What is Hamilton?

[elletr13]

Jun 21, 2016 14:42:47 GMT -5 lyssbobiss, Command, B613 said:

Woo! I wish I lived in some of your cities. Cincinnati's motto seems to be "we'll get around to it."

Same for Memphis. I have better chances at seeing it (eventually) in Chicago, or in Atlanta in 2018. It'll probably be a good 4-5 years before it comes here.

[elletr13]

Lin-Manuel is doing a Periscope right now, FYI. My workday has been pretty much shot due to attempting to get tickets.

[jane6672]

Jun 21, 2016 15:21:51 GMT -5 elletr13 said:

Lin-Manuel is doing a Periscope right now, FYI. My workday has been pretty much shot due to attempting to get tickets.

Yep, link: www.periscope.tv/w/1YqxoZZolDZJv

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

Jun 21, 2016 14:43:21 GMT -5 wambam said:

Jun 21, 2016 14:42:47 GMT -5 lyssbobiss, Command, B613 said:

Woo! I wish I lived in some of your cities. Cincinnati's motto seems to be "we'll get around to it."

I told you, maybe by 2019 we'll see it together

Goddammit I'm willing to wait for it*

*but I'm not happy about it

[pantsparty]

Man, I'm glad I got season tickets when I did. I guess the Hollywood Pantages is now sold out of season ticket packages.

I was going to try to get some for Chicago but I couldn't take another heartbreak after trying to get tickets for New York.

[otowngirl]

Jun 21, 2016 17:47:09 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

I saw that all Chicago performances are down to single seats for sale already.

Stupid Ticketmaster didn't even let me leave a single seat!

[pescalita]

Jun 21, 2016 14:47:14 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

Jun 21, 2016 14:42:47 GMT -5 lyssbobiss, Command, B613 said:

Woo! I wish I lived in some of your cities. Cincinnati's motto seems to be "we'll get around to it."

Hey, I am traveling for this.

And it's a good thing I could only get $62 tickets because "Let's go see Hamilton!" has turned into:

Let's take the train to see Hamilton!

Let's go to the Art Institute before we see Hamilton!*

Let's get drinks after Hamilton!

Let's go to a nice dinner after drinks after Hamilton!

Let's stay in a hotel while we're in town for Hamilton!

*Free because we are already members.

So, um, yeah. Oops.

This is basically why I didn't go for NY tickets because neither one of us has ever been to NYC and I couldn't justify going and only seeing one musical and nothing else, so it was going to go from $$$ to $$$$$.

But the Chicago hype makes me glad we have SF season tickets. I've waffled on how difficult/expensive it's going to be to get single tickets, but given these are the next tickets opening up, I think we made a good bet.

[thebulldog]

Jun 21, 2016 20:45:30 GMT -5 c7 said:

Is it sad that I'm kind of (only a little bit) regretting ponying up quasi-megabucks for August tickets because LMM, LOJ, and Pippa have all announced their departure on the 9th? I feel like it's a matter of time before Daveed announces too. Is it too much to ask space out their departures??

/End FWPs

I have july 15 tickets. Six fucking days.
If dd announces he is out i am going to lose my shit.
Fwp i know but pissed i ponied up serious cash for this when i could have just seen 2.0 later. Whiny whiner who whines.


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[RoxMonster]

I just got Chicago tickets (like an hour ago) for January. The seats are not great but are also only 80 bucks a pop, and I was expecting I'd have to pay much much more (which I can't afford). I'm jazzed!

[jennybee1018]

Jun 21, 2016 20:45:30 GMT -5 c7 said:

Is it sad that I'm kind of (only a little bit) regretting ponying up quasi-megabucks for August tickets because LMM, LOJ, and Pippa have all announced their departure on the 9th? I feel like it's a matter of time before Daveed announces too. Is it too much to ask space out their departures??

/End FWPs

Shhhhhhhh, don't you talk that way about Daveed! I'm going in December and he has to still be there!!!!! I am nervous though, since Clipping just released a new album.....

I'm actually excited to see Javier, and I'm curious to see who will replace LOJ and Pippa. I trust that LMM will only choose the best replacements!!!!

