What is Hamilton?

[TBM]

I was just thinking about this thread this morning.

We renewed our theatre subscription for next season, both because we enjoy going, but also because it will give us an in to renew for the following season, so that we can get tickets when Hamilton finally comes to Orlando.

[Deleted]

Mar 20, 2017 12:54:34 GMT -5 thebulldog said:

we are coming up on the year anniversary of this thread.

and i still havent listened to one song from this thing.

it will be the new love actually. everyone loves it and posts about it for years and i have less than zero desire to see it

[nahoku]

I just saw it on Saturday in Chicago! It was amazing. I bought my tickets back in June and now I'm so sad that it's over.

[heyjude]

I'm seeing it in SF in April wheeeeeeeee.

[mysticmuffin]

We bought the season pass for next season so we can go when it comes here.

[blueberry10]

I see it again in a couple of weeks, just by myself this time. SO excited for a me day!

And then H went and surprised me with tickets to see it with DD in November when he's out of town on a guys' trip. I'm a little concerned that she might be a bit young, but we'll see. She just about lost her mind when H told her so there's no looking back!

[jeaniebueller]

Mar 20, 2017 12:54:34 GMT -5 thebulldog said:

we are coming up on the year anniversary of this thread.

[btdt]

I bought season passes to the Fox so I can see it in May of 2018. My daughter is MOST excited to go with me.

[hopecounts]

Mar 20, 2017 13:57:23 GMT -5 btdt said:

I bought season passes to the Fox so I can see it in May of 2018. My daughter is MOST excited to go with me.

Need to check on this.

[jene]

We bought tickets for next season so we can see it when it comes to Minneapolis!

[thebulldog]

i saw Daveed's last performance last year but missed the rest of the original cast by like a week. seeing it in chicago in June with my sister and cannot wait. i hadn't listened to it in a while for no real reason but but put it on again over the weekend and was immediately hooked again.

meanwhile, has anyone heard Dear Evan Hansen? this is supposed to be the next big thing.

[Wallflower]

This group will appreciate my new kitty, Mulligan. He's a rescue - you knock him down, he'll get the fuck back up again! (Well, unless he's just finished 10 minutes of zoomies; then he'll just take a nap.)

[kangaroo11]

Additional tickets for season ticket holders at Pantages go on sale tomorrow, so I hope I can piggyback off my parents and get some!

The age requirement for the theatre is 5, but my daughter will be 4.5 when Hamilton is here. Will she get refused entry or will no one care that she's a bit too little?

[heyjude]

Mar 20, 2017 15:36:24 GMT -5 kangaroo11 said:

Additional tickets for season ticket holders at Pantages go on sale tomorrow, so I hope I can piggyback off my parents and get some!

The age requirement for the theatre is 5, but my daughter will be 4.5 when Hamilton is here. Will she get refused entry or will no one care that she's a bit too little?

I feel like 5 is even too young to sit through a 3 hour play about America. Lol

[kangaroo11]

Mar 20, 2017 15:40:03 GMT -5 heyjude said:

Mar 20, 2017 15:36:24 GMT -5 kangaroo11 said:

Additional tickets for season ticket holders at Pantages go on sale tomorrow, so I hope I can piggyback off my parents and get some!

The age requirement for the theatre is 5, but my daughter will be 4.5 when Hamilton is here. Will she get refused entry or will no one care that she's a bit too little?

I feel like 5 is even too young to sit through a 3 hour play about America. Lol

She knows the entire soundtrack from the car and sat through most of it on a bus tour in Spain. She's a big fan.

[sushi]

Mar 20, 2017 15:36:24 GMT -5 kangaroo11 said:

Additional tickets for season ticket holders at Pantages go on sale tomorrow, so I hope I can piggyback off my parents and get some!

The age requirement for the theatre is 5, but my daughter will be 4.5 when Hamilton is here. Will she get refused entry or will no one care that she's a bit too little?

I found out I was moving to la too late for season tickets. So I'll be hoping to get tix when it goes on gp sale. I wish I knew people to piggyback.

[kangaroo11]

Mar 20, 2017 15:46:51 GMT -5 sushi said:

I found out I was moving to la too late for season tickets. So I'll be hoping to get tix when it goes on gp sale. I wish I knew people to piggyback.

Well, if I get told here that I can't take my kid, I'll have the option to buy two extra seats.

[jeaniebueller]

Mar 20, 2017 14:23:52 GMT -5 thebulldog said:

i saw Daveed's last performance last year but missed the rest of the original cast by like a week. seeing it in chicago in June with my sister and cannot wait. i hadn't listened to it in a while for no real reason but but put it on again over the weekend and was immediately hooked again.

meanwhile, has anyone heard Dear Evan Hansen? this is supposed to be the next big thing.

I have listened to it, but it's really pop sounding and doesn't really have any "big" musical numbers like a traditional musical. There is no ''I am not throwing away my shot!" Moment. My understanding is that the show is very much driven by Ben Platt, so who knows what will come of it when he leaves.

