NeedsHam said: "So someone I asked on Twitter said the first in line folks have been there since Sunday. Can you ask if they passed on Premium tickets or if there were none?

They wanted Wednesday tix so they passed on all tix. However the people third and fourth in line arrived Sunday night and were not offered any tix. Very few premiums went out last night.

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Posted: 6/15/16 at 11:00am

Wonder how long the wait will be starting tomorrow. Also, how does it work that you can buy two tickets for each person waiting in line? Do the +1s just show up at the last minute?

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Posted: 6/15/16 at 11:09am

Makes sense, day after the Tony's and all.

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Posted: 6/15/16 at 11:47am

Can anyone confirm that the limiting to 20 people thing is still happening, and if these times are staying consistent?

"The people from the theater took the first 20 in line around 5:30 pm and told everyone else to disperse from the theater and come back at 11:30 pm"

Do people actually show back up at 11:30 pm and the video strategy is working, or do people try to continue the line across the street (despite being kicked out the first time)?

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Posted: 6/15/16 at 12:33pm

Carly6 said: "Can anyone confirm that the limiting to 20 people thing is still happening, and if these times are staying consistent?

"The people from the theater took the first 20 in line around 5:30 pm and told everyone else to disperse from the theater and come back at 11:30 pm"

Do people actually show back up at 11:30 pm and the video strategy is working, or do people try to continue the line across the street (despite being kicked out the first time)?

Yesterday it looked like the line reformed across the street just after 7PM, did some more videos, then dispersed for a while at least.

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Posted: 6/15/16 at 7:30pm

Hi everyone!

I'm planning to get in line late Thursday night/Friday morning, in hopes of catching the show by Saturday night (the 26). I'm assuming it's only going to get crazier in between Tony's and Lin Departure. Is there any difference in the line during the weekend vs the work week?

It sounds like an infinite amount of people can line up overnight, and then come showtime there is a video and numbering system for those who get cut off after 20. Can those people, #21-50 or whatever, go take a nap, shower, and come back whenever they please, knowing their place is accounted for? Or is it expected that those people will line up somewhere else and fiercely sleep on the sidewalk and wait it out the hard way?

Also what determines the number of SRO tickets that are given out? You can't just get those regularly can you?

Thanks everyone! Your experiences have been very helpful in my decision to take off of work and see the show. My friends and I are kicking ourselves for not buying $400 tickets in March when we had the chance.

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Posted: 6/15/16 at 7:47pm

Are you going with your friend or just by yourself?

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Posted: 6/15/16 at 7:52pm

I'll be meeting up with 2 friends.

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Posted: 6/15/16 at 8:03pm

If anyone is going to wait next week for the show on june 21st or 22nd and wants there ticket paid for pm me. Willing to buddy up too if that works out better.

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Posted: 6/15/16 at 8:44pm

feyonce said: "Also what determines the number of SRO tickets that are given out? You can't just get those regularly can you?"

SRO tickets are reserved for guests of the cast/crew. They are given out to the cancellation line only if the spots are unclaimed right before curtain.

The number that's available varies depending on the show, although I think there are something like a total of 12 SRO spots total at the Rodgers (someone correct me if I'm wrong).

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 11:14am

feyonce said: "Hi everyone!

I'm planning to get in line late Thursday night/Friday morning, in hopes of catching the show by Saturday night (the 26). I'm assuming it's only going to get crazier in between Tony's and Lin Departure. Is there any difference in the line during the weekend vs the work week?

It sounds like an infinite amount of people can line up overnight, and then come showtime there is a video and numbering system for those who get cut off after 20. Can those people, #21-50 or whatever, go take a nap, shower, and come back whenever they please, knowing their place is accounted for? Or is it expected that those people will line up somewhere else and fiercely sleep on the sidewalk and wait it out the hard way?

This.

My husband and I are planning to surprise our son by flying out Friday night (the 24th,) getting in line that night, and praying that we can get him in either to 2:00pm show or the 8:00pm show (on the 25th.) Does this seem like a good plan or do we really need to get in by Thursday? What has it been looking like out there for those of you sticking it out in line?

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 11:33am

Right now, the last people to get into Saturday evening's show started waiting around late Thursday night/midnight Friday. I arrived at 4am on Friday and am now first in line for Sunday's matinee (last show before Tonys!). The girls behind me are planning to wait until Tuesday to see Lin, so at this rate it is definitely more than 2 days wait in line to see the OBC.

Good luck to everyone!

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Thank you! This was very helpful!

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 11:43am

I have waited on line 3 times and yesterday was the worst I have seen it. I think with the warmer weather, students out of school, Tony wins and original cast departures the line is becoming a minimum 48 hour investment. They were enforcing the 1st 20 rule yesterday and it involves a lot of relocating. The video seems to be working and also if you have a good group around you everyone kind of sticks together to ensure they get back in line in the right waiting order. Yesterday only a few people made it off the matinee line and those remaining were brought to the front for the evening show. It got a little sketchy reassembling the next batch of 20 versus new people just showing up at the theater but the video and groups sticking together seemed to be helping. I think it can still work but be prepared to invest a couple of days and move around a lot. It's not as easy as it was even one month ago where you could park yourself in one place and almost guarantee an entry.

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 12:20pm

My husband and I are planning to surprise our son by flying out Friday night (the 24th,) getting in line that night, and praying that we can get him in either to 2:00pm show or the 8:00pm show (on the 25th.) Does this seem like a good plan or do we really need to get in by Thursday? What has it been looking like out there for those of you sticking it out in line?

