Hamilton Cancellation Line- Page 171

[Mark_E]

Posted: 5/13/17 at 3:39pm

casedilla2 said: "Hey everyone- my friend and I have decided to try the line this Saturday, 5/13. If anyone is interested in a pair of tickets for either show that day and is willing to help us pay for our own tickets, please message me!

 

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I can buy you a drink :)

 

[KateAM2]

Posted: 5/22/17 at 7:22pm

Had great luck in the Hamilton cancellation line last Wednesday (May 17th) for the 2:00pm show! 

I arrived just after 12:00pm. There were only a few people in line and they were being called in to get tickets right then (likely because the lottery winner payment deadline had just passed). I definitely saw 3 people come out with tickets, but I believe more got tickets before I arrived. They stopped calling people in around 12:10pm; I was third in line behind two people who had also just arrived. The theater workers told us there would likely be more tickets so we should stick around. 

They moved the cancellation line back to the stage door, which was pretty cool since the whole cast walked right by us! Then nothing else happened until 1:50pm--10 minutes before showtime. They told us they had 6 tickets available, and they walked us into the box office to buy our tickets. 

One of the women who'd purchased a single cancellation ticket around noon had been given a seat in row J, so I assumed anything released later would be further back. Imagine my shock when all six seats were in the second row center (off the right aisle)! I nearly fell over. They must have been unclaimed lottery seats, but they weren't released right after the 12pm lottery payment deadline for some reason (anyone have any thoughts on why that would happen?). Each ticket was $229. Not sure if they released any standing room since we had to go straight into the theater after purchasing. 

Hopefully this info is helpful for people who want to see the show but don't line up because they can't get there at 4:00am. I've been checking out this board for ages and I figured the best I could hope for by lining up so late was standing room, MAYBE, if I was incredibly lucky. I was gobsmacked to get second row seats lining up less than two hours before showtime. Not sure if last Wednesday was an anomaly for some reason (it was a super hot day, so maybe people weren't willing to stand outside?) or if there's a bit of a lull in demand before summer vacations hit, but I hope someone gives it a try this week and lets us all know how it goes! Good luck! 

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 5/22/17 at 7:32pm

KateAM2 said: "One of the women who'd purchased a single cancellation ticket around noon had been given a seat in row J, so I assumed anything released later would be further back. Imagine my shock when all six seats were in the second row center (off the right aisle)! I nearly fell over. They must have been unclaimed lottery seats, but they weren't released right after the 12pm lottery payment deadline for some reason (anyone have any thoughts on why that would happen?). Each ticket was $229. Not sure if they released any standing room since we had to go straight into the theater after purchasing. "

Sometimes they put the unclaimed lotto seats back up for sale for premium prices and then if they don't sell they release to the cancellation line.  Seems to happen when they have a large number go unclaimed so they can sell pairs.  They might also hold some back as house/VIP seats, since I've gotten lotto seats right before curtain that never showed up on line.

Wednesdays seem to be lucky days for short waits.  On a Wednesday in March I got in line at 5:30pm and got a row G center orch seat 2 minutes before the 8pm curtain.  It was even a EduHam day, so only 1 show was available.

Updated On: 5/22/17 at 07:32 PM

[broadway529]

Posted: 5/23/17 at 4:06pm

Excited to share my experience with the Hamilton cancellation line!

A friend and I arrived at the theatre around 6:30 am on Saturday, May 20th in hopes of getting tickets for the 2:00 show. We were about 17th and 18th in line at this point. The first three people in line were professional line sitters who arrived around 3:30 am. A girl joined the line behind us around 7:00 am, and a few more around 8:30 am. Only 8 tickets total ended up being sold for the matinee showing. The first two people in front of the line (2 tickets each) were called in to purchase tickets around 12:30 pm. Another pair of tickets was sold around 1:40 pm, and two standing room seats were offered around 1:50 pm. The rest of us were out of luck for tickets to the matinee performance.

Disappointed, we decided to remain in line in hopes of getting tickets for the 8:00 show. At this point, we were 9th and 10th in line. At 2:15 pm, a lady approached the line in front of the theatre with two tickets for the 2:00 show that she was willing to sell for $100 each. Most people in line turned them down because we didn't want to miss any of the show, but two ladies in front of us bought them, moving us up to 7th and 8th in the cancellation line. I asked a box office worker when they would start offering tickets to the 8:00 show, and was told 5:00 at the earliest. We got comfortable in line again and were pleasantly surprised when around 3:00 they began preparing to offer us tickets. The people in front of us were immediately called in the box office to purchase unclaimed lottery tickets and my friend and I were brought in at 3:15 to purchase second row seats for $230 each. I am unsure how many people behind us were also offered tickets as we immediately left to enjoy our afternoon in the city before coming back to the theatre for the show.

