Hamilton Tour Ticket Prices- Page 3

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 10/4/21 at 10:32pm

Tito3 said: "Bettyboy72 said: "Tito3 said: "Is that a one time use code? Can you share it with me? I’d love to see the show for this amazing price!"

Why don’t you just enter the lottery yourself and lose? You’ll get your own code"

Apparently the next drawingis this coming Thursday and I’ll be in Jacksonville areaon Thursday. Chances that I might get aticket the same day as theperformance are very low. So that’s why I politely asked for the code."

I’m confused. Have things changed since the pandemic? Before, the Hamilton app lottery happened for every single performance and you entered the day before as I recall.  Looking at the Hamilton app, it does look like now you can enter for the whole next week beforehand. I wonder why they changed it? Not saying one method is better than the other  in fact, this might indeed be better.*
 

*It’s also quite possible that after almost 2 years of the pandemic, I may be completely miss remembering how the tour lottery used to go.

 

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 10/4/21 at 10:33pm

ArtMan - definitely not downing you I’m sure you didn’t mean anything by it, but there are people who are handicapped seating (who may not “look” handicapped) who fit the criteria of who “should” be able to buy those seats.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 10/4/21 at 10:56pm

n2nbaby, In this case, they were not handicapped.  The entire row was empty, 15 minutes before performance.  I asked an usher, who I used to volunteer with back in the day, if I could sit there.  Since my double hernia operation in August, I've had some issues.  She told me a group had bought them, so I couldn't.  A couple of minutes later, they arrived.  They consisted of all ages and I can tell you that not one was handicapped.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 10/15/21 at 7:46pm

I was reading comments on our Broadway Series Facebook page.  This is our last weekend.  Someone asked if they would sell the handicap seats if they hadn't been sold, to a nonhandicapped person.  Our Broadway Series responded that you are allowed to purchase ANY SEAT  that is clickable on the map including HANDICAPPED.  So that explains why I made the comment that people sitting in the handicapped seats appeared not to be handicapped.  I am kind of shocked by this.  I always thought you would have problems if you purchased.  From this statement from my series and reading the  Assassins thread (where people had theatre response that they could purchase handicap/companion seats) may be this is a new thing.  I still find it very surprising.

[adotburr]

Posted: 10/15/21 at 8:05pm

I think I accidentally bought a handicap seat at Hadestown in NYC. The map on Ticketmaster did not indicate so, but the seat itself was a removable one that was not screwed in very well. I was wobbling most of the show. The ticket was purchased well in advance (maybe 5 weeks prior to show date) so it wasn’t a last minute purchase either.

But to your post, I do find it odd that anyone can purchase them. I wonder if some of these venues are so in need of money that they’ll just sell the handicap seats to anyone.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 10/16/21 at 10:48am

When it to comes to accessible seating for performances, I know having sold them over the phone, there is a specific phrasing that is used when a patron calls looking to buy accessible seating. By law, it is required that this phrasing be noted when making a purchase (both online and over the phone, I assume there's something similar for in person sales as well). At no time when the purchase is being made does the person purchasing them have to provide any specific reason as to why they are purchasing them. I know I generally ask patrons after we've gotten through everything if they use a wheelchair/walker/cane/etc that may require storing during the performance or if they will be using a wheelchair and will be staying in the wheelchair or would like to transfer to a seat. 

Depending on the performance sales, sometimes accessible seating will be made available to the general public but only if the performance has sufficient accessible seating to provide should someone require it. I can't tell you how many people think that accessible seats (or companion seats) can just be sold off because there's no other options for non accessible seating. Does it happen that they could become available to the general public? Sure. Could they also not? Also yes. 

Regardless, no one is trying to take advantage of anyone or is in so need of money that they'd offer an accessible seat just for the sake of a sale. 

Updated On: 10/16/21 at 10:48 AM

[ArtMan]

Posted: 10/16/21 at 4:28pm

My post had to do with online purchasing with NO need involving an over the phone representative.  The people who posted in the Assassins thread, thought they did something wrong,  after purchasing.  That is why they spoke to a person on the phone.  When you stated "that  people think that accessible seats (or companion seats) can just be sold off because there are no other options...."  That was the point of my post.  There were no other options and Management was giving the okay to the requester to purchase.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 12:48am

ArtMan - My response was in reference to AdorBurr’s response, not yours. Mostly the point about how venues would be so in need of money that they’d sell accessible seats to anyone. I honestly didn’t even see your post, so I’m sorry if you felt I was making a statement on that.

It is very easy to make a mistake on certain websites involving accessible seats. Some sites are better than others in that they won’t let you buy a companion seat without an accessible seat.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 10/17/21 at 8:58am

ClumseyDude15, No worries.  However, in my city's case it is possible that they did sell accessible seats to anyone due to money.  I really believe our Broadway series underestimated the price that people were willing to pay.  The ticket prices started extremely high (for Jacksonville) and just were not selling.  They lowered the prices some, but still a large majority of the tickets were unsold.  Then they were lowered tremendously, with the average price to be around $100.  Not sure about other markets, but I would tend to think that was on the lower side.  So again, it is possible these seats were sold to get any warm body into them.  This is our last day and then they are on to, I think Philadelphia.  They are a great and very talented cast.  Don't hesitate to see the Phillip tour.

