Customer Story

Today's customer story comes all the way from the great state of North Carolina. Greensboro to be exact. Yesterday afternoon I received a call from one of my regular clients who was planning a trip to New York and wanted to see a couple of shows while she was here. I asked her what she wanted to see and she said, "I want to see something new." Well luckily for her there are a slew of new things set to open in the coming weeks. Unfortunately most of them are plays and she wanted to see a musical.I first suggested the new revival of On The Town which got rave reviews when it played out of town last year at the Barrington Stage Company. Well as it turns out the movie was a favorite of hers growing up so it was the perfect choice.  Plus because she was going at a slow time I was able to get her excellent seats in the Front Mezzanine and at a lower rate. One show down. One to go.


Her next choice was Motown The Musical which while technically no longer new is a great show and very popular. Once again she agreed with me and once again I was able to secure her great seats in the Mezzanine for a low rate.So there you have it folks. Wait a minute. Not so fast. She wasn't done. She was planning another trip to New York in December. However this time she was bringing her granddaughter so she needed something that would be appropriate for her. Now since she had already seen The Lion King, Wicked and Aladdin I of course suggested Matilda or Cinderella. In the end she chose Cinderella which of course I got for a great rate. Then to top off her trip I got her tickets to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for her second show. Now let's try this again. So there you have it folks. Four great shows with great seats and great prices to boot. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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New Musical The Last Ship To Begin Previews Tonight On Broadway

Another rock star writing a Broadway musical? What? U2 wasn't enough? Yes I know Cyndi Lauper scored a big hit with Kinky Boots but she is more of a pop singer than rock 'n' roll. The Last Ship which features music and lyrics by sixteen Grammy Award winner Sting and is based on the singer's childhood is set to begin previews at the Neil Simon Theatre tonight on Broadway with opening night scheduled for October 26.


Now while reviews were mixed during it's Chicago run I still expect the show to sell pretty well because well......it's Sting. The true test will be when the reviews come out on October 27. Now for those of you like me who know nothing about the show here is a brief synopsis about The Last Ship from the show's website.


Life in the English seafaring town of Wallsend has always revolved around the local shipyard, where the hardworking men of this close-knit community construct magnificent vessels with tremendous pride. But Gideon Fletcher dreams of a different future. He sets out to travel the world, leaving his life and his love behind.


When Gideon returns home fourteen years later, he finds the shipyard's future in grave danger and his childhood sweetheart engaged to someone else. As the men of Wallsend take their fate into their own hands and build a towering representation of the shared dream that has defined their existence, Gideon realizes that he left behind more than he could have ever imagined. 


Could be interesting? I want to see it. Even if just to hear the music. By the for those of you that are looking to get tickets to see The Last Ship you have come to the right place. We sell them. Well that and every other show both On and Off-Broadway. Get your tickets to see The Last Ship on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre. Until next time theatre fans.



JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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You Can't Take It With You Reviews

Well the reviews are in and I have to say they look pretty darn good. I for one am very happy about this as not only is You Can't Take It With You one of my favorite plays of all time but I loved this production. As of now the show is only scheduled to run thru January 4 but with reviews like these hopefully it will extend. Fingers crossed. Now on to the reviews.


AM New York


Entertainment Weekly


The Hollywood Reporter


Huffington Post


NBC New York


NY Daily News


New York Times


JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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

Today's customer story comes all the way from the "Lone Star" state. That's right. I am talking about the great state of Texas. Two days ago I received a call from one of our regular travel agents. In fact this particular client of hers travels to New York around the same time every year and usually sees between two and three shows while she is here. This time around she needed tickets to see Beautiful and It's Only A Play. Both good shows don't you think? Now while I personally have not seen other show there is no denying their popularity. In fact even before It's Only A Play started previews the show racked in over eight million dollars at the box office. I guess you could say it's popular huh?


Now since they were coming to New York during one of the most popular times of the year they knew securing tickets might be a little difficult. Luckily for me they weren't picky about their seats. They just really wanted to see the show. I wish all of our clients were like that. So anyway after finding out when they would be here I set out to find them seats for both shows. After a little research I was able to get them excellent seats in the Mezzanine for both shows and at a rate that was lower than they were expecting. I guess that's why they keep coming back to us year after year. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?


JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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

A Day In The Life Of A Ticket Broker

         

So here it is folks. The $64,000 question. Why do people move to New York City? Well for one it is the greatest city in the world. Yes I know I may be a little partial but it's true. Now for most like me it's to pursue a career in the arts. After all that is what I had planned to do when I moved to New York over twenty-two years ago. Now here I am all these years later still working a 9 to 5 job waiting for my big break to happen. The question is will it? You're damn right it will if I have anything to say about it.


