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Post by danb on Feb 13, 2020 13:45:39 GMT
Grand Circle Row A seat 13
‘Great for those who have already suffered a DVT or any lower limb amputees. Theres no lift but its an exhilarating crawl and you’ll get to take in the authentically restored decor and very reasonable merchandise. It’s a magnificent view once/if you get up there. You will be uniquely situated to brag while the rest of the patrons feel like sawing their own legs off after an hour. *****
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Post by raider80 on Feb 18, 2020 0:11:27 GMT
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 26, 2020 9:47:01 GMT
An enjoyable show last night. First time I've seen Karl Queensborough in the lead role and he was much better than the two covers I've seen in recent performances.
Also, the first time I've seen this without any of the original cast still there in lead roles.
Two covers were on in lead roles (hence the none of the originals):
Jay Perry as Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson - didn't quite have the accents and some of the sound was a little muffled.
Ashley Daniels as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton - I found this a hard casting choice to appreciate, particularly in the child role, just because he's bigger and older looking than the others.
Both perfectly serviceable though and it's always good to see covers.
Also, saw the smaller cover role of Jake Halsey-Jones as James Reynolds/Philip Schuyler (where he did perfectly fine).
I sat in the value seats in the slips again. The usual downside is you can see everyone on their phone in the Stalls.
A quiet crowd. No entrance applause for Karl and the slowest standing ovation I've ever seen there (although the Stalls were all up on their feet before the cast left the stage).
Enjoyed it, but don't know if I'll head back until cast change (unless a great ticket deal comes along).
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Post by alessia on Feb 26, 2020 14:42:46 GMT
I have heard this is so good but would you then recommend not going right because the cast is not so good? I don't normally go to musicals-I feel that if I go to one it has to be worth it! Do they often change cast and how do you find out?
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Post by Lemansky on Feb 26, 2020 15:07:24 GMT
I saw it the other week with the Nuno Queimado, the alternate Hamilton, on and he was fab! I think he's stronger in the role than Karl Queensborough, but of course that's just my opinion.
I think it's definitely worth seeing if you can get a decent priced ticket, it is a strong cast (some more than others admittedly) but worth a risk.
Cast change is once a year, so next one will be November I think.
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Post by alessia on Feb 26, 2020 16:59:21 GMT
Thanks! I'll keep and eye on cheap (ish) seats, I don't want to spend more than £40!
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Post by dannimaria on Feb 26, 2020 22:16:06 GMT
I saw Nuno Queimado as Hamilton a couple of Saturdays ago and he was honestly fantastic. I was worried that whoever I saw after Jamael wouldn't cut it due to having such big boots to fill it but it was still so so good. Jay Perry was on as Burr and I was very impressed by him. It did prove to me again that no one actor is bigger than the show.
I am yet to see Karl Queensborough as Ham but have tickets booked for May so hopefully I'll catch him then.
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Post by Lemansky on Feb 27, 2020 9:20:58 GMT
Thanks! I'll keep and eye on cheap (ish) seats, I don't want to spend more than £40! I've only ever sat in the £37 seats in the grand circle and they're a great view. Just be aware that anything from row H back will cut off the actors heads when they're on the balcony/walkway onstage. So if it's your first time seeing it, it's worth seeing if you can get a cheaper seat further forward. |
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Post by alessia on Feb 27, 2020 9:52:38 GMT
Thanks! I'll keep and eye on cheap (ish) seats, I don't want to spend more than £40! I've only ever sat in the £37 seats in the grand circle and they're a great view. Just be aware that anything from row H back will cut off the actors heads when they're on the balcony/walkway onstage. So if it's your first time seeing it, it's worth seeing if you can get a cheaper seat further forward.
thanks. I much prefer sitting closer to the stage than central and far away so I'll definitely do what you recommend!
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Post by danb on Feb 27, 2020 10:34:59 GMT
Side stalls seats at £75 are good value (comparatively) and you miss very little. If you can’t get a £37.50 upper circle box seat I’d recommend spending more after a crippling visit in January.
