers on our staff. Each and every one of them is passionate about all things Broadway and eager to help customers find the seats and prices that are right for them.  

If you are having a hard time deciding which show to see, call one of our experts to help! We are standing by 7 days a week to help customers make decisions on everything from which show would be best for someone’s 10 year old daughter to which hotel to stay in. Being local means that we are always aware of the latest deals and trends in the industry – expert knowledge that we pass on to you! We go to every show, read every review, and maintain relationships with every major theater in the city. Why spend all the extra time doing research on your own when Applause is ready to make it easy for you?

Call Applause Tickets today at 1-800-451-9930 to get the Broadway ticket expertise you’ve been searching for. 

Broadway Ticket Experts New York – Speak with a Real Live Broadway Expert

Applause Tickets has live Broadway experts standing by 7 days a week to help you find the right tickets to the best shows. Visit Applause-Tickets.com to find out more!

Live Ticket Expertise

New York City is a place that is incredibly unique. No block is the same. You can get Chinese food at 2am and dry cleaning done at 10 at night. Trends are constantly changing with new stores and restaurants opening and closing every week. One thing that maintains consistent in New York is the popularity of Broadway. People can’t seem to get enough of the theaters, the costumes, the actors, the sets, and the incredible stories. There are dozens of shows being performed at any given time and each of them is unique. Some are over the top Rodgers and Hammerstein productions with epic storylines and incredible songs. Others are small productions performed in intimate settings with just a few actors and audience members. Whatever your preference, New York and Broadway have something that will appeal to you. 

At Applause Tickets, we consider ourselves to be Broadway ticket experts in New York. We are a locally based ticket agency with over twenty years of experience. Unlike many of our competitors, we consider our most important company value to be customer service. This is why we guarantee that every time you call Applause Tickets, you will speak to a real live Broadway ticket expert. No automated answering service, like some of our competitors. Applause is staffed by true Broadway fans. We eat, sleep, and breathe Broadway and in the process, pass some of our expert knowledge on to you. 

Call Applause Tickets today to speak with a New York Broadway ticket expert. Our staff is standing by 7 days a week (late night too!) at 1-800-451-9930 to help you find the right seats to the show you’ve been dreaming of!

Broadway Gift Certificates – Great Gift Ideas for all of your Friends and Family

Broadway gift certificates are a great gift and a guaranteed hit. Get your Christmas or birthday gift today at Applause-Tickets.com!

Broadway Gift Certificates

Broadway gift certificates are one of our highest selling items year round, and especially during the holiday season. This is for good reason! Buying someone an Applause gift certificate is buying them the opportunity to see any show they want on Broadway. If you have a co worker that you know enjoys the theater but don’t know their preference between Billy Elliot and Promises, Promises, get them a gift certificate! Imagine the disappointment you’d see on your sister’s face if you bought her two tickets to La Cage aux Folles and she had just gone the week before. With Broadway gift certificates, you never have to worry about making those preference decisions. 

Broadway Gift Certificates are perfect for any occasion: employee gifts, birthday gifts, stocking stuffers, or anniversary presents. Buying someone the gift of Broadway entertainment will bring a smile to any face. 

At Applause Tickets, we pride ourselves on our exemplary customer service and true insider knowledge of the Broadway industry. We’re New York locals who have been working in this industry for over 20 years. Call one of our live operators today at 1-800-451-9930 to get your Broadway gift certificates. 

Wicked New York – Still the Biggest and Most Popular Show on Broadway

Wicked is still the hottest show on Broadway. Don’t miss your chance to see what everyone is talking about. Find out more at Applause-Tickets.com!

Wicked Broadway Show

Perhaps we shouldn’t still be calling Wicked a sensation. Sensation implies something that is short lived and soon forgotten. Wicked has passed that threshold. It is now in the category of legend with other Broadway greats like Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story. People simply can’t get enough of this incredible show – and for good reason. 

Wicked has everything that an exceptionally good musical should: inspirational story, complex characters, amazing set/costumes/makeup, and a repertoire of incredibly catchy songs. Wicked Broadway tickets are always in demand because it’s simply one of the best shows on Broadway. 

