Best way to surprise kids with Hamilton tickets — Page 2

You should create a rap explaining that they need to pack bags and prepare to see the show that's the hardest to get tickets to. Perform the rap and let the final lyric be the reveal that they're going to see HAMILTON.

A good alternative to the biography idea would be to give them the book "Math to Build On: A Book for Those Who Build" by Johnny and Margaret Hamilton, and only give them the tickets after they've finished the book.

Thanks all! Great suggestions! (Some funny, others we thought about using, but ..)

We ended up going with them opening three envelopes separately and simultaneously that each had a $10 bill. The looked puzzled, then when we asked them to think about it for a second - my daughter slowly started to smile with a look of "you didn't ..." We then told them the date and they started screaming. (Yes, we're proud to have raised three theatre nerds!)

it worked for our kids. I might even try to post the video online later of their reaction.

If if anybody tries a different method - please share how it works!

Note - a side effect is they've been singing various Hamilton songs since then ... ??

Updated On: 12/25/15 at 12:16 PM

That does sound like the second best idea if you couldn't go with Jordan's.

I love hearing your experience with surprising the kids with the tickets P-E and would love to see the video. So glad the kids are excited to see the show!

FindingNamo said: "Santa bought me four $10,000 tickets to make sure I see Lin in at least one performance. It will be my 33rd time seeing it by the end! Isn't Santa the best!

If Santa were the best, he'd be more concerned that you see Leslie than Lin. Lol

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