July 7th Thurs, matinee for Hamilton?

Anyone know why they are having a matinee on the Thursday, July 7th for Hamilton?

I was surprised they were selling it.. could it be because of the exodus of the 3 stars leaving?  And since these tickets have been on sale for awhile, was this planned way in advance?

 

Actually, it is rather odd...9 shows that week, without a 7 show week before or after it.

 

 

I believe they don't have a show that Sunday, July 10th, so that's 8 shows for that week.

totally speculating, but LMM did say that they were going to film the show with the original cast (including Jonathan Groff) for use at a future time. Groff is making room in his shooting schedule to come back, maybe this was the only time that worked? 

like i said, this is a total guess. 

 

Looking at their calendar it is indeed the first week where they have switched to Sunday being the dark day. To keep 8 performances that week it meant adding in an extra matinee for either Thursday or Friday. There doesn't seem to be much mystery beyond that. 

AEA AGMA SM said: "Looking at their calendar it is indeed the first week where they have switched to Sunday being the dark day. To keep 8 performances that week it meant adding in an extra matinee for either Thursday or Friday. There doesn't seem to be much mystery beyond that. 

 

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Shoot....Sunday ENDS the week, doesn't it?    Ignore my previous statements.

Does anyone know if Lin Manuel Miranda will be performing in the matinee on July 7?  Also, does anyone know if it will be an in-person lottery or an online lottery for the July 7 matinee?

Thanks.

He tweeted he will NOT be performing in this matinee.   I am not sure about the rest of the cast  I am wondering about Phillipa

I know when one goes to the theater esp something pushed as "ensemble" cast like Hamilton, one has to be prepared for any and every understudy/alternate. That said, I can't help but feel a little little bit sorry for anyone who has spent alot of money for tickets to Ham matinee today - or who may be about to via resale - who thinks they are going to one of LMM's last shows. I'm imagining the tourist parent - who doesn't read this chat board or lIn's twitter - and who  is splurging on the 'unaffordable' for their diffident big-fan teenage angst-age child. OH well. I guess they'll enjoy the show alot anyway....

They don't need your pity.

People must've known before LMM tweeted it because prices on the 2nd hand market were very low for today's matinee, even as far back as last week.