Look everybody has a dream of what they want their life to be. It's what you do to achieve that dream is what counts. Some people take the easy way out. That's fine for them. I just won't step on any one to get ahead. Maybe if I did I would be further in my career than I am now. Or maybe I wouldn't. At least I can go to sleep at night with a clear conscious. Now I know what you are thinking. What does this have to do with theater tickets. At this moment there are hundreds of ticket companies out there who sell tickets.


Now for the most part the companies that sell these tickets are on the up and up. Sure anybody can design a website and start selling tickets. Not everybody is legitimate but that's the case in any type of business. Do we always have the best prices? For the most part yes, but there will always be somebody else out there trying to be number one. Look we may not be the biggest company in town but we do our best to give each and every customer the attention that they deserve. That's what we do here at Applause after all. I guess I'll be sleeping with a clear conscious tonight again too.



JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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

Customer Story

Today's customer story comes all the way from the great state of Kansas. Overland Park to be exact. Now most of the customer stories that I write usually happen either on the day the customer called or at the latest the same week. This one however occurred over three months ago. I take that back. The customer first inquired about the tickets then but didn't actually get around to purchasing then until now. I know what you're thinking. That's a pretty long time to make up your mind right? Well the reason it took so long was because she needed thirty-four tickets and she needed that time to collect everyone's money and of course make sure that in the end everybody still wanted to go. I don't envy her. I can barely take care of myself half the time so I can only imagine how difficult it would be having to keep track of thirty-four people. Oh wait. I almost forget the most important thing. What show were they seeing? No it's not The Book of Mormon or Wicked. It's Cinderella. Still a good choice don't you think? Plus because she was buying so many tickets I was not only able to get her excellent seats but also at the group rate. Not only that but because she was a travel agent she earned commission on each ticket she purchased as well. Sounds like a win-win to me. So there you have it folks. Great tickets to a great show and great prices to boot. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?




JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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

Customer Story

Today's customer story comes all the way from the great state of California. San Jose to be exact. Now believe it or not but this customer story happened on Labor Day. Yes that's right. We we're open. In fact we are open 7 days a week. 365 days a year. How many other ticket companies do you know that do that? Not too many. Now as it turns out it was a travel agent looking for tickets. However they weren't for a client but for herself. Now for those of you travel agents out there who have never used us not only do we pay commission when you order tickets for your clients but when they are for you, you as well as anyone else you bring with you get a discount.


So anyway after finding out they were for her I asked her what she wanted to see. Her first choice was A Gentleman's Guide To Love and Murder which won the Tony Award for Best Musical of the Year. Good choice don't you think? I told her that even though it's a very small theatre the Front Mezzanine is the best view. Luckily she agreed with me and I was able to get her excellent seats in the Center. Another satisfied customer. Wait a minute. Not so fast. Not more than two hours later she called back and ordered four tickets to see Jersey Boys which I got at an even better rate as the show has been playing for almost nine years. Let's try this again shall we? Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?




JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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

Buying Theatre Tickets The Easy Way

When it comes to buying tickets to a Broadway show there are hundreds of ticket companies out to there to choose from on the internet. Plus it can be a little confusing too. The thing is it doesn't have to be. Let's say you want tickets to see The Book of Mormon or Kinky Boots but not sure where to sit. Give us a call and not only will we tell you where is the best place to sit but we will also help you get the best prices as well. Now I'll be the first to admit that theatre tickets aren't cheap. Look we all know that the economy is not the best right now and hasn't been for the last few years. The truth is seeing a Broadway show is a luxury for most people. But that doesn't mean that it has to cost you an arm and a leg. either. You just have to know where to look. Thankfully it is now possible to get tickets to some of Broadway's most popular shows for less. In fact as we speak there are over thirty shows both On and Off-Broadway that you can now see for less. I mean who doesn't love a bargain? I know I sure do. Fall Savings are here so don't delay. Live theatre. There is nothing like it. Until next time theatre fans.





JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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

Disney's The Lion King Is Still A Must See

Now I know what you're all thinking. The guy who blogs about how much he dislikes Disney is actually writing a blog about one of their shows? Is the world coming to an end? No. The truth is no matter how I may feel about them they are here to stay. Which is why I am writing about not only their most successful musical but also one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time. The Lion King which is of course based on the 1994 Academy Award winning film is now in it's seventeenth year on the Great White Way with no end in sight. Now while I personally have never seen the show there is no denying it's appeal to theatregoers of all ages.


