百老匯泛指聚集在紐約曼哈頓劇院區與林肯中心的劇院,均為座位500 個以上的專業劇院,與倫敦西區(West End)齊名,是英語系國家中最高等級的劇院區,尤以音樂劇演出而聞名。另外還有分為規模較小,比較具有實驗性質的外百老匯(Off-Broadway)與外外百老匯(Off- Off-Broadway)。
整個百老匯同時上演的劇那麼多,只要想清楚各自的需求,不堅持跟大家擠超級大熱門,一定都能買到不錯的票。有些人只是圖個經驗,這輩子應該不會再看第二次,那就找設備好、氣氛佳的劇院買張便宜的票,進去到處逛,舒舒服服坐下來隨便看什麼都好;如果真的是音樂劇愛好者,但英文能力不佳,就找歌曲旋律動聽、已經了解劇情的戲,好好聽一晚上的歌;至於一定要看最熱門、最讓人「哇!」的戲的人,當然要提前上網訂票。
現場購票你要說得溜
Hi. I’d like to buy four tickets for Saturday’s show, please.
嗨。我想買四張星期六表演的票。
What seats are available?
有哪些座位可選?
Could you explain the seating layout to me?
可以跟我解釋這些座位的位置嗎?
Could you recommend a good show for me?
可以推薦我一部不錯的表演嗎?
Are there any good variety shows?
有好看的綜藝秀嗎?
I’m here to pick up tickets I bought online.
我來取網上購買的票。
Here’s my I.D., credit card and receipt.
這是我的身分證、信用卡和收據。
現場購票你要聽得懂
We have a few balcony seats left, which cost $36.00.
我們還剩下幾個樓上的座位,票價 36 元。
Orchestra seating is available at $19.00, $36.00, and $54.00.
樓下座位還有 19 元、36 元和 54 元的。
Box seats are $72.00, and dress circle seats are $58.00.
包廂座位是 72 元,特別座則是 58 元。
What kind of show would you like to see?
你想看哪種類型的表演?
If you like musicals, School of Rock is a great choice.
如果你喜歡音樂劇,《搖滾教室》是很棒的選擇。
Would you like to pay by cash or credit?
你要付現還是刷卡? ?
Can I see your credit card and photo I.D., please?
我可以看一下你的信用卡和有照片的身分證明嗎?
I’ll need the order number from your e-mail con rmation.
我需要你電子確認信上的訂單編號。
在紐約看秀你要說得溜
Pardon me. Where can I pick up a program?
不好意思。請問哪裡可以索取節目表?
Are there any Chinese versions available?
有中文版的嗎?
Excuse me. Could you help me find my seat?
不好意思。可以幫我找位子嗎?
Is there a restroom up there?
那裡有洗手間嗎?
在紐約看秀你要聽得懂
May I see your ticket, please?
我可以看一下你的票嗎?
Just take the stairs there up to the second level. The entrance to your box will be on your right. 只要走那邊的樓梯到第二層就行了。你的包廂入口在右手邊。
I suggest you use the restroom in the lobby before the show starts. But please hurry—you only have ve minutes. 我建議你在表演開始前先去大廳內的洗手間。但請盡快,你只剩五分鐘。
文章摘自: 紐約慢慢玩 你不知道的大蘋果:EZ TALK總編嚴選特刊
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