I really really really liked the headliner when I went this weekend. The comics were great for the price and it was a good show to take our friend to, who was visiting. The main comic totally deserves his spot, because he rocked it.
Here's why I was bothered:
We enjoyed a drink while we were waiting for a show (at the bar outside the entrance) and we were part of - maybe the last 10 - groups to walk in. We had 3 in our group and the usher sat us in the very back row. There was PLENTY of room for 3 closer to the front. I saw a VIP line, so maybe you have to pay extra to get closer but I'm talking 6th and 7th rows. There were at least 8 spots before the back row where we could have sat and that was only on our side.
There were empty seats all around us and it's not like they were taping. If they had been, I might be a little more understanding, to make the room look a little fuller. Sitting that far back didn't bother our guest but it just didn't make sense to me.
***TIP: If you get crappy seats by the usher, don't be afraid to ask to get closer. If I see this show again, I absolutely will ask to be closer if I get shunned again.