You know a TV show is getting big when its creators sit for a chat with The New York Times and they broadcast that interview live in HD for cinemas around the country. I mean, has anyone ever done that before? Has a sitting president ever sold tickets to a one-on-one? That might be a way to boost the economy…just sayin’.

On May 20 at 8pmPT (admittedly, tape delayed by three hours for us West Coasters), Lost executive producer Carlton Cuse and cocreator/executive producer Damon Lindelof will sit for an interview with NYTimes entertainment editor Lorne Manly at The Times Center in New York, where they’re expected to "reveal the challenges of crafting a finale that satisfies themselves as storytellers, and the show’s legion of fans." Do I think they’ll give quality hints about the series finale, which is set to air on May 23? Not a chance. Do I think it’ll be interesting? Ah-yup. And I think theaters around the country will be packed with people like me, and guys who write 12-page essays dissecting each week’s episode of Lost, and anyone who craves more than an hour’s dose of Lostiness each week.

Get your tickets here.