[adotburr]

Posted: 10/29/21 at 11:09am

Use code SPOOKY for the Philly stop and you’ll get $31 tickets on 10/31 ‘s 7pm show.

*ticket prices range $31-$49. If you’re close by, this is a steal. Plenty of seats still available.

[TarHeelAlan]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 9:06am

Apparently tickets in Philly are not moving very well. There's another discount, using code NWWeek3, that was provided after entering (losing?) the lottery. Tickets again are only $49, which I believe is $150 less than face value for an orchestra seat. Dates are 11/2-11/5, plus 11/7, all evening shows, and as of 9AM today there are still a good selection of seats available. We snagged center orchestra G 101 & 102. What a bargain for $49 apiece!

Updated On: 9/25/23 at 09:06 AM

[adotburr]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 9:31am

TarHeelAlan said: "Apparently tickets in Philly are not moving very well. There's another discount, using code NWWeek3, that was provided after entering (losing?)the lottery. Tickets again are only $49, which I believe is $100 less than face value for an orchestra seat. Dates are 11/2-11/5, plus 11/7, all evening shows, and as of 9AM today there are still a good selection of seats available."

If they offered this for matinees I would be there. I can’t get to Philly at night. 

[RunnyBabbit]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 12:54pm

TarHeelAlan said: "Apparently tickets in Philly are not moving very well."

I’m not that surprised. The theatre they’re in this time has 800 more seats than the theatre they were in for the first stop in Philly, and it’s a terrible place to watch shows.

[adotburr]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 1:14pm

RunnyBabbit said: "TarHeelAlan said: "Apparently tickets in Philly are not moving very well."

I’m not that surprised. The theatre they’re in this time has 800 more seats than the theatre they were in for the first stop in Philly, and it’s a terrible place to watch shows."

On a separate note, I am trying to find reasonable priced seats for Hadestown (which is selling well surprisingly). Literally every view for The Academy of Music on A View From My Seat is awful. I really don't want to spend $500 for four tour tickets but I might have to if we want to see the show from a full view seat. 

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 3:38pm

AdotBurr - Definitely check out the Virtual Tour on the Kimmel Center website so you can see the view in real time: https://www.kimmelculturalcampus.org/plan-your-visit/virtual-tour/

My personal favorite places to sit are the Balcony or the Parquet Circle, but if you want to splurge - a Balcony Box or Parquet Box can be fun. 

[adotburr]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 3:51pm

ClumsyDude15 said: "AdotBurr - Definitely check out the Virtual Tour on the Kimmel Center website so you can see the view in real time:https://www.kimmelculturalcampus.org/plan-your-visit/virtual-tour/

My personal favorite places to sit are the Balcony or the Parquet Circle, but if you want to splurge - a Balcony Box or Parquet Box can be fun."

Wow this is so helpful!! THANK YOU!!! 

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 5:05pm

You are so welcome! I always direct patrons I speak with to it to help them see the venue rather than just looking at seating chart. 

As far as Hamilton discounts, I honestly am not surprised given that there's been pushback from many people about attending performances due to vaccination or people just generally not ready to attend. I also think Hamilton as a production is kind of operating under the guise of pre-pandemic pricing and interest. The interest is there, but it is a little more complicated than before. 

I will say the $49 lotto loser code was something they offered when the Angelica tour was here during the early parts of the run, so that isn't totally new. Does anyone know if either the Angelica tour or And Peggy are also offering similar discounts? 

Updated On: 10/31/21 at 05:05 PM

[dangeresque49]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 8:11pm

It seems like a greedy move to have the show run for such a long engagement at the academy. I don't think covid is actual a big factor for low sales for the region.

I think the release on Disney plus killed a lot of the demand and most people who really wanted to see this have already had many opportunities from previous tours. This should have run for max 2 weeks. 

[adotburr]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 8:39pm

I too think the demand for Hamilton isn’t there anymore. My friend and I bought our first Hamilton tickets well over a year before the performance in 2018. Now, I can buy a reasonably priced seat just a week or two in advance. I don’t know if covid is to blame or people are losing interest, but it’s not in demand like it previously was.

I’ll have to check the Hamilton tour tickets for Philly and see how the partial view seats are selling. The majority of the seats left for Hadestown are partial view. From the looks of it, Hadestown tour is selling well in Philly. But then again, it’s not as readily available like Hamilton.

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 10:41pm

In Philly are the lotto rush front row for $10?
The other rush prices are they all over the place? I’ve gotten emails for $29 rush and $30 something rush.

[dangeresque49]

Posted: 10/30/21 at 11:53pm

JBradshaw said: "In Philly are the lotto rush front row for $10?
The other rush prices are they all over the place? I’ve gotten emails for $29 rush and $30 something rush."

I don't think it is front row anymore. I was thinking about going for one of the $50 discount code orchestra seats, but I think I will just go in on the lottery daily until I win for cheaper weather it is $10 or $30.

