Hamilton is coming to Wales and today was the day to log