The story is familiar in some ways. Everyone knows the story of Dorothy, Toto, and the Wicked Witch of the West. Wicked takes this familiar setting and story and goes behind the scenes. What if the Wicked Witch of the West wasn’t so wicked after all? Yes, Elphaba was born with skin colored an unfortunate shade of green and yes, she and the Wizard don’t get along – but there is much more to the story than those two facts. 

Wicked tells the story of Elphaba and Glinda (the Good Witch) from the time they were young girls in witch academy. Their friendship blossomed, despite the fact that Glinda was beautiful and popular and Elphaba was sharp as a tack but desperately awkward. Eventually, however, Glinda and Elphaba were forced to choose between what they believed was right and what was popular. Elphaba, of course, chose to follow her heart and became an exile as a result of it. Wicked is the story of Oz that you haven’t heard and it’s one that simply cannot be missed. 

Applause Tickets has access to hundreds of Wicked tickets every day. Our ticket experts are standing by to help you find the seats you want at a price you feel comfortable paying. Call our experts today at 1-800-451-9930 to get your tickets to Wicked!

Tony Award Winning Musical Billy Elliot Now Available At Some Incredible Savings

Still haven't seen last years Tony Award winning musical yet? I am of course talking about Billy Elliot. The show which won ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical opened on Broadway on November 13, 2008 and continues to be one of Broadway's most popular shows as well as a big seller in London as well. Now believe it or not but I have never seen the show. Heck I haven't even seen the movie.

Look I'm sure it's good. A show doesn't win all those awards for nothing after all. I just happen to have weird tastes. Now ten or fifteen years ago a show like Billy Elliot would have probably had me running to the theatre to buy a ticket. Not anymore. I tend to like shows that are more original. Meaning not based on a movie,cartoon,or book.

Yeah I know. Good luck finding one of those right? Anyway today's blog is not to complain about the state of Broadway. No today's blog is to tell you about an incredible offer. That's right theatre fans. From now thru January 2,2011 you can obtain tickets to see Billy Elliot on Broadway at some incredible savings.

Be advised that while this "Insider Deal" is good for all performances except for Saturday evenings there are some blackout dates* to be aware of before purchasing your tickets. Get your tickets to see Billy Elliot The Musical on Broadway. Sure it may not be my cup of tea but it might just be yours. Until next time theatre fans.

November 26-28*
December 19-January 2,2011*

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24 Hour Broadway Tickets – Get Your Tickets to Broadway Shows any Time of Day or Night – Applause-Tickets.com

Don’t worry about getting your Broadway tickets during regular business hours. Applause Tickets is standing by 24 hours a day to answer all of your Broadway questions!

Late Night Broadway Tickets

You’ve heard of late night drive through windows, late night movies, late night pharmacies – but have you heard of late night ticket sales? Though they say that New York is the city that never sleeps, most business are, in fact, 9 to 5 operations. People run their businesses during the day and go home to their families at night. This includes everything from banks to ticket brokers. Applause Tickets used to be the same way. You may have heard that we are one of the only ticket brokers in the country who have live Broadway experts standing by to answer all of your Broadway questions. Until recently, these experts were only available to speak during normal hours of operation. That’s not the case anymore. Applause Tickets now has a Broadway expert standing by 24 hours a day for all of your late night Broadway ticket needs. 

If you’re planning a trip to New York City or just a night out on the town and you can’t seem to find the time to call Applause during the day, don’t hesitate to call us at night. We offer the same level of reliable service and expertise that you have come to rely on and expect. Sitting on your couch in your pajamas with a hankering to see Mama Mia? Call us! Putting your daughter to bed and she mentions how much she wants to go to The Lion King? Call us! 

During this economic recession, Applause understands that everyone is working harder with longer hours. Being the customer service experts that we are, we’ve also adjusted our own schedules to meet your needs. Call us anytime at 1-800-451-9930 to get your 24 hour Broadway tickets. 

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Broadway Show – The Mega Hit from London is Finally on Broadway

Pricilla Queen of the Desert is the latest sensation to take over Broadway. Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible show. Get your seats at Applause-Tickets today!

Priscilla Queen of the Desert New York City

Every once in a while, the continent that we call Australia reminds us in a big way that they are alive and kicking. The most recent way they have made their presence known is through their latest musical export – a show called Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Priscilla is not for the faint of heart and certainly not for those who like their musicals to be sunshine and rainbows and written by Stephen Sondheim. Priscilla is crude, rude, and absolutely hysterical. If you count yourself amongst those who enjoy drags queens, over the top disco music, and amazing Australian one liners, Priscilla Queen of the Desert will have you rolling in the aisles. 

