Customer Story

This week's customer story comes all the way from the Lone Star State. Dallas to be exact. Now I myself have never been to Texas. In fact the only time I ever leave New York City is to visit my parent's in Illinois. Other than that I pretty much stay put. So anyway last week I received a call from a regular customer of mine who was looking to bring the whole family into New York and was wanted to take in a couple of show while they were here.I asked her what she wanted to see and she was hoping to get tickets to see Once and Nice Work If You Can Get It but was worried that they might be difficult to get since both were nominated for several Tony Awards.

I reassured that even though both shows were very popular I should still be able to get her seats and maybe at an "Insider Price". For those of you that may not be familiar with that term it basically means that we have access to seats that are lower than what you could get them for at the box office. Sounds like one heck of a deal right? So after finding out how many tickets she wanted and the dates they were here I went to work on getting her the best deal. Since she wasn't coming during a hectic time of the year I was able to get her great seats for both shows and at a price that was lower than we were both expecting. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?
JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930

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

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

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

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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Now Is The Best Time To See Wicked On Broadway

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
Facebook: Applause Theater and Entertainment Service,Inc.

A Day In The Life Of A Ticket Broker

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

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

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
Facebook: Applause Theater and Entertainment Service,Inc.

Why You Should Order From Applause Theatre Service

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
Facebook: Applause Theater and Entertainment Service,Inc.

Broadway Grosses Week Ending May 5, 2012

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

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

Customer Story

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

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

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
Facebook: Applause Theater and Entertainment Service,Inc.

Customer Story

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

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

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
Facebook: Applause Theater and Entertainment Service,Inc.

My Thoughts On The 2012 Tony Nominations

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

Best Play
Clybourne Park
Author: Bruce Norris

Other Desert Cities
Author: Jon Robin Baitz

Peter and the Starcatcher
Author: Rick Elice

Venus in Fur
Author: David Ives

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

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

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

Best Book of a Musical
Lysistrata Jones
Douglas Carter Beane

Newsies
Harvey Fierstein

Nice Work If You Can Get It
Joe DiPietro

Once
Enda Walsh

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

Newsies
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Jack Feldman

One Man, Two Guvnors
Music & Lyrics: Grant Olding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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