MY HAMILTON CANCELLATION LINE EXPERIENCE AND HOW WE ALL GOT F***ED OVER IN THE END — Page 2

PalJoey said: "

Hey, Nelly, you need a little Sondheim. Listen to this. SH*T, gurl, that post was so F*CKing LONG, you don't need to ONLY listen to this--you need to MEMORIZE it and LEARN it.

"omg yes. life is soon unfair. the younger generation know nothing about how life is unfair. Like literally get over yourself.

It's unfortunate but anyone waiting days in a line should never expect that tickets would be guaranteed because in a span of days, situations can change. I waited a mere 17 hours in March and I didn't a ticket. It was never guaranteed. So into my pocket I went and glad I did. I have seen the show three times since.

I'm surprised the theater reacted in any way since they've allowed line holding to the extreme. The rules released in May stated no line holding yet this is all that has been happening making it the insanely wait that it has been.

Wait, I still don't really understand what the problem is. What is the issue that you are raising? Honestly, nobody should really ever get involved with the cancellation line expecting a happy result.

"I guess sympathy or whatever is not common with people in the world today but what can you do, right?"



True. But I think you chose a particularly poor place to seek any. I suspect you aren't too familiar with this board. The reactions you have received here were only too predictable.

In any case, I do sympathize with you, as obviously those tickets were not distributed fairly. I'm sorry you waited so long for nothing, and understand your frustration. And I say this as one who did not like the show in the least.

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Updated On: 6/26/16 at 03:00 PM

Nelly, If I had been in that situation (I wouldn't though...my ass would be dead waiting in line for all those days), I would have took the gamble also for the evening. I remember waiting for a mere 3 hours for Aida standing tickets. Getting them and finding out both Adam and Heather were out for the matinee. I got my money back and took the gamble for evening. ( I rushed over to get a cheap balcony ticket for Taller Than A Dwarf with Mathew Broderick. Dreary play but at least the air conditioning was working in the theater) Although Adam was still out..Heather was in.

To the OP: Perhaps you did not realize in joining and posting here today, but your situation probably will garner limited empathy or sympathy, but you can spend a lot of time defending yourself and responding to others' posts if that helps take the edge off.

indytallguy said: "To the OP: Perhaps you did not realize in joining and posting here today, but your situation probably will garner limited empathy or sympathy, but you can spend a lot of time defending yourself and responding to others' posts if that helps take the edge off.



"Yeah i'm starting to realize but i expected it anyway. This is more of a way to vent and let off steam instead but thanks for the heads up i guess

Nelly - I sympathize with you. People can be a bit dismissive here for sure, but it isn't necessary to be downright mean. What happened to you does seem extremely unfair. It seems to me the RR is just sick of the whole cancellation line mess, which will certainly die down after July 9. I saw the show in November, really wanted to see it again, and have been trying on and off to find reasonably priced resale tickets, and that is really no longer an option. Hats off to anyone who can wait overnight in line, but that's not for me.

I hope you win the ticket lottery!

Macaw said: "Life is unfair, OP. Why didn't you just work some extra hours and purchase tickets thru the box office or even Stub Hub if you wanted to see the show that badly? I worked my butt off for months and flew half-way across the country to see Hamilton (and other shows as well), and made a nice vacation for myself while I was in NYC. I purchased tickets to the first performance after the Tony's months ago with NO guarantee that the members of the original cast would be in. You passed up an chance to see the show, but you felt you were entitled to see Lin, Philipa, and Leslie and missed the opportunity altogether which is karma at its finest. I guess you learned that you're not that special or entitled. Good for you, OP. But, keep up the whining till you find someone who cares.



"I don't really see my self as special or entitled and neither did anyone out there yesterday but thanks for that completely inaccurate description. I do agree though that I got a bit greedy but like i said, I really wanted to see Leslie, Phillipa and Lin and they ended up being all out for that performance. I think you're misusing the term special and entitled but if that makes you feel better it's okay with me. Also, i'd rather spend 2,000 actually helping out my folks and around my house and stuff than on one ticket. Don't worry, i'm not looking for sympathy for from you.

FOR PRIVELAGED MILLENNIALS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED LAWSUITS WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF

BroadwayConcierge said: "OP, you are turning into a bona fide poster child for the cause that this generation is the one of entitlement and narcissism. Macaw put it perfectly. Get over it. You were not wronged or persecuted. You took a gamble and it didn't pay off. Quit whining and maybe develop some better advance planning skills for next time.



"people have literally been saying this about the "younger" generation for years. I don't understand how I'm being entitled or narcissistic. And sorry but I do feel that the i was wronged. Not just me but the other 20 people who waited for days. I don't know where you think i'm being persecuted or ever said that but ok.