Hamilton – Tips That Can Help Before You Enter The Show
Hamilton! As you all know, it is a musical with music, a book written by Lin-Manuel Miranda in the storyline of Alexander Hamilton, an orphan and American founding father. This will take you through the dramatic highs and lows, a sex scandal, taking in revolution, blackmail and his death in 1804 from a gunshot wound in a duel at the hands of the US vice-president. This show was up for the record-breaking nominations. Though it couldn’t break the records, it has won 11 Tony Awards. So for a better experience, follow some tips before booking your show.
Know American history
Though the writers will surely take artistic liberty while setting up the play, a quick brush-up will help you for a better understanding of the storyline. Not only that, you may not get a chance to see a musical treat on the Constitutional Convention and Revolutionary War again in the near future. Thus enhance your knowledge and make use of the opportunity.
Never be late for the show
If you arrive after the curtain rises, you may not be seated immediately. Rather you will be made to wait until the next suitable break. So make sure to arrive much before the show starts. The delay could be caused by city traffic or by the parking crowd. Hence try to reach earlier than you think is necessary. You can have the leisure time spent to enjoy the ornate Art Deco ornamentation on the exterior and in the lobby, with its zigzags, gilt chevrons, statues and starbursts before the show starts. You can even spend the extra time taking a selfie in your favorite place. Also, be cautious about the security check. They will search your bag for all the deadly weapons that you may carry with you. Leave it at home and come and enjoy the show. You need not come in formals here, wear anything that is comfortable and can be a little show-off.
Buy the tickets online or try your luck: Just because you don’t have the tickets, you don’t need to give up. You may check BarrysTickets.com to get authenticated tickets. There will be someone who wants to resell their tickets at the last moment. You can even try your luck by entering the online lottery running for every show. However, make sure to get validated tickets that can be downloaded to avoid getting cheated by fake tickets.
Understand the Music:
The dialogues in the play will be delivered very quickly in the beginning hence it becomes quite tough to follow. If you are a person who enjoys the music even before watching the show, this would be a better option to buy the album well in advance. After listening to the music, you can easily follow what’s happening on the screen. You shall get it from any local library or may place an order online.
Buy advance parking or take the metro
Fewer parking spaces are available and are much more expensive than before. Hence it is better to check online and find alternative options in advance. Buying online may cost you higher, but it may be even more if you find one just before the show on-site. There is also valet parking available across the street, but it may be inconvenient for you as you will have to wait after the show until they bring your car. To avoid the parking hassle, the best option is to take the metro train to the venue. This will not only help you save time but saves money also. It’ll take only a few minutes to cross the road and reach the venue.
Get your swags and break time snacks before the show
If you are so fascinated and sure of buying the Hamilton T-shirts, books and things like that, buy them before the show to avoid waiting in long queues during the intervals and after the show. Similarly buy the snacks and drinks for munching during the show before the show starts. This way you will not have to wait a long time in the queue before the cool bars and snack bars waiting for your turn. Save your extra time for better entertainment than standing in the queue with your fellow theatergoers.
Use the restrooms before the show and be comfortable
If you have the tendency of getting nature calls during the show, it is better to use the restroom before you get seated. Again there will be a big line formed up before the restroom during the intermission. If you leave the auditorium during the show, you will be let inside only during the next break in the action.
Besides that, enter Hamilton with a full stomach. Eat your food beforehand and get into the theatre so that you can restrict snacking on all unhealthy options there. Enjoy every moment of the show with every Tom, Dick, and Harry gathered in the theatre.
