Save This Fall On Some Of Your Favorite Broadway And Off-Broadway Shows

I don't know about you but I can't believe it's already the end of Summer. Where did the time go? It seems like only yesterday that we were celebrating Memorial Day and in less than three days it will be Labor Day. Time moves way too fast. Especially in the big city. Now the good thing about the fall besides the cooler weather of course is that you can see over thirty shows for less than ever before. Who doesn't love a bargain? I know I sure do. All you have to do is call one of the friendly ticket experts at Applause and mention the "Insider Deal" and you can get tickets to some of your favorite shows. It's that easy. Also 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. Deals like these don't come around every day so don't delay. Call now.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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A Day In The Life Of A Ticket Broker

"The more things change the more they stay the same". That is not me of course.That is a quote from the late French journalist and novelist Jean-Baptiste Alphone Karr. That quote has been on my mind a lot these past few days. Now we all know that change is not only inevitable but necessary in life. Without it we would remain in the same place day after day with no end in sight. That my friends is no way to live. Over the years the theatre has seen many ups and downs. That is true of any business. There will always be people who support it just like there will always be people who will condemn it and mock it for what it is. ENTERTAINMENT. Like how I wrote that with all capitol letters? I thought you might. Yes I know theatre is not for every one. Although I will say most of  my closest friends love the theatre. I guess that's why we are friends. Well that and they are decent and honest people. Not too many of those out there I can tell you that. It seems like everybody these days are out for themselves. Everybody wants to make a buck. I mean that's why people get into show business right? Fame and fortune. Yes that may be true but there are people out there that would do it for free if they could. I know I would. Of course we all need to eat. I guess that's where the term "Starving Artist" comes from doesn't it? Oh well. We can't all be rich. However we can all be happy if we want too. You just have to know where to find it.

"Success is not measured by what one brings, but rather by
what one leaves".
- Unknown

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Customer Story

This weeks customer story comes all the way from my home state of Illinois. Glencoe to be exact. Now while I haven't lived in Illinois for over twenty years it's always nice to hear a friendly voice from the Prairie state. This past Wednesday I received a call from a travel agent who had a client who was coming to New York in early September and wanted to see a couple of shows while they were here. I asked her what she wanted to see and wouldn't you know it but she picked two of Broadway's hottest shows. Give up? Why The Book of Mormon and Once of course. Two great picks in my opinion. Although I was a little worried that there might be limited availability so close to the date. Once again I worried for nothing. When all was said and done I was able to get them very good seats in the Center Mezzanine for both shows and at a price that was lower than they were expecting. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Tickets For The New York Knicks 2012-2013 Now On Sale

That's right Knicks fans. Basketball season is finally here. Well in forty-nine days that is. Now being a huge Knicks fan I tend to get a lot of flack from my friends and colleagues. You know what? I don't care. Win or lose I am a Knicks fan for life. Anyway for those of you fans like me who are eager to get your hands on tickets for the 2012-13 season then you have come to the right place my friends. Good seats are available for every game so call now. Get your tickets to see the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Maybe I'll see you there. Until next time sports fans.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Applause Theatre Service Celebrates Silver Anniversary

That's right theatre fans. Applause Theatre Service is 25! Who would have though that this little company started by two ambitous young men back in 1987 would still be here today? I know who. They did. For those of you who aren't familiar with their story take a moment to read it if you have the time. Here's to 25 more years!

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Customer Story

This week's customer story comes all the way from the great state of Montana. To be honest I don't think I've ever sold tickets to anyone from there before but I guess there is a first time for everything. Anyway this past Thursday I received a call from a travel agent who had a client that was planning a trip to New York in December and wanted to see a couple of  shows while they were here. I take that back. They wanted to see four shows. I can barely handle one show a month so I can't even imagine seeing four within a matter of days. To each his own I guess. So after finding out when they would be here I asked her what they wanted to see. Her choices were Wicked,Mary Poppins, Nice Work If You Can Get It and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. All good choices and great for the whole family. After a little research I was able get excellent seats for all four shows and at prices that were lower than they expected. Plus I was able to find four excellent but reasonable restaurants for them to check out during their stay. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Disney's The Lion King Makes History

