Asking for movie showtimes. The first show has sold out and I say: What's/when's th

[B45]

Asking for movie showtimes. The first show has sold out and I say:

What's/when's the next showing?

Are both okay here?

 

[MikeNewYork]

I would use "when's".

 

[B45]

Would you consider what's incorrect or nonsensical?

 

[MikeNewYork]

"What's" asks about the next movie title, not the time.

 

[Barb_D]

I"m not sure I agree, *in this context.*

If you have just asked to purchase tickets for a specific movie and have been told that the 5:30 showing has sold out, then "what's the next showing" would give enough information to say "when is the next time that this movie I just asked about is showing at this theater for which tickets are available."

 

[MikeNewYork]

"When's " would still be better in that context.

 

[Barb_D]

I agree it's the better choice but "what's" is not "nonsensical" as asked by the OP.