Posted: 8/11/19 at 9:22am
so I can only afford to get one ticket either Hamilton or Harry Potter and the cursed child which one should I get ? or which one is more of a must see ?
Posted: 8/11/19 at 10:10am
Posted: 8/11/19 at 10:35am
I love Hamilton. Harry Potter has never appealed to me as I never watched the movies or read the books. Dramamama is right. HP requires 2 tickets and sitting for 7 or 8 hours (not a detractor for me, but you should know what you’re getting yourself into). HP certainly has its fans, but some people I know say it was good but was 1 play spread into 2 plays. Even people who may not love Hamilton would probably agree you should see it at least once because it is such a cultural phenomenon and an important part of Broadway/musical theater history. (I’m seeing it again tonight on tour via winning the lottery).
Updated On: 8/11/19 at 10:35 AM
Posted: 8/11/19 at 10:46am
I liked HP very much, but I preferred Hamilton.
However I would NEVER pay New York prices to see it. But then I wouldn't pay New York prices for a meet and greet with Jesus.
I've seen it 3 times in London for less than half the price of New York tickets.
Posted: 8/11/19 at 10:55am
Posted: 8/11/19 at 11:01am
VotePeron said: "Harry Potter, no question. Hamilton is simply not worth it at the exorbitant prices when the cast album is just as wonderful an experience."
If I'd have based my decision to see Hamilton or not based on tv performances or from the listening to the cast album, I'd have never seen it.
Posted: 8/11/19 at 11:04am
Impossible2 said: "I liked HP very much, but Ipreferred Hamilton.
HoweverI wouldNEVER pay New York prices to see it. But then I wouldn't pay New York prices for a meet and greet with Jesus.
I've seen it 3 times in London for less than half the price of New York tickets."
I've seen the show in NYC 4 1/2 times, and I've never paid more than $40 per part. These days, seats for $69.50 per part are readily available, with $40 ones popping up from time to time.
Posted: 8/11/19 at 11:48am
Posted: 8/11/19 at 12:00pm
CT2NYC said: "Impossible2 said: "I liked HP very much, but Ipreferred Hamilton.
HoweverI wouldNEVER pay New York prices to see it. But then I wouldn't pay New York prices for a meet and greet with Jesus.
I've seen it 3 times in London for less than half the price of New York tickets."
I've seen the show in NYC 4 1/2 times, and I've never paid more than $40 per part. These days, seats for $69.50 per part are readily available, with $40 ones popping up from time to time."
I was talking about Hamilton.
I paid around $300 I think for both Parts of HP in NYC, but have won the lottery twice in London (40 quid for both parts), so I guess in the end it all evened across the 3 visits.
Hamilton I paid 50 quid for a pretty bad seat (the whole upper platform wasn't visible) and then 75 quid for front row seats twice. Still less than the price of one NYC ticket which were $400 every time I ever went for returns at the BO.
Posted: 8/11/19 at 12:02pm
Impossible2 said: "CT2NYC said: "Impossible2 said: "I liked HP very much, but Ipreferred Hamilton.
HoweverI wouldNEVER pay New York prices to see it. But then I wouldn't pay New York prices for a meet and greet with Jesus.
I've seen it 3 times in London for less than half the price of New York tickets."
I've seen the show in NYC 4 1/2 times, and I've never paid more than $40 per part. These days, seats for $69.50 per part are readily available, with $40 ones popping up from time to time."
I was talking about Hamilton.
I paid around $300 I think for both Parts of HP in NYC, but have won the lottery twice in London (40 quid for both parts), so I guess in the end it all evened across the 3 visits.
Hamilton I paid 50 quid for a pretty bad seat (the whole upper platform wasn't visible)and then 75 quid for front row seats twice. Still less than the price of one NYC ticket which were $400 every time I ever went for returns at the BO."
Ah, that makes sense, sorry.
Posted: 8/11/19 at 12:52pm
Posted: 8/11/19 at 1:50pm
Posted: 8/11/19 at 2:03pm
While Hamilton is undoubtedly a better-written show, I agree with the person above who said that listening to cast album is basically just as good, if not better (I find the the production to be wildly over-choreographed, and otherwise just a vehicle for the music/lyrics to take centerstage).
Harry Potter is more of a theatrical experience, and it's something you can only get from seeing it live.
Also, while both shows will be around for years to come, Hamilton will get easier and easier to see in cities all around the country and around the world. Harry Potter is beginning to plan multiple productions too, but it will always be limited by the scope of the production. Plus, they have invested a lot into making the entire Lyric theatre part of the Harry Potter experience. I haven't gotten to see it on Broadway yet (only in London), but I've had tons of friends describe it to me, and it seems like a really fun, special event to see what they've done with the whole building. That will be harder to replicate in other sit-down/tour productions. Whereas Hamilton will essentially be the same experience no matter what theatre it's in.