Can you believe it's been almost 15 years since The Lion King first opened on the Great White Way? I sure can't. Matter a fact just this week the show became the 5th longest running show on Broadway surpassing A Chorus Line.The show which opened to rave reviews in December of 1997 is Disney's most successful show since they first started producing musicals on Broadway in 1994.  Their first show was Beauty and the Beast and since that time six other shows have since opened. Some successful like Aida and Mary Poppins and most recently Newsies which won three Tony Awards. Some not so successful like Tarzan and The Little Mermaid. Their shows while good for families don't have the wide appeal that other shows seem to have like Wicked or The Phantom of the Opera. That is probably why their last few shows have failed to run as long as The Lion King has. It seems to me like they are running out of ideas. I dare say it's time for them to produce something original. Just because it was a hit movie doesn't mean it's going to work on stage. When you compare a $12 movie ticket to a $137 or more for a  Broadway ticket you better make sure it's worth it. Disney has made some great movies over the years that are not animated musicals. Maybe it's time to try something new. The Lion King won't last forever you know.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Buying From A Ticket Broker

Let's say that you are planning a trip to New York City and while you are here you decide to take in a show or two. Makes sense to me. I mean it's not like there is anything else to do right? Oh sure I guess you could go see the Statue Of Liberty or take one of those three hour cruises around the island. Now don't get me wrong. Those things are fun too. It's just that in my opinion nothing beats the excitement of sitting in a theatre and seeing a Broadway show. There is nothing like it. So now that you have decided what you want to see how do you get the tickets? Well I guess you could wait and go to the theatre when you get here. That is certainly an option. But what happens if you get there and the show you want to see is sold out? Well I guess you could go with your second choice. Or you could have saved lots of time and heartache and purchased your tickets before you get here. That's what I would do. The only problem with that is who do you call. The truth is there are hundreds of companies out there that sell tickets. Applause just happens to be one of them. When people call us I always try to make a point to tell them that whether they buy from us or someone else to always find a company that has a phone number. That way you can speak to a live person. I can't tell you how important that is in our business. Well that and finding a company that you can trust. It's not as easy as you might think. Regardless of who you decide to use it is important to do your homework and find the company that works for you. It's your money after all.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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

Planning a trip to the Big Apple in the near future? Well have I have got news for you. Now is the best time to come to New York and see a show. Did you know that there are currently twenty-two shows running on Broadway as we speak with thirteen more set to open betwen now and the end of the year. Oh and don't forget Off-Broadway home to over twenty shows as well. That's what makes theatre in New York so exciting. So much variety. In the twenty plus years that I have lived in New York I have probably seen over one hundred and fifty shows. Now in all of them I usually found something I liked. Although I'm also the type of person who loves bad theatre. There's nothing like a great train wreck. I know. I'm weird. Regardless of the show there is nothing in the world like live theatre. That feeling of sitting in a theatre with a bunch of strangers waiting for the magic to begin. Come to New York and experience it for yourself. Until next time theatre fans.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Customer Story

This week's customer story comes all the way from the Pacific Northwest. No it's not Idaho. Give up? Why it's the great state of Oregon. Springfield to be exact. This past week I received a call from a very nice lady who was planning a trip to New York in a couple of weeks and wanted to take her two young kids to a show. At that point I knew that her choices would be limited as there are only a handful of shows that the whole family can enjoy. Right off the bat she told me that they had already seen The Lion King and Mary Poppins. Therefore I suggested Newsies. Makes sense right? As it turns out that was the one that they all wanted to see. Well that made my job a whole lot easier. After finding out when she wanted to go I told her what prices were available. She also mentioned that she has the NY Pass which meant she would also save 10% off her purchase. After a little research I was able to find her three seats in the Center Rear Mezzanine. I know what you are thinking. "The Rear Mezzanine? That's too far away." You would think but you'd be wrong. Having been in this theatre many times over the years I can tell you that not only is it not very big but it is one of the best raked Mezzanine's on Broadway. That means all the seats are good. Well she loved that. Plus I was able to recommend a great but inexpensive restaurant for them to check out while they were here. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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My Thoughts On The Ticket Industry In 2012