[RunnyBabbit]

Posted: 10/31/21 at 11:33am

adotburr said: "On a separate note, I am trying to find reasonable priced seats for Hadestown (which is selling well surprisingly). Literally every view for The Academy of Music on A View From My Seat is awful. I really don't want to spend $500 for four tour tickets but I might have to if we want to see the show from a full view seat."

I absolutely hate seeing shows at the Academy. They’ve improved the acoustics over the years, but they still aren’t as a good as a real theatre for musicals. And the sight lines are pretty terrible. Moving from the Merriam to the Academy was obviously a money grab since it sits more people, although having seen most of the Broadway tours, those extra seats are rarely filled.

My trick for spending less at the Academy depends entirely on how well the show is selling, and admittedly is easier for a single person that a group of 4. I’ll tend to wait until the last minute and then buy a partial view seat that is next to several open full-view seats. That way I can pay the lower price and then just move over a seat or two.

This obviously doesn’t work for a show like Hamilton that is still selling well, despite not being completely sold out (although last night’s show looked pretty close to sold out from my view). And I haven’t looked at availability for Hadestown.

They will also do rush tickets, usually around $30, and I’ve sat all over with those seats (center orch, side boxes, 3rd level center), but they have always been full view so far. 

 

JBradshaw said: "In Philly are the lotto rush front row for $10?
The other rush prices are they all over the place? I’ve gotten emails for $29 rush and $30 something rush."

Lotto seats are $10 and front row. I’m not sure if the side orchestra seats are lotto seats, which they were during the last tour stop. Not to judge (while obviously judging), but the people sitting in side orchestra across the aisle from me didn’t exactly look like the lottery-entering type.

[RunnyBabbit]

Posted: 10/31/21 at 11:55am

adotburr said: "I too think the demand for Hamilton isn’t there anymore. My friend and I bought our first Hamilton tickets well over a year before the performance in 2018. Now, I can buy a reasonably priced seat just a week or two in advance. I don’t know if covid is to blame or people are losing interest, but it’s not in demand like it previously was."

I think it’s a combination of factors (covid, cost, Disney+, timing, nearness to NYC, less hype, vaccination/test requirements), but one might be just how long the stops are. The first stop in 2019 - which was hyped to no end - was in Philly for almost 3 months. My quick and dirty math says that more than 150,000 people saw the show. That’s nearly 10% of the Philly population. Obviously people are coming from outside the city, but that is still a pretty large number of people for one tour stop. And that was with crazy high ticket prices. This year’s stop will have over 100,000 tickets available. Most people don’t go to see musicals multiple times, so a lot the theatre-viewing population in the area has had the chance to see it already.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 10/31/21 at 12:09pm

RunnyBabbit made some definite good points in their last two posts. 

With subscribers, they were given the option to Swap-A-Show and I spoke to several people who swapped out of Hamilton having seen it the last time it was here and just not wanting to see it again. I did also speak to people who spent quarantine watching the Disney+ pro-shot and couldn't wait to see it live, so it's definitely both things. 

I know Hamilton had been planned to come back here fall 2021 pre-shutdown and it just so happened to be our first show back after our 2020-2021 season was cancelled, so it was a well planned happy accident. As someone who went through the fall out of the shutdown (sans 6 months of furlough), it has been an absolute gift to speak to people who want to come to see shows and working Subscriber Services and seeing people coming to performances. I'm totally biased, but yeah, Hamilton has been a gift in it's own chaotic way. 

Could the prices have been lower from the get go? Sure. I again think Hamilton is thinking of the pre-pandemic frame of mind and is just now slowly dropping the prices seeing as the interest in those high high costs just isn't there. Could they have been here a lot shorter of a period? Sure. I've noticed Hamilton (just from a look at the tour dates) rarely goes anywhere for less than 3 weeks time most likely due to how massive the show is. Having the show here has not only brought people back to the theater, but also local restaurants, hotels, etc so Hamilton I'm sure has had a positive impact beyond ticket sales. 

Last night working a performance, I saw a little boy dressed as Alexander Hamilton and it made me just so happy and that to me is well worth the rest of it. 

Updated On: 10/31/21 at 12:09 PM

[adotburr]

Posted: 10/31/21 at 1:44pm

ClumsyDude15 said: "AdotBurr - Definitely check out the Virtual Tour on the Kimmel Center website so you can see the view in real time:https://www.kimmelculturalcampus.org/plan-your-visit/virtual-tour/

My personal favorite places to sit are the Balcony or the Parquet Circle, but if you want to splurge - a Balcony Box or Parquet Box can be fun."

I ended up going with 2 parquet seats, partial view! I’ll purchase the other 2 in a few days once they’re positive they want to see Hadestown. With the virtual tour, I was able to get a great idea of where my seats are. Nothing obstructing and for Hadestown, not too much happens on the right side of the stage. We might miss the workers in Act 2 but overall I think I make a great choice. I guess we’ll find out in February!

Updated On: 10/31/21 at 01:44 PM