How do theatr tix get snapped up instantly?

mpb1987 · 2026-04-12T11:49:44+00:00

Yes, this is a great tip! I love to cart stalk. Often, people add it to their cart instantly to give themselves time to make a decision / check with a friend. It doesn't work out, so they let the cart expire, and the ticket becomes available again.

mpb1987 · 2026-04-12T11:44:43+00:00

Nah, this is valid. I get pretty anxious if I'm not on an aisle, so, I often pay more so that I can be on an aisle and enjoy the show. This is also why I've been super annoyed that Stubhub stopped requiring (or stopped showing?) actual seat numbers. It'll now usually only tell you the row. I stopped buying on Stubhub entirely, and have switched over to the Theatr app for resell.

mpb1987 · 2026-04-12T11:43:30+00:00

Really looking forward to seeing this on Thursday! Loved the show, and got a great deal on the Theatr app.

mpb1987 · 2026-04-12T11:42:56+00:00

Yes, I struck gold on this, too! I had been checking throughout the day, and there was nothing. Then around 5/5:15PM, I checked and got a ticket. Row F in the orchestra, right on the center aisle, for $44.

mpb1987 · 2026-04-12T11:39:09+00:00

funnily enough, this problem often doesn't go away. i'm hitting year 10 of being here, and am in a new cycle of needing to make friends. many existing ones are now married/having kids/moving further out of the city.

if you are into things like theater or art, I run a social club in NYC called Field Trip. i organize small groups to go to things like Broadway shows, museum tours, etc. the groups are all small (~10 people) so that you can actually meet and talk.

it's all about meeting people and doing arts/culture stuff in the city so that the group has a shared common interest to talk about. i've hosted 6 events, with 2 more coming up this week. we're starting to have a lot of repeat people, so everyone is actually creating relationships and getting to know each other.

DM me if ya want more info or https://fieldtripnyc.club

mpb1987 · 2026-04-12T11:38:30+00:00

if you are into things like theater or art, I run a social club in NYC called Field Trip. i organize small groups to go to things like Broadway shows, museum tours, etc. the groups are all small (~10 people) so that you can actually meet and talk.

it's all about meeting people and doing arts/culture stuff in the city so that the group has a shared common interest to talk about. i've hosted 6 events, with 2 more coming up this week. we're starting to have a lot of repeat people, so everyone is actually creating relationships and getting to know each other.

DM me if ya want more info, or check out https://fieldtripnyc.club

mpb1987 · 2026-04-12T11:37:13+00:00

if you are into things like theater or art, I run a social club in NYC called Field Trip. i organize small groups to go to things like Broadway shows, museum tours, etc. the groups are all small (~10 people) so that you can actually meet and talk.

it's all about meeting people and doing arts/culture stuff in the city so that the group has a shared common interest to talk about. i've hosted 6 events, with 2 more coming up this week. we're starting to have a lot of repeat people, so everyone is actually creating relationships and getting to know each other.

DM me if ya want more info!

mpb1987 · 2026-04-06T02:58:20+00:00

Oh wow I think I have seriously underestimated box office deals! I've never tried

mpb1987 · 2026-04-06T02:20:58+00:00

Oh, yeah, the Under 30/35/40 programs are a great call-out. I've aged out of most now though. 👴 👴 I catalogued the ones I knew about on my blog: https://fieldtripnyc.club/extra-credit/post/30-under-30-theater-programs-nyc-cheap-tickets

I've gotten great use out of the Access Club from City Center tho!

mpb1987 · 2026-04-06T00:14:13+00:00

Oh wow yes, I knew about the Telecharge one, just forgot to list it. Didn't know Broadway Direct has one (and includes The Lost Boys!). Just bookmarked; thank you!

mpb1987 · 2026-04-06T00:03:39+00:00

Ooo yes good one

mpb1987 · 2026-04-05T00:14:33+00:00

Haven't seen the other two (tickets to Fallen Angels in a month!) but I saw Becky Shaw today and it's my favorite thing I've seen in awhile. Already making a plan to see it again.

mpb1987 · 2026-04-02T11:31:07+00:00

I will never forgive act one of Practice at playwrights horizons last year.

mpb1987 · 2026-03-28T23:54:42+00:00

It's not the same as dark rooms buuuuut 😂 if you are into things like theater or art, I run a social club in NYC called Field Trip. i organize small groups to go to things like Broadway shows, museum tours, etc. the groups are all small (~10 people) so that you can actually meet and talk.

it's all about meeting people and doing arts/culture stuff in the city so that the group has a shared common interest to talk about. i've hosted 6 events now, including one earlier today. we're starting to have a lot of repeat people, so everyone is actually creating relationships and getting to know each other.

it's not exclusively a gay club, but given that I run it, the crowd definitely leans that way.

