Hamilton Cancellation Line- Page 61
Hamilton Cancellation Line
broadwayfever
Featured Actor Joined: 6/15/08
#1500Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/15/16 at 10:51pm
CarlosAlberto said: "I don't understand people standing 17-24 hours straight to see a Broadway show --- a Broadway show?!?!? - - - it is incomprehensible to me!! What the fuck!!! Do these people even have lives?!?!?!
Well when you get paid $20 an hour to stand in line, it makes it much easier.
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casedilla2
Stand-by Joined: 3/7/16
#1501Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/15/16 at 10:52pm
On another note, as far as matching up with people who would be willing to pay for tickets in exchange for a line wait - I'm a broke college student who would be happy to make the wait if someone will pay for my ticket! It would probably be just me, although I may be able to get a friend to come with if you need two tickets. If anyone is interested, you can PM me! :)
steins
Stand-by Joined: 4/10/16
#1502Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/15/16 at 10:55pm
Wick3 said: "
I agree. I never had any issue with SOLD/linestandingnyc but what they did last night was disrespectful to the line and to the theater.
Like I said before, there are still ways for line sitting to continue, but if the RRT really want to get rid of line sitting period, then they should restrict the number of tickets sold per person to 1 ticket.
i ask myself --- what would Ham do if he really wanted to see Hamilton when he is young and broke?
Volunteer to go on the line and find a wealthy patron to pay for your ticket (that patron would see the show with you! 
in other words, doing the line sitting in exchange for a ticket.) at the very least the ones doing the line sitting are diehard fans.
with all due respect to the professional line sitters, they wouldn't be at RRT unless you pay them $10-$12 per hour.
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I completely agree. The real problem is scalpers, that make the tickets harder to get in the first place.
However, in a complete open market, both scalpers and line-sitters are fine. Since different persons have different values in terms of how much this ticket will worth, and how much you are willing to pay. That way, more value is created on those seats than mere flat rate ticket.
It is however hard to determine RRT's intension here. Since RRT is the regulating body together with TM. There is a internal interest to regulate/not regulate scalpers. How many demands are real and how many demands are fictionally created by scalpers? Even fictional demand to a certain degree is good business for a show. Until RRT/TM completely banning ticket resale, it is hard to gauge RRT's intension clearly.
Cancellation line is different. I personally view cancellation line is for hard-core fans. And it will be in RRT's interest not to upset it's core fan base. Thus the new cancellation policy. Of course, if RRT don't regulate cancellation line, line-sitters really won't be a problem, since there are people who value those seats and paid to get them.
Either way, it will ended up being a political/strategic decision by RRT to regulate cancellation and scalpers or not. And as stated, their intentions are convoluted because it may not be a bad business decision for them. Not regulate, the ticket might sale super well, with news about hard to get tickets. Regulate too much, the fever might die down for the ever so famous fear-to-miss syndrome.
I wouldn't be offended as a fan to see someone buddy up with someone else to see the show for free. After all, both of them are fans, knowing someone is willing to pay another fan to do what might be very hard for him/her personally to do. And they will be sitting together, sharing the energy of the theater together, with someone who spend time with you, and love this show as deeply as you.
I gave away my 2nd Les Mis seat to a random fan while it was premiered in China many years ago. Sharing the passion when you have money is something I could see other fans do as well. Not as a hire-to-sit, but as a fellow fan, to help each other enjoy something we both love. And no money shall pollute that kind of passion.
#1503Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/15/16 at 10:57pm
CarlosAlberto said: "I don't understand people standing 17-24 hours straight to see a Broadway show --- a Broadway show?!?!? - - - it is incomprehensible to me!! What the fuck!!! Do these people even have lives?!?!?!
"
No joke! And a year later, too. I'd rather blow someone to get a ticket. Lol that's only 10 minutes cuz I got things to do!
#1504Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/15/16 at 10:59pm
broadwayfever said: "CarlosAlberto said: "I don't understand people standing 17-24 hours straight to see a Broadway show --- a Broadway show?!?!? - - - it is incomprehensible to me!! What the fuck!!! Do these people even have lives?!?!?!
