N2N Lotto

Uh oh... Next to Normal... lotto? *Sense some uber-fans that are gonna be TICKED.* Up till now, n2n has had a rush policy. First come first serve. On average, to make sure you got a ticket for that night, you had to show up at about 5/6 in the morning with the box office opening at 10 or 12 (on Sundays.) Then all you had to do was chill in line for 5/6 hours and you were guarenteed a ticket (or up to two) for $30...(ish? I don't know the exact amount.) Now, n2n is instituting a lottery like Wicked, Jersey Boys, Shrek, and most tourist-oriented, bigger shows. Basically, for lotto, you show up at certain time (usually an hour and a half/two hours before curtain) and put your name in a drawing. A certain number of names are pulled and those people get to buy discounted tickets.

This, some are arguing, is more fair and more people will get to see the show, because some people simply can't make it that early/can't be there that long. However, a lot of fans that see the show on a regular basis by rushing are very upset. First of all, now you are no longer guarenteed a ticket, and second- the rush experience can be a really fun one. Meeting new broadway crazies willing to spend 6 hours in line for a ticket to that night's show.

Personally, I think it's a good idea. As more people learn about n2n and it's not just the secret most epic show on broadway that only broadway repeat offenders know about, lotto is more practical. Also, back row seats are available in advance for $40- only ten bucks more. The only thing sacrificed is the rush experience. Shame, but we'll just soldier through.

Jess