[lyssbobiss, Command, B613]

Question about the departures: do the understudies get preferential treatment when looking to fill a role permanently? Is it courtesy to offer it to one of the understudies?

[elletr13]

Ugh, I had 2 in the Left Mezz center for March in Chicago and someone snatched them before I could click purchase. I don't want to risk obstructed view...at 5'2, my view is usually obstructed enough.

[sm12]

Per Billboard Charts, Hamilton is the #1 rap album in the country.

[jaybird]

Jun 22, 2016 5:33:54 GMT -5 lyssbobiss, Command, B613 said:

Question about the departures: do the understudies get preferential treatment when looking to fill a role permanently? Is it courtesy to offer it to one of the understudies?

Not long term. Javier was an alternate performer, not an understudy, so he may have had something in his contract. The other understudies do not get long-term preferential treatment, but may step into the roles temporarily while they look for someone else.

[jlt19]

How long to Broadway contracts typically last? We don't have tickets until May, so is there a good chance we'll still get most of the 2.0 cast?

[thebulldog]

For those who have been to the show...what time do you suggest getting to the theater?
I believe show is at 8 and i will want to buy shit.
Also are playbills handed out freely or it is just one per person...i would like to grab a few.
I am debating stage door mainly it depends on who is left in the cast.

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[sm12]

Jun 22, 2016 9:16:43 GMT -5 jlt19 said:

How long to Broadway contracts typically last? We don't have tickets until May, so is there a good chance we'll still get most of the 2.0 cast?

I thought I read somewhere that the typical Broadway contract is a year. 

[laurenpetro]

Jun 23, 2016 6:27:18 GMT -5 thebulldog said:

For those who have been to the show...what time do you suggest getting to the theater?
I believe show is at 8 and i will want to buy shit.
Also are playbills handed out freely or it is just one per person...i would like to grab a few.
I am debating stage door mainly it depends on who is left in the cast.

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Playbills are 1 per person. You can try to check the seats after the show but I doubt you'll get them.

As for getting there, it doesn't really matter as long as you're there in time to get your seat. If you're a frequent pee-er I'd budget in 20 minutes for that. The only bathrooms are on the bottom level and getting there during intermission is a feat.

[elleblue]

You guys! Did you see this?


Eta: can't get the video to post, but here's the link

link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4773906090001?bckey=AQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAAA0Xi_s%7E%2Cr1xMuE8k5Nyz5IyYc0Hzhl5eZ5cEEvlm&bctid=4249002804001

[Miss Phryne Fisher]

Jun 23, 2016 23:31:46 GMT -5 elleblue said:

You guys! Did you see this?


Eta: can't get the video to post, but here's the link

link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4773906090001?bckey=AQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAAA0Xi_s%7E%2Cr1xMuE8k5Nyz5IyYc0Hzhl5eZ5cEEvlm&bctid=4249002804001

That was amazing. 

In other news, I have a colleague who got tickets for July 6. She bought them in October. Talk about LUCKY! 

[otowngirl]

Jun 23, 2016 23:31:46 GMT -5 elleblue said:

You guys! Did you see this?


Eta: can't get the video to post, but here's the link

link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4773906090001?bckey=AQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAAA0Xi_s%7E%2Cr1xMuE8k5Nyz5IyYc0Hzhl5eZ5cEEvlm&bctid=4249002804001

I love LOJ. <3

[One Girl In All The World]

[spinnaker5]

Jun 23, 2016 6:27:18 GMT -5 thebulldog said:

For those who have been to the show...what time do you suggest getting to the theater?
I believe show is at 8 and i will want to buy shit.
Also are playbills handed out freely or it is just one per person...i would like to grab a few.
I am debating stage door mainly it depends on who is left in the cast.

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We saw a matinee in NY last month. They don't open the doors til about 20-25 minutes before curtain, I assume as a security measure - they do a visual check of bags on the way in. As a result the lines are absolutely huge - like, most of the way down the block, in both directions. There were similar lines (though not as big) for Finding Neverland right across the street on the day we were there so it seems like standard practice for B'way these days.  

