Hamilton Premium Tickets-Worth It?

Hello, I'm a newbie to this site, joining to post a question.

I'm traveling to NYC for the first time May 18th-22nd and am looking to see a broadway play--most probably Hamilton, because I have heard it is spectacular and I have an interest in history. The only seats available at face value from the box office are premium seats ($849 +fees). For Sunday, Rows F and H (center) have availability for the 1 ticket I would need. The other option is resale $466 +fees for front mezzanine Row C (right side).

If you were me, would you:

a) buy the premium seat

b) buy the resale in the mezzanine

c) look at another show besides Hamilton completely

I live in a smallish city that does not get traveling broadway shows. So this trip is very special to me--the only reason I would consider spending that much on a ticket.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Hamilton is great, but I personally wouldn’t splurge on the premium seat. I think that the front mezz seat would be worth it if you were truly interested in seeing the show. Then you could use the other half of what you would have paid for the premium on another couple of shows if you wish too.

If Hamilton wasn’t a make or break for you, I would look the day before or the day of on Stubhub and see if prices drop. I also know the theater has released some $229 orchestra seats if you hit it at the right time.

But if you want the piece of mind and want to see the show, go with the front mezz you see.

Thanks for all the advice Rainah, B.James and Anakela!

The front mezzanine seat number is C16. If generally most seats in the house are good, I will not spend extra money on premium seats.

Can going to the box office the day I arrive really help me score a seat? I really don't want to stand in the cancelation line--first time in NYC. But I have no problem checking TM frequently. If more seats were released, any idea how far in advance that that happen?

Buy the resale, and spend the extra 400 on other shows.

Hi--some great advice! I think I am going to be cautious and try to get a ticket in the next few weeks versus the cancelation line. Does anyone have any experience with the bid functionality in tickpix? If most seats are good, I might bid for a seat with 3-5 star view. I admit to never having heard of the website, but it is great to hear it is legit. Or would you recommend paying the $505 from tickpix and not trying to find a better deal?

I LOVE Broadway shows and it took me over a year before I was able to get to see Hamilton. Now I am one of those legendary tales where I walked up, no cancellation line and purchased a 229 dollar ticket. Honestly I thought I was being punked.

However it was an amazing show but even spending 229 was more than I have ever spent on a show (besides Angels in America but that's two parts). Personally I would head to the box office when you arrive, see if they have anything that weekend. And if they don't you should be able to snag a seat to another show. I find going to the box office to work great.

I would never pay premium for the cast now. I did stubhub last year on a Thursday, (you might want to monitor the site for a few days to see how things go) and got first row mez, $400.00 tickets for 150 each with fees.