Waiting For Lefty Tickets

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See the ground-breaking play live with Waiting for Lefty tickets. Waiting for Lefty was written by Clifford Odets in 1935, and was the first play by the legendary playwright to be performed. It follows a small group of taxi-cab drivers who are organizing a strike and tells its story through a handful of brief scenes which incorporate the audience as fellow dissidents. Waiting for Lefty premiered at the Civic Repertory Theatre in 1935 before moving to Broadway later that year. The play went on to become popular with theatre troupes and labor organizations across the world, in part due to its direct engagement with the political issues of its time. It has been widely celebrated by critics for its unique use of the audience as one of its characters.

Odets began writing Waiting for Lefty in response to the New York City Taxi Strike of 1934. Much of the play’s dialogue is taken verbatim from transcripts of the union meetings leading up to the strike. The union’s leader was drugged and beaten for his efforts, and Odets mirrors this in the play’s end where protagonist Lefty is killed. Get your Waiting for Lefty tickets today to see this daring play on stage.

Waiting for Lefty was such an explicit commentary on the Great Depression that Odets himself was forced to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee in the 1950s. Though initial productions of the play met with controversy in the form of government censorship, the work has stood the test of time as one of the great pieces of American political theatre.

Waiting For Lefty Ticket Prices

Waiting For Lefty ticket prices vary for each production. Prices can vary depending on demand and depending on the city. A theatre ticket on Broadway will always be more expensive than a touring production. Seating arrangements also impact ticket prices. A premium orchestra seat close to the stage costs more than a standard balcony or upper-tier seat. 

How much are Waiting For Lefty tickets?

Waiting For Lefty tickets for a premium orchestra seat have a price range of around $150-$350 per ticket depending on the venue. Stick to your budget with cheap seats in the back of the theater. A balcony seat will typically run $35-$55 each. Due to the size of the theatres on Broadway, ticket prices in New York can sometimes be 50-75% more than a touring performance.

Waiting For Lefty Tour Dates & Schedule

Check the Waiting For Lefty schedule above to find a tour date that is convenient for you. When the performance is running for a week or longer, it usually runs Tuesday through Sunday with Matinées typically available on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to catch the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston or another theatre near you.

When do Waiting For Lefty tickets go on sale?

Waiting For Lefty tickets go on sale for a touring production once the new performance dates are announced. Typically, with 24-48 hours of the Waiting For Lefty tour dates being announced, seats will be available. TicketSmarter makes it easy to get Broadway musical tickets in your hands without waiting in line at the box office window or wait for a presale code.

Waiting For Lefty Seating Chart

Waiting For Lefty seating capacity will vary from venue to venue depending on the location. Most of the theatres on the tour stops will have less than 3,000 seats. For example, Barbara Mann Performing Arts Hall has a capacity of only 1,874 whereas Dreyfoos Concert Hall at the Kravis Center has a capacity of 2,195. The Musical Hall in Kansas City has a capacity of 2,363. If you are looking for cheap Waiting For Lefty tickets, explore the upper balcony in most cases. Sometimes there will be discount tickets available in the rear portion of the Orchestra. 

Select your perfect premium seat in the orchestra or mezzanine or get a VIP box seat. You can hopefully catch Waiting For Lefty playing in your city as this award-winning show tours across the country. Use the Waiting For Lefty seating chart above to secure your seats when it stops at a city near you.

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