Teen seeing Hamilton alone

The only thing my (now) 15 year old wanted for her birthday was to see Hamilton. So, family pitched in yesterday and she got a "tentative" ticket to go in September, Oct. or early November. I know prices are sky high so I'm only going to be able to afford ONE ticket. We will be traveling from MS so of course I will be there when she goes in and there when she comes out. I had hoped for a matinee for our comfort in waiting and her being alone, but the prices aren't any lower on Wednesday at two.
My questions are:
Is this okay for her you think to see it alone? (She seems okay with it but only because she's excited about the thought of seeing it)
I have clicked thru and priced every performance for those three months. (Aside: Lord at the prices!!) I did stumble upon one for $423 but I'd have to buy two, which at this point would be the same as the price of 1 other times but it's in the very, very back--Rear Mezz, Row G. I can't go and leave her younger sis, so I'd probably have to resell. Worth it for that price, that far back?
Or would it be better for these options: I can pay a few hundred dollars more and get one ticket in Orch, Row V, Orch Row E, or boxes G, H, F, or E at other dates.
I would really appreciate any help or advice you can give as this will take months of planning and saving to pull off and I'd at least like to do it right :)
(Or should we just wait and see what the Chicago tickets drop at since LMM isn't going to be there in the fall anyway??)
Thank y'all!

Did you say 2016 after September, October, or November? If not, you can go much cheaper in 2017.

As for seeing it alone? There won't be any issue with that. But if you're flying in, and going through all of that. Just get yourself a ticket, too. If you're buying plane tickets and scalped show tickets, may as well make it a shared experience.

okay, so she goes it alone. Any opinion on those seat choices? If I get the very rear tickets I'll just send her not-as-enthusiastic sister with her to see it. Just wonder if it's worth it for the non-enthusiastic or just splurge for the Box or O tickets instead for one.

When I was 16, All I wanted was to see Wicked for my birthday and my aunt could only get one ticket for me, so what she did was she walked me to the theater and then met me at stage door after then we walked back to our hotel together. If her security is your issue, I'd suggest a similar plan so that you know she gets in and out alright. As far as seeing the show alone, I don't see anything wrong with it since I know plenty people (including myself) who have been doing solo trips since their teens.

Updated On: 5/30/16 at 01:23 PM

BroadwayMomma said: "Personally, I wouldn't buy any tickets for fall until after Lin (and whoever) else leaves in July. The resale prices might come down after that. By waiting you might also be able to compare who is in the current NYC cast and the Chicago cast. In terms of seats, I would splurge on a single seat closer up.



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Was coming to say this. Once most of the OBC leaves and the Tony buzz wears off I imagine resale prices will come down. Maybe not a ton, but I doubt you'll be seeing $1k+ for rear mezzanine anymore

Likewise, I've been seeing theater and concerts alone, sometimes up to 2 hours from where I lived as a teen, since I got my driver's lisence and could drive myself. If you're concerned for her drop her off and pick her up at the theater but there's nothing that's going to be unsafe or weird for her while she's watching the show. Agreed about holding off to buy resale tickets since the price may drop.

I was 10 years old and saw the original Broadway production of CHICAGO about 10 times. This was the summer of 1975 in a gritty, drugs and porn theatre era of NYC. A 15 year old in a Disney-fied NYC is more than safe.



NOTE: my parents were content with seeing CHICAGO once but I persisted and haggled to see it again (and again) so they compromised with dropping me off at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rodgers Theatre) and picking me up after the performance. Yes, a 10 year old was a bit more saavy in a 1970s NYC, but alas that's why I saw CHICAGO by myself so many times at the age of 10.

A 15 year old will be completely fine alone in the theater. A city kid (any city not just NYC) or a well travelled kid who is used to getting around by herself will be perfectly safe and fine meeting up with you somewhere within a few blocks of the theater so you can avoid the post show crowds in that area and wait in more comfort. As an adult female, I've never felt unsafe alone in the theater district at night. If you live in a small town and don't travel much, or just have a more sheltered child, then I would drop off / pick up right at the theater doors.

I second waiting till the OBC makes the announcement they will leave (probably in July) and ticket prices will hopefully go down.

miatamel said: "The only thing my (now) 15 year old wanted for her birthday was to see Hamilton. So, family pitched in yesterday and she got a "tentative" ticket to go in September, Oct. or early November. I know prices are sky high so I'm only going to be able to afford ONE ticket. We will be traveling from MS so of course I will be there when she goes in and there when she comes out. I had hoped for a matinee for our comfort in waiting and her being alone, but the prices aren't any lower on Wednesday at two.
My questions are:
Is this okay for her you think to see it alone? (She seems okay with it but only because she's excited about the thought of seeing it)
I have clicked thru and priced every performance for those three months. (Aside: Lord at the prices!!) I did stumble upon one for $423 but I'd have to buy two, which at this point would be the same as the price of 1 other times but it's in the very, very back--Rear Mezz, Row G. I can't go and leave her younger sis, so I'd probably have to resell. Worth it for that price, that far back?
Or would it be better for these options: I can pay a few hundred dollars more and get one ticket in Orch, Row V, Orch Row E, or boxes G, H, F, or E at other dates.
I would really appreciate any help or advice you can give as this will take months of planning and saving to pull off and I'd at least like to do it right :)
(Or should we just wait and see what the Chicago tickets drop at since LMM isn't going to be there in the fall anyway??)
Thank y'all!"

I sent my 14 year old and her (also 14 year old) best friend alone to Hamilton on the 14th of this month while I went to Waitress. I walked them to the door, had my daughter text me when she got through having her ticket scanned, and was back to meet her at the door before they got out (as Waitress has a shorter running time). There were absolutely no hiccups, they never felt in danger, and they LOVED the experience. Don't give it a second thought. It will be fine.

Lower box seats B and D are very good. They are partial view, but you miss only a smal part of the stage on the extreme side. I sat there earlier in May with two friends and we all were pleased with the view. It's possible that boxes A and C have some lights hanging off them. I wished I had asked the people in that box how their view was, but I was too distracted. I feel the upper boxes are too high up. I would prefer the lower boxes to the rear orchestra, personally.

Oops..double post. Sorry...

Updated On: 5/30/16 at 09:37 PM

I used to go by myself on the transit train up to Penn Station and walk to a show all by myself at 15! Your kid will be fine and love you for it.