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Post by ShoesForRent on Jul 11, 2016 17:25:07 GMT
They raised all the price tiers last month just before the Tony awards... Well the second row seats are going down to $10 and front mezz is still less than $200...also great seats. A round trip to Paris+2 great Phantom tickets+a mid price ticket to an opera at the Garnier are literally going to cost me less than one ticket to Ham at the lowest price- I'm sorry I can't justify it.. But you and obviously a lot of other people can- I say good for you! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2016 17:29:19 GMT
Well the second row seats are going down to $10 and front mezz is still less than $200...also great seats. A round trip to Paris+2 great Phantom tickets+a mid price ticket to an opera at the Garnier are literally going to cost me less than one ticket to Ham at the lowest price- I'm sorry I can't justify it.. But you and obviously a lot of other people can- I say good for you! I understand that. I just wanted to clarify to the other poster that the tickets under $200 aren't actually always the worst in the house. In some ways I preferred sitting front mezz than second row, definitely appreciated the gorgeous lighting design more. |
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jul 11, 2016 17:34:47 GMT
A round trip to Paris+2 great Phantom tickets+a mid price ticket to an opera at the Garnier are literally going to cost me less than one ticket to Ham at the lowest price- I'm sorry I can't justify it.. But you and obviously a lot of other people can- I say good for you! I understand that. I just wanted to clarify to the other poster that the tickets under $200 aren't actually always the worst in the house. In some ways I preferred sitting front mezz than second row, definitely appreciated the gorgeous lighting design more. No I understand- but for that price you'd expect premium I think. I mean for me that's a full week's salary (yes minimum wage here is awfully low). I know when I saw les mis in London I got one of those wayy side mezz tickets, the ones that are right above the stage where Eponine first appears- cheapest price in the house, and a great view- better than some premium seats. But they were like 25 pounds... to me that's reasonable. But again- to each their own and thats fine!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2016 17:38:30 GMT
I understand that. I just wanted to clarify to the other poster that the tickets under $200 aren't actually always the worst in the house. In some ways I preferred sitting front mezz than second row, definitely appreciated the gorgeous lighting design more. No I understand- but for that price you'd expect premium I think. I mean for me that's a full week's salary (yes minimum wage here is awfully low). I know when I saw les mis in London I got one of those wayy side mezz tickets, the ones that are right above the stage where Eponine first appears- cheapest price in the house, and a great view- better than some premium seats. But they were like 25 pounds... to me that's reasonable. But again- to each their own and thats fine! Absolutely, it's all relative. I mean Broadway in general is super expensive compared to the West End. I wouldn't pay what I pay for Hamilton for most shows but then I don't enjoy most shows anywhere near as much so I feel justified in spending it. Saying that though, I wouldn't spend more than $200 on Hamilton or any other show and I think anyone spending more than $500 - face value or resale - is crazy. |
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Post by Stasia on Jul 11, 2016 18:23:33 GMT
I can't say I'm thrilled with the idea of people counting other people's money but I don't see any problem in people buying expensive tickets. Especially if they can afford this. For me (with my monthly income slightly exceeding the amount of what you need to pay for a couple of Book of Mormon top price seats in London) and flights and visas some shows and places are unreachable. But I am begging or borrowing or stealing and getting myself a stalls ticket for Hamilton in London. Or better two. Spare kidney, anyone interested? |
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Post by infofreako on Jul 11, 2016 18:28:02 GMT
I can't say I'm thrilled with the idea of people counting other people's money but I don't see any problem in people buying expensive tickets. Especially if they can afford this. For me (with my monthly income slightly exceeding the amount of what you need to pay for a couple of Book of Mormon top price seats in London) and flights and visas some shows and places are unreachable. But I am begging or borrowing or stealing and getting myself a stalls ticket for Hamilton in London. Or better two. Spare kidney, anyone interested? Dont think i need a kidney at the moment. I am really looking forward to the shows arrival in London though |
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Post by andrew on Jul 11, 2016 21:53:14 GMT
Can we safely assume the opening prices of Hamilton in London won't be ridiculous? Even to open at Book of Mormon prices prior to the demand being established is risky in an untested market. Although I suppose these days you can set your dynamic pricing to start low and rocket up as far as you like until all the seats are sold.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2016 22:17:42 GMT
Baz said it would probably be lottery, lower priced seats, £85 seats and premium £150. So basically Mormon prices.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 12, 2016 17:06:43 GMT
Book Of Mormon.... That was another one  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 20:29:59 GMT
Baz said it would probably be lottery, lower priced seats, £85 seats and premium £150. So basically Mormon prices. Would like to see this, but not sure I'd pay these prices - the cost of a good few shows in my favoured small theatres. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 20:43:06 GMT
Well Mormon has some decent seats for £39.50 so you never know. The Victoria Palace is bigger though of course.