Priscilla Queen of the Desert Broadway show is the story of three aging drag queens living in Sydney. Each of them is in a bit of a rut for various reasons and they all decide to accept a gig on the other side of the country in a city called Alice Springs. This involves a journey across the outback in a bus they name Priscilla. Along the way they encounter bigotry, friendship, and a whole slew of small town characters. 

The show is over the top in practically every way. From the lip synching and hip thrusting to the neon feathers adorning every inch of costume, Priscilla Queen of the Desert embraces the disco drag queen theme. And just when you thought that the show couldn’t get any more camp, it comes back to surprise you with the touching relationships that begin to emerge between the characters. Though they spend the majority of the two hours singing and dancing their way across a desert, the three men somehow manage to reveal hidden and very human parts of themselves as well. 

Don’t miss your chance to get your Priscilla Queen of the Desert tickets. The show is opening in New York soon so call us today at 1-800-451-9930 to reserve your seats now. 

2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular To Begin In Two Weeks

"Christmas is coming. The goose is getting fat. Please to put a penny in an old man's hat. Please to put a penny in an old man's hat". Oh come on. You know that song. Anyway the reason for today's blog is to tell you about this year's edition of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Believe it or not but this will be it's celebrate it's 78th year at the famous Radio City Music Hall.

Now I personally have never seen it. Surprised aren't you?Look I'm sure it is amazing and eventually I am sure that I will see it. I just don't think that it's a type of show that you should see by yourself. Now if I was married with children then you better believe that I would be going to it. Like I would have a choice if that was the case.

Anyway for those of you non-single people who actually want to see the show then you have come to the right place my friends. Performances for this years Radio City Christmas Spectacular is set to begin on November 3 and run thru December 30. Good seats are available for every performance so don't delay. Get your tickets to see the 2010 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Your holidays won't be the same without it.

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Memphis Celebrates A Milestone

Has it really been a year since Memphis opened on Broadway? Time sure does fly. The show which won the Tony Award for Best Musical officially opened at the Shubert Theatre on October 19, 2009 to rave reviews from both critics and audiences alike. Now while the show was well received it wasn't a big hit at the box office until it won the big prize this past June. Since then it has continued to be one of Broadway' top grossing shows with receipts hitting a little under a million dollars a week. Not too bad for a show most predicted wouldn't last six months. By the way for those of you want to see this award winning musical I have good news for you. From now thru November 21 you can now purchase tickets to see Memphis for prices that are below face value. Be advised that this "Special Offer" is not good for Saturday evenings and subject to availability. Get your tickets to see Memphis on Broadway. You will have the time of your life.

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Broadway Grosses:Week Ending October 17, 2010

A Life in the Theatre
$268,568 65.6%
A Little Night Music
$623,475 91.9%
American Idiot
$521,228 53.3%
Billy Elliot
$1,098,027 98.8%
Bloody…Jackson
$290,198 79.4%
Brief Encounter
$317,603 61.4%
Chicago
$530,213 81.9%
Driving Miss Daisy
$673,773 87.8%
Fela!
$468,402 80.0%
In the Heights
$520,761 65.4%
Jersey Boys
$1,112,513 99.9%
La Bete
$306,375 72.0%
La Cage aux Folles
$550,196 72.5%
Lombardi
$170,255 73.8%
Mamma Mia!
$988,857 97.9%
Mary Poppins
$761,673 69.3%
Memphis
$939,978 89.0%
Million Dollar Quartet
$594,503 71.6%
Mrs. Warren's Profession
$251,376 73.8%
Next to Normal
$271,060 75.1%
Promises, Promises
$976,880 83.3%
Rock of Ages
$469,808 81.2%
The Addams Family
$1,020,192 80.2%
The Lion King
$1,452,507 93.3%
The Phantom of the Opera
$861,400 88.4%
The Pitmen Painters
$231,917 69.8%
The Scottsboro Boys
$232,538 69.1%
Time Stands Still
$444,807 69.5%
West Side Story
$709,134 71.6%
Wicked
$1,576,947 100.0%
Women…Breakdown
$440,931 91.4%

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Customer Story

This week's customer story comes all the way from Greensboro,North Carolina. This past Saturday I received a call from a former resident of New York who was looking to bring her son and a few of his friends to New York the following weekend. I asked her if she had a show in mind and she said she was hoping to squeeze in a couple of shows while they were here.

