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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 12:27:39 GMT
Groff was first. Rannells replaced him. I do not think an animated character or someone from the Girls would be considered a name. Rannells also did Hedwig. He is very talented but a name to sell a show in the WE no. The tv shows you mention were and are not exactly watched by many people. Especially The Girls. I do not think a SNL player would be name recognition either. I'm not talking about celebrities, as I said before. And all of the people I mentioned are definitely known outside of the theatre world from the TV projects they've been in. I'm not suggesting any of them will be cast in London but they're all recognisable faces even for those not into theatre.
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Post by Sari on Jan 29, 2017 12:37:16 GMT
Who did say that Hamilton needs a name? wtf. We only think that both Hamilton and King George will probably be at least "known" and that's why they're not telling us who they are, because it's really weird that the rest of the cast knew that they were going to be part of the show back in November, and they still don't know who is playing Hamilton and King George III. Anyways, 1. I, at least, never said that they would be super famous. + I didn't read Benedict Cumberbatch or another english celebrity name here. 2. We could be wrong and they're still trying to cast them, and they're giving the part to somebody not famous at all. (tbh I would love to see Sam Mackay as Hamilton)
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 29, 2017 12:40:21 GMT
I wouldn't love to see a white guy as Hamilton
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Post by Sari on Jan 29, 2017 12:46:45 GMT
I wouldn't love to see a white guy as Hamilton and that's why they're not casting him. But let's be honest, he would do a great job if he wasn't white.
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Post by Sari on Jan 29, 2017 12:49:32 GMT
Anyways, my point was that I don't care who they're casting for Hamilton or King George III because i'm sure they'll do it great, whoever they are. I only want to see the show.
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Post by Dan213 on Jan 29, 2017 12:51:34 GMT
I wouldn't love to see a white guy as Hamilton and that's why they're not casting him. But let's be honest, he would do a great job if he wasn't white. I personally think that he'd make a great alternate. I do think it's a bit off that you wouldn't see someone just because of the colour of their skin though couldileaveyou...
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Post by ali973 on Jan 29, 2017 12:53:53 GMT
Do not engage...Do not engage. Do NOT engage.
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Post by Sari on Jan 29, 2017 13:06:45 GMT
Peace, please. This is a place where we share the love we have for Hamilton. Let's share it. Has anyone of you seen somebody from the cast in another show?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 13:19:56 GMT
What big names did Broadway have? LMM was not that big then. Jonathan Groff was in Glee so probably the most exposure. I didn't say big names, i said broadway names. Groff was a name at the time thanks to glee and spring awakening. And when he left to film something instead of using an understudy or someone else they got in Andrew to cover his absence who was at a similar level in terms of recognition. it helps to get the tv exposure im shocked to hear they aren't promoting tickets going on sale tomorrow
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 13:21:54 GMT
Peace, please. This is a place where we share the love we have for Hamilton. Let's share it. Has anyone of you seen somebody from the cast in another show? I'm pretty sure I've seen everyone before. This is a first for me.
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Post by Sari on Jan 29, 2017 13:28:43 GMT
Peace, please. This is a place where we share the love we have for Hamilton. Let's share it. Has anyone of you seen somebody from the cast in another show? I'm pretty sure I've seen everyone before. This is a first for me. I've seen Christine Allado and Cleve September and they were brilliant, I was so excited when I found out that they got the part!!
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Post by infofreako on Jan 29, 2017 18:19:17 GMT
Is anyone else who booked their 4 in presale planning on getting an additional 2 tomorrow
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Post by Mark on Jan 29, 2017 18:23:02 GMT
Going to try!
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Post by infofreako on Jan 29, 2017 18:24:56 GMT
Not sure on my tactic yet looking for something later in the run so probably going to wait until any initial rush has died down
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jan 29, 2017 18:45:53 GMT
So is this expected to be crazy busy, as in sold out within a few hours? I can't even start trying to look for tickets until about 1.30pm tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2017 18:51:39 GMT
So is this expected to be crazy busy, as in sold out within a few hours? I can't even start trying to look for tickets until about 1.30pm tomorrow. Hard to say. Only the first few months sold out in the presale but then again only 100,000 people could access that and they were limited to 4 tickets each.
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Post by infofreako on Jan 29, 2017 19:05:42 GMT
Its a tricky one. Its been heavily hyped up in places like the NME website whoch would usually have no interest whatsoever in musical theatre if that publicity has had an impact it could be very busy
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Post by ali973 on Jan 29, 2017 19:09:55 GMT
I will be participating yet again. Aiming again for a better seat on first preview and probably first Saturday matinee.
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Post by Sari on Jan 29, 2017 19:26:56 GMT
I would buy more tickets but i don't live in the UK. I'll probably buy more for dates after june 2017 next time.
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Post by infofreako on Jan 29, 2017 19:30:16 GMT
Ideally having pairs for first preview and a saturday in January i will end up with singles for March and for towards the end of the current booking period
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Post by carmella1 on Jan 29, 2017 20:48:57 GMT
They are releasing more seats from early in the run as well. The APV is 2300 seats compared to 1300 at the Richard Rogers. The RR is more intimate not sure how that will play in nosebleed seats.
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Post by infofreako on Jan 29, 2017 20:58:49 GMT
They are releasing more seats from early in the run as well. The APV is 2300 seats compared to 1300 at the Richard Rogers. The RR is more intimate not sure how that will play in nosebleed seats. Such a pity this is at the 1550 capacity (pre refurb) victoria palace then. I cant imagine it will gain 800 seats as part of the refurb
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 29, 2017 21:09:05 GMT
What had the Apollo Victoria got to do with it?! They are releasing more seats from early in the run as well. The APV is 2300 seats compared to 1300 at the Richard Rogers. The RR is more intimate not sure how that will play in nosebleed seats.
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Post by tsxmitw on Jan 29, 2017 22:55:47 GMT
Hi - does anyone know if it's best to book through the Hamilton website, or through Ticketmaster?
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Post by andrew on Jan 29, 2017 23:05:21 GMT
Hi - does anyone know if it's best to book through the Hamilton website, or through Ticketmaster? They all end up on ticketmaster anyway so you may as well begin there if you're happy navigating to those pages.
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