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Post by firefingers on Jul 12, 2016 20:48:35 GMT
But Mormon didn't start that high. In fact I don't think the premium Mormon tickets were more than £100 when booking opened. It built up to the the £150 figure. Launching in at £150 doesn't sit quite right with me.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 20:59:00 GMT
Bear in mind that nothing has been confirmed. Hamilton is more successful in the US than Mormon was. Plus let's not forget the travesty of Elf charging £240.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 21:01:50 GMT
But Mormon didn't start that high. In fact I don't think the premium Mormon tickets were more than £100 when booking opened. It built up to the the £150 figure. Launching in at £150 doesn't sit quite right with me. I saw Mormon early in the run and got good seats for around £55 if I remember correctly. They certainly weren't much more than this, as although I paid more than usual it wasn't excessive. I was keen to see this and did enjoy it (mainly due to the enthusiasm of the cast) but after I did think I got carried away in the hype when booking. Wouldn't want to see it again. So tend to feel that however good Hamilton is meant to be' there is going to be a limit I would pay. A !of of good stuff around to spend my money on. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 21:04:26 GMT
We're all different but although I liked Mormon I didn't think it lived upto the hype whereas I think Hamilton does.
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Post by 49thand8th on Jul 12, 2016 21:26:19 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2016 21:55:48 GMT
For sure. I just mean that Hamilton's peak (in terms of everything - not just grosses but media attention etc.) is higher than Mormon's peak. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Jul 13, 2016 2:56:10 GMT
Oh totally!
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jul 13, 2016 14:16:49 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2016 14:26:01 GMT
The sudden announcement and day of Diggs' departure sounded fishy to me too...and that it isn't re-cast yet but being covered by understudies.
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 13, 2016 14:31:52 GMT
It would be a terrible assumption to make because of the success of Hamilton in New York, the same success is going to be replicated in London. They the producers would be dumb to start off with high prices, they would be wise to start off with an reasonable pentration price, then use that to gauge the market and how big the potential market is, then rise prices if the demand is there, than start off with a high wntry level price, doing that they could easily be posting closure notices sooner than they think.
However it seems cheaper for an American to come to London, with the flight and hotel, than seeing the show on Broadway.
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Post by ShoesForRent on Jul 13, 2016 14:35:10 GMT
The sudden announcement and day of Diggs' departure sounded fishy to me too...and that it isn't re-cast yet but being covered by understudies. Yup for Lafayette and Burr... I'm calling bad producing on this one :/ |
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Post by 49thand8th on Jul 13, 2016 15:44:21 GMT
This is so strange. And that he would leave before the work week is up.
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Post by partytentdown on Jul 13, 2016 17:15:38 GMT
Can we safely assume the opening prices of Hamilton in London won't be ridiculous? Even to open at Book of Mormon prices prior to the demand being established is risky in an untested market. Although I suppose these days you can set your dynamic pricing to start low and rocket up as far as you like until all the seats are sold. I saw an early Mormon preview for £29.95 from a seat towards the back of the stalls (which was a pretty good view, only cutting off the top of the stage where not a lot happens). |
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jul 13, 2016 17:31:48 GMT
Renee is leaving as well
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