Her first choice was Blue Man Group. I told her I didn't think that would be a problem as it was not a busy weekend and the show has been playing for a number of years. She was wondering if instead of getting all six seats together she could seat the kids in the poncho section as she knew the kids would love that and she and her friend could sit a little further back.

For those of you that are not familiar with the poncho section it is called that because during the course of the show the three actors smash food among other things that fly into the audience. Therefore they give the audience ponchos to wear to protect them from the flying debris. So anyway after securing her seats I asked her what she wanted to see for her second show and she selected one my personal favorites In The Heights.

Now for this show she was hoping she could get seats together if possible. I advised her that the Front Mezzanine is the best place to see the show as the first row overhangs very close to the stage and the set is very tall. She thanked me for that info and I got her six seats in the 5th row center. Not only that but I was able to get it for her for below face value. Well she loved that. So there you are. Two shows. Two great prices. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

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Travel Agent Deals New York City – One Stop Shop for Service and Pricing

We help travel agents find the best deals for their customers to Broadway shows in New York City. Visit Applause-Tickets.com to hear more!

Travel Agent Deals

The service industry is a tight knit community. Everyone works hard to make customers happy while still keeping a business successful and profitable. This involves fostering relationships with other people in the community who can help you do your own job better. Applause Tickets has a long and proud history of loyal relationships with travel agents. We are a niche family owned ticket brokerage based locally in New York City. Though smaller than some of our big scalper competitors, we pride ourselves on our ability to find the seats and prices to pretty much any event in New York City – on and off of Broadway. 

Our commitment to customer service is perhaps why we have so many long standing relationships with travel agents. A travel agency and a ticket broker are both middle men in a transaction. It is our job to do the leg work for a customer so that they don’t have to stress or worry about the planning part of a vacation. We believe that there is always potential for partnerships with travel agents. You come to Applause with a certain customer’s request and we do the expert leg work to find you the best deals for your client. We can be trusted to always bring the best deals and best service to the table, no matter what. 

At the end of the day, Applause is simply the best at what we do. We find travel agent deals in places that no one else can. Call us today at 1-800-451-9930 to speak to one of our representatives or owners to find out more about our philosophy on doing business with travel agents. 

Premium Broadway Tickets – Get the Best Seats to the Hottest Shows

Get seats front and center to the most incredible shows on Broadway. Visit Applause-Tickets.com today to see your favorite Broadway stars up close and personal!

Premium Broadway Tickets

At Applause Tickets, we specialize in all kinds of Broadway ticket types. If you are looking for 10 affordably priced seats to Mary Poppins for your daughter’s 11^th birthday party, we can help you with that. If you really need is two seats to the brand new Off Broadway show that no one has really heard of yet, we can get those for you. And for those really special occasions; when what you really want to do is sit front row and center, we can get you the premium Broadway tickets you’re looking for. 

Whether it’s an anniversary surprise or a regular Tuesday night, spending an evening sitting in the middle of a crowded theater watching your favorite stars sing and perform 10 rows from your chair is an absolutely magical experience. There is nothing like the luxurious feeling of walking into a theater on the first floor to take your seats in the orchestra. You can literally see the detailing on the costumes and the painting of the set. 

Applause Tickets will always help you find the best possible prices for tickets – no matter where in the theater you’re sitting. Just because you’re paying more for premium seats doesn’t mean that you should ever over pay for a ticket. We believe that it’s our personal responsibility to help make your entire Broadway experience as memorable and special as possible. Call one of our live operators to get your premium tickets to the hottest shows on Broadway today. Our staff is standing by 7 days a week at 1-800-451-9930. 

Below Face Value Broadway Tickets – Broadway Shows at Affordable Prices

Get tickets to the hottest Broadway shows at seriously discounted prices. Applause has deals that others can’t beat! Visit Applause-Tickets.com to find out more!

