Wednesday, January 16, 2019

HAMILTON DETROIT

I'm a history buff who read Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton for some leisurely reading and went out of my way during a New York City trip to visit the memorial in New Jersey marking the spot of the infamous duel where this Founding Father was killed by his political rival, who also happened to the Vice President of the United States at the time, Aaron Burr. So obviously, I've been wanting to see the musical HAMILTON which has become a theatrical sensation. Unfortunately, haven't had a chance to attend its New York City or Chicago engagements; but am hoping to go when Broadway in Detroit brings the national touring company performance of HAMILTON to the Motor City's Fisher Theatre from March 12 – April 21, 2019.

HAMILTON shares the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the Caribbean who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the country's first Treasury Secretary. This musical features a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway tunes. HAMILTON is the story of America then, as told by America now.



Knowing that seats for these Detroit performances will be a hot commodity, the producers of the show are using a new technology feature from Ticketmaster called Verified Fan that allows pre-registered fans to unlock access to tickets without competing against scalpers and bots. To utilize Verified Fan you need to register yourself online at verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/hamiltondet before Wednesday, January 23 at 10:00 PM ET. Those who have registered will be notified by Ticketmaster via SMS text message on Thursday, January 24 if they have been selected to purchase tickets when they become available to buy online beginning Friday, January 25, 2019 at 10am. Verified Fan tickets can only be purchased online.

There is a maximum purchase limit of four (4) tickets per household for the engagement. Tickets range from $80 - $185, with a select number of $485 premium seats available. Ticket prices include facility fees and parking.

A limited number of tickets will also be available for purchase through a wristband lottery at the Fisher Theatre Box Office (3011 W Grand Blvd. in Detroit). From 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM on Friday, January 25, numbered wristbands will be distributed. Starting at 10:00 AM, groups of wristband numbers will randomly be called to purchase tickets at the box office windows.

Additionally, there will be a lottery for forty (40) $10 seats for all performances. Details will be announced closer to the actual show dates.



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15 comments:

  1. I haven't seen Hamilton but a friend of mine has seen it twice and loves this musical. I l really like the new technology Ticketmaster is using.

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  2. Sounds like you are ready to wait in line for opening day! Hopefully you are able to land tickets for your family through the new verified fan option. I know tickets are a hot commodity but they are really tightening things up in order to be eligible to get a hold of tickets. Good luck!

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  3. I have heard nothing but good things about this play. I really want to see it. I am hoping that it will come where I live so that I can watch it.

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  4. I feel badly because I live in New York and have not seen Hamilton yet. It is still a hot ticket so I am hoping to see it in 2019 with my daughter and son.

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  5. Everyone talks about this musical!! I have yet to see it. It's definitely on my list. (Just crossed School of Rock off my list last night!)

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  6. Oh I'm sure all History buffs are going to like this. My son is learning all about our History and is loving every minute of it.

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  7. I have heard so many great things about Hamilton. I bet tickets will sell out fast!

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  8. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about Hamilton. Getting tickets to see it is still difficult. Where I live they sold out in 15 minutes for the entire run they were here. I will try again next time they come though!

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  9. I can't wait to see Hamilton!! It's coming to my area this summer!!

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  10. How does Ticketmaster determine which people are selected to purchase tickets? I hope you get to see Hamilton!

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    1. I think they do a random pull like if you physically get wrist bands from a ticket office. They just screen out people from being able to swamp the system through bots and other dubious means through this new process

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  11. We went to New York over Christmas and I wanted to see this so bad. The tickets were outrageous! I'm looking to see it when it comes near!

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  12. I've heard so much great things about this show. I hope I get to watch it one of these days.

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  13. I am glad to find out so many interesting things about the American History. Thanks for sharing this with us!

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  14. A friend of mine just went to one in Pittsburgh. She said that it was a beautiful show.

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