Having been fortunate enough to work in the ticket business for over fourteen years now I can honestly say that I have seen and heard it all. In fact just the other day I received a call from a gentleman who wanted to purchase tickets to see The Lion King in November. Not just any week mind you but you but Thanksgiving week. Which as you all know is one of the busiest times of the year. However since he was looking far enough in advance I told him it should be no problem getting him excellent seats. Plus we always make a point to keep a lot of inventory for that time of the year as we know that there will be a lot more people in the city. Well he loved that. Then he said something that will forever make me glad that he called us instead of another competitor. After telling me when he wanted to go he asked if I had any seats available in either Zone A or B. I'm afraid to say that is not the first time a customer has asked me that and I'm sure it will not be the last.

For those of you that don't know "Zone Seating" is a phrase used by certain ticket companies that offers seats to consumers that they hope they will be able to fill at a later date. Basically that means you will probably get seats but may not know the exact locations until after you purchase.In other words you could be paying a whole lot of money to sit behind a pole. Having been in every Broadway theatre in New York there really isn't a bad seat no matter where you sit. Oh sure some theatres do have partial view seats but at least they tell you that before you purchase them. Trust me. I would never give someone my hard earned money without at least knowing where I am sitting. So? Why should you. Anyway after a little research I was able to find our new customer two seats in the Center Orchestra right on the aisle. Who needs Zone seating now? Not him and hopefully none of our other customers in the future.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Get Your tickets To This Year's Radio City Christmas Spectacular Thru Applause Theatre Service

Well my friends Summer is almost over. I for one can't wait. Man has it been hot in the city. Bring on the snow. Yes I know we have a few more months until that happens. Although we did have a huge storm last October so all bets are off. Plus with colder weather means that the 2012 Radio City Christmas Spectacular is just around the corner.Trust me. The holidays will be here before you know it. Now believe it or not but I have never seen seen the show. In fact it took me over eighteen years until I saw my first show at Radio City Music Hall. It was Cheap Trick and Squeeze just in case you were interested. Not exactly your typical holiday fare but I liked it. I'm sure one of these days I'll get around to seeing it. Not like it's going anywhere right? Performances for this years engagement is set to begin on Friday November 9 and run thru December 30. Get your tickets to the 2012 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Your holidays won't be the same without it.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Call Applause When You Need Tickets Your Favorite Sport

That's right sports fans. Applause sells tickets to all of your favorite teams and events. I myself am a huge New York Knicks fan and can't wait until the season starts. October 25 can not come soon enough. Until then I will continue to follow the Mets. Believe it or not but until a few months ago I never really followed baseball. Then a co-worker of mine who is a huge Mets fan got me hooked. I even went to a game recently. Of course the promise of seeing REO Speedwagon play after the game was reason enough. Even though they lost the thrill of being at Citi Field for the first time is something that I will never forget. I can't wait to go again.  Besides basketball and baseball my other favorite sport is professional wrestling. Yes I know it's fake. Who doesn't? It's still entertaining as hell. Coming up in just a couple of weeks is SummerSlam. Now since I can't go out to Los Angeles to see it I will have to settle watching on the big screen at the local neighborhood bar. At least there is no cover charge. Coming up on the horizon is football and once again it looks like the Giants will be a contender. Dare I say back to back Super Bowl Champs? I know. I know. Don't jinx it. So there you have it folks. Call Applause now when you want tickets to see New York's favorite team or any team or event Nationwide. It's what we do. Until next time sports fans.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Customer Story

This week's customer story comes all the way from the great state of North Carolina. Gastonia to be exact. This past Wednesday I received a call from a travel agent whose client was planning a last minute trip to New York for the weekend and wanted to see a couple of shows while he was here. No problem right? I guess I forgot to mention that one of the shows was The Book of Mormon. Believe it or not but I was able to secure center Front Mezzanine seats and at a price that was lower than he was expecting. But wait a minute. Isn't The Book of Mormon sold out for the next year? There are tickets out there. You just have to know where to look. Well that and be able to spend a little more than usual. Believe it or not but not only does Applause have availability for just about every performance but at prices that you will find lower than anywhere else. One show down. One to go. His second choice was Jersey Boys which is one of my personal favorites. Once again I was able to get him excellent seats in the Front Mezzanine and at a price that was lower than he was counting on. Not only that but I was able to get him and his wife dinner reservations at one of New York's best restaurants. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Call Applause When You Need Last Minute Tickets