Nine hours spent waiting in line was definitely worth the second row Hamilton experience! We made great friends in line and time flew by. Best of luck to anyone trying the cancellation line soon!

[uviedo]

Posted: 5/23/17 at 9:28pm

I tried the cancellation line on Saturday, May 13th.  It was raining all day that day.  So I guess it was a good day to try the line.  I got in line about 4:00 pm.  There were 8 people in line ahead of me.  The next person arrived at 5:00 pm and got in line behind me.  Then around 5:30, a couple of more arrived.  About 7:00 pm, that's when everybody started arriving to get in the cancellation line.  

The first two in line were professional line sitters.  They got their tickets at 5:00 pm.  Then about 6:30, numbers 3 and 4 got tickets.  Then they didn't let anybody else have tickets until 7:50 pm.  So, I got my tickets right at 8:00 pm.    I got Row F, Front and Center.  Awesome Seats!!   I know the couple behind us got tickets.  But other than that, I don't know how far down the line how many were able to get in.  

Great Experience, even though I had a rain jacket and umbrella and my daughters shoes were soaking wet.  We bonded.  lol  

 

[christinaa2214]

Posted: 5/29/17 at 8:56pm

This thread is fantastic, thanks for all the info so far!

 

I'm curious how getting 2 tickets works. If I wait by myself but have a friend who wants to come, how much notice will I have to let them know when to get there? If I've read the rules correctly we can't switch places in line. Do we both need to be in line?

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 5/29/17 at 9:23pm

christinaa2214 said: "This thread is fantastic, thanks for all the info so far!

 

I'm curious how getting 2 tickets works. If I wait by myself but have a friend who wants to come, how much notice will I have to let them know when to get there? If I've read the rules correctly we can't switch places in line. Do we both need to be in line?"

You can buy 2 tickets by yourself, your friend doesn't need to be there.  (Unless you're paying individually.)  You can't switch places in line, but people will be ok with it, if you're up front about it and one of you is always in line.  Just don't suddenly switch and say you want 4 tickets, that would be against the rules and piss off everyone else.  

If you don't get tickets earlier in the day, both of you should be in line by an hour/hour-and-a-half before the show, because at that point you'll be buying tickets and going right into the theater.

[gfqurl]

Posted: 5/30/17 at 7:05pm

Hey everyone! I waited at the cancelation line in November and was able to score cancelation tickets thanks to all of your helpful suggestions! I am currently trying to score standing room tickets for this Thursday's (6/2) performance with my sister! Does anyone know if they've been giving out standing room tickets lately? I really appreciate any help/ advice! 

[melanco1]

Posted: 6/1/17 at 12:57am

Hi everybody, I am going to try the cancellation line for any performances from 6/2~4 or 6/8~11

I am just getting one so if anyone is willing to pay for mine

I would be more than glad enough to get your ticket too!

Please PM me if interested! Thank you~

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 6/1/17 at 1:06am

gfqurl said: "Hey everyone! I waited at the cancelation line in November and was able to score cancelation tickets thanks to all of your helpful suggestions! I am currently trying to score standing room tickets for this Thursday's (6/2) performance with my sister! Does anyone know if they've been giving out standing room tickets lately? I really appreciate any help/ advice! "

It's hard to predict how many SRO tickets there will be, if any, since it depends on how many cast requests they get.  You can ask, nicely, at the box office and they might know, but they might not.  I would get in line in the early AM and see what you can find out when the box office opens.  If you want tickets, 1 or both of you will have to be in line all day, they don't sell it until just before curtain.

[Angela Remington]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 11:27am

My daughter and I are travelling to NYC tomorrow (Thursday June 8th for a week (graduation gift trip).  Her ultimate dream (and mine!) would be to get to see Hamilton while we are there.  We plan to enter the lottery every day we are there.  Is it still 10,000 people a day entering it?  Or have the numbers decreased since the original cast left?  Our flight gets in Thursday at 10am and we are going to drop our stuff off and head straight to the theater to try the cancellation line.  If we got there at 11 or 12 would that be too late to get a decent spot in line?  I was reading in the past posts that on 1 show days the line starts forming later and even saw some people got tickets that got in line mid afternoon?  If tomorrow doesn't happen then we will probably try again one more time while we are there.  I read all the past posts and will utilize all the tips I saw....if anyone has anything additional to offer, feel free to reply!!  Wish us luck!!  

