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Post by ptwest on Jan 18, 2017 19:05:16 GMT
Quick question for those who booked on here on Monday from noon: did Ticketmaster put you in a queue, or did everyone get straight through? If they did put a queue in, was it at the "pick a month" page or later in the process? Asking as I'm doing some research. Thanks. I was in queue from 12 after the date selection, probably for about 5 minutes. The first time I picked seats then didn't get them the wait was about 3 minutes. For the 2nd and 3rd times it was up to between 10 and 12. The final time when asked TM to pick for me was much quicker.
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Post by Stasia on Jan 18, 2017 19:40:11 GMT
So the process was not the easiest and happiest one Oh no! Did you get anything in the end? After 45 minutes - yes! But this was extremely stressful. At least the seats are good. This is officially the most expensive theatre ticket in my life! (Says someone who pays 3x of this to get to the UK and 5x of this for the visa)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 19:55:11 GMT
so does ticketmaster have the complete monopoly for this shoe or do other agencies have allocations? if so how are they managing the ticket collection/credit card situation
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Post by infofreako on Jan 18, 2017 19:59:47 GMT
so does ticketmaster have the complete monopoly for this shoe or do other agencies have allocations? if so how are they managing the ticket collection/credit card situation Ticketmaster are sole agent because of the security measures
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Post by tr252 on Jan 18, 2017 20:12:55 GMT
How annoying is the bar in front of row A (I can't imagine they will have removed it in the refit) in the grand circle and also how is the view in general? Any comments much appreciated.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 20:14:29 GMT
so does ticketmaster have the complete monopoly for this shoe or do other agencies have allocations? if so how are they managing the ticket collection/credit card situation Ticketmaster are sole agent because of the security measures I bet thats pissed other agencies off, I know See had a 'sign up for hamilton tickets' last year and im sure others did too
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 20:53:19 GMT
How annoying is the bar in front of row A (I can't imagine they will have removed it in the refit) in the grand circle and also how is the view in general? Any comments much appreciated. You say you can't imagine they'd've moved the bar, but considering all the comments about total internal demolition, I think all bets are very much off until the place actually reopens.
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Post by dizzieblonde on Jan 18, 2017 21:16:51 GMT
How annoying is the bar in front of row A (I can't imagine they will have removed it in the refit) in the grand circle and also how is the view in general? Any comments much appreciated. You say you can't agine they'd've moved the bar, but considering all the comments about total internal demolition, I think all bets are very much off until the place actually reopens. It does seem that the auditorium will be largely untouched structurally - they're rejigging the seating, in terms of shifting rows, curving the stalls round a bit to imporve sightlines, and building the new boxes and slips. Unfortunately, I think almost any grand circle/balcony level that's in this theatre is subject to a safety rail of some description, because of the height from the ground, and the steepness of the rake at that level. It's really hard to make a judgement before seeing the finished article. However, for a very rough idea, seatplan has some useful reviewer photos of the old theatre layout - click on the seat, or seats very close to where you are to sit, and there are pictures that really give you a strong sense of what your view will be, as well as peoples' opinions on the seat legroom, view etc. seatplan Victoria Palace Most people seem to acknowledge that the rail is a slight issue, that can be overcome by leaning forward, and they mostly accept the price of the tickets reflected that. It's really a personal choice whether the rail is a serious problem. I remember sitting in one of the loges at the Prince Edward, with a rail in front of me, and it was an ongoing minor annoyance through the performance that part of my view was blocked, but it didn't ruin the show.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2017 21:56:59 GMT
Quick question for those who booked on here on Monday from noon: did Ticketmaster put you in a queue, or did everyone get straight through? If they did put a queue in, was it at the "pick a month" page or later in the process? Asking as I'm doing some research. Thanks. I was on the date selection page before 12, clicked on the date I wanted at exactly 12pm, was in a queue for about a minute, did the whole code and ticket selection bit and hit find tickets, was briefly in a queue while they found me tickets then it was smooth after that - no queuing to pay.
