Hamilton Cancellation Line — Page 104

I am surprised that people who spend their time on a Hamilton cancellation line message board have something to say about people spending their own money on tickets. I was under the assumption everyone on here were uber Hamilton fans. Another board member and I got lucky (yes lucky!) late Tuesday night and got $600 Row B seats on TickPick for Wednesday's matinee. It was amazing, and I would have paid even more to have this once in a lifetime experience. EVERYONE was in the show, and the next day they announced Lin's departure date. It all worked out perfectly. So if you work hard, have money in the bank, and have a passion and desire for something, spend it on whatever the hell ya want that makes you happy! Don't let these haters get in the way of your good time!

BTW is it still normal to be on a Hamilton high 3 days later!?

Danielle Piccirilli said: "amazing, and I would have paid even more to have this once in a lifetime experience. EVERYONE was in the show, and the next day they announced Lin's departure date. It all worked out perfectly. So if you work hard, have money in the bank, and have a passion and desire for something, spend it on whatever the hell ya want that makes you happy! Don't let these haters get in the way of your good time!

BTW is it still normal to be on a Hamilton high 3 days later!?



Absolutely normal! I was heartsick Wednesday night when there were 2 orchestra seats for less than $950 total and 1) I didn't have anyone I could line up in time for the second ticket and 2) logistical issues getting there on time. I already saw the OBC in November from rear mezz and really want to see in orchestra. Everyone should spend discretionary income in whatever manner gives them pleasure. A friend who thinks I'm nuts just spent $400 for a "V.I.P" ticket to a Monkees reunion event! I'm trying not to judge.



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ArtMan said:

Well, LA_TEE_DAH for you. You really should have a little more than two week history with Broadwayworld before you call someone a troll. It's not trolling just my observation. I did go by the cancellation line during my trip in May and spoke to some of the people in line about their experience. I'll take sitting on a tropical island for 3-4 days any day. And good luck with that "tight budget for the next couple of months".

Sometimes a fresh set of eyes is helpful. And I didn't call you a troll, I said you were concern trolling. If "I would hope that some are not neglecting the necessities in life (like rent and food) to see this show" isn't concern trolling, what is? Do you honestly think people who chose resale are starving or defaulting on their mortgages? Come on.



sundaymourning6am said:

Sorry you're so butt-hurt from two commenters on the internet. It's not trolling - it's an opinion. You don't need to defend your choice to wait on the street instead of going to the beach. Keep calm and carry on".

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Em6 said: "I know that everybody's taste in broadway show are different, but I still have to meet someone who have seen the show and come out thinking it was a waste of money or time. I'm not saying there are none, I just haven't heard about it yet.

Hi Em6-- I guess I'll be the first! I was in NY last month and happened to look on the TM site and found a single premium seat for $477 for a Sun. matinee. I wasn't dying to see it (I only moderately enjoyed In the Heights), but I try to see most shows each season. I figured this was a now-or-never chance, so I grabbed it. Maybe I'm anti-hype, or maybe one too many people I know have said that the show "changed my life," but I left the theater pretty nonplussed. Even from a premium seat, I could hardly understand the lyrics, and a large part of the score sounded the same to me. The performances were fine, but nothing that left me thinking "Now THERE'S a Tony-winning turn!" I wasn't bored, but I did think it dragged.

I found it interesting that several people around me (most notably on each side of me), kept checking their smartphones (safely tucked/hidden in their bags) throughout. Were they as uninterested as I, or just conditioned to giving technology their undivided attention? I think they watched less of the show than I did, but they screamed to the rafters at the end/standing ovation. Because they were so moved? Or because they were lucky to score tickets to this Goliath of a sold-out show? (Which could certainly start a whole other conversation... seeing a show solely for status).

So, did I think seeing "Hamilton" was a waste of time? No. A waste of money? In this instance, yes (though had I gotten a $177 ticket, I'd feel differently).

