“Journalist’s Fiery Critique of Denzel Washington’s $900 Broadway Show Sparks Dramatic Backlash and Unforeseen Consequences!”
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Have you ever had your heart set on something, only to have the universe pull a cruel twist? Well, that’s exactly what our friend Johnny experienced while trying to snag tickets for the much-anticipated production of Othello. Picture this: stars aligning on March 4th, when he received his invite, only for the cosmos to throw a wrench in the gears—$921 ticket prices! Ouch, right? Then, just when it seemed like he was on the path to theatrical bliss, the next twist had him waiting for confirmation that never came. After a whirlwind of drama in just a few days, he was told, in so many words, ‘Just kidding!’ Ah, the joys of Broadway! Sometimes it feels like the planets have it out for you. So, what’s going on with the universe when the ticket gods play such tricks? Buckle up for a deep dive into Johnny’s ticket saga—proving once again that in the world of theater, timing is everything, and sometimes, you really do have to laugh to keep from crying. LEARN MORE
I also asked Johnny about his experience attempting to get tickets to the Othello production. He told me, “The timeline here is important.”
“I received my invite, as usual, on March 4. And then, on March 9, I wrote a column criticizing its $921 ticket prices — as far back as Row M and in the mezzanine! — as well as several other shows’ sky-high charges.
That piece got a lot of traction because regular audiences have been feeling burnt by Broadway for quite a while.
I eventually RSVPd on March 12, nine days before opening.
At first, a publicist replied, ‘Confirmation to come.’ Four hours later, a more senior flack reversed course: ‘Johnny – Unfortunately, we do not have ticket availability for Othello,’ they said.
It was my first time in 10 years at The Post (and 14 as a theater writer) of being invited to a show, and then told — my words — ‘Just kidding!'”
(BuzzFeed reached out to Othello production for comment but has yet to receive a response.)
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