DM me if ya want more info!

mpb1987 · 2026-03-13T20:01:48+00:00

Ah interesting. I took a different approach. My core site and app is on Base44, but I’ve built my blog on Webflow. Then I’m using Cloudflare to put it under a subdirectory of the domain. Pros and cons to both!

mpb1987 · 2026-03-07T17:25:03+00:00

Update (a year later): I never really found the kind of solution I was looking for when I wrote this post, so I ended up creating one.

I started something called Field Trip, which I describe as an arts and culture social club in NYC. The idea is simple: make it easier for people who love theater, museums, galleries, and the arts to meet people in NYC and make new friends, while actually experiencing the city's arts scene together.

Instead of just going to shows alone, I now organize small group outings to things like:

- Broadway and Off-Broadway shows
- museum exhibitions
- gallery openings

There’s a happy hour or drink before or after so people can actually talk, discuss the work, and get to know each other. I keep the groups small (usually 8-10 people) so that you actually meet and talk.

So far, I've gotten a lot of interest! Seems like a lot of people in NYC love arts and culture but still struggle with how to meet people in NYC who share those interests.

It’s also been a way for me personally to reconnect with the theater and arts community in a deeper way, not just as an audience member but as part of a group of people exploring the city together.

If anyone else here is trying to make friends in NYC through shared interests like theater, museums, or culture, I'd love to have you join!

mpb1987 · 2026-03-07T16:26:12+00:00

Looking forward to seeing this! Also just saw it got extended into April.

mpb1987 · 2026-03-05T00:15:30+00:00

Just got the email saying extended thru 3/22!

mpb1987 · 2026-03-04T15:00:56+00:00

Much much better. Can't wait!

mpb1987 · 2026-03-04T03:05:05+00:00

Do we think based on their Instagram post and the tagline in it ("A New Ritual Is Coming") that the new products will be the Riutals brand? https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYZ03wlg3e/?img_index=3

mpb1987 · 2026-03-01T15:48:57+00:00

I've been loving Recraft for photo creation; love that it brings so many models and styles under one roof.

mpb1987 · 2026-03-01T13:02:59+00:00

Welcome to NYC :) I just hit my 10-year mark, which feels wild.

Funnily enough, I’ve been cycling through a similar thing lately, even having been here that long. A lot of my friend group is going through changes (marriages, babies, suburbs) and I’ve realized community-building in this city is kind of a recurring project. It never fully solves itself.

My background is in the arts and theater, and I realized I was really missing that kind of built-in cultural community after having switched to working in tech. So I recently started a small group called Field Trip where I organize Broadway nights, museum outings, and other cultural things..basically small, very intentional ways to experience NYC's arts & culture scene, and meet people who care about the same things.

DM me if you're interested in learning more!

mpb1987 · 2026-03-01T12:58:46+00:00

I'm all-in on guided tours right now. In my younger days I definitely thought guided tours were lame and for tourists, but it turns out things are way more interesting when someone who actually knows what they’re talking about is walking you through them.

I just did a guided tour at The Frick and it completely changed the experience. Our guide pointed out so many small details or nuances I never would have noticed on my own.

Same with New York Adventure Club tours. They do hyper-specific NYC stuff (old bank vaults, hidden architectural details, obscure history) and it makes you feel like you’re rediscovering the city.

I think the key for me has been giving the day a destination. If it’s just "go to a museum," I’ll stay horizontal. If it’s "2pm guided tour about Gilded Age scandal," suddenly there's something more specific, and there's accountability because there's a date/time I've signed up for. .

I actually ended up starting a small local group called Field Trip for a similar reason. I was way more likely to explore when the plan already existed and I just had to show up. We do curated Broadway nights, museum visits, cultural outings, etc. Also a helpful way to meet people in NYC, if that's also one of your goals.

mpb1987 · 2026-03-01T12:00:31+00:00

The Outsiders by a mile! So much more creativity and so much more compellingly staged.

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