Broadway Tickets for Below Face Value Prices

If you have been on the internet anytime in the last five years, you may have noticed just how many ticket sales sites there are out there. People claim to have the lowest prices on tickets or the best selection of seats. This is all misleading advertising. The truth is that it’s just not that hard to find tickets to Broadway shows. They run every day (multiple times per day) and each theater holds hundreds and even thousands of people. What these so-called discount ticket sales websites do is buy tickets directly from the theater, add on a hefty service charge and then scalp them to unsuspecting customers. They make tons of money on inflated service charges for doing absolutely no real work. 

Applause Tickets is different. When we say that we sell below face value Broadway tickets, it’s because the price we charge you for certain tickets is actually lower than the number printed on the ticket by the theater. How do we do it? Applause has been in business in New York City for over 20 years. We have relationships with all of the major theaters in town and they will let us know when they have excess tickets to sell. We then negotiate a discounted rate for those tickets, add on a nominal service charge, and sell those tickets to you at a price that is lower than face value. 

Applause Tickets also believes in customer service, a term that those internet scalpers have never heard of. We have live operators standing by 7 days a week to personally help you find the tickets you want to the show you want to see. We will exhaust every resource we know of to help you pay a price that makes you happy. Though there is no guarantee on discounts for shows that are sold out, Applause can usually find below face value Broadway tickets to many of the most popular shows in town. 

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Tickets – A Holiday Season Tradition!

Take your family to see one of Broadway’s favorite holiday season traditions. Everyone will love the costumes, dancing, and Christmas Season cheer.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular 2010

The lights, the frosty weather, the smiles on faces – there is definitely something magical about the Christmas season. Of all the cities in the world, New York City embraces Christmas the most. Every storefront is decorated, Central Park is full of people on ice skates in the open air, and the world famous Rockettes take over Radio City Music Hall for the annual Christmas Spectacular. Every year, one of the greatest and most iconic theaters in the entire world becomes completely devoted to Christmas. If you like the sound of a stage full of snow, Santa, dancing, and cheer, let Applause Tickets help you find Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets for you and your entire family today. 

The Christmas Spectacular has been running every year at Radio City since it debuted in 1933. The Rockettes are the real stars of the show. They are the in-house dance troupe for the theater and have been starring in this show since it began 77 years ago. Their precision high kicks, incredible costumes, and endless energy are awe inspiring. 

This year, the show runs from November 5 to December 30. Applause Tickets has access to tons of Radio City Spectacular Discount Tickets which means that we can help you find the tickets to match your budget and time frame. As with many Broadway shows, the Christmas Spectacular often hides their excess tickets from the public, only allowing certain licensed ticket brokers like Applause to find them for you. 

Call Applause Tickets at 1-800-451-9930 to find the seats you want at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular 2010. 

Save On Six Of Broadway's Top Shows Thru November

Discounts for Broadway shows? I must be crazy right? Now I've been called a few things over the years but crazy is not one of them. At least not to my face that is. Well believe it or not but now is the best time to see a Broadway show. Not only that but at prices that can't be beat. From now thru November you can get tickets to see some of Broadway's most popular shows. Be advised that while this "Special Offer" is good for all performances they are for select seats and subject to availability. Here are a list of those shows.

A Little Night Music
Billy Elliot
Mamma Mia
Mary Poppins
Memphis *
Next To Normal
Promises,Promises

*Not good for Saturday evening perfrormances

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New Musical Bloody,Bloody Andrew Jackson To Open Tonight

A rock musical about the seventh President of the United Sates? Really? I know I'm not the first person to think that it was a crazy idea. Well evidently someone thought it was a good idea as Bloody,Bloody Andrew Jackson is opening tonight on Broadway. The show which first premiered at the Public Theater last Spring began previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on September 20. I saw the show last week and really enjoyed myself. It's nice to see a show not based on a cartoon or a successful movie from the last twenty years. Now while I liked it I'm not sure how it will do. Yes it got great reviews during it's Off-Broadway run earlier this year and was extended three times. However that was a small theatre. I personally hope it does well. We shall see. I will post the reviews tomorrow. Until next time theatre fans.

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Broadway Production Of Jersey Boys Reaches Milestone

Can you believe it's been almost five years since the Jersey Boys first opened? I know I can't. Now believe it or not but today's blog is not about that. Although that would be big news too. No today's blog is about something even more historic. Yesterday it was announced that the Jersey Boys has become the longest running show in the history of the August Wilson Theatre.