On a different note, have any of your regional threaters announced your Les Miz dates? Detroit has not and it's annoying me because I am trying to figure out if I'll be able to see it there or in a different region. I see Chicago and a few other Midwest theaters have posted their dates.

[jeaniebueller]

Mar 20, 2017 15:36:24 GMT -5 kangaroo11 said:

Additional tickets for season ticket holders at Pantages go on sale tomorrow, so I hope I can piggyback off my parents and get some!

The age requirement for the theatre is 5, but my daughter will be 4.5 when Hamilton is here. Will she get refused entry or will no one care that she's a bit too little?

I would not bring a 4 year old. Even if she knows the words, I would be concerned about her getting bored, needing to use the bathroom, talking, etc. I am bringing my 8.5 year old and that is about the youngest I would go.

[mssaint]

I'm taking my six year old in August in Chicago and December in NYC. I didn't see my first Broadway show until I was 17!

He is OBSESSED with Hamilton and the revolution and George Washington now. Like how some kids are obsessed with dinosaurs.

We are going to NYC in May to go see the dueling grounds.

Of course, I'm indulging him, so we'll see how it goes!

[Captain Catnip]

trustarts.org/hamilton/

Hamilton announced for Pittsburgh 18/19 season!

[poundcake]

Mar 20, 2017 21:40:46 GMT -5 Captain Catnip said:

trustarts.org/hamilton/

Hamilton announced for Pittsburgh 18/19 season!

I have to plan a road trip!

[msmerymac]

Mar 20, 2017 14:23:52 GMT -5 thebulldog said:

i saw Daveed's last performance last year but missed the rest of the original cast by like a week. seeing it in chicago in June with my sister and cannot wait. i hadn't listened to it in a while for no real reason but but put it on again over the weekend and was immediately hooked again.

meanwhile, has anyone heard Dear Evan Hansen? this is supposed to be the next big thing.

Eh, the said the Great Comet would be the next Hamilton. I doubt we'll see the next Hamilton for 30 years, unless LMM is the greatest musical theater genius of all time.

[heyjude]

I kinda hope not to see any 5 year olds when I go. I am escaping my children to see it and I don't want to be reminded of them. Lol. Plus I flat out told my 5 year she is too young and I promised to take her someday when she is older. She is similarly a fan. But still. It's a very adult play with adult themes, words, and elements.

[cinderbella]

Mar 20, 2017 15:36:24 GMT -5 kangaroo11 said:

Additional tickets for season ticket holders at Pantages go on sale tomorrow, so I hope I can piggyback off my parents and get some!

The age requirement for the theatre is 5, but my daughter will be 4.5 when Hamilton is here. Will she get refused entry or will no one care that she's a bit too little?

If she's a fan and knows the show, I would totally take her. I brought my 9 year old to NYC in January and we're bringing our 6 year old to see it in Chicago in June. I highly doubt anyone would say anything as long as she lasts through the show or you bolt if she gets antsy.

[starlily]

Mar 20, 2017 15:43:32 GMT -5 kangaroo11 said:

Mar 20, 2017 15:40:03 GMT -5 heyjude said:

I feel like 5 is even too young to sit through a 3 hour play about America. Lol

She knows the entire soundtrack from the car and sat through most of it on a bus tour in Spain. She's a big fan.

We took DD1 to her 1st show (Motown) at just under 5 at the Pantages. After she turned 5, we added her to our season package. She just turned 6 and can't wait for Hamilton.

We kept her home for some shows (Cabaret, Hedwig, Book of Mormon), but otherwise it's been fine. You know your kid best as far as whether she can sit through the length of a show. And fwiw, we've never received dirty looks for bringing her. A lot of the older ladies like asking her about her favorite parts and think it's great we're introducing her to the theatre so early.

[jeaniebueller]

I guess for me, the sticking point is that the theater specifies no kids under 5, so I would honor that.

@starlily, how was Motown? I was debating buying a ticket to see it next month but can't decide.

[annieblah]

^^that. If age requirement is 5, honor it.

[starlily]

Mar 21, 2017 5:22:33 GMT -5 jeaniebueller said:

I guess for me, the sticking point is that the theater specifies no kids under 5, so I would honor that.

@starlily, how was Motown? I was debating buying a ticket to see it next month but can't decide.

It was a fun show!

[jeaniebueller]

I just saw it in Chicago last night. I was really blown away by the cast. The actor who plays Eliza (Ari Afsar) is amazing. Miguel Cervantes was great. I almost prefer him to Javier, but it's really hard to compare since they both play the role so differently. Wayne Brady was good. He played the role really straight laced. The actors in this production are not afraid to mix things up and really own their characters. But the Private Bank theater kind of stinks. We were in the balcony and had to lean forward anytime the actors went to the front of the stage. And the sound...they had the mics during singing set way too loud.