Posted: 11/19/16 at 12:50am
Does anyone have a hat from the show that was given out on the first night of previews? It had the date on it. I'd really love to have one. Please pm me if you would consider selling or trading. Thanks!
Posted: 11/19/16 at 3:55am
Wait you're kidding right?
Or did they really make a special hat just for the first preview that was just given out to people at that show.
If so, um.... ok. Ok, now they're just getting cocky. A first preview is not an opening night. And Dear Evan Hansen, though quite good, is no Hamilton, Rent or Chorus Line. Frankly, I'm not even sure it's Groundhog Day or Come From Away. (Or Amelie or Anastasia or Bandstand or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but those others are just the other two I've seen).
It's definitely got In Transit beat though. Did In Transit do first preview metrocards or something?
Posted: 11/19/16 at 7:19am
Yes, they really gave out first preview hats.
And people will clamor for things they didn't earn. Trophies for all syndrome.
Posted: 11/19/16 at 8:28am
Kimbo said: "Wait you're kidding right?
Or did they really make a special hat just for the first preview that was just given out to people at that show.
If so, um.... ok. Ok, now they're just getting cocky. A first preview is not an opening night. And Dear Evan Hansen, though quite good, is no Hamilton, Rent or Chorus Line. Frankly, I'm not even sure it's Groundhog Day or Come From Away. (Or Amelie or Anastasia or Bandstand or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but those others are just the other two I've seen).
It's definitely got In Transit beat though. Did In Transit do first preview metrocards or something?
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its not cockiness it's marketing/advertising . Do you know how many people took pictures with that hat in that night. Went home and told people about the show. Or on the train home or whatever people saw others wearing the hat. It has nothing to do with the fact that like OMG ITS DEAR EVAN HANSENS FIRST PREVIEW THEY ARE GONNA BE HUGE! No they understand their demographic, who they are targeting and doing it very well.
Updated On: 11/19/16 at 08:28 AM
Posted: 11/19/16 at 9:42am
Kimbo said: "Ok, now they're just getting cocky. A first preview is not an opening night. And Dear Evan Hansen, though quite good, is no Hamilton, Rent or Chorus Line."
Yeah, it's weird... a show appealing to a young audience about social media and such gave them all something to take a picture of and spread news about, in ways they might otherwise not, on social media... what lunatics.
Posted: 11/19/16 at 10:14am
The snark in this thread is at about a 13/10. Gonna need that to be turned down a few notches, guys.
Posted: 11/19/16 at 10:17am
dramamama611 said: "Yes, they really gave out first preview hats.
And people will clamor for things they didn't earn. Trophies for all syndrome."
Beyond being in the right place at the right time, what did those in attendance at the first preview do to "earn" the hat? I think it's more fair to say people will clamor for what they can't have, which has nothing to do with the entitlement associated with "trophies for all syndrome." It's about the exclusivity, and like the two posters before me said, it's brilliant marketing to one of their target demographics.
Updated On: 11/19/16 at 10:17 AM
Posted: 11/19/16 at 10:37am
Cupid Boy2 said: "dramamama611 said: "Yes, they really gave out first preview hats.
And people will clamor for things they didn't earn. Trophies for all syndrome."
Beyond being in the right place at the right time, what did those in attendance at the first preview do to "earn" the hat? I think it's more fair to say people will clamor for what they can't have, which has nothing to do with the entitlement associated with "trophies for all syndrome." It's about the exclusivity, and like the two posters before me said, it's brilliant marketing to one of their target demographics.
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I understood this response as the poster saying that the OP, who did not receive a hat, is clamoring for the hat they "did not earn" by not attending first preview... which, still, is an entitled assessment.
He/she was merely just inquiring if anyone had one they were willing to part with. No need to cry "trophies for all syndrome" on them.
Then again, I'm not surprised someone did here.
Posted: 11/19/16 at 12:06pm
OP: there's one up for sale on eBay.
Posted: 11/19/16 at 1:50pm
$213.50? with 4 days remaining?
Wow...It's a nice looking hat but this is crazy...
Posted: 11/19/16 at 3:08pm
Kimbo said: "Wait you're kidding right?
Or did they really make a special hat just for the first preview that was just given out to people at that show.
If so, um.... ok. Ok, now they're just getting cocky. A first preview is not an opening night. And Dear Evan Hansen, though quite good, is no Hamilton, Rent or Chorus Line. Frankly, I'm not even sure it's Groundhog Day or Come From Away. (Or Amelie or Anastasia or Bandstand or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but those others are just the other two I've seen).
It's definitely got In Transit beat though. Did In Transit do first preview metrocards or something?
"
Not sure I understand how a "hat" can earn such a vitriolic response. As marketing efforts go, - a hat is pretty simple. And it would seem to me a "first preview" is a milestone for any show. Not to mention being the first moment on a Broadway stage for some cast members.
Posted: 11/19/16 at 3:08pm
Kimbo said: "Wait you're kidding right?
Or did they really make a special hat just for the first preview that was just given out to people at that show.
If so, um.... ok. Ok, now they're just getting cocky. A first preview is not an opening night. And Dear Evan Hansen, though quite good, is no Hamilton, Rent or Chorus Line. Frankly, I'm not even sure it's Groundhog Day or Come From Away. (Or Amelie or Anastasia or Bandstand or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but those others are just the other two I've seen).
It's definitely got In Transit beat though. Did In Transit do first preview metrocards or something?
"
Not sure I understand how a "hat" can earn such a vitriolic response. As marketing efforts go, - a hat is pretty simple. And it would seem to me a "first preview" is a milestone for any show. Not to mention being the first moment on a Broadway stage for some cast members.
Posted: 11/20/16 at 4:20pm
Lol I know Charlie and the Chocolate Factory hasn't opened there yet but to hold it up as a potential pinnacle of quality is cracking me up so hard.
Posted: 6/16/17 at 5:21pm
GreasedLightning said: "The snark in this thread is at about a 13/10. Gonna need that to be turned down a few notches, guys."
Some nasty, nasty people in here.
Posted: 6/16/17 at 5:25pm
GreasedLightning said: "He/she was merely just inquiring if anyone had one they were willing to part with. No need to cry "trophies for all syndrome" on them.
Then again, I'm not surprised someone did here."
Me either. I honestly believe that certain people actually skim the thread list on this site continually, just looking for posts to which they can respond with something oh-so-b*tchy.
Posted: 6/16/17 at 5:29pm
This was only bumped up so someone could post an eBay link, folks.
