Hamilton Side Views

[openstage2]

Posted: 1/16/17 at 6:41pm

Has anyone sat on the extreme side orchestra for Hamilton in NYC?
Thinking about getting tickets  - Orch Row S. All the way on the side - Seats 26-28.   They aren't listed as obstructed, but I don't trust the ticket broker.  Thanks

[aaaaaa15]

Posted: 1/16/17 at 8:07pm

I sat the furthest seat house right (albeit the second row) and it was fine. You just miss the small things that happen on the second level. It was technically a limited view ticket but wasn't bothersome at all.

[madela2]

Posted: 1/16/17 at 8:42pm

Sat row O all the way on the right aisle. View was great. I concur you miss small things stage left but, to my recollection, not too many things happen there. Definitely didn't take away from my experience.

[openstage2]

Posted: 1/16/17 at 9:07pm

How much would you spend on 2 seats in row S, Side Orch seats 26-28?  Worth $500 ea?  Am I crazy to even be looking at these?

[madela2]

Posted: 1/16/17 at 10:49pm

I guess it depends if you want to part ways with that much cash. Just took a glance at the resales for the first time in months. Whoa, those are still crazy expensive. You're at least getting a deal compared to those, I guess.

Good luck deciding and enjoy the show if you go!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/16/17 at 11:07pm

Only you can decide if it's "worth" it.  I would never pay more than face value for any ticket.  Ever.  And most of the time, I don't do that.   

 

We don't know your financial situation nor your NY frequency.  What is that money "earmarked" for?  What other expenses would you need to incur to make this happen?  Travel? Hotel? Meals?  NOW how much are you spending -- is THAT worth it.

Lastly: could you admit to your parents how much you spent?  If not, you probably shouldn't.  (And I don't mean to imply you need their permission, but every now and then when I consider "splurging" on something, that's a good barometer to whether I should or not....and I'm OLD.)

[@z5]

Posted: 1/16/17 at 11:38pm

Saw it once front row center and first time was Orch H on the left side....didnt miss anything at all except a few entrances/exists and standing actors. Wasn't displeased at all with the side orch seats I was in. 

[openstage2]

Posted: 1/17/17 at 7:50am

This might help with my previous email "Am I crazy?"

I earn a decent living and am a father of 2.  This is a combo birthday gift for my wife (of 25 yrs) and daughter (13) who are obsessed.  My wife and I are teachers so no time off to take. No cost for our stay in NYC.  Only transportation cost is an 8hr drive. We live in Maine and have been to a few Bway shows in the past.  Maybe I'm just trying to talk myself into this?

 

 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/17/17 at 8:11am

You'd drive back and forth to MAINE in the same day?

 

Again: only you can decide if its worth it.    AND cost of meals, whether on the road or in the city.   I'm not trying to talk you out of it, as it's none of my business.  

 

My thought: wait for the next set of tickets to go on sale and grab some them.....for around 200 bucks or less.  Should be soon, I suspect.   

[openstage2]

Posted: 1/17/17 at 7:56pm

No we have relatives in the city.  Free stay.  It may be a mute point now because the $500 tickets have been pulled down.  I'm sure there will be others.

[superyan]

Posted: 1/18/17 at 6:57pm

Those seats are fine.  The overhang will keep you from seeing some of the stuff that happens up top.

As far as how much you spend, that's something you've got to be comfortable with.  I often pay over face for tickets if I want to see a show, and just as often I get stuff for free or under $50 for an orchestra seats.  

As long as you can afford it, buy them, and have a great time.

[Mediamaven2]

Posted: 1/18/17 at 7:59pm

I have not sat extreme side Row S but from Row R (this past  Sunday) and there was no obstruction whatsoever from the overhang. Saw all that there was to see on the upper level stage. I think I was seat 9.

I know S is up a little higher but if there is any obstruction it has to be very minor. I think by being far back you will not miss anything on the stage extreme left or right. When I first saw Ham from extreme right row E there was some action I missed by being so close and so to the side. But I don't think that is the case when you are further away.

 

[Castle2]

Posted: 1/18/17 at 8:08pm

Closer to show time the resale ticket prices come down a lot. I was just following tonight's and 2 hours before show time there were good center seats below $500 each total (including the fees). So I would wait if you can and get seats nearer the center. 

That being said, starting Feb 1 it's the batch of tickets that had the higher $849 premium prices. So people might not be willing to discount so much. 

[Glory]

Posted: 1/18/17 at 8:11pm

I'm so excited that I'm finally seeing the show in a little under 2 weeks. I got tickets for my birthday, the 31st, the night of the Tonys. What was weird was my tickets weren't marked obstructed view until after I bought them..

I'm orch row D seats 19 and 21, I'm not too worried because I'm grateful to be seeing the show, but do you guys know if i am going to have an extremely obstructed view that close?

[openstage2]

Posted: 1/18/17 at 8:20pm

"That being said, starting Feb 1 it's the batch of tickets that had the higher $849 premium prices. So people might not be willing to discount so much."

What do you mean by this?

[Castle2]

Posted: 1/18/17 at 8:28pm

openstage2 said: ""That being said, starting Feb 1 it's the batch of tickets that had the higher $849 premium prices. So people might not be willing to discount so much."

What do you mean by this?"

For dates prior to Feb 1 the top premium prices were $549 (except for holidays they were higher). The batch that went on sale in June were from Feb 1, 2017 and the premium price went up to $849 and more of the seats were considered premium. So anyone who bought at that premium price and resells (scalpers or regular folk who can't use their tickets in the end) will want to get more than people who paid the lower prices. 

[openstage2]

Posted: 1/18/17 at 9:41pm

I see. Thanks.  Does anyone have an estimate when they will release the next batch of Ham tickets past Nov 5?

[superyan]

Posted: 1/18/17 at 11:36pm

openstage2 said: "I see. Thanks.  Does anyone have an estimate when they will release the next batch of Ham tickets past Nov 5?

 

"

According to the person here, it may be February 1.

[South Florida]

Posted: 1/19/17 at 12:35am

Pick a day you don't mind sitting on a city stoop, get there real early, preferably a weekday, and wait.  You won't be spending that kind of money.  Last week got 6th row center $199, seats reserved for the swells, by getting there at 10:30.  The day went faster then I though and you're sure to meet interesting people in a similar situation to you.  Refer to Hamilton Cancellation Line thread in here for more details.