The theatre which was built in 1925 was formally known as the Virginia Theatre prior to being renamed for the late playwright in October 2005. The show which opened to rave reviews in December 2005 continues to be one of Broadway's highest grossing shows with no end it sight. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if we are still talking about the show a decade from now.

I myself didn't see the show until almost two years into the run as I was worried that the show wouldn't live up to all the hype. Boy was I wrong. Not only is it a great show but I would even go as far to say that it is in my top ten of all time Broadway shows that I have seen. Trust me folks. It is a must see. Do you have to be a fan of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons? No. But it certainly does help. Get your tickets to see Jersey Boys on Broadway. You will love it.

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Broadway Grosses:Week Ending October 10, 2011

A Life in the Theatre
$330,544 76.9%
A Little Night Music
$638,134 94.8%
American Idiot
$567,731 55.6%
Billy Elliot
$1,131,195 98.6%
Bloody…Jackson
$290,378 83.6%
Brief Encounter
$338,162 65.2%
Chicago
$571,547 85.6%
Driving Miss Daisy
$365,275 91.1%
Fela!
$548,728 85.3%
In the Heights
$568,395 68.0%
Jersey Boys
$1,166,656 99.5%
La Bete
$325,141 88.1%
La Cage aux Folles
$574,186 75.2%
Lombardi
$251,920 76.9%
Mamma Mia!
$949,532 92.0%
Mary Poppins
$816,840 71.9%
Memphis
$1,002,902 89.6%
Million Dollar Quartet
$610,516 72.3%
Mrs. Warren's Profession
$246,629 74.0%
Next to Normal
$295,236 79.9%
Promises, Promises
$1,116,639 83.3%
Rock of Ages
$529,328 85.7%
The Addams Family
$1,012,044 78.5%
The Lion King
$1,544,241 98.0%
The Phantom of the Opera
$837,589 87.3%
The Pitmen Painters
$253,256 73.8%
The Scottsboro Boys
$174,965 65.2%
Time Stands Still
$371,883 80.0%
West Side Story
$727,346 71.5%
Wicked
$1,602,698 99.0%
Women…Breakdown
$225,233 91.1%

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Customer Story

This week's customer story comes all the from Melville, New York. Late last week I received a call from a very nice woman who was planning a day trip into the city later on this month and wanted to see a show while she was here. I asked here what she wanted to see and she was hoping to get tickets to see the Broadway revival of Promises,Promises. I told her that shouldn't be a problem and that not only could I get her great seats but probably at an "Insider Deal".

For those of you that are not familiar with that term it basically means that we can get you top seats for a lower rate. Sometimes lower than what you would pay if you went to the box office yourself. Anyway after finding out the date she was available I was able to secure her six seats together in the second row of the Front Mezzanine which by the way is the best view for that show. Not only that but at a rate that was lower than she had seen anywhere else. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

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2010 Big Apple Circus is Now On Sale

Who says you're too old to enjoy the circus? I know I'm not. As a child I always looked forward to when the circus would come to my hometown. Granted it was only every couple of years but it was enough to satisfy me until the next time it came our way. Now of course when most people think of the circus today the first thing that comes to their mind is the Ringling and Barnum and Bailey Circus. I know I do.

Well here in New York we have the Big Apple Circus. Now to be honest in all the years that I have lived here I have never seen it. I guess I'm a little to old to sit in a big tent with a bunch of screaming kids. Now when I have kids of my own I'm sure I will check it out. Until then I will just stick to selling the show to people that will appreciate it. Performances for the 2010 edition is set to begin on October 21 and run thru January 9, 2011. Good seats are available for most performances so call now.

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Sister Act The Musical To Open At The Broadway Theatre In April 2011

That's right theatre fans. Sister Act has found a home. The show which is being produced by Whoopi Goldberg will be begin previews at the Broadway Theatre on March 24, 2011 with opening night set for April 20. Now while the movie has always been a personal favorite of mine I have never been big on movie to stage transfers.

Except for a few exceptions like The Full Monty and The Producers most of those lack the heart and soul that the movies have. Maybe this time it will be different. Also according to an article in today's New York Post it was announced that the shows writers have been ousted in favor of Tony nominated scribe Douglas Carter Beane. Now as of now this is all hearsay. However I would not be surprised if it happens.