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Post by ncbears on Jan 19, 2017 4:09:29 GMT
Of course it depends more on the theatre than it does on the show but I would say that Hamilton is staged and blocked really well for people at the front and/or at the sides. I sat second row right at the end and it was a great view and experience. I didn't miss anything from being that close and not much from being at the sides. Yes, you do miss out on the incredible lighting (which I saw from the circle another time) but there are pros and cons to both. I would say the dress circle is great for getting the whole picture and absorbing things and front stalls are great for the incredible atmosphere and energy. Songs like 'One Last Time' had almost no impact on me when I sat in the circle but from second row was unbelievably effective. And 'Guns and Ships' is unreal from that close too. It does depend on the theatre and the rebuild. Note - there are two revolves - not one. I think the height depends on how high Mackintosh wants the stage to be after Hamilton closes. I sat fifth row aisle in Chicago and I sat on a cushion and could not see much of the floor. But, then, I was more interested in the faces. So, you may miss some things on the floor that close - you don't get the full effect of the revolves - but the floor lighting effects are not as essential as they were for Curious Incident. BTW, I sat next to the lighting programmer (it was the fifth performance in Chicago and he was still fixing things) and it was his first time that close. We had a lovely chat about some of the lighting effects and cues. He very much enjoyed the show from our seats - he took few notes but included one of my notes - He also really liked being up in the "balcony." He has been with the show since its off-broadway run.And he'll be heading to London to get the lights set there, with the experience of setting up the show in multiple locations. He told me he would be headed to London before he went to set up the show in San Francisco to check things out and pre-plan, so he's likely been there already.
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Post by Nelly on Jan 19, 2017 9:52:54 GMT
As a lighting geek, it sounds like I'm in for a treat sitting in the dress circle. Yay!
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Post by kathryn on Jan 19, 2017 11:25:13 GMT
Makes sense. You don't rebuild something if you're not changing it, after all!
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Post by liverpool54321 on Jan 19, 2017 18:16:35 GMT
For noting, I had a call from the box office today (no idea where they are based at the moment) to sort out a wheelchair space in December. Looks like they have moved the wheelchair space to back row of stools which is a shame but I can't fault the way they managed the advance booking. Now need to decide if I go twice as I've also got seats for February in Row L. I suspect I will fall under the "acceptable reason" for cancelling these as could not guarantee access seats when booking.
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Post by waybeyondblue on Jan 19, 2017 22:38:33 GMT
I'm sorry if this has been discussed already on this thread (I don't follow it) but in a recent Guardian article on the Hamilton ticket prices this board was featured with some member's comments included It has George.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2017 23:29:31 GMT
I'm sorry if this has been discussed already on this thread (I don't follow it) but in a recent Guardian article on the Hamilton ticket prices this board was featured with some member's comments included yes it's already been pointed out that you were quoted in it....
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Post by hereforham on Jan 20, 2017 17:30:37 GMT
Damn it, didn't realise Ticketmaster was on Quidco. Quidco declined the payment today Looked deeper in to the t&c's and pre-sale is excluded so don't need to kick yourself for missing out.
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Post by thebearofwestend on Jan 24, 2017 5:59:08 GMT
I want to have my shot I want to be in the room where it happens as I will never be
satisfied without knowing any west end Hamilton casting rumors
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Post by Michael on Jan 24, 2017 6:08:03 GMT
I want to have my shot I want to be in the room where it happens as I will never be satisfied without knowing any west end Hamilton casting rumors Merged into the Hamilton collective thread.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2017 9:58:05 GMT
Great article, Monkey. It might be worth adding my experience, in that I chose my seats and input all my payment details, only for the website to tell me that "something went wrong". OUTRAGE! So I hopped back in the queue then at some point, idly wondering what I'd previously booked through Ticketmaster, I looked under the "Your account" option only to see that my booking had gone through after all and I will be seeing Hamilton this year. So if the payment appears to have not gone through at that late stage, it is worth double-checking before assuming you were definitely unsuccessful.
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Post by viserys on Jan 25, 2017 10:00:50 GMT
Just reading all of that makes me feel breathless and exhausted (and clutching my confirmed order in delight) Good luck to everyone who'll join the scrum on Monday!
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Post by steve10086 on Jan 25, 2017 10:08:40 GMT
I wonder how busy it will be on Monday. They said the presale was very heavily subscribed, so perhaps everyone familiar enough with Hamilton in advance, and keen enough to book ASAP, already signed up for the presale.
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Post by Mr Crummles on Jan 25, 2017 10:59:56 GMT
Thanks to all those here who helped me with research last week, I've put together a (I hope) comprehensive list of tips and advice for those booking on the 30th on my blog: wp.me/p1hBZ8-nwGreat blog! It almost made me want to book again... :-)
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Post by Stasia on Jan 25, 2017 11:26:35 GMT
Thanks to all those here who helped me with research last week, I've put together a (I hope) comprehensive list of tips and advice for those booking on the 30th on my blog: wp.me/p1hBZ8-nwVery useful, thanks! Sent it to a friend who's been asking a thousand of questions.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2017 11:43:28 GMT
Not sure how busy it will be on Monday, but going by the theatremonkey postbag (emailbag? Inbox?) I'm thinking it will be busier with our friends from hamsterheadland rather than locals... Build a wall!
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Post by stuartmcd on Jan 25, 2017 12:11:58 GMT
I may be wrong but wasn't the issue with the ticketmaster app just for the priority sale as there is no priority code system set up on the app? I believe people can use the app for the general sale
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