We were there the first weekend in June. We got in line at 5:15 am on Saturday and people at the front had been in line since Thursday. Many didn't get in for the matinee but I think all the Thursday people got in for the evening show. At this point, from what I'm reading and hearing and given the summer you need at least 48 hours in line. You also may only get 2 tickets or 1 ticket and need to have a plan for that. The show is amazing, but frankly at this point, the hysteria is out of control. The show will be amazing even without the OBC and it won't require a 3 day wait or a year of rent to see the show. I'd suggest you go to the line see what it looks like and make a decision then.

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 12:28pm

Tonya Tedesco said: " I'd suggest you go to the line see what it looks like and make a decision then. "

I agree. Each and every day is different. You don't know who plans to show up so it's best to just go to the cancellation line the day you arrive and leave it to chance. Seems like RRT has a new rule every few days without any notice so be prepared for that (i.e. first 20 cutoff, no swapping, etc.).

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 2:09pm

we get into the city on Saturday 06/02 around noon and were going to try for the cancellation line that day. I can't believe I'm reading that you have to make the line... 48 HOURS early?? really???? WOW

I guess we wont be seeing this show for our anniversary after all. Hamilton Cancellation Line

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 2:10pm

Over the holiday, I'd double that 48 hour suggestion.

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 2:47pm

photopab said: "I guess we wont be seeing this show for our anniversary after all. "

My suggestion? See one (or two or three or four) of the other great shows on Broadway right now, and when the next ticket block becomes available buy tickets for your next anniversary.

Updated On: 6/16/16 at 02:47 PM

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 3:22pm

I'll post a more detailed report later, but I can assure you all that even 48 hours probably isn't enough anymore. I just saw the Wednesday evening show after getting in line 6am on Monday, so we waited 62 hours. There were very, very few house seats released for any of the shows we were in line for (max of 4, and for our show, only 2), but quite a few standing room usually, which is the only thing that moved people up in line at all really. The people who are first in line right now for Thursday evening have been in line since 3am Tuesday morning. It's only going to get worse, because more and more people are lining up, but not enough tickets are being released to clear the line much.

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 3:41pm

Wow, Casedilla!! Did you have any problem staying awake for the show? Or did you have opportunity to sleep/shower/change clothes, etc.?

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 4:04pm

sarahb22 said: "photopab said: "I guess we wont be seeing this show for our anniversary after all. "

My suggestion? See one (or two or three or four) of the other great shows on Broadway right now, and when the next ticket block becomes available buy tickets for your next anniversary. "

I agree with Sarah. But... if it really is meant to be, then do the hamilton digital lottery when you're in town.

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 4:21pm

sarahb22 said: "Wow, Casedilla!! Did you have any problem staying awake for the show? Or did you have opportunity to sleep/shower/change clothes, etc."

I actually got a pretty solid night of sleep both nights, I'd say 5-6 hours at least. We brought two of these with us:

https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Inflatable-Fabric-Camping-Mattress/dp/B00005BAIB/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1466108298&sr=8-3&keywords=camping+mattress

Which actually was listed at $7.99 just a few days ago. We left them behind since they were so inexpensive - although one of them ripped a hole the first night and was useless, so we switched off using it. I had a couple changes of clothes and brought deodorant, wet wipes, a toothbrush/toothpaste, etc. to try and be as much of a normal person as possible haha. I was pretty tired afterwards, but there's no way I could fall asleep during Hamilton!

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 4:51pm

Oh goodness.

So, the catch is, I already have two tickets to see the show July 15. But I really wanted to see Lin, so I was planning to do the line and sell my tickets...but now I wonder if I'll even get in, and if the average wait is over 48 hours. What do you guys think?! Will I be happier just seeing it July 15 with who knows who the actors will be? Do I risk waiting in line for two nights before I have to go back to Virginia?

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 5:22pm

Wow, this is looking highly unlikely for myself and my husband. He's still getting in line tonight because he already has a bus ticket but if it seems like Saturday won't happen by Friday night we're just going to find something else to do. Really wanted to see Lin Manuel but maybe we'll try again later in the summer. I only need to come from Philly.

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 5:55pm

feyonce said: "Oh goodness.

So, the catch is, I already have two tickets to see the show July 15. But I really wanted to see Lin, so I was planning to do the line and sell my tickets...but now I wonder if I'll even get in, and if the average wait is over 48 hours. What do you guys think?! Will I be happier just seeing it July 15 with who knows who the actors will be? Do I risk waiting in line for two nights before I have to go back to Virginia?

"

Keep your tickets. Honestly Javier will be amazing, and they're filming Lin's last show to be released to the masses eventually. As someone who did the cancellation line back in May and only waited 17 hours, you will remember so much more of the performance if you aren't waiting for 48+ hours on a sidewalk before the show. I literally can remember only bits and pieces, like I was drunk when I saw it haha.

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Posted: 6/16/16 at 6:31pm

ammurp said: "feyonce said: "Oh goodness.

So, the catch is, I already have two tickets to see the show July 15. But I really wanted to see Lin, so I was planning to do the line and sell my tickets...but now I wonder if I'll even get in, and if the average wait is over 48 hours. What do you guys think?! Will I be happier just seeing it July 15 with who knows who the actors will be? Do I risk waiting in line for two nights before I have to go back to Virginia?

"

Keep your tickets. Honestly Javier will be amazing, and they're filming Lin's last show to be released to the masses eventually. As someone who did the cancellation line back in May and only waited 17 hours, you will remember so much more of the performance if you aren't waiting for 48+ hours on a sidewalk before the show. I literally can remember only bits and pieces, like I was drunk when I saw it haha.

I saw the show on May 2, and I only had to wait nine and a half hours (no line sitter)!! I can't even imagine waiting out there now for 50+ hours!! Props to all those folks sticking it out! That type of wait is a young persons game now!! LOL!