Hamilton Cancellation Line — Page 169

I did the cancellation line yesterday with a friend. We planned to get there at 9am, but I had insomnia and got there at 8am. We were, I think, 16/17 in line for tickets (not 16 or 17 people, accounting for single people in line buying two tix). If we'd gotten there at 9, we wouldn't have gotten seats, but could have gotten standing room.

The first people in line got there around 6am. The box office offered a single in early afternoon, which was taken by someone further back in the line, the only person who wanted a single. No more tickets were given out until 5pm (one pair), then 5:30 (another single), then 3 tickets at 6pm. Then everything else happened in the last 15 minutes. My friend and I got J101 and J102 at 7:01pm. It's very exciting. One more person behind us got the last seat, and then we heard there were a lot of standing room after that.

Almost everyone was in Rows H and J. There were some in Row A (unclaimed lotto) and one pair in Front Mezz. It's fun to get into the theater and see everyone you've been waiting with all day. My ticket was $220.

The wait wasn't bad at all. Everyone was friendly and excited, mostly people from out of town who'd never seen the show, two families with tweens. No professional line sitters, but one former line sitter who was waiting for himself. He knew where all the bathrooms and Starbucks and good pizza were. I brought a cushion, which I was very happy to have as the day wore on. It's much colder under that marquee than you'd expect from the weather forecast. I think it was in the 60's yesterday, but I wore my winter coat and definitely needed it.

Updated On: 4/19/17 at 10:50 AM

Are cancellation tix now $220?

Wick3 said: "Are cancellation tix now $220?

 

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When I went last week, mine was $199 in Row H side orchestra (one of the unused wheelchair seats) but another line person who got in on the same day paid $229 for Row J center.

Hey everyone! I went and saw Hamilton last week and I thought I'd share my Cancellation Line experience.

I was in New York for spring break beginning on Monday April 10th. I visited the Richard Rogers theatre after exploring Times Square for a bit and the Usher there told me about the Cancellation Line. He said just get there around 10-12 and you'll probably get Hamilton tickets (which was not correct). I decided to wait a little while and the next day I just entered the lottery using two phones. Of course, I was unsuccessful and I decided I would go to the Cancellation Line the next day. I knew getting there between 10 to 12 would not secure me tickets to the show, so I arrived at 6:55. There were about 21 people in line, so I figured it was hopeless since historically only the first 10 people in line get tickets. It is worth noting that on that Wednesday, there was a matinee showing, which equals more people trying to see the show(s). Thursday was my last day in New York, and I was not going to leave without seeing Hamilton, so I arrived at the theatre with my mom at 3:30 AM. We were second in line and there was one girl in front of us (who arrived at 12:00 AM). Then began the waiting. We made friends with the girl in the front and I got coffee and donuts which was helpful to get through the morning and the next couple of people arrived between 5:30 and 6:00. Once they showed up it turned into the best experience. We all got to know each other and we were making friends with everyone in the line, also my mom and I periodically swapped places in line throughout the day so each of us could get lunch, take breaks, etc. I feel like if you're gonna do the Cancellation Line, it should always be with multiple people, cuz it really did make the day feel shorter. When the box office opened at 10:00 AM, they did come out and offer the premium seats, but no one wanted them (800$ seats). At around 6:00 PM, the girl at the front of the line got her tickets. They were two front row seats for 229$ because a person who won the lottery that day did not claim their tickets (WTF???). At around 6:25 PM, they called second in line and I got one ticket for myself, and mom got two tickets, one for my little brother and one for her (all were 229$ a piece). They were all 10th row seats and we had an incredible view. As I assumed, around the first 10 people got in once the show was starting. The show was incredible, as was the whole experience of waiting in the cancellation line. But remember, you  don't necessarily have to get there at 3:30 AM. That was just me and my mom being crazy (: The people we were in line with were incredibly nice, the wait did not feel like the 15 hours it was, and I ended up seeing Hamilton on April 13th 2017 at 7:00 PM in the 10th row. It was awesome and if you're trying to see this show, I highly recommend the Cancellation Line. It's a lot more enjoyable than what you'd probably expect, and I seriously think it's the best way to get Hamilton tickets.

