Hamilton in the Blizzard — Page 3

There is no way shows are going on tonight. Roads are closing as of 2:30 and above ground subway lines are closing as of 4:30. Staff are not going to be able to get to the theaters.

colleen_lee said: "Staff are not going to be able to get to the theaters."

If we're objectively and specifically talking about staff, wouldn't you think they're already in the theater for matinees today? (Again, I have a theatre ticket for tonight, so I'm just channelling all the blind hope I have...)

wssinsider said: "Announcement of cancellation coming in the next minutes. Get a refund. Actors are literally tweeting that they are stuck in trains and traffic.

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Of matinees too?

That's deaf, dumb and blind hope. No one is going to risk their lives traveling anywhere in this weather let alone to go see a Broadway show.

Aladdin and Lion King already cancelled performances and don't be surprised when the others follow suit.

Roads and public transportation are being shut down.

VirginiaK said: "Yes if they're shutting down transportation, they'll have to cancel matinees too I think so people can get home.

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Dang they need to announce quick cuz I have to head there in the next 15 minutes to get there.

per broadway league website:

Weather Alert

Saturday, January 23, 12:45pm

All Broadway matinee and evening performances in NYC for Saturday January 23rd are canceled. Tickets purchased by credit card will receive an automatic refund. Patrons should contact their point-of-purchase for any questions or to discuss exchange options.

flinger072 said: "per broadway league website:

Weather Alert

Saturday, January 23, 12:45pm

All Broadway matinee and evening performances in NYC for Saturday January 23rd are canceled. Tickets purchased by credit card will receive an automatic refund. Patrons should contact their point-of-purchase for any questions or to discuss exchange options.

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Hamilton hasn't tweeted yet. I'm literally standing in hotel lobby waiting for the tweet

Why do you care what Hamilton tweets? All shows cancelled. Hamilton is no exception.

If you still need clarification, Lin tweeted that it's indeed off today.

I am so glad I didn't give in to my temptation to go down there and wait for cancelation tickets. I think it's time to open up a bottle of wine and binge watch Making a Murderer.

ACL2006 said: "sucks for all those people who stood outside the theater, possibly for several hours in the snow & cold. But they should've known better with 20 inches getting dumped on the city today."

But that's always the case. A storm alert is issued and the cynical in us takes it with a grain of salt and starts to justify the denial by saying "It's not going to be that bad", "They always say that and nothing happens" or "It's not going to hit us".

Really? People need to understand that these alerts are not done "just for the hell of it". They're done so we can better prepare ourselves in the event if the storm does hit.

Me personally? I'd rather be safe than sorry. I can't feel too bad for the people who did not use common sense and stayed home and opted instead to venture out into the city so that they could score some tickets to a Broadway show. Where are your priorities?

Now most have unfortunately been stranded in the city with no options of getting home because of the travel ban and now they're complaining.

Updated On: 1/23/16 at 02:21 PM

Hellob said: "Lol, I wanted it to cancel. I'm not trying to die. "

Smart lady! No Broadway show is worth risking your life, lol! You're lucky you have a hotel room to go to. Some people are stuck in the city that can't return home! Be well!