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Post by theatre-turtle on Jan 16, 2017 13:03:01 GMT
Interesting that there are no matinee performances Yes there are, Thursdays and Saturdays
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Post by theatremadness on Jan 16, 2017 13:04:46 GMT
Tough decision but I decided not to book in the end. My job doesn't work well with planning so far in advance - even to the end of the year, and without an option to switch tickets over to friends but only to cancel/exchange for a fee, the amount I was going to pay for tickets wasn't worth it. I was sat there with tickets I wanted, ready to click to book and I just didn't do it. Which, to me, said that I was too worried about not being able to go. The show will be around for a while I'm sure and I *will* see Hamilton - just probably not this year! Nice one all those who managed to get tickets in the end!!
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Post by liverpool54321 on Jan 16, 2017 13:05:12 GMT
Booked for 13 Feb, plus hopefully earlier date with wheelchair access to take the wife. Got Stalls Row L 39-40 - adjacent to where the £200 premium start in row so feels like a "bargain" at £89.
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Post by Figaro on Jan 16, 2017 13:12:24 GMT
Where are the £20 ones, out of interest? The grand circle slips, so eight seats in total (unless I'm missing any others). Does anyone know if these are worth the £20? Will you be able to see anything from these seats??
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:14:58 GMT
Best wishes to all those booking this morning
Not to rain on the parade
But I REALLY think they are going to have a tough time shifting those premium tickets after the first few months
The Palace seats a good 200 more people than the Richard Rogers possibly more after the refurb
Furthermore the current average price paid on Broadway is around 200 dollars Admittedly the top premium there is 500 but this is for hospitality packages
We don't even know the casting
My point is that I do think the London production is overpriced and the proportion of premium seats seems very high looking at the seating map
In any case I don't think it's very accessible and the "modern young" audience won't be able to afford to go
I shall be going on Press Night if I am London then Then again on Jan 1st
But having seen the show on Broadway whilst it is modern and relevant in a good way I don't think it warrants paying more than many people earn in a week to see it
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:15:24 GMT
#HamiltonLDN is now trending 4th worldwide.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:16:10 GMT
You can go to Glastonbury for £200
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Post by dizzieblonde on Jan 16, 2017 13:16:18 GMT
My view is you should manage your expectations. I don't think LMM will play the role at all. Interesting! I actually don't mind who plays the role, as I suspect the cast (whoever is in any role) will be spectacular. it really was just a vague wondering that my booking date might coincide with any run he chooses to do!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:16:31 GMT
Well my hopes for a late preview were thoroughly scuppered by Ticketmaster's "you can choose your seat, no wait we'll choose for you, okay well we can't find anything in the date you actually want how about this completely different date" shenanigans, but I'm in at least, and for a Saturday in 2017. I may or may not come back on public booking day (depending on how Angels In America booking goes!), but this'll definitely do if nothing else comes along. And at least there'll be time to get some seat feedback before I go, so if it turns out they've refurbed my seats into restricted view oblivion, I'll have ample time to get my pre-48 hour refund!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:16:41 GMT
#HamiltonLDN is now trending 4th worldwide. Kim Kardashian often trends in the top spot
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:17:45 GMT
Happy that I got 29th December - all rather painless and finished within ten minutes.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:19:02 GMT
Furthermore the current average price paid on Broadway is around 200 dollars Admittedly the top premium there is 500 but this is for hospitality packages Nope, the top premium price now is $849. And that's not for any package.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:20:09 GMT
#HamiltonLDN is now trending 4th worldwide. Kim Kardashian often trends in the top spot Okay...?
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Post by Nelly on Jan 16, 2017 13:22:18 GMT
Success! Side of the dress circle late Jan! Always found the views in the dress at the VP decent so hopefully that was a good choice.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:25:25 GMT
Anyone care to comment/speculate on the row A slips in the dress circle? I highly resent paying £60 for restricted view but I also cannot bring myself to pay £90...
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Post by dazzerlump on Jan 16, 2017 13:25:42 GMT
I cant believe how much of the stalls is classed a premium, 3 rows from back before it drops to £89.50 Ill give this one a miss!
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Post by dazzerlump on Jan 16, 2017 13:27:07 GMT
My Mistake, some of the sides and close to the front are £89.50!
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Post by Nelly on Jan 16, 2017 13:29:31 GMT
Pretty sure though I got offered tickets in the grand circle at the £89 bracket at one point which seems a bit outrageous. That circle was steep!
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Post by dazzerlump on Jan 16, 2017 13:33:31 GMT
I caved in and booked!! I didnt take much convincing in the end :-)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:33:58 GMT
I cant believe how much of the stalls is classed a premium, 3 rows from back before it drops to £89.50 Ill give this one a miss! There are seats which for Billy Elliot Were £19.50 And for Hamilton are now £89.50
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Post by theatrehound on Jan 16, 2017 13:34:30 GMT
Finally got my tickets! Couldn't get the previews, but booked just before Christmas, row C in the stalls. Happy with that
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 13:35:42 GMT
I bet if patients were asked to pay
£89.50 or £200
For some treatment
They would run to the Daily Mail
😂😂😂
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Post by tr252 on Jan 16, 2017 13:35:55 GMT
I've got a ticket for row A of the grand... anybody know what these seats were like pre refurbishment? I imagine pretty decent?
Also, is Lin Manuel in this from November? Or is that not happening?
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Post by stevej678 on Jan 16, 2017 13:37:12 GMT
My Mistake, some of the sides and close to the front are £89.50! I paid that price for central seats in Row E of the stalls. Row F shoots up to £200. Didn't spot any of the lower priced Premium seats (£137.50) on the seating plan although can't say I looked for long.
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Post by stuartmcd on Jan 16, 2017 13:37:42 GMT
I've got a ticket for row A of the grand... anybody know what these seats were like pre refurbishment? I imagine pretty decent? Also, is Lin Manuel in this from November? Or is that not happening? There's been no official word on when he will be in the show just that he intend to join the cast for a short time at some point. I'd imagine it will be some time next year after he finishes with Mary Poppins
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