Updated On: 6/7/17 at 11:27 AM

[Tom M2]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 4:11pm

Does anyone know the current price of tickets for the cancellation line? It used to be $199 for front row, like 550 for premium seats, and something like $40 for SRO. Has this changed at all?

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 4:24pm

Angela - There might not be that many entering the lotto now, but it's still not easy.  It's hard to tell if you'll get there too late.  There are so many big shows this season, I think it's reduced the demand for Hamilton.  You could always go to the theater first and leave your daughter, I'm assuming she's 17/18 or older, in line while you go check in.  If you feel comfortable doing that, I've been in line when people have done it.

Tom M2 - Cancellation tickets are mostly $229, regardless of location, though I've heard of people getting side orch for $199.  At least as of last month.  They will offer premium seats to the line, most people turn them down.  I don't know if SRO price has changed.

Updated On: 6/7/17 at 04:24 PM

[Megsamegatron]

Posted: 6/7/17 at 4:45pm

Tom M2 said: "Does anyone know the current price of tickets for the cancellation line? It used to be $199 for front row, like 550 for premium seats, and something like $40 for SRO. Has this changed at all?

 

" As of last Saturday, June 3: the premium seats are first offered at $749 then later in the waiting period/closer to show time they will drop them to $229. Unclaimed lottery seats are $229. Side orchestra/partial view are $199. Standing Room is $40

Hope this helps

 

[Rainah]

Posted: 6/10/17 at 9:49pm

Has anyone had experience lining up for the evening show on a two show day? How does that work? Do people who don't get in for the morning show get priority, or is it a free for all? What time does that line start?

[ttocs330]

Posted: 6/15/17 at 7:53am

Hey all- I did the line yesterday (Weds 6/14) for the evening performance.  I didn't plan on waiting for tickets- I walked by the theater at 3:30pm and was expecting a huge line and was planning to keep walking.  Surprisingly, there was nobody there!  I asked the guy out front and he said I would be the first but they had 1 ticket they were ready to sell me for $229.  I wasn't looking to spend that since I wanted standing room & had time to waste.  The few people running the line told me that there's no guarantee for standing room and if they have any, they won't be sold until minutes before showtime.

Nobody else showed up until 4:30ish and by 5:00 the line was a few people deep.  Around 4:45 they came out with 3 tickets.  They moved the line to the staircase around 5:15 and then to the stage door at 6:00.  Nothing happened until 7:40 when they released 2 tickets at a time.  I wanna say at least 10 people got in between 7:40 and 8:00.

Finally at 8:00 they called me forward for standing room.  They only had 2 spots available for the performance.  I gladly gave them my credit card and ran to my spot upstairs!

Overall fantastic view and totally worth the $40 if you've seen the show before.  You aren't able to see anything happening on the second level of the stage but for $40 and getting tickets seconds before curtain it was a great night!

[ttocs330]

Posted: 6/15/17 at 8:13am

double post -_-

Updated On: 6/15/17 at 08:13 AM

[Angela Remington]

Posted: 6/15/17 at 11:55am

Angela Remington said: "My daughter and I are travelling to NYC tomorrow (Thursday June 8th for a week (graduation gift trip).  Her ultimate dream (and mine!) would be to get to see Hamilton while we are there.  We plan to enter the lottery every day we are there.  Is it still 10,000 people a day entering it?  Or have the numbers decreased since the original cast left?  Our flight gets in Thursday at 10am and we are going to drop our stuff off and head straight to the theater to try the cancellation line.  If we got there at 11 or 12 would that be too late to get a decent spot in line?  I was reading in the past posts that on 1 show days the line starts forming later and even saw some people got tickets that got in line mid afternoon?  If tomorrow doesn't happen then we will probably try again one more time while we are there.  I read all the past posts and will utilize all the tips I saw....if anyone has anything additional to offer, feel free to reply!!  Wish us luck!!  

UPDATE - 

I wanted to post what our experience was with the cancellation line since reading all the previous posts was so extremely helpful to us....maybe we can be helpful to someone else!