Posted: 8/11/19 at 2:24pm
JBroadway said: "While Hamilton is undoubtedly a better-written show, I agree with the person above who said that listening to cast album is basically just as good, if not better (I find the the production to be wildly over-choreographed, and otherwise just a vehicle for the music/lyrics to take centerstage).
Harry Potter is more of a theatrical experience, and it's something you can only get from seeing it live.
Also, while both shows will be around for years to come, Hamilton will get easier and easier to see in cities all around the country and around the world. Harry Potter is beginning to plan multiple productions too, but it will always be limited by the scope of the production. Plus, they have invested a lot into making the entire Lyrictheatre part of the Harry Potterexperience. I haven't gotten to see it on Broadway yet (only in London), but I've had tons of friends describe it to me, and it seems like a really fun, special event to see what they've done with the whole building.That will be harder to replicate in other sit-down/tour productions. Whereas Hamilton will essentially be the same experience no matter what theatre it's in."
Yes the Potter theatre on Broadway is STUNNING!
It doesn't feel like they did anything in London, but the Lyric feels like you're walking into Hogwarts.
Posted: 8/12/19 at 12:42am
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
After seeing Hamilton I also realized just listening to the cast recording would have been fine, for me. I wasn't as taken with it as so many others were/are. I don't listen to it nearly as much as I did In The Heights.
Also, if you are in or near a touring city, wait for Hamilton to come through your city. It is bound to at some point.
Experience Harry Potter on Broadway. Even if you get a cheap balcony seat, you will be able to see everything. I sat up there in row F, I think, and didn't miss a thing. You also get to see what they did to the theater and lobby. I did the one day marathon and plan to do it again. It's pretty thrilling! JMO
Posted: 8/12/19 at 9:25am
I thought this was about the Broadway Show League softball games, and I'd go with Hamilton there. Much better athletes
Posted: 8/12/19 at 10:29am
Posted: 8/12/19 at 11:11am
Well, just to add my two cents... I waited four years to see Hamilton after I finally won the lottery two months ago. It was wonderful and I'm glad I finally got to see it. However, I'm also glad I didn't impulse buy at those prices to see this at any point.
HP was an even which I paid an arm and a leg for and I had a wonderful time. Now, it helped to go in knowing some background, especially regarding the Goblet of Fire. The experience of the Lyric was also worth the price of admission. I was second row and I'm still amazed at some of the stuff I saw that day.
In conclusion, I am pining to see HP again at some point. Hamilton, not so much.
Posted: 8/12/19 at 5:11pm
Hamilton now is a great show. Hamilton THEN was an amazing show. I'm glad you have seen it, but if you had seen it with the original cast I think you would have felt differently about it.
Posted: 8/12/19 at 5:32pm
Posted: 8/12/19 at 5:52pm
One ticket to Hamilton costs more than both parts to Harry Potter, particularly if you wait until a couple days before the performances to purchase tickets (and that's for the excellent seats).
Harry Potter is definitely a more theatrical experience, one which cannot be easily replicated. Hamilton is pretty basic, no real stagecraft to speak of.
There are several companies of Hamilton throughout the United States, so if you live outside of New York, there is a likelihood that one of the replica tours will pass through your area. Harry Potter likely will have to settle for long runs in large markets; who knows what a tour would actually look like
Neither show has its original cast, so whether or not either is seen on Broadway doesn't have that factor in its favor (not to say replacement cast can't/aren't as good).
Even if you're a casual Harry Potter fan, Cursed Child (for all its weaknesses) is an unrivaled theatrical event. Hamilton is ubiquitous. But if you aren't a fan of Harry Potter, it might not be worth it, though most people would agree that the stagecraft alone is worth seeing the play.
Updated On: 8/13/19 at 05:52 PM
Posted: 8/24/19 at 2:00pm
I didn't want to start a new threat, but I'm wondering people's thoughts/opinions on the current 'Cursed Child' cast and just overall state of the show.? I've never seen the show, and am thinking of going soon, but I've had a few experiences where I feel like I saw some shows far into their runs and the 'energy' had long worn off.
Posted: 8/24/19 at 2:13pm
If I’m not mistaken the Year 2 principle cast and most of the ensemble members of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two just began performances back in late March?
Anyhoo, I saw the show for my birthday back in July, my review is in Post 58 here:
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1115801&page=3
Enjoy the show! :)
Posted: 8/24/19 at 2:32pm
Thank you! Also what would be considered the best seats for this show?
Posted: 8/24/19 at 2:45pm
I had Balcony Center seat A113 and thought the view was fine. If you can afford more, get closer, either front row Mezzanine or Orchestra center.
This website can give you an idea of how various locations look and what if any obstructions are involved...
https://aviewfrommyseat.com/venue/Lyric+Theatre/
...and some of the pictures I took...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/57377062@N04/albums/72157709815357241
