2011-10-16 - Merriam Theatre - Philadelphia, PA

[tjanuranus]

I'm just waiting to find out when these tix go on sale. The theatre looks like a good one, never been there before though. Will definitely be there.

[DTFan0789]

Well, I've never heard of this place before, but apparently it's a Broadway type venue that holds 1,874. The last time they were at the Tower for the PN '09 tour (which was the first time I saw them) they didn't really pack it to say the least, so it makes sense that they're playing a smaller venue in Philly this time. I just wish it was the Keswick, but oh well... I'll still be there no matter what!

The show's not listed on their website yet. https://merriam-theater.com/events/?venue=235

[tjanuranus]

think it was recently renovated which hopefully means a great sound system.

[Nick]

I'll be there.

[tjanuranus]

Tix go on sale 15th.

[DTFan0789]

I believe the only way to get tix is through the Merriam Theater itself, am I correct?

[tjanuranus]

I believe the only way to get tix is through the Merriam Theater itself, am I correct?

Not sure but that's how i'm doing it.

[ReaPsTA]

Trying to find prices for this thing.

[DTFan0789]

Trying to find prices for this thing.

Same here. They're not listed on the Merriam Theater's website. What gives?

[2Timer]

$68,$58,$48...the only one I'm totally sure of, though, is the $68. I called the box office yesterday and asked. Tix go on sale Monday, but please save me a couple  of good ones until I get the chance to call!

[Phoenix87x]

So the Merriam Theatre just released some initial ticket prices. Nothing under $150 thus far.(Yikes) So I think I'll hold out for something in the $70 range, just wanted to let you guys know though.

Here's the link 

https://www.imerriamtheatertickets.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1707489&event=Dream+Theater

[DTFan0789]

So the Merriam Theatre just released some initial ticket prices. Nothing under $150 thus far.(Yikes) So I think I'll hold out for something in the $70 range, just wanted to let you guys know though.

Here's the link 

https://www.imerriamtheatertickets.com/ResultsTicket.aspx?evtid=1707489&event=Dream+Theater

Wait a second, what the hell is this...? I thought tickets went on sale the 15th?!

[tjanuranus]

yeah WTF? Those prices are ridiculous!

[2Timer]

There must be something special with those seats or something. Notice how there are only a couple available. I think I'll call them today and find out what's up.

[tjanuranus]

There must be something special with those seats or something. Notice how there are only a couple available. I think I'll call them today and find out what's up.

cool would love to know what's up. thanks

[Phoenix87x]

Sorry guys, I mistook that other site for the official Merriam Theater site.

After searching a little more I found:

https://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/?venue=235     

which has Dream Theater on the 16th of October (with tickets going on sale on Monday the 15th) and it actually states Kimmel Center Presents: Dream Theater.

So I'm guessing the Merriam theater is a subsidiary of the Kimmel center and all tickets are purchased through the kimmel center's site, which I wasn't expecting. I was thinking the Merriam had its own site, but I guess not.

sorry about the confusion guys

[tjanuranus]

ok well what the hell was that then?

[Dr. DTVT]

Well, depending on my teaching schedule this semester, if there aren't any more tour dates announced this might be the show I will have to attend.  Of course if they added a NC date it would be middle of the week and I still might have to make this show.

[2Timer]

I called the Merriam today and that site selling $150 tickets is a scalper site. They do go on sale Monday morning, and the highest price is like $68.

[tjanuranus]

I called the Merriam today and that site selling $150 tickets is a scalper site. They do go on sale Monday morning, and the highest price is like $68.

Thank you for that info. 

[DTFan0789]

Anybody know what time they go on sale? I'd like to know when I should set my alarm for.

[tjanuranus]

Anybody know what time they go on sale? I'd like to know when I should set my alarm for.

No idea, guessing 9 AM. But not sure.

[Frank]

I went to the Kimmel Center to see some traditional Japanese theater in the spring. Looking where the theater is, it's on the same street as the actual Kimmel building (which is rather huge) - 250 South Broad Street (the Kimmel building is, I believe, 260).

Got myself a meet and greet for this one.

[OsMosis2259]

Yeah I saw the $150 the other day and i was like 


Just drove by the theater today. Pretty convenient location right near Suburban Station in Center City

[2Timer]

Well, I've never heard of this place before, but apparently it's a Broadway type venue that holds 1,874. The last time they were at the Tower for the PN '09 tour (which was the first time I saw them) they didn't really pack it to say the least, so it makes sense that they're playing a smaller venue in Philly this time. I just wish it was the Keswick, but oh well... I'll still be there no matter what!

The show's not listed on their website yet. https://merriam-theater.com/events/?venue=235

The girl I talked to on the phone yesterday said that they are bigger than the Tower. Either way, it definitely looks nicer and is a nicer section of the city.

[DTFan0789]

Well, I've never heard of this place before, but apparently it's a Broadway type venue that holds 1,874. The last time they were at the Tower for the PN '09 tour (which was the first time I saw them) they didn't really pack it to say the least, so it makes sense that they're playing a smaller venue in Philly this time. I just wish it was the Keswick, but oh well... I'll still be there no matter what!

The show's not listed on their website yet. https://merriam-theater.com/events/?venue=235

The girl I talked to on the phone yesterday said that they are bigger than the Tower. Either way, it definitely looks nicer and is a nicer section of the city.

Doesn't the Tower hold over 3,000? I believe that the Merriam holds around 1,800.

[2Timer]

I don't know, she just said that they are bigger. Maybe she's wrong.

[OsMosis2259]

Merriam looks a lot bigger than Tower when I look at the images or the seating chart.

I saw on facebook that tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 AM

https://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/?id=4228

[DTFan0789]

Just bought my tickets online.... Orch Pit Rgt, Row A I can't believe that I'm going to be FIRST ROW at a Dream Theater concert. 

[OsMosis2259]

got my tix

Row E  . I'm in the corner though

[OsMosis2259]

Just bought my tickets online.... Orch Pit Rgt, Row A I can't believe that I'm going to be FIRST ROW at a Dream Theater concert. 

oh man that's awesome! My last concert was also front row to the right too. Right infront of Petrucci 

[DTFan0789]

Just bought my tickets online.... Orch Pit Rgt, Row A I can't believe that I'm going to be FIRST ROW at a Dream Theater concert. 

oh man that's awesome! My last concert was also front row to the right too. Right infront of Petrucci 

I know, I still can't believe that I scored these seats!  You said that you got row E, but what section are you in?

[OsMosis2259]

Just bought my tickets online.... Orch Pit Rgt, Row A I can't believe that I'm going to be FIRST ROW at a Dream Theater concert. 

oh man that's awesome! My last concert was also front row to the right too. Right infront of Petrucci 

I know, I still can't believe that I scored these seats!  You said that you got row E, but what section are you in?

Yeah you are gonna have a memorable evening. I remember I got a guitar pick too at the end of the concert!

For me it's just Orchestra Row E, seat 17 which is all the way to the left when I look at the seating chart. The venue is pretty big though so I just wanted to be close to the stage.

https://www.clearwisdom.net/emh/article_images/2008-12-19-sykaiyan-03.jpg

[tjanuranus]

it offered me a closer seat but the left as well. I chose Row M dead center in the orchestra. Should be good seats!

[DTFan0789]

Wow, the Merriam is a pretty sweet looking venue! MUCH classier than the Tower, that's for sure.