Well when you get paid $20 an hour to stand in line, it makes it much easier.
"
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I think he's talking about the regular people not the paid ones.
#1505Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/15/16 at 11:06pm
Hellob said: "No joke! And a year later, too. I'd rather blow someone to get a ticket. Lol that's only 10 minutes cuz I got things to do! "
Best thing I've read in this entire thread.
I like a good rhyme more than a good time
#1506Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/15/16 at 11:45pm
Hellob said: "No joke! And a year later, too. I'd rather blow someone to get a ticket. Lol that's only 10 minutes cuz I got things to do!
Not seventeen minutes? (LOL! Just bringing more amusement here)
#1507Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/15/16 at 11:50pm
amandaelevator said: "Sent you an email MISH2.
Amanda, I just realized my settings were on not to allow private messages (I assume that is the default setting, and I never really looked at it before.) I just changed it to "yes."
Can you send your message again? Thanks.
Thanks.
#1508Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:00am
even tho SOLD says that they are only doing premium tickets from now on...their twitter says otherwise @sold_inc
jdra
Understudy Joined: 5/9/16
#1509Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:10am
talinatter said: "even tho SOLD says that they are only doing premium tickets from now on...their twitter says otherwise @sold_inc "
The change just happened last night.
#1510Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:11am
talinatter said: "even tho SOLD says that they are only doing premium tickets from now on...their twitter says otherwise @sold_inc "
Wow you're right! And they even tweeted a pic of the Hamilton tix they got their clients last night! No shame at all... Especially when they know the new rules. There was even a tweet when they replied to someone that all they'd do is say "excuse me" when swapping in their clients.
#1511Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:12am
jdra said: "talinatter said: "even tho SOLD says that they are only doing premium tickets from now on...their twitter says otherwise @sold_inc "
The change just happened last night."
That makes sense...they only showed 2pm for Saturday tickets...where did you hear that the change was just last night?
bucky3
Chorus Member Joined: 5/7/16
#1512Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:18am
I believe Saturday was AFTER the rules had been posted and tweeted. They should not have posted those pictures or comments. that is unnecessary. (Not to mention the obnoxious comments left by some SOLD customers.)
jdra
Understudy Joined: 5/9/16
#1513Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:20am
talinatter said: "jdra said: "talinatter said: "even tho SOLD says that they are only doing premium tickets from now on...their twitter says otherwise @sold_inc "
The change just happened last night."
That makes sense...they only showed 2pm for Saturday tickets...where did you hear that the change was just last night? "
I had inquired with them so they emailed me. It was not a personal email; one to interested parties. It came last night.
bfreak
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/6/11
#1514Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:20am
Here's when you know things are crazy (if they weren't already): When SOLD has been posting tix pictures on Instagram, I've noticed they've been posting gospels from the Bible. Isaiah 15:47 I see today. I look it up and it refers to prevailing over a powerful force trying to get in the way. How immature and ridiculous now on their parts. I get they don't want to stop making thousands a week, but if the rules are in place, they should respect them. They had a good run going for a few months at least.
#1515Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:21am
Wick3 said: "There was even a tweet when they replied to someone that all they'd do is say "excuse me" when swapping in their clients."
That tweet isn't about ticket clients swapping, that's about what they will say when they get their first stage door wait client to get her autograph and picture at the Hamilton stage door.
#1516Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:36am
MyFavoriteBrunette said: "Wick3 said: "There was even a tweet when they replied to someone that all they'd do is say "excuse me" when swapping in their clients."
That tweet isn't about ticket clients swapping, that's about what they will say when they get their first stage door wait client to get her autograph and picture at the Hamilton stage door.
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...that can't be a real thing. Can it? As in, while I'm sitting in the theatre watching the show I hire a line sitter so that I have the first "space" at the stage door when my show is done?
Although hey, if it cuts out on the "run out during the last song/before the curtain call, so that you get a good spot at the stage door" nonsense that gets posted on here every so often then maybe a stage door line sitter isn't such a bad idea. It's just...odd.