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 27, 2020 11:11:01 GMT
Rear Stalls seats down to £57.50 with dynamic pricing for today's matinee. Wouldn't be surprised if they drop again between now and showtime (or the seats further forward get discounted). This has happened before and its definitely looks like booking late for the Thursday matinee is the way to go if you want a good view for a reasonable price.
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 27, 2020 13:32:25 GMT
Rear Stalls seats down to £57.50 with dynamic pricing for today's matinee. Wouldn't be surprised if they drop again between now and showtime (or the seats further forward get discounted). This has happened before and its definitely looks like booking late for the Thursday matinee is the way to go if you want a good view for a reasonable price. Down to £37.50 now! |
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 27, 2020 13:34:16 GMT
Ooh this is good to see. Lots down to £75 as well! If only I‘d known sooner. Does this ever happen on Saturdays? Fingers crossed 🤞 I doubt it will happen on a Saturday, but always worth checking. Dynamic pricing does strange things. |
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Post by sf on Mar 5, 2020 21:55:30 GMT
Realised this morning that I was free this afternoon, so I checked for tickets and found a seat on the extreme end of the front row of the stalls - A12 - for £37.50. Not the greatest view but fair for the price; some terrific performances among the current cast, Gavin Spokes is clearly having a whale of a time playing King George, and it's in excellent shape. My third time seeing the show, but the first time since the original London cast left; I enjoyed everything about it except the lady sitting behind me who wouldn't stop talking to her daughter, and who was impervious to glares from people around her (not just me) who wanted her to SHUT UP. When I rule the universe, front-of-house staff will be equipped with tasers.
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Post by ahaz on Mar 13, 2020 9:30:36 GMT
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Post by theatrefan77 on Mar 13, 2020 9:43:46 GMT
Saw the show yesterday matinee. Nuno Queimado was on as Hamilton and he was ok, better that Karl Queensborough. The rest of the main cast were all on. It was an enjoyable afternoon but the current cast are not great.
Many blocks of empty seats in Stalls and Dress Circle. There must have been at least 200 empty seats if not more. Last minute tickets were being offered at the box office for £37.50.
I think lots of people have opted to stop going to the theatre with the current Covid-19 situation, and I can't blame them
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Post by partytentdown on Mar 16, 2020 18:31:52 GMT
Can anyone confirm if ‘Hamilton’ was cancelled tonight? Sounds like all shows are now off tonight. |
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Post by partytentdown on May 12, 2020 12:26:12 GMT
The filmed performance of the Original Broadway Cast will be on Disney+ from July, a year earlier than the previously announced cinema release
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Post by stuartmcd on May 12, 2020 12:40:15 GMT
I’m amazed they’ve brought it forward so early. I wonder if this was at Disney’s request of an idea of Lins. Either way I’m excited to see it!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2020 12:41:45 GMT
Nice. I wonder if it will cause a big rise in subscriptions? They have a huge investment to claw back.
With it being available on tv, will the box office at theatres slow down?
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Post by Mark on May 12, 2020 13:06:53 GMT
With it being available on tv, will the box office at theatres slow down? I'd bet money that it can't go any lower than it is currently... |
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Post by freckles on May 12, 2020 13:09:28 GMT
Has anyone seen confirmation that this will be available in the UK?
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Post by partytentdown on May 12, 2020 13:09:52 GMT
I'm guessing Disney is panicking that they aren't able to keep adding much new content to the service and they may start losing all the people who signed up for the 'first month free' trial - suspect we may see some movies intended for cinemas ending up on there first over the coming months. It would be great if they could add some of their other Broadway shows, I know Newsies is on there but were there recordings of others made?
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Post by Jon on May 12, 2020 13:17:35 GMT
I'm guessing Disney is panicking that they aren't able to keep adding much new content to the service and they may start losing all the people who signed up for the 'first month free' trial - suspect we may see some movies intended for cinemas ending up on there first over the coming months. It would be great if they could add some of their other Broadway shows, I know Newsies is on there but were there recordings of others made? There's no chance they'll add any of the other Broadway shows. Newsies was the exception as it's not exactly a big hitter compared to Beauty or Lion King. |
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Post by Sam on May 12, 2020 13:21:30 GMT
Aladdin was recorded in the West End and is supposed to be available soon. I would assume this would be on D+ rather than a third party site like Broadway HD.
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