John Legend Green Light Package

This is a review of the actual experience, not the venue. Having seen John Legend at Greek Theater and having a great time, when the opportunity came to purchase these special seats (2^nd row stationary seats, center stage aisle) for special prices ($ 250.00 per ticket), I didn’t hesitate to click the «Buy» button. As the concert drew closer, I looked forward to the event and received an email one week prior to the event. It was detailed message outlining the benefits of purchasing these tickets which went like this: a) admittance to sound check, b) pre-​show hospitality event, c) photo opportunity with John Legend, and d) private access to the souvenir stand; the email also asked all attendees/​guests to arrive at 3 pm (the concert’s schedule start time was 8 pm). It went like this:
a) Checked off guest list and given orange wristbands and a John Legend Evolver soft black briefcase bag. waited 20 minutes.
b) 3: 40 pm — Entered theater and sat in the first three rows of the theater (about thirty guests) and listened to the band rehearse and crew prepare. After about 20 minutes, John Legend came to the stage and fields a fifteen minute Q&A session.
c) 4:30 pm — The hostess instructed the guests to form a single line in the aisle for the photo opp or autograph (guest’s choice, but not both — if couples, he would take one photo and sign one item). waited thirty minutes.
d) 5:00 pm — The hostess led the guests to a prepared section in the theater’s mezzanine with a small table of food (tiny sushi sized veggie wraps — ehhh, cheese platter with fruits and crackers — okay, and skewered teriyaki chicken — at least it was hot). The bar was open to serve sodas, water, and chardonnay (no choice on wine). waited 30 minutes.
e) 6:00 pm — The souvenir stand opens and guests are invited to shop. We waited until the other guests finished before looking and buying a program. waited 40 minutes — watched security team and ushers briefed. Saw Warriors’ Capt. Jack and wife enter and take photos with guests. With the extending waiting periods, we asked the hostess whether we can leave the venue and put things in the car or walk around the area; they told us yes, but would not be allowed admission until the doors open to the public at 7 pm, so we stayed.
f) 7:00 pm — Door open for the general public and guests stream in.
We sat on the sofa and carried on another 45 minutes of conversation before going to our seats.
Now the concert:
1) Estelle played a 45 minute set highlighted by her hit «American Boy» and her version of the Temptations «Get Ready».
2) John Legend — The music was overwhelming his voice on most of the fast songs except for «Greenlight». He was at his best on his slow songs, but, again, often the music masked his voice. For me the best songs were his next single «Everybody Knows» and, of course, his signature «Ordinary People», his first encore song; as usual, the crowd joined him in «take it slow» choruses.
As a big John Legend fan, I wanted to LOVE this experience, but it only rates an okay one. By the time we left the theater at 11 pm, it dawned on us that we were there for a full eight hours… we were tired like we just got off work too.