Apologizes for starting another Hamilton thread

Especially considering this is my first post on an account I made yesterday. In my defense, I have been lurking on this site for about a decade. I had an account when I was in 7th grade but because I only just turned 18 in 2012, I always thought I was too young to post. Okay, I'm done rambling. I need some advice. After much thought, I have decided that I MUST go to NYC and see the OBC in Hamilton sometime between February - May. I'm going with at least two friends but could be up to four friends.

I know if I want to see L-MM to avoid purchasing tix on Saturday and Sunday matinees but what I need help with is figuring out what seats to get? I saw that there was another thread on best/worst mezz and balcony seats but I didn't see anything about the seats at Rodgers. I think I remember watching a clip and L-MM said that there is no bad seat at Rodgers (I wouldn't know because I never got to see Heights) but I'm not if I should really pay much attention to that...please let me know what seats I should avoid when getting tickets.

On that note, which sites are reliable to buy Hamilton tix? On the actual site, it says tickets are sold out for months but there has to be a legitimate 2nd seller site, right? Where should I look? I'm a college student on a budget but I've already accepted my fate of being broke for quite some time after I return...

Out of the people I'm going to NYC with, I am definitely the biggest Broadway fan. Two of them really LOVE Hamilton but I definitely want to catch a couple more shows while I'm there. I want to go to at least two of the following:

- The Color Purple

- Beautiful (I love Carole King --but I haven't seen this board talk much about this musical)

- Matilda

- Curious Incident

- A View from the Bridge

What would be your top picks?? Noises Off is one of my favorite plays but I feel like I should see something I haven't seen.

Thank you and sorry this is so long!

Updated On: 12/31/15 at 09:35 PM

Can I come with?

I love that you started another thread to apologize for starting another thread.

What is another Hamilton thread among friends I always say.

Updated On: 1/1/16 at 01:27 AM

I woundnt recommend sitting in the last row of the orchestra. The mezzanine overhang is pretty bad near the last row because of the stadium seating. But if your looking for tickets around that time just get what you can because everything is pretty much sold out.

As others have said, advance tickets online are mostly re-sales and very pricey. I checked in early November for May and it seems very strange to me that so many "resale" seats are available so far in advance. I wonder if brokers are buying them as soon as they become available and re-selling them. I tried several dates and basically the same resale tickets were there for the each date. It should be illegal.

And, there are bad seats for Hamilton, at least if you're not tall. I had the rear mezzanine (I'm only 5'6" and it sucked. It was hard to see much of anything...and the sound was terrible. I wanted to see it again to see what I missed the first time. But at those prices -- I'll wait.

I would suggest Curious Incident -- the acting is outstanding. The buzz for The Color Purple is really good -- I'm going in March. AND, download the TKTS app for your phone and check it often. It will give you a good idea of what you can get at a discount.

I don't think buying a ticket on Ticketmaster the day of the show is a terrible idea, I've heard many stories of the prices decreasing the day of the show just so the sellers can make some of their money back.

Emma MK said: "Ive been keeping an eye on stub hub and usually about 15 minutes before a show starts, the prices drop considerabl, some from over $500 to less than $200. Only downside is you have to print the ticket yourself, but this can be done in the Marriott near by as the theatre will not print them for you.

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Exactly what I did. I think my purchase went through at 6:55pm (the show was at 7). I ran into the Marriott and they told me their business center/printer was on the 8th floor... and the elevators were temporarily broken!! I RAN up to the 8th floor, and all but one computer was occupied. I had to swipe my damn credit card on the computer 3 times just to get internet access. Finally printed the damn things, ran down 8 flights of stairs, and got into the show (perfect seats, Orchestra center row J) and only missed maybe 5 minutes of the show.

It sounds like CercleRouge bought those last minute tickets through Stubhub, not the box office. So it has nothing to do with the box office encouraging people to buy at the last minute and enter late, or even being fair.

Too bad the box office wouldn't print for you. Having read this, I think it would be a good idea if someone wanted to do this, to go to the business center first and buy the ticket while there. Then they would only have to sprint in one direction!

I love Matilda and have seen it a few times via lottery. The likelihood of winning is pretty good nowadays. King and I has a student rush so try that while you're here.

As for Hamilton, good luck! Cancellation tix are $177 apiece and premium is $477. Standing room is $40 but they normally sold those via lottery. With the digital lottery coming up soon, I'm not sure how they'll be selling SRO. If I were you, I'd try the cancellation line. That's how I got to see Book of Mormon a few years ago, Hedwig back in 2014, and Hamilton a few weeks ago. On the cancellation line, you're allowed to buy up to 2 tickets per person at face value price ($177 or $477).

Good luck!