Texas Tanya said: "Thank you!!! That was kind of our plan.....check it out Saturday and see what the line looks like. I thought it would be impossible but I'm seeing some of these posts with people getting tix getting in line early afternoon on Saturday. Just wasn't sure about Sunday vs Tuesday but you are right, Sunday would mean less time in line."
The line has become unpredictable since the show is not the #1 draw anymore. I would also think about how you would want to handle if they only have 2 tickets available and whether you'd want to split up and see it on different days/nights or either everyone sees it or no one does. Also, consider how to handle it if you end up getting 2 seats and 2 SRO. Who goes where? Your kids are old enough that they could sit by themselves. I've also volunteered to keep an eye on a young teenager who ended up in the seat next to me when it happened to the family I was in line with, since we'd been chatting for hours.
"I've read so many different things about the standing in line! I have a 12 and 14 year old. I'm hoping my husband and one kid can stand in line and maybe we can switch out? Trying to prepare my kids for the very real possibility that we could stand in line for a very long time and still not get tickets!"
Yes, if you want 4 tickets, as long as there are always at least 2 people in line you're fine.
"We can pay with credit card, right? I really don't want to be walking the streets of NYC with cash. I swear I read somewhere that it was best to bring cash? Maybe that is in case someone is trying to sell tickets?"
Yes, you can pay with a credit card. Have fun and good luck!
Texas Tanya said: "Any recommendations on the best day to stand in the cancellation line? Our options would be Aug 12th (but cannot get to line until probably 1), August 13 or August 15th. My kids would stand in line every single day all day in hopes of getting tickets but we just cannot dedicate the entire vacation to Hamilton. :)"
One should be fine if you want the evening show. I do prefer just getting up ridiculous early to claim a good spot, but I dose easy and don't do anything in the morning anyway.
Do you have a lot of morning/day activities? Or evening stuff like dinners or going to a cabaret? If you don't do anything in the evening (As I do) you get more bang for your NYC buck by trying for an evening show. Consider if you want to lose your time 1pm-11pm (inculding show) or 7am-5pm
I am planning to try for standing room this Sunday, July 30 for the matinee. I saw it in Chicago tonight (planned long ago), I'll see it in San Francisco on Saturday matinee (had tickets for earlier in the summer but couldn't make the trip and had to swap them). It was a coincidence these ended up being the same week but I thought it only appropriate to finish out the week in NYC (plus, I want to see Javi finally, he was out last time I was there, as well as Brian D'Arcy James, and James Monroe Iglehart). For those of you seeing it after Brandon Victor Dixon leaves, you have nothing to worry about, Daniel Breaker was an awesome Aaron Burr tonight.
Anyway, I will be trying for SRO. If there is anyone that needs a ticket and is willing to buy mine, let me know. I should be getting into town at 5am and will go straight to the theater. Please PM me if interested.
10086Sundays said: "The line has become unpredictable since the show is not the #1 draw anymore."
How do you define "#1"?
Hamilton is still indefinitely sold-out ... through March 2018 I believe.
Hamilton brings in by far the most weekly revenue ... over $3 million.
Hamilton has by far the highest average ticket price along with the highest top ticket price.
Hamilton may have other productions that are currently in #2 / #3 a bit closer to it compared to last Spring/Summer but please explain how it's still not #1 overall? A team that is 15-0 and suffers it's first loss still leads over a team that's only 12-4.
Browneyes142 said: "I am planning to try for standing room this Sunday, July 30 for the matinee. I saw it in Chicago tonight (planned long ago), I'll see it in San Francisco on Saturday matinee (had tickets for earlier in the summer but couldn't make the trip and had to swap them). It was a coincidence these ended up being the same week but I thought it only appropriate to finish out the week in NYC (plus, I want to see Javi finally, he was out last time I was there, as well as Brian D'Arcy James, and James Monroe Iglehart). For those of you seeing it after Brandon Victor Dixon leaves, you have nothing to worry about, Daniel Breaker was an awesome Aaron Burr tonight.
Anyway, I will be trying for SRO. If there is anyone that needs a ticket and is willing to buy mine, let me know. I should be getting into town at 5am and will go straight to the theater. Please PM me if interested.
chuckydisc said: "10086Sundays said: "The line has become unpredictable since the show is not the #1 draw anymore."
How do you define "#1"?
Hamilton is still indefinitely sold-out ... through March 2018 I believe.
Hamilton brings in by far the most weekly revenue ... over $3 million.
Hamilton has by far the highest average ticket price along with the highest top ticket price.
Hamilton may have other productions that are currently in #2 / #3 a bit closer to it compared to last Spring/Summer but please explain how it's still not #1 overall? A team that is 15-0 and suffers it's first loss still leads over a team that's only 12-4."
Whoa, calm down. I never said it wasn't still one of the most popular shows and doing amazing business. I meant it isn't #1 show that people are lining up to get rush/SRO/cancellation tickets for. DEH would probably take that spot, although since they switched SRO to lottery, it isn't as crazy.
I was simply saying that since there are so many other shows, DEH, CFA, Great Comet, Hello Dolly, getting attention that the number of people lining up for Hamilton isn't as predictable as it was a year ago when it was really the only show that had people in a frenzy.
