Last week in ticketed events

When I was a theatre major in college we used to have to write reports after we saw any show. I also had a job at one point where we were encouraged to buy tickets and write a report about the ticket buying process. In that spirit, I attended two ticketed events last week so I want to share my experience.

On Thursday night, I attended Mrs. Doubtfire at Playhouse Square. I’m a season ticket holder (first Thursday!) and I love the chance to see 7 Broadway touring shows each year. This year, Playhouse Square went all digital with their season tickets. In past years each season ticket holder would receive a book of paper tickets. The tough part was you had to remember your tickets, and if you decided to swap a show then you need digital tickets anyway. I’m sure this big change was jarring to the bluehairs that have been subscribers longer than I’ve been alive. A couple days before the performance, I received a call from the ticket office. They were notifying me that I hadn’t yet downloaded my tickets to my wallet! 

The show was great! I was blessed to see Rob McClure play Mrs. Doubtfire, and I was surprised to learn his wife in real life placed his wife/ex-wife in the show. The impressions and physical comedy performed by Mr. McClure made my night. The variety of music and dance was great, I loved the kitchen tap number, the loop song, and the Spanish restaurant flamenco.

On Saturday, I attended Magic in the Stars, a Disney on Ice show with my nieces. As the “ticketing” auntie, I made sure to get them tickets to their first live event for their Christmas present. The show was perfect for the almost 3 and almost 1 year old kids. We saw all of our favorite characters, sang along to our favorite songs, and enjoyed the flashy spectacle on ice. 

As soon as the show started, the girls’ eyes were glued to the stage. I have to admit, so were mine! There was a ton of great talent both on the ice and backstage and front of house.