Our flight got in around 11 on Thursday June 8th, and it ended up being about 1:15 by the time we arrived at Richard Rodgers after dropping our luggage off and getting a cab to Times Square.  I was skeptical that it was going to work out for us, but we held onto hope with nothing to lose.  We were about 12th in line at that point of people standing there...I didn't know how many tickets each wanted. Then after the lottery results got announced at 2pm, two girls left as it was their last day to see NYC and they didn't want to waste it in the cancellation line.  Then, an hour or so later, another couple girls in line left as they didn't realize the tickets were going to be $229 if they got in.  A couple people got called over to get tickets around 6.  Shortly after that, the guy at the front of the line (who had been sitting there since 10:30am), left because his companion wasn't going to be able to go with him and he didn't want to see it alone!  This put us 4th in line at 6:15.  The police officer came over and introduced himself and was very nice.  Explained how it would play out and asked us if we had any questions.  He explained that shortly they would move the line over to the stage door and that we should expect to be there until very close to the 7pm start time.  The next three got called to the box office around 6:30 putting us first in line.  Finally, around 6:50 they called us to the box office!!!  We got seats in center orchestra row F on the right aisle (facing stage).  It was absolutely incredible and we are so thankful we did it!  

As everyone in previous posts said, it was great to meet everyone in line and get to know them and then we all waved to each other inside the theater when we got our seats.  There is a pizza place across the street and coffee/bathrooms close by as well.  It didn't at all feel like we were in line for almost 6 hours, the time flew!  I would definitely do it again!  

 

 

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[yaoqian]

Posted: 6/16/17 at 1:25pm

Hi all, I'm planning to wait in the cancellation line for tomorrow (Saturday 6/17)'s matinee performance, I will be going around 5:00 am. I will gladly grab a ticket for you if you pay for mine! Or you can pay for half of my ticket if you come switch with me around 9-10am. Pm me if interested! Feel free to negotiate with me the switching time.

[BarbLee2]

Posted: 6/19/17 at 4:24pm

This is my first time here, so not sure that I am posting in the right place. 

Does anyone know what the situation is about kids in the line? My 11 year old will wait with me, and we want to know if we can buy three tickets because she is "in line" or if we can only buy tickets for ourselves. We would love to invite one of her bests to join us, but not sure if they allow kids to buy tickets! This would impact how early we go!

[ameleigh]

Posted: 6/19/17 at 7:51pm

If anyone is looking for someone to wait for them in exchange for paying my standing room or a regular ticket this summer, please PM me! 

[craynyc]

Posted: 6/19/17 at 8:29pm

I'm willing to wait in line for anyone willing to pay for my ticket on June 29th, July 2, or July 3. PM me if you're interested.

[Twinmommi]

Posted: 6/21/17 at 11:01am

BarbLee2 said: "This is my first time here, so not sure that I am posting in the right place. 

Does anyone know what the situation is about kids in the line? My 11 year old will wait with me, and we want to know if we can buy three tickets because she is "in line" or if we can only buy tickets for ourselves. We would love to invite one of her bests to join us, but not sure if they allow kids to buy tickets! This would impact how early we go!

 

"I was wondering about the cancellation line and kids. If I get 2 tickets, can i send my 14yr old twins in without me. I am obviously the one purchasing the tickets and they can not, but I'd really be doing it for anyway. I would be waiting for them when the show ended. When they walk you into to purchase and you have children with you, do they let them come in?

 

[mmmbop]

Posted: 6/21/17 at 1:54pm

If anyone has any updates on what the line is like now, please share! Haven't been to the city in 5 years and trying to make a plan! Would love SRO but don't know if I can convince my husband to pay for regular price lol.

[10086Sundays]

Posted: 6/21/17 at 4:07pm

Twinmommi said: "BarbLee2 said: "This is my first time here, so not sure that I am posting in the right place. 

Does anyone know what the situation is about kids in the line? My 11 year old will wait with me, and we want to know if we can buy three tickets because she is "in line" or if we can only buy tickets for ourselves. We would love to invite one of her bests to join us, but not sure if they allow kids to buy tickets! This would impact how early we go!

"I was wondering about the cancellation line and kids. If I get 2 tickets, can i send my 14yr old twins in without me. I am obviously the one purchasing the tickets and they can not, but I'd really be doing it for anyway. I would be waiting for them when the show ended. When they walk you into to purchase and you have children with you, do they let them come in?"

Barblee2 - Yes, if you and your son both wait in line you'll be able to buy 3 tickets.  Just make sure you tell the people in line that's how many you want.  Since you may have to buy them separately, meaning leave the line to buy and then come back.  And don't plan on getting 3 together, but you might.

Twinmommi - Yes, you can send your 2 kids in together, if you get the tickets ahead of time.  If it gets to be closer to showtime and you don't have tickets yet, talk to BO people just to make sure it will be ok for you to buy the tickets and send them in alone.  Yes, they'll let you bring the kids to box office with you.