Updated On: 6/3/16 at 12:06 PM

Em6 said: "I know that everybody's taste in broadway show are different, but I still have to meet someone who have seen the show and come out thinking it was a waste of money or time. I'm not saying there are none, I just haven't heard about it yet.



Sadly, I saw a few people complain about the show at intermission and then not show up for the second act {gasp}. I think part of the issue was that we were in the very rear mezzanine and couldn't see that well. I had two tall people in front of me so couldn't see much myself. I think it really helps if you are familiar with the cast album initially if sitting in the very back. Also, it would have helped if they were more open minded

To each his own. I have friends who sneer at anyone who pays more than face value for a theater ticket, but have no problem dropping huge amounts of money on scalped sports tickets; others who think spending anything on a sports ticket is silly, but spend serious $$$ working on their vintage cars…or their comic book collection…or their antique rifles.

In the end, it's whatever makes you happy. I don't see anything positive to be gained by peeing on somebody else's cornflakes because they see something as valuable when you don't. Or, put another way: "There is no greater cruelty than taking away someone else's joy." I saw that on the Internet and I think it's true.

In other news, those who don't feel like braving the lottery but wouldn't mind seeing 'Hamilton' for $10, there's this:

https://www.prizeo.com/prizes/lin-manuel-miranda/your-shot-at-hamilton-tickets?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=%2FENfeupTPL5&utm_campaign=linmanuelmiranda&utm_content=hamilton

MinervaMoon said: "The funny thing is that outright buying the two house seats for $10,000 gives you a further advantage in winning the overall prize. Imagine the same person winning even more tickets and the backstage tour, etc."

True, but that's the way all of these fundraising things work: the more you donate, the sweeter the prize. It's the money LMM and the foundation wants, the house seats are just the carrot. Robert Downey Jr. recently had a charity thing that was similar to this, only the top prize was a meet up and hanging-out session with him. It was the same deal: if you donated $25,000, you got to hang out with him automatically. That's the best way to get the big $$$.

Judging by the number of $10 donations I'm seeing, though, my guess is that the proportions work out about evenly. There are only 5 $10K donation slots available, while the number of $10 donation slots is infinite. I'll bet by the time the promotion is over the mountain of smaller donations will mitigate the $10K donations somewhat. Although, of course, it doesn't mean that one of the $10K donors won't win the big prize.

Updated On: 6/3/16 at 01:46 PM

Superb article and relevant to the discussion of how much the experience is worth. This was posted on the Hamilton Obsessives board.

http://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/hamilton/

CharlieB7 said: "Is there any advantage to waiting in the cancellation line on a Friday as opposed to waiting in line Saturday?



Waiting Friday into Saturday is good, only because Saturday has two shows. Better chances.

That being said- is anyone there now? For tonight's show or tomorrows????

MISH2 said: "Yay! I wish I were with you! Been trying all week to get resale tickets but timing and prices screwed me up. Had hoped to pair up with buddies but that didn't work out either. Good luck to you tonight! I'm still playing lottery and checking resale..."



I checked resale just now and boyeeee! You'd think Lin was leaving tomorrow! Phew! And SOLD or any line sitting raising their prices is probably necessary to do with not being able to sit in a chair for the duration for the wait or being shielded from the weather in a tent for the length of hours people may be booking for.

Last few nights sleeping with my window open and wanting to plug in my electric blanket, I thought "WOW! Last week's topic was smelly summer people in the theater but this week is cold again!"

Updated On: 6/3/16 at 04:56 PM

MISH2 said: "Superb article and relevant to the discussion of how much the experience is worth. This was posted on the Hamilton Obsessives board.

http://sportsworld.nbcsports.com/hamilton/





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That article gave me all the feels! So well written and really accurately described my experience. He also has a story about taking his daughters to Harry Potter world that is pretty great too!

So I am thinking of doing the cancellation line again June 18th or 19th. If anyone is interested in buddying up pm me!