Oh gosh, I knew that and totally forgot. I'll be there Saturday the 12th but it just would have been so nice to see Javi. Also, I knew Brian D'Arcy James was leaving but I misremembered the date. Now I have to decide if I'd rather see all 3 in the same week or wait for Javi.
So, I'm in line today, 3rd (ticket) for sro, 11th in the line overall (people). I'm trying for SRO regardless but my plus one isn't going to be coming after all. If anyone wants to pay for my ticket, I can make you my plus one. I'm staying in line for myself regardless but thought I'd put it out there.
Oh, I'm sure a number of them will. I am thinking that their chances of getting a regular ticket are much higher than me getting standing room, hence my casting the net wider. SRO is all that is in my budget. It's not the end of the world for me though. I've seen it twice on Broadway, twice in Chicago, and I saw it in SFO. My main thing today is thinking it would be awesome to see all 3 in the same week. I saw Chicago on Wednesday, SFO last night, and I'd love to complete the hat trick. If I don't get in tpday, I'll try again. I want to see James Monroe Iglehart in the role.
I am considering to try the cancellation line in late August for the first time. 1) What is the cheapest ticket you might get, beside the SRO? 2) How do I make it clear I am only interested in SRO when I enter the line? Do I just say it?
rosemarycountess2017 said: "I am considering to try the cancellation line in late August for the first time. 1) What is the cheapest ticket you might get, beside the SRO? 2) How do I make it clear I am only interested in SRO when I enter the line? Do I just say it?"
Hamilton lottery win: $10
Hamilton line SRO: $40
Hamilton line non-Premium seat: $229 currently
Hamilton line Premium seat: $849 currently
If you ONLY want SRO then simply tell that to the theatre worker who is dealing with the cancellation line for that given performance. Note: get there early so you are given the best chance to be first on the SRO-only "list".
chuckydisc said: "rosemarycountess2017 said: "I am considering to try the cancellation line in late August for the first time. 1) What is the cheapest ticket you might get, beside the SRO? 2) How do I make it clear I am only interested in SRO when I enter the line? Do I just say it?"
Hamilton lottery win: $10
Hamilton line SRO: $40
Hamilton line non-Premium seat: $229 currently
Hamilton line Premium seat: $849 currently
If you ONLY want SRO then simply tell that to the theatre worker who is dealing with the cancellation line for that given performance. Note: get there early so you are given the best chance to be first on the SRO-only "list".
" I would also want to add on June 3rd we got a non-used accessible seating that were $199, but those are not the norm. Most are the listed above $229 option. Good luck!
Megsamegatron said: "chuckydisc said: "rosemarycountess2017 said: "I am considering to try the cancellation line in late August for the first time. 1) What is the cheapest ticket you might get, beside the SRO? 2) How do I make it clear I am only interested in SRO when I enter the line? Do I just say it?"
Hamilton lottery win: $10
Hamilton line SRO: $40
Hamilton line non-Premium seat: $229 currently
Hamilton line Premium seat: $849 currently
If you ONLY want SRO then simply tell that to the theatre worker who is dealing with the cancellation line for that given performance. Note: get there early so you are given the best chance to be first on the SRO-only "list".
" I would also want to add on June 3rd we got a non-used accessible seating that were $199, but those are not the norm. Most are the listed above $229 option. Good luck!
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Thank you very much! I am thinking to get there at 6am for the Matinee, though it seems that people started to arrive later recently... Maybe it's just the matter of the day.
Going to NYC this weekend- what day do I have a better chance of getting a cancellation/SRO/or last minute stubhub- Saturday matinee, Saturday evening, or Sunday matinee? Or is it still a total crap shoot?
You probably have an equal chance for each show. SRO are few and far-between, sporadically sold. If you are in line early enough either day you will get a cancellation ticket for any of the shows. (Stub Hub always has something too, just depends how much you're willing to pay.) Personally, I would try to do Saturday matinee or Sunday just to avoid that awkward and unorganized 2nd-show-line, which sometimes starts in the morning with people who didn't get matinee tickets, and then merges with people arriving in the afternoon. Good luck! Have fun!
Hey everyone! If anyone needs a linesitter for the cancellation line anytime during August dm me, I can get there early and stay for as long as needed! I've done the line over 10 times including multiple times for people who were on this thread last year.
Will be waiting on line on Thursday with a friend if anyone is interested in being either of our +1s in exchange for paying a portion of our ticket - PM me!
Hi! wanted to share my experience today (wednesday 07/02) lining up for the matinee show. I've seen the show before so I only wanted SRO. I reached the theatre at 10am and I was 25th on line. The line got a little longer after 11, and 3 people left at this point.
They started giving out seat tickets at 11.30, and stopped after around 14-16 tickets. They only gave more tickets at around 1.30. It was raining and some people left, but in the end in total I think they must have given out around 30 seat tickets! There were only about 5 SRO today, they gave out SRO tickets at 2.00. I was fourth in line for SRO and luckily I got in! When it was my turn to pay the lady inside told me (rather rudely) no SRO left, only $229 seat and told me to go out.. and within 1 minute told me to come back in and I got SRO. And anyway I got it, awesome view, only top part of the set is blocked but nothing significant happens there anyway. Good luck!
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