The lines do move quickly so you will have time to get to your seat, but it is a bit unnerving if you're not expecting it.  If you don't mind standing in line for awhile, I'd try to get there on the early side, especially if you want to buy stuff on your way in rather than afterwards.

[LoveTrains]

I received a fundraising email today from the Clinton campaign saying that anyone who gives $19 is entered into a contest to win Hamilton tickets and a trip to NYC!

Also there is a Rochambeau monument in my neighborhood and it's been all overgrown for YEARs. Now they are fixing it up and I'm convinced it's because of Hamilton. I'll snap a picture when it's finished.

[starlily]

Jun 25, 2016 11:15:48 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

I received a fundraising email today from the Clinton campaign saying that anyone who gives $19 is entered into a contest to win Hamilton tickets and a trip to NYC!

Also there is a Rochambeau monument in my neighborhood and it's been all overgrown for YEARs. Now they are fixing it up and I'm convinced it's because of Hamilton. I'll snap a picture when it's finished.

You don't have to donate to enter, but donating or signing up for text messages will get you additional entries.

[jeaniebueller]

Alexander Hamilton will be on Turn: Washington spies monday night.

[jeaniebueller]

The DNC would like LMM to perform at the Convention! And he plans on being very politically active after July 9! www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/06/25/hamilton-star-lin-manuel-miranda-ready-to-take-on-trump.html?source=TDB&via=FB_Page

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Jun 24, 2016 18:22:36 GMT -5 spinnaker5 said:

Jun 23, 2016 6:27:18 GMT -5 thebulldog said:

For those who have been to the show...what time do you suggest getting to the theater?
I believe show is at 8 and i will want to buy shit.
Also are playbills handed out freely or it is just one per person...i would like to grab a few.
I am debating stage door mainly it depends on who is left in the cast.

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We saw a matinee in NY last month. They don't open the doors til about 20-25 minutes before curtain, I assume as a security measure - they do a visual check of bags on the way in. As a result the lines are absolutely huge - like, most of the way down the block, in both directions. There were similar lines (though not as big) for Finding Neverland right across the street on the day we were there so it seems like standard practice for B'way these days.  

The lines do move quickly so you will have time to get to your seat, but it is a bit unnerving if you're not expecting it.  If you don't mind standing in line for awhile, I'd try to get there on the early side, especially if you want to buy stuff on your way in rather than afterwards.

I seriously hope that is not the situation for the show I'm going to see. In Chicago. In January. Brrrrr!

[lilibet]

I want to shake the hand of whomever wrote this....

What time is it? SHOWTIME!

Hillary is taking a lucky supporter to see Hamilton on Broadway, and you should definitely not throw away your shot to win -- all you have to do is add your name for a chance for you and a guest to meet Hillary at the theater and see the show.

Trust me, you’ll tell the story of this night for the rest of your life -- history is happening, and you have a chance to meet the woman who could be our next president in the greatest city in the world.

I don’t see how anyone could say no to this -- but don’t wait for it, because the contest closes Sunday at midnight. So I’m going to ask you one last time: Will you add your name for a chance to be in the room where it happens?

[starlily]

Jun 25, 2016 12:33:11 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

Jun 24, 2016 18:22:36 GMT -5 spinnaker5 said:

We saw a matinee in NY last month. They don't open the doors til about 20-25 minutes before curtain, I assume as a security measure - they do a visual check of bags on the way in. As a result the lines are absolutely huge - like, most of the way down the block, in both directions. There were similar lines (though not as big) for Finding Neverland right across the street on the day we were there so it seems like standard practice for B'way these days.  

The lines do move quickly so you will have time to get to your seat, but it is a bit unnerving if you're not expecting it.  If you don't mind standing in line for awhile, I'd try to get there on the early side, especially if you want to buy stuff on your way in rather than afterwards.

I seriously hope that is not the situation for the show I'm going to see. In Chicago. In January. Brrrrr!

I think this is becoming more common at theaters. The Pantages in Hollywood started doing security checks at the curb in December 2015.