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Hamilton Lottery

Posted by: charles1055 10:57 pm EDT 07/13/15
In reply to: B - Hamilton : Richard Rodgers Theatre - T.B._Admin. 12:02 pm EDT 06/23/15

I went tonight, I'm not very good at gauging crowd size, but I think there were easily over 500 people vying for the $10 tickets.

Lin Manuel came out briefly and said "I think we're going to be here for a while so don't be upset if you don't win."

I've been doing lotteries since the Rent days and the only time I've ever seen so many people was the final performance of Rent. When it ended traffic was stopped on 46th Street because there were so many people.

I wouldn't be surprised if they decide to go online only, it was an absolute zoo.

And I didn't win.


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re: Hamilton Lottery

Posted by: RicksterNY 05:28 pm EDT 07/20/15
In reply to: Hamilton Lottery - charles1055 10:57 pm EDT 07/13/15

Does anyone know how the view is from the 1st row seats that you sit in if you win the lottery?


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re: Hamilton Lottery never on line

Posted by: dreamawakening 12:02 am EDT 07/14/15
In reply to: Hamilton Lottery - charles1055 10:57 pm EDT 07/13/15

Sure they could do a virtual lottery.

And give up publicity anyone would kill for.
Hundreds of people generating buzz and excitement 8 times a week? What producer would want that?


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please god do not let them do a digital lottery

Posted by: Chazwaza 02:05 am EDT 07/14/15
In reply to: re: Hamilton Lottery never on line - dreamawakening 12:02 am EDT 07/14/15

it will become almost impossible given the odds. If you think 700 entries is a lot for people who had to show up, wait and see what it's like for anyone in the tri-state area who just has to click a button on an app before noon, or whatever.

So then your chances will be like 20/10,000. Even if it's out of 2,000, that's exponentially higher than it needs to be.

It will become something that isn't an option to even consider.


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re: Hamilton Lottery never on line

Posted by: BLB 01:51 am EDT 07/14/15
In reply to: re: Hamilton Lottery never on line - dreamawakening 12:02 am EDT 07/14/15

Loved hearing there is a "wristband" rule, so tickets can't be resold. Terrific idea.


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re: Hamilton Lottery

Posted by: gad90210 11:33 pm EDT 07/13/15
In reply to: Hamilton Lottery - charles1055 10:57 pm EDT 07/13/15

I wasn't there, but someone on Twitter posted there were 704 entries for the first preview.


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