Eat to the Beat - F&W

[TinkSassy]

What are the crowds like for the shows? I will be down the end of the month and want to catch the show that day. How far in advance do you need to be there? Is it worth getting a dining reservation?

 

[PSUGuy]

Acts like Boyz II Men will be packed for all 3 shows, can't think of anyone else with that appeal. For all the acts we've seen over the years we've observed that the first show will be the most crowded, tapering off for the next 2. We usually show up 15 - 20 mins before showtime and we get good seats, not front and center but good enough for us.

Bill From PA

 

[TinkSassy]

That was my original plan for B2M but work got in the way. Now will be Billy Ocean so that works for me - but not near as popular. Thanks would rather eat at the booths anyway!

 

[automaticsoap]

Hanson also tends to have a sizeable fan base.

 

[Dolby1000]

We saw the 2nd and 3rd show of Dennis DeYoung last night (he and the band were awesome). We did not wait in the normal "stand by" queue they direct you to, it is at the far end of the sitting area and stretches pretty far back. Rather, we loitered by one of central aisles with a few other people. They let in the formal stand by queue first and they all scatter to the front rows. After the theater is about 1/3 to 1/2 full, they open all the other aisles. We got great seats for both shows in the second section, which is plenty near enough to see everything. I don't honestly know if they waited for the stand by line to empty out. Watching the cast members, opening the center aisles seemed to be a timing event (they both were constantly checking their watches) and not based on any other factors. Depending on the popularity of the show, this may or may not work. I will say, it sure worked for us, we had a fantastic time yesterday.
Also, they do totally empty the theater between shows and speaking only for last night's show, each show had different songs. Not surprising for Dennis DeYoung, he has a huge playlist to choose from and being that each show is only 30 minutes, he easily made them different.
We plan on seeing 10,000 Maniacs next week and possibly Big Bad Voodoo Daddy in November. You couldn't pay me to see Hanson. Tiffany remains a possibility if time permits.
Crowds last night were manageable, far less than the Columbus day mob.
Dolby1000

 

[georgina]

If I can't walk in 5 minutes before and sit down I will listen from outside the theater like we did for Candlelight Processional. I plan to hear all 3 bands while we are there, but am not a particular fan of any of them, no way would I wait in line.

 

[ars0525]

If I can't walk in 5 minutes before and sit down I will listen from outside the theater like we did for Candlelight Processional. I plan to hear all 3 bands while we are there, but am not a particular fan of any of them, no way would I wait in line.

That's a good plan! I could get some food & pop a squat rather than fight traffic to get there after work & hurry to get in line & wait around

 

[PSUGuy]

To clarify, with the exception of 1 or 2 hugely popular acts there's no line-waiting. We roll in probably 15 mins before showtime but there are plenty of seats at the 5 min mark, especially for shows 2 and 3.

Bill From PA

 

[WEDWDW]

To my knowledge,all of Mr. DeYoung's shows are SRO.

 

[DOOM1001]

I've seen every group so far this year with the exception of Devon Allman and Lauren Alaina cause she couldn't fly in due to Irma.Overall the concerts are much easier to get good seats than they've ever been,Air Supply,Dennis Deyoung,Hanson,Boyz II Men being the groups that will bring in the biggest crowds,I saw all three Dennis Deyoung shows yesterday with good or great seats and that's with long lines for the second and third shows.I see at most 5-10 people with dining plan stickers,its not needed.