My partner and I will be in line very early on Friday, 4/28, and would be willing to buy 2 tickets for folks in exchange for help in buying our tickets. PM me if interested!

I have the same question. Going tomorrow-thoughts? 

also -- a general question for anyone who has done the line lately... this might seem silly but do they allow you to sit?  people are talking about waits of 12 hours or more so I assume you're not standing the entire time?  do they allow tailgating chairs or is it pretty much the ground or nothing?

 

thanks!

 

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Hey everyone!

Posted a couple of weeks back but I guess it was too early - my boyfriend and I are going to New York next week and are going to queue at the cancellation line on either Thursday (4 May), Friday (5 May) or Saturday (6 May) - if you're interested getting us our tickets in exchange for a pair of your own, do let me know! 

Thanks!

My wife and I are hoping to get 2 tickets for May 5. We can definitely help with someone's tickets for help standing in line! Please PM if interested.

So, if you have two people, one of you can leave the line for bathroom breaks or a coffee run and come back and then send your buddy?  I definitely want to try the line this summer (I've seen the show once already last August with resale tickets, but I want to go again and try the line!) and I want to make sure I know the protocols!

doritxuuu said: "labdogs42 said: "So, if you have two people, one of you can leave the line for bathroom breaks or a coffee run and come back and then send your buddy?  I definitely want to try the line this summer (I've seen the show once already last August with resale tickets, buI want to go again and try the line!) and I want to make su

 

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Actually, if somebody could confirm how it's done for individuals as well, it would be great! I am planning to do the cancellation line the Saturday just before the Tony's and will be alone. I live in London and people here are pretty laid back about popping out of the line for a quick coffee run or bathroom break but wouldn't want to risk my chances for Hamilton

 

So I went as a single back in March and really as long as you mention it to the person in front of you or behind you in line everyone is pretty cool about it. The hotel (I believe the Marriott) which is right beside the theatre is awesome about you using the washroom! Everyone in line is usually very friendly and accommodating! Just as long as you don't come back with extra people to join you in line then no one really gets bothered. 

doritxuuu said: "labdogs42 said: "So, if you have two people, one of you can leave the line for bathroom breaks or a coffee run and come back and then send your buddy?  I definitely want to try the line this summer (I've seen the show once already last August with resale tickets, buI want to go again and try the line!) and I want to make su

 

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Actually, if somebody could confirm how it's done for individuals as well, it would be great! I am planning to do the cancellation line the Saturday just before the Tony's and will be alone. I live in London and people here are pretty laid back about popping out of the line for a quick coffee run or bathroom break but wouldn't want to risk my chances for Hamilton

 

So I went as a single back in March and really as long as you mention it to the person in front of you or behind you in line everyone is pretty cool about it. The hotel (I believe the Marriott) which is right beside the theatre is awesome about you using the washroom! Everyone in line is usually very friendly and accommodating! Just as long as you don't come back with extra people to join you in line then no one really gets bothered. 

Hi! I'm planning on queuing for the matinee this Saturday (5/6) as a singleton, I'd love to buy someone's ticket if they'd help with mine!

Also, I've never done this before but I'm planning on getting there as neurotically early as necessary; with the weather getting nicer and it being a weekend, would you say 4:30 is early enough? Or should I shoot for like, 3AM?

Thanks so much in advance and please PM me if you're interested in the extra ticket!

Thanks both for the responses, I am glad to hear people are understanding of singles in the line! I am definitely planning to limit leaving the queue as much as possible and be nice to people so fingers crossed everything goes smoothly!

Slightly different question - are SRO tickets offered for every performance? I am willing to pay the $199-229 if needed but would prefer to keep the expenses low as I am hoping to do 9 shows in 7 days.