Hamilton Cancellation Line — Page 37

Hamilwig said: "Hey guys! Long time reader of this thread, first time writer.

Planning on doing the cancellation line June 8th (Wednesday) I fly in just before midnight the night before from Australia and plan on heading straight there and I was wondering the chances for a single ticket for Wednesday day/night show? 

Anyone done the line and going for a single ticket? Experiences? Advice? Wait time?

much appreciated:)

 

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You should go back a couple of pages to steins posts and read that. Also someone posted about how you should try not to do Wednesday shows as well like less than 5 pages back as well. 

nrubanobroadway said: "Hellooooo my hamilfam,

At your young age, I appreciate your determination to do this.  $200 is enough for a cancellation ticket since they are $177.00 IF a premium seat isn't offered.  Those are like $500.  I think you might have a good chance at getting one ticket if you show up at 11pm and wait til the next day/evening.  That's if one of your parents are willing to wait with you--you can't be out there alone.  Your parents will get in trouble! and some not-so-desirable people can come up and down that street in the wee hours. 

Don't worry about being fair to the line by hiring a sitter.  It is what it is--you gotta get in however you can get in, some people use a line sitter and some people don't.  Doesn't make anyone a bad person for using one, just puts those not using one in a handicap. Line sitting prices are online and if I'm not mistaken, it's roughly $20.00 an hour to get an approximate amount.  Then you may want to tip them for them being out there so long as an extra thank you.  For one ticket, it'll be expensive with a line sitter so you'd need to save more money.  

MyFavoriteBrunette said: "nrubanobroadway said: "Hellooooo my hamilfam,

At your young age, I appreciate your determination to do this.  $200 is enough for a cancellation ticket since they are $177.00 IF a premium seat isn't offered.  Those are like $500.  I think you might have a good chance at getting one ticket if you show up at 11pm and wait til the next day/evening.  That's if one of your parents are willing to wait with you--you can't be out there alone.  Your parents will get in trouble! and some not-so-desirable people can come up and down that street in the wee hours. 

Don't worry about being fair to the line by hiring a sitter.  It is what it is--you gotta get in however you can get in, some people use a line sitter and some people don't.  Doesn't make anyone a bad person for using one, just puts those not using one in a handicap. Line sitting prices are online and if I'm not mistaken, it's roughly $20.00 an hour to get an approximate amount.  Then you may want to tip them for them being out there so long as an extra thank you.  For one ticket, it'll be expensive with a line sitter so you'd need to save more money.  

Thank you so much for all the tips!!

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If you are planning on camping out overnight, what's the best set-up if you want to sleep a little? Have they barred small tents/cabanas, sleeping bags, pads, etc.? I'm assuming a small folding chair is fine but being horizontal is probably more comfortable.

chuckydisc said: "thinkoflaura said: "In fact, back then the only rule was that the person who was buying the tickets had to be on line when the box office opened at 10am."

 

This has NEVER been a rule ... it went from NO rule at all to the rule of if you start the line there is NO swapping out.

 

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All I know is that this is what I was told.  It was a few days after the Marriott got angry about people waiting overnight/trashing up their alley.  Maybe the "no swapping" rule had already been put out there to people in the know but no one fathomed how it would be enforced, so they advised me to just be in place before the box office opened... since that really is the only thing that makes sense and seems enforceable.  

Updated On: 4/28/16 at 11:52 AM

Are the EduHam shows only open to students or do they sell tickets to the public?  Thanks for all your tips I am probably going to be attempting the cancellation line in a few weeks

thinkoflaura said: "MinervaMoon said: 
https://www.rei.com/product/877258/rei-flex-lite-chair?cm_mmc=cse_PLA_GOOG-_-8772580004&CAWELAID=120217890000768307&lsft=

Yes!  That's my husbands chair that I asked to borrow.  I figured since I'd be on line alone, I needed a comfortable chair that I could pack in a shoulder tote bag that would be allowed inside the theater.  I took many naps in that chair waiting for two tickets that never surfaced =(

If anyone is bringing a camping chair, this is the one.  The larger ones won't be allowed inside and won't be checked in for you.  There is current construction across the street and there may be a dumpster if you want to throw away whatever you bring to the line.

 

I just purchased this for my line-waiting in 2 weeks. http://www.amazon.com/Helinox-Chair-Ultimate-Camp-Swedish/dp/B011XAOYMA

I think this part of the lyrics reflect well of my last line-waiting experience :)

 

[HAMILTON]
And I wanted what I got
When you got skin in the game, you stay in the game
But you don’t get a win unless you play in the game
Oh, you get love for it. You get hate for it
You get nothing if you…

 

[HAMILTON AND COMPANY]
Wait for it, wait for it, wait!

Right... this time I will arrive 12hs before my planned wait start. So I should be able to repack my backpack for line-wait. Last time I arrived directly from the airport really no room for `luxury` like a chair :P

Updated On: 4/28/16 at 05:17 PM

MinervaMoon said: "If you are planning on camping out overnight, what's the best set-up if you want to sleep a little? Have they barred small tents/cabanas, sleeping bags, pads, etc.? I'm assuming a small folding chair is fine but being horizontal is probably more comfortable.

 

I just used the theater steps/standing. Some people in line had these (tripod stool) and blankets. 

 

Sunshine31 said: "nrubanobroadway said: "Hellooooo my hamilfam,

I hope you are all having a GREAT NIGHT. I graduate this year and for graduation I want to get my parents to take me to the line and wait (I'm 13). My parents both work every day, so we can't get off for over a day. I originally planned to go on the Wednesday after I graduate so no-one else will be out of school. I want to get there around 11pm on Tuesday night and wait until the night show (only if I can't get matinee tickets.)  I have $200 saved for cancellations. If I don't get in I don't know what else I can do. I was thinking of getting a Same Ole Line Dude but I'm not sure if that is fair to the other fans and pricing is a BIT ridiculous. I would wait for 2 days my parents just can't.  My question is.. do you think I can make it without a line sitter, how early will i need to get there without one? Any tips would be REALLY appreciated. Thank you all very much in advance (sorry for my long comment) ps: id be ok with a single ticket if i have to

 

You can do it, just depends on numerous factors (weather, demand, availability of tickets, etc). 

It seems that Wednesday and Saturday are "hot" days for line-sitters (2 shows). 
 

Thanks, What time should i leave?


 

 

 

 

 

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