Even after all these years it still continues to bring in more money week after week than any other Broadway show and that includes Wicked which has a hundred or more seats to sell. Like I said. This show isn't going anywhere. Now for those of you who still haven't seen it there is no better time than right now. Plus for those of you that don't know September as well as January and February is when not only are there more seats available but lower prices as well. I mean who says you have to break the bank to see one of Broadway's most popular shows? Get your tickets to see The Lion King on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre. Who knows? Maybe one of these days I will actually break down and see it. Stranger things have happened. Until next time theatre fans.




JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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

Tickets Now On Sale For The 2014-2015 New York Knicks

That's right sports fans. Basketball season is almost here and I don't know about you but I am getting excited. Well that and I am a huge New York Knicks fan. Which of course is the reason for today's blog. Preseason begins on October 8 with the Knicks vs. the Celtics. Now just a couple of years ago that was a big rivalry. However with the departure of many of Boston's top players in the last couple of years it has lessened a little. Now one of the Knicks biggest rivals is the Brooklyn Nets who like the Knicks are playing for the title of New York's top team. The regular season begins on October 29 where the Knicks will head to Chicago to play the bulls. Now I wasn't a basketball fan when Michael Jordan played but that was a rivalry for the ages. By the way for those of you Knicks fans that want tickets you have come to the right place. We sell them. In fact we sell tickets to all teams in the NBA. Now the truth is if I wasn't a Knicks fan I would be a San Antonio fan. And no it's not because they are the reigning NBA Championships. I've always loved them. Just not as much as the Knicks. Get your tickets to see the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden or at an arena near you. Until next time sports fans.




JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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

Disney's The Lion King Celebrates Milestone

Yes that's right. I'm actually writing a blog about a Disney show. Surprised huh? Now for those of you have read any of my many blogs over the years know that I am not the biggest Disney fan in the world. So why am I writing about them today you ask? Slow news day perhaps? Or maybe because despite what I think of them they have continued to be one of Broadway's biggest success stories. Which is what brings me to the reason for todays' blog. The Lion King which first premiered on The Great White Way back in November 1997 will celebrate it's 7,000th performance tonight at the Minskoff  Theatre on Broadway.


Now besides being only the fourth Broadway show in history to achieve that impressive feat it is also the only show in Broadway history to sell over a billion dollars in tickets since it opened. Not bad for a show based on a cartoon. Which by the way I actually saw. I'm just full of surprises today aren't I? Now for those of you who still haven't seen the show there is no better time than the present. And for those of you who can't make it all the way to New York to see it you are in luck. The show is currently on a National Tour thru June of next year. Get your tickets to see The Lion King on Broadway or at a theatre near you. Until next time theatre fans.





JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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

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

         

Planning a trip to the big city this fall? Now of course you are going to see a couple of shows while you are here right? I mean while else would you come here? Yes I know there are hundreds of other things to do and see while you are here but let's face it. New York is the theatre capitol of the world. As we speak there are twenty-four shows on Broadway with nineteen more scheduled to open by the end of this season. Plus don't forget about Off-Broadway either which is home to some of the most innovative and original shows that you will ever see. Not only that but we also have Ballet, Opera, and of course the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. You don't want to miss that do you? See that's what's so great about New York. So many choices. Live theatre. There is nothing like it. Enjoy the fall everyone!





JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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

Customer Story

Today's customer story comes all the way from the great state of Florida. North Miami to be exact. Yesterday I received a call from one of our regular travel agents. Except this time they weren't looking for tickets for a client but for themselves. By the way for all you travel agents out there that didn't know when you purchase tickets for yourself, you and anyone you bring with you get a discount. Talk about a great deal. So anyway after finding out when they would be here I asked her what they wanted to see. Her two choices were Matilda and Motown The Musical. Finally two shows that I have actually seen not too mention enjoy. Trust me when I say that doesn't happen very often. I'm what you call a pretty picky theatregoer.


But enough about me. After finding out what they wanted to see I asked them where they wanted to sit and of course how much they wanted to spend. Now even though they were already getting the travel agent discount I was able to save them even more because they were coming during a very slow time. Now for those of you that don't know September as well as January and February are the best times to go to the theatre as there is more availability and lower prices. Luckily for her she picked one of those times so not only did I get her great seats but at the best rate. So there you have it folks. Two great shows with great seats and prices to boot. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?





JWB
Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service, Inc.
723 7th Avenue
Suite 902
New York, NY 10019
212-307-7050
or 1-800-451-9930

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