#1517Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:51am
Anakela said: "...that can't be a real thing. Can it? As in, while I'm sitting in the theatre watching the show I hire a line sitter so that I have the first "space" at the stage door when my show is done? It's just...odd.
LOL! I'd much rather hire a line sitter for the ladies room before intermission to secure my first place in line at the RRT!
Odd request, but a way to continue making money. When I exited the theater last Tuesday, the stage door was 5 people deep all around.
Nothing normal about all of this Hamilitis going around...
ammurp
Chorus Member Joined: 5/6/16
#1518Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 12:58am
Anakela said: "
Although hey, if it cuts out on the "run out during the last song/before the curtain call, so that you get a good spot at the stage door" nonsense that gets posted on here every so often then maybe a stage door line sitter isn't such a bad idea. It's just...odd.
I swear to God if I do get a ticket this week and someone interrupted my viewing during "Who Lives, Who Dies" to run out to the SD I would CUT SOMEONE with the daggers that would be flying out my eyes
#1519Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 1:52am
ammurp said: I swear to God if I do get a ticket this week and someone interrupted my viewing during "Who Lives, Who Dies" to run out to the SD I would CUT SOMEONE with the daggers that would be flying out my eyes
LOL! It's the only reason I held my liquids in for as long as I could. I didn't wanna block anyone's view! But I was one seat away from the aisle and tried my best to scoot out low past my sister to run down and run back. I didn't want daggers in my back for going to the ladies room.
Sunshine31
Stand-by Joined: 4/27/16
#1520Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 4:30am
According to LinestandingNYC (via Twitter):
"Broadway World @BroadwayWorld is incredibly interesting reading. Pulled it up on the iPad and read through last pgs. Speechless."
"What's this about kickbacks at the RRT?? Maybe we're naive but we never heard of such @HamiltonMusical @Lin_Manuel read on @BroadwayWorld."
"None of our sitters were at RRT last night. leave us out of your debate about the new cancellation line rules. We didn't break any rules."
Jennabee
Understudy Joined: 5/12/16
#1521Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 8:18am
Re: the matchmaking thing, this is very preliminary but I may be available for one or two days. (To sit!) We are not sure yet if we're going and if so what day it would be, and we would require first dibs; that is, if only two tickets are available, we'd get them.
#1522Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 9:40am
Is the Sunday matinee still the easiest for the cancellation line?
#1523Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 9:47am
I looked up SOLD's Twitter and saw this:
Same Ole Line Dudes @sold_inc
May 6
@NYPDMTS just came & cleared out the SAT #hamiltonmusicalcancellation line b/c @linestandingnyc "professionals" choose to ??WEED in line!!
I hadn't heard about this incident! It sounds to me like SOLD and the linestandingnyc guys don't like each other much...
meepsnyc
Chorus Member Joined: 5/12/16
#1524Hamilton Cancellation Line
Posted: 5/16/16 at 9:50am
For people who have been in line the last few weeks, it sounds like premium tickets haven't always been a sure thing, is that right?
I'm one of the people who had hired a linesitter for a date in the next 2 weeks. I know some people on these threads don't like them, but IMO, I don't mind paying for a service vs. buying a ticket off a scalper. Regardless, that's a whole different debate... Anyway, I'm told the new strategy is to do a shorter wait but buy premium tickets if available, which would bring each of my 2 tickets to ~$750 each. I don't mind paying the money, but I also would hate to pay this much only to have no premium tickets available that day.
So I have 2 questions:
1. Can someone with extensive knowledge speak to the probability of getting seats with this strategy? I'm willing to spend up to ~750 per ticket (and I need 2), so this falls within that. However, I know it's not 100%.
2. I would LOVE to be seated in Orchestra Row H or closer. If I go the StubHub route (watching tickets until the last minute), has anyone seen tickets that are this good dip into the $700-800 range? I've been checking and it seems like some Row C's I had my eye on the other day got snatched up around $1000 / ticket, which is still slightly higher than I'm willing to go.
Thank you!!!
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