So it's 6pm on a Saturday night and you decide that you want tickets to Wicked or The Lion King. Well of course they are both probably sold out right? Saturday night is the most popular night for theatre after all. Now I guess you could go to the theatre and hope they have some last minute tickets. Oh sure you may have to wait in a cancellation line for a couple of hours but you have time to spare right? Or you can call one of the friendly tickets experts at Applause and spend that extra time getting a bite to eat at one of New York's finest restaurants. At Applause we have access to last minute tickets to any show On or Off-Broadway. Not only that but at prices that are usually lower then you will find anywhere else.The choice is clear. Why not give us a call?You'll be glad you did.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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All About Applause

Now before you all get excited I am not talking about the show. I'm talking about Applause Theatre Service. Of course you probably already figured that out since you are reading my blog. Now we all know that when it comes to buying tickets there are hundreds of ticket companies out there that you can call.Let's say that you choose Applause Theatre Service as your one stop shop for tickets.Then what? Look we all know that ordering tickets can sometimes be a little confusing. The thing is it doesn't have to be. Plus it's a whole lot easier when you have experts like the people at Applause to help guide the way. So let's say that you want tickets to your favorite show but aren't sure where to sit.

All you have to do is call of the friendly ticket expertst at Applause a call and we will do the rest. Now only that but at the best price too.  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.
 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. Until next time theatre fans.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Customer Service

In the eight plus years that I have worked for Applause I have sold tickets to all types of people. From travel agents and concierges to normal people who just walked off the street. Prior to working here I worked for another New York ticket company.Don't get me wrong. It was a good company to work for while I was there. I just feel that the level of customer service wasn't a strong as it could and should have been.  Now we all know that competition is a good thing. Where would we be without it?If there was no Coke would Pepsi be near as successful? Where would McDonald's be without Wendy's or Burger King?

Without competition it might be easy to rest on your laurels and just keep doing the same old same old day in and day out. Luckily that will never happen. To this day it still amazes me that I get to work in a place where I get the chance to talk about something that I love more than anything else. Live theatre. If I didn't I probably wouldn't be able to talk so passionately about it. That's what we do. When people ask me what I do I suppose the easy answer would be, "I sell tickets." Big deal. So do hundreds of other companies. What we do is provide a service. A service that I think is one of the best in the industry. Don't believe me? Why not give us a call. You'll be glad you did.

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Now Is The Best Time To See Jersey Boys The Musical On Broadway

Now in it's sixth smash year on Broadway is Jersey Boys. The 2006 Tony Award winner for Best Musical. The show which in case you didn't know tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and their meteoric rise to super stardom. Being a songwriter myself I found the show very inspiring and made me realize that anything is possible if you work hard enough. Not only is it one of the most popular shows on Broadway today but recently the shows original leading man John Lloyd Young returned in his Tony Award winning role as Frankie Valli. Now if that doesn't make you want to see it then I don't what will. Good seats are now available for every performance. Get your tickets to see Jersey Boys on Broadway. Oh what a night!

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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Applause and Travel Agents

So let's say that you are a travel agent and a client walks into your office one day and wants to buy tickets to a Broadway show. Who do you call? That my friends is what we call the "$64,000 Question." The truth is most of our business these days come from travel agents. Many of which have used us for years. I guess when you provide excellent service people will keep coming back. Now I am smart enough to know that we are not the only one out there that offers this kind of service. There are hundreds of companies out there just like us who sell tickets to theatre in New York. However we also do other things as well. Not only do we sell tickets to all events in New York but also London, Toronto, and Nationwide. How many companies do you know that offer that? We also help with restaurant suggestions and hotels as well. Plus when you purchase tickets with Applause you make commission on every ticket you sell. Who doesn't love 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. Or anything else for that matter. So why not give us a call? You'll be glad you did?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 1105
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800451-9930

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