Posted: 4/29/16 at 6:40pm
Oh wow.. there hasn't been any additions to the Saturday line and people are waiting for tonight's show jumbled together. everyone just passed on premium tickets.
Posted: 4/29/16 at 7:02pm
does anyone have a rough idea of how many single tickets being available? are they easier to get then pairs?
Posted: 4/29/16 at 7:52pm
Hamilwig said: "does anyone have a rough idea of how many single tickets being available? are they easier to get then pairs?
Singles are easier but it depends on the day.
Posted: 4/29/16 at 8:23pm
Some enterprising individual should set up a webcam trained on the area where the cancellation line forms...
Posted: 4/29/16 at 8:44pm
gatorgirl2 said: "nrubanobroadway said: "Thanks so much. Love this board, mostly supportive people??
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Good luck! Let us know how it goes!
Thanks! I'll let you all know June 16th!!
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Posted: 4/29/16 at 9:02pm
Hamilwig said: "does anyone have a rough idea of how many single tickets being available? are they easier to get then pairs?
The one time I waited, only 2 single tickets were offered and 5 pairs.
12:30pm - single ticket, single ticket
6:30pm - pair
7:00-8:00pm - pair, pair, pair, pair
Posted: 4/29/16 at 9:03pm
sarahb22 said: "Some enterprising individual should set up a webcam trained on the area where the cancellation line forms...
I've been thinking of that for the longest now! LOL!
Posted: 4/29/16 at 9:07pm
Long time lurker, is it common for premium tickets to always be passed on? I'm going to be in NYC for a few days at the beginning of June and, typical for a foreign tourist, will be blissfully oblivious of the value of the amount of dollars I'll be spending! Unsurprisingly I'm desperate to see the show and would much rather buy my tickets legit than from scalpers. Also I'll just be buying one ticket - so would it be a good idea to hang around the theatre at the time premium tickets are offered (10am?)? If anyone could offer some advice I'd be delighted.
Posted: 4/29/16 at 9:52pm
Long time lurker, is it common for premium tickets to always be passed on?
No premiums came through when I waited in line so I can't speak to if they are passed on or not. I was prepared to pounce on them if they had made their way up the line to me had anyone turned them down.
I'm going to be in NYC for a few days at the beginning of June and, typical for a foreign tourist, will be blissfully oblivious of the value of the amount of dollars I'll be spending! Unsurprisingly I'm desperate to see the show and would much rather buy my tickets legit than from scalpers.
There's always StubHub. No problem with my resale ticket.
Also I'll just be buying one ticket - so would it be a good idea to hang around the theatre at the time premium tickets are offered (10am?)? If anyone could offer some advice I'd be delighted.
To be offered any ticket, premium or not, you must be lined up with all the other potential patrons. The earlier the better. A dozen hours in advance or more. If a single premium ticket comes out and no one before you takes it, congrats! it's yours! If everyone including yourself declines the $477.00 premium ticket, it goes back into the box office. Some say it goes back on Ticketmaster.
Posted: 4/29/16 at 10:03pm
Latest update on todays Hamilton cancellation line saga. Recap: We came at 5:30 PM yesterday and decided at around 9:00 to hire SOLD to sit for us . We were 5th in line. At around 8:05 tonight, our SOLD guy was next in line when the theater person came out and said the much dreaded words. "That's it, everyone. No more tickets" Our guy looked at us with shock and devastation, that we actually felt so bad for him. There was a lady in line that cried really loud, it was so sad. They gave out 6 sitting tickets and 2 standing tickets tonight. That's it. I must say that the SOLD guys were very kind and professional all throughout the waiting period. They were in constant contact with us keeping us updated. Unfortunately, inspite of all our joint efforts, our guys were not able to beat the groups of people who were there, willing to sit for more than 2 days. We lost the professional fee we paid our guys, but we're still happy we were not the ones who sat for 22 hours. It was cold day. I don't think i could have handled sitting in the cold only to be told we weren't getting in. So...we're now drinking our margaritas singing, "I Wasn't in the Room Where It Happened...."
Updated On: 4/29/16 at 10:03 PM
Posted: 4/29/16 at 10:07pm
Callum_brown1 said: "Long time lurker, is it common for premium tickets to always be passed on? I'm going to be in NYC for a few days at the beginning of June and, typical for a foreign tourist, will be blissfully oblivious of the value of the amount of dollars I'll be spending! Unsurprisingly I'm desperate to see the show and would much rather buy my tickets legit than from scalpers. Also I'll just be buying one ticket - so would it be a good idea to hang around the theatre at the time premium tickets are offered (10am?)? If anyone could offer some advice I'd be delighted.
"They said yesterday that NO premium tickets came out. Today it came out and no one took it, I heard."
Posted: 4/29/16 at 10:09pm
Hi, are you able to line jump? For example, if you miss out on a matinee show, are you allowed to just stay until the night show and hold your spot?
Posted: 4/29/16 at 10:10pm
MyFavoriteBrunette - thank you so much! Obviously I'd love to see it but I really don't want to ideally pay more than £300 ($500-ish I guess?) especially when it's coming to London next year allegedly. Albeit without LMM initially (apparently he'll be coming over 2018-19). I'll be keeping an eye on Stubhub closer to my visit - thanks again!
Posted: 4/29/16 at 10:14pm
Em6 - thank you for passing this info on. I'm already booked for the Friday and Saturday nights of my trip (Gillian's Streetcar and Jessica's Long Day's Journey) so would only be able to go to Saturday matinee or Sunday. Will keep an eye on these boards and Stubhub too. xx
Posted: 4/29/16 at 10:21pm
Ticketmaster is another alternative (more reliable for the tickets not to be fakes, according to Hamilton's official website.) So you could try that too.
Posted: 4/29/16 at 10:23pm
Em6 said: "Latest update on todays Hamilton cancellation line saga. Recap: We came at 5:30 PM yesterday and decided at around 9:00 to hire SOLD to sit for us . We were 5th in line. At around 8:05 tonight, our SOLD guy was next in line when the theater person came out and said the much dreaded words. "That's it, everyone. No more tickets" Our guy looked at us with shock and devastation, that we actually felt so bad for him. There was a lady in line that cried really loud, it was so sad. They gave out 6 sitting tickets and 2 standing tickets tonight. That's it. "
You guys were 5th on line for Friday night tickets at 5:30pm on ~Thursday~ and didn't get in? Whoa!
I love your attitude about the whole thing. And your sharing of info, your line updates. But still...whoa!
Posted: 4/29/16 at 11:01pm
nrubanobroadway said: "Hi, are you able to line jump? For example, if you miss out on a matinee show, are you allowed to just stay until the night show and hold your spot?
"Most likely that by the time they even start giving out Matinee tickets, an 8:00 line would have already started. It might be a good idea, if there are 2 of you, once you get there one can line up for the matinee and one for the evening show, just in case.
Updated On: 4/29/16 at 11:01 PM
Posted: 4/29/16 at 11:06pm
nrubanobroadway said: "Hi, are you able to line jump? For example, if you miss out on a matinee show, are you allowed to just stay until the night show and hold your spot?
"Most likely that by the time they even start giving out Matinee tickets, an 8:00 line would have already started. My advise is, if there 2 of you, once you get there one can line up for the matinee and one for the evening show, just in case.
Actually, the lines start by day. A Wednesday line would be for both the matinee and evening, it automatically continues. Then a Thursday line would start separately. I hope that makes sense!
Posted: 4/29/16 at 11:31pm
Thanks to everyone who has answered me so far. I'm so sorry about how many questions I am asking but how soon should I get out there for 2 tickets to a Wednesday show. I don't care if I can't get matinee, I'm willing to wait forth evening show. Thank you all so much for your support btw!
Posted: 4/29/16 at 11:57pm
Em6 said: "and said the much dreaded words. "That's it, everyone. No more tickets"
UGH! Makes me ill just reading it. Same words when I waited on my own those 17 hours. My husband joined me when he got out of work and was there to witness my face when they said no more tickets. Terrible. So sorry.
Posted: 4/29/16 at 11:59pm
nrubanobroadway said: "how soon should I get out there for 2 tickets to a Wednesday show"
"Dude...it looks like 36-48 hours! Insane!"
Posted: 4/30/16 at 12:57am
Callum_brown1 said: I'll be keeping an eye on Stubhub closer to my visit - thanks again!"
Don't purchase anything before you get here. Best prices on StubHub the day of the performance. Prices start to drop about 4 hours before curtain and continue to drop throughout the day. I purchased my left rear mezzanine 3 hours before curtain, it was the cheapest seat I could afford. it was rear mezz left row A and although on the map it looks ridiculously far, it actually isn't a terrible seat. I saw the full spectrum of the staging and lights with no obstructions or heads in my way. 
I can't speak to how prices drop on Ticketmaster, since the mobile site isn't as visual with seating on my iPhone as it is on an Android. I've only checked StubHub almost every day--fantasy show shopping!
Posted: 4/30/16 at 6:33am
@nrubano - Since the Tony's would have just been aired a few days before June 16th, I say just go to the theater as early as possible when you get to NYC. Wednesdays are a tad bit harder than Saturdays since no standing room tix or unclaimed lottery seats are given on Wed matinee. Good luck!