The Post has a great track record when it comes to the news. We shall see. Until then we can speculate on who will star in the upcoming show. My guess is they will keep Patina Miller who earned raves for her portrayal of show girl turned nun on the run Deloris and seek some big name movie and Broadway stars for some of the supporting roles. Let the games begin. Until next time theatre fans.


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Get Tickets To Broadway's Longest Running Show The Phantom Of The Opera For Below Fave Value

What? You still haven't seen The Phantom of the Opera yet?I mean it's only been playing since 1987 after all. By now I would think every one on the planet has seen it by now. I myself saw it for the first time back in 1993 and have returned four times over the years. Now while I enjoy the show it still amazes me that the show is still playing at near full capacity some twenty-three years later. Yet here we are in 2010 and the show is still one of Broadway's most popular shows. Who would have thought? Anyway the reason for today's blog is to tell you about an incredible offer. From now thru November 3 you can get tickets to see this Tony Award winning musical at rates that are....wait for it....below face value. Who doesn't love a bargain? I know I do. Be advised that this "Insider Deal" is good for select seats and is not available on Saturday evening performances. Get your tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. You will love it.

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Broadway Grosses

That's right theatre fans. It's time. Time for what you say? Why it's time to take a look at last week's grosses of course. Now of course there were the usual shows like Wicked and The Lion King who grossed over a million dollars. No shock there as they have been doing that since they opened. There was however a new member of the million dollar club.

American Idiot. Now before you start to think that the rest of the world all of a sudden woke up one and day and decided they all had to run out and see American Idiot in the same week they didn't. The real reason the show had a 40% increase from the week before is because Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong joined the cast for the week.

I bet the producers of Million Dollar Quartet wished Johnny Cash or Elvis was still alive to boost their sales. Other shows to post high numbers last week were Jersey Boys, Billy Elliot and Promises,Promises. Later this week will bring the debut of one of this season's most highly anticipated new shows Driving Miss Daisy starring Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones. Look for that show to be a big seller at the box office. Now onto the rest of last week's grosses. Enjoy.

A Life in the Theatre
$310,430 70.6%
A Little Night Music
$639,895 91.3%
American Idiot
$1,092,334 93.4%
Billy Elliot
$982,542 92.8%
Bloody…Jackson
$284,719 83.0%
Brief Encounter
$250,116 78.5%
Chicago
$459,692 72.3%
Fela!
$409,443 67.4%
In the Heights
$491,256 65.3%
Jersey Boys
$1,086,925 98.5%
La Bete
$355,030 86.2%
La Cage aux Folles
$550,643 76.7%
Lombardi
$188,215 4,69.4%
Mamma Mia!
$840,632 90.8%
Mary Poppins
$601,368 59.2%
Memphis
$864,646 81.6%
Million Dollar Quartet
$548,380 66.9%
Mrs. Warren's Profession
$205,714 91.0%
Next to Normal
$257,506 74.4%
Promises, Promises
$995,858 78.8%
Rock of Ages
$440,303 78.0%
The Addams Family
$801,683 73.3%
The Lion King
$1,266,452 86.2%
The Phantom of the Opera
$682,836 73.0%
The Pitmen Painters
$186,718 88.4%
Time Stands Still
$395,233 81.2%
West Side Story
$581,801 60.9%
Wicked
$1,507,992 99.6%

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

This week's customer story comes all the way from Newport, Rhode Island. To be honest we don't get a lot of calls from that state. In fact in the six years that I have worked at Applause I don't think I've ever sold tickets to anyone from Rhode Island. How strange is that? So anyway this past Saturday I received a call from a very nice woman who was planning a trip to New York to take her family to Rockefeller Center to see the Christmas Tree and was hoping to see a show while they were here.

I asked her what she wanted to see and said she was hoping to get tickets to see Wicked. She herself had already seen the show but her two sisters and her mother-in-law had not. I asked her what day she was she was free and she said she was hoping to get tickets for the Sunday performance if it was still available. Luckily I was able to find six very nice seats together in the 2nd row of the Mid-Mezzanine in the center.

Not only that but at price that was lower then she had seen anywhere else. Well she loved that. Plus I was able to give her several restaurants for her and her family to check out while she was here. Although we no longer sell dinner vouchers we can help you find the best places to east and at the best prices. Since we live in the city we consider are self experts when it comes all things New York. 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/

Follow us at http://twitter.com/applausetickets
Facebook: Applause Theater and Entertainment Service,Inc