Hamilton at the Public- Page 2
Hamilton at the Public
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#26Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 7/29/14 at 3:26pmThis looks amazing and tickets seem to be going fast.
GilmoreGirlO2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/05
#27Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 7/29/14 at 6:24pm
I saw the staged reading of "Hamilton" they did last summer at Vassar (they performed the first act and select songs from the second) and it was outstanding. Extremely clever, loved the songs I heard, and, even with the cast just standing in a line with music stands in front of them, an entire world was created. I think the show will surprise many.
Got my tickets during the pre-sale.
Also, on the audition notice for the Public run, it says "Possible Extension Through May 10th."
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#28Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 7/29/14 at 6:29pmOh, that's interesting, I thought they had another show coming in in March.
LightsOut90
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/14
#29Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 7/29/14 at 6:31pmit depends they may extend it but only if that rapid broadway transfer doesnt happen thats been mentioned
#30Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 7/29/14 at 6:32pmJust an FYI- I got Advance Student Tickets for Hamilton today, and they increased the price from $25 to $30.
LightsOut90
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/2/14
GilmoreGirlO2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/05
#32Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 8/1/14 at 11:42am
Anyone heard any casting rumors for this? Obviously, Lin in Hamilton and I’m nearly 100% sure that Phillipa Soo will be playing Eliza Schuyler (Hamilton’s wife), which I could not be more thrilled about.
In the program for “tick, tick…BOOM!” it said that Leslie Odom, Jr. would be in it – anyone know who he is playing? Lin has also said that Anthony Ramos will be in it – again, anyone know who he is playing?
When they did the reading of it at the Public this past spring, Brian D’Arcy James was in it – I wonder if he is still connected with the show? Ciara Renee played Peggy Schuyler/Maria, but I believe that part was listed as one of the roles available to audition for, so I’m not sure if she is still attached.
Anika Noni Rose played Angelica Schuyler in the reading at Vassar last summer and I am crossing my fingers she will be involved in this production. Her and Soo would be a dream team of ladies for me.
Alex M
Broadway Star Joined: 11/16/13
cjmclaughlin10
Broadway Star Joined: 6/26/15
#35Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 2/4/16 at 5:46pm
I saw it for 30 and 120 at The Public Then the first preview up town for $60. Seeing it with Javier next month for 177.
Can't believe what tickets are going for now
#36Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 2/4/16 at 5:55pm
tobiasragg said: "But we did, didn't we? And those of us who were prudent saw the show for $50... 1/10th of the lowest ticket price now..."
Bad math, the lowest ticket price now is not $500.
It's adorable, how some people on this thread are like "Oh, this is a rip-off of some musical, and it's about a president too!"
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
Updated On: 2/4/16 at 05:55 PM
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#37Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 2/4/16 at 6:23pm
Who the Heck said anything like that?
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#38Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 2/4/16 at 6:53pm
Read the damn thread
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#39Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 2/4/16 at 7:29pm
Except most of the thread is 2 years old....and your comments sounds like you are referring to what people are saying now...in the present tense.
Edited to make sense. Damn autocorrect.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Updated On: 2/5/16 at 07:29 PM
#40Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 2/4/16 at 8:00pm
I know it's old....you must have misunderstood me....
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
#41Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 2/4/16 at 11:35pm
gypsy101 said: "Bad math, the lowest ticket price now is not $500."
Well, if you look at the seats most of us had at the public, we would be sitting in what are now premium seats. I paid $50 to sit third row on the aisle at the Public, which is a $545 seat today at the Richard Rogers.
bear88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/26/16
#42Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 5/12/16 at 8:40pm
Hindsight is 20/20.
Factoring in the Ticketmaster fee, I paid $533 per ticket to see Hamilton in rear mezzanine at the Richard Rodgers in April 2016. But I was a tourist, and hadn't been to New York City in years.
I feel foolish about paying so much. But the night before we saw it, I sat next to a very pleasant Broadway devotee (at a Shuffle Along preview) whose husband passed up the opportunity to see the show at the Public and steadfastly refuses to pay scalper prices now. This is probably one reason why he's richer than me, but his wife was extremely jealous that I was going, but wouldn't go without her husband (even though she was tempted when he was on business trips).
Before it opened, I can't blame anyone for thinking, "Oh, great, another quirky musical about a controversial figure from early American history," especially if they weren't a Miranda fan. But it does make for funny reading now.
ChiTheaterFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/9/15
#43Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 5/12/16 at 9:06pm
When I went to New York last March my friend decided to go stand in the cancellation line for a Saturday matinee. (We already had tickets for Saturday night.). She was first in line...on one of those rare days they didn't have a single ticket. I had decided not to go because I didn't want to miss out on seeing another show. (It was at 2 pm and they handed out all cancellation tickets right before curtain.). Even though she didn't get tickets, she decided to go back the next day. I was like "seriously, a hip hop musical about Alexander Hamilton?" But she was so excited after reading all about it that I decided to go with her since I wouldn't have to miss a Sunday show due to the 2:00 curtain. We were first in line and sat there for about 5 hours. (Which people thought was SO LONG then--we were the only ones for a good hour.) We were each able to get 2 tickets front and center, and our friends came with us. I was 5th row and I thought I was going to melt into a puddle of tears during Wait for It watching Leslie Odom Jr at eye level. Then Daveed Diggs winked at me during what'd I miss. I still love the show, but no Broadway experience can ever top seeing it there.
People can hate on it or make fun of those of us for loving the show so much all they want--that was one of the top theater moments of my life. It reenergized my interest in theater (I've always gone to shows but nowhere near as many as now) AND American history. I felt like I connected with a piece of my soul I hadn't connected with in a long time. (This was also shortly after a death in the family and I had basically been numb from repressing all emotions.)
When you connect with something for whatever reason, theater is a powerful experience. Everyone connects to different things, but something about those performances on that day was just really special for me.
#44Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 5/13/16 at 1:30am
I'm curious if "dreaming" ever saw the show, do they ever post on the board anymore?
"Contentment, it seems, simply happens. It appears accompanied by no bravos and no tears."
jonah3500
Leading Actor Joined: 3/17/17
#45Hamilton at the Public
Posted: 7/21/20 at 12:35am
bear88 said: "Hindsight is 20/20."
Hindsight is indeed 2020.
