Phantom is coming to Pittsburgh. It is the one play I have never seen, not that I have seen a lot. However, it is the one play I have always wanted to see - well sort of.
A few years back on a trip to London friends treated us to a play. The seats were great and the show was Chicago and I was hooked on live theatre ever since. I see things here and there when I have extra time and money, but a few shows I will move heaven and earth to see. One such show was Wicked - Loved it!
Anyway, since I buy here and there the cultural district sends out promos to people who have seen shows prior. This particular promo allowed me to buy Phantom tickets before they go on sale to the rest of the public - sweet!
This morning I am on my trusty laptop searching for the absolute best tickets. I find 4th row center in the grand circle (not sure what makes it grand) and I click a few times and submit my payment. Seconds later the horror, I have the wrong tickets!
The theatre is set up with the grand circle having seats AA to FF, then comes orchestra that starts with A to W. I thought I was purchasing DD, but the receipt showed D. That is a six row difference - gasp! The total of my blunder $269.
So I then did what any rational person would do. I ordered more tickets on a different day. This time I obtained DD tickets. The funny thing is that the total is $183. I am scratching my head over this one. Why are closer grand circle tickets more expensive than orchestra tickets? I am confounded and need to seek someone who knows.
My plan is to keep one set and either return the other or sell them. I am pretty sure I can sell them for face value as the date approaches. Even though I will be out $452 total I should recoup some of the money at a later date.
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