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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2016 10:36:28 GMT
In his defence, he's not had a chance to see In The Heights over here!
He's frequently said how much he'd like to work abroad and Hamilton, even for a limited run is the perfect opportunity for that.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2016 14:28:24 GMT
Just popped onto the Hamilton website, and it's now got a note from producer Jeffrey Seller saying that new tickets will be going on sale soon, and warning people away from fraudulent dealers and rip-off merchants. In its own special way, I suppose a massively popular show that constantly sells out must be a little bit of a burden.
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Post by freckles on Jan 31, 2016 9:46:08 GMT
Has anyone tried the online lottery in NY ? I'm visiting soon and thought I'd give it a go, but whenever I go on the website it seems to say the lottery is not available. I know they had some issues with the site crashing, have they abandoned it?
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Post by Steffi on Jan 31, 2016 10:25:24 GMT
I think they tried the online lottery but the system crashed because thousands of people tried to enter. They are back to doing the regular lottery at the theatre until further notice.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2016 12:10:00 GMT
Yep, there was an internet-shattering demand for the online lottery so they've taken it back offline until further notice. twitter.com/hamiltonmusical is probably one of your best sources for finding out when they get the online thing working properly. |
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Post by charliec on Jan 31, 2016 12:27:55 GMT
The lottery is happening in person at the theatre still, the only one day they did it online they had 50k entries!
There's hundreds of people at the lottery, if you have the time and the money for a full price ticket I would reccomend the returns queue. I stood in like for 4 hours on a Sunday and got a centre stalls row H seat for $169. I think the line starts pretty early in the morning these days but is worth the wait if you are at or near the front of the queue!
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Post by freckles on Jan 31, 2016 13:26:51 GMT
The lottery is happening in person at the theatre still, the only one day they did it online they had 50k entries! There's hundreds of people at the lottery, if you have the time and the money for a full price ticket I would reccomend the returns queue. I stood in like for 4 hours on a Sunday and got a centre stalls row H seat for $169. I think the line starts pretty early in the morning these days but is worth the wait if you are at or near the front of the queue! Thanks but I haven't the time or the $$$ for that ( I'm there with work so need to put in some time there!) I'll maybe try the in person lottery. Wish me luck! |
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Post by 49thand8th on Jan 31, 2016 16:37:17 GMT
Has anyone tried the online lottery in NY ? I'm visiting soon and thought I'd give it a go, but whenever I go on the website it seems to say the lottery is not available. I know they had some issues with the site crashing, have they abandoned it? I know you got your answer already, but: Only EVERYBODY has tried it.  I hope they do find a way to bring it back soon. I've done the lotto three or four times and I knew it was only a matter of time before someone got flattened by a car. |
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Post by charliec on Feb 1, 2016 22:13:50 GMT
Digital lottery is back from tomorrow apparently!
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 1, 2016 22:22:07 GMT
IN THEORY.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 2, 2016 9:38:16 GMT
I fear by the time this eventually gets here, I'll be vomiting at the near mention of it.
Broadwayworld may aswell rename itself Hamilton.com.. So obsessed is it with reporting every pointless bit of none sense about the shows.
Maybe today they'll report on the theatres loos being cleaned, and some mail being delivered to the stage door.
Enough already!
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Post by freckles on Feb 2, 2016 18:28:19 GMT
Oh goody, I'll (hopefully) be able to give it a try next week.
Sorry, Mr B, I'll try not to go on about it.
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 2, 2016 18:44:16 GMT
I fear by the time this eventually gets here, I'll be vomiting at the near mention of it. Broadwayworld may aswell rename itself Hamilton.com.. So obsessed is it with reporting every pointless bit of none sense about the shows. Maybe today they'll report on the theatres loos being cleaned, and some mail being delivered to the stage door. Enough already! Have you seen playbill? They write an article every time Lin blows his nose. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Feb 2, 2016 18:55:08 GMT
I know. As if a show ever needed LESS publicity, and yet every day it gets 10 news articles on those websites. I fear by the time this eventually gets here, I'll be vomiting at the near mention of it. Broadwayworld may aswell rename itself Hamilton.com.. So obsessed is it with reporting every pointless bit of none sense about the shows. Maybe today they'll report on the theatres loos being cleaned, and some mail being delivered to the stage door. Enough already! Have you seen playbill? They write an article every time Lin blows his nose. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 2, 2016 19:12:48 GMT
This is our new SEO-driven world.
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Post by Mark on Feb 2, 2016 19:32:05 GMT
I'm going to try the cancellation line when I'm there in May. What time should I get there? 4? 5?.... Gonna be a long day that's for sure.
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 2, 2016 19:42:47 GMT
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Post by Michael on Feb 2, 2016 19:57:13 GMT
Line sitters? People queuing up for (Hamilton) return tickets professionally? |
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Post by Mark on Feb 2, 2016 21:52:06 GMT
Indeed they are.
Guess if I do it on my first day, ill be up at the crack of dawn anyway due to jetlag. Still got a few months to plan.
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 3, 2016 13:53:32 GMT
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Post by Scots UK Theatre on Feb 3, 2016 14:20:14 GMT
Got a ticket for December. Feel robbed at $350 dollars. Wasn't even a great seat. Premium seats now at $549 dollars plus fees.
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 3, 2016 15:10:35 GMT
Why did you pay it if you feel robbed?
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Post by charliec on Feb 3, 2016 16:49:14 GMT
The Hamilton cast will perform "Alexander Hamilton" at the Grammys!
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Post by catqc on Feb 4, 2016 12:03:34 GMT
I feel like the momentum of this show has just taken over it. I've listened to the album and no, rap isn't my thing but even if it was is it really the best musical ever made? People are certainly acting like it is
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2016 12:22:47 GMT
How would you determine the best musical ever anyway? I agree that people are getting extremely carried away, but even if we do manage to determine criteria and can conclusively prove that it's not quite up there with West Side Story or Sweeney Todd, it's still a very good show in terms of inventive lyrics, hummable tunes, recurring motifs, choreography, lighting, performances, etc. Tbh, there are so many new musicals and so many just sink without a trace that it is extremely possible for a show to simultaneously be "THE BEST SHOW IN YEARS" and "well, it's okay, but it's flawed too". The hype is doing wonders for it on Broadway; only time will tell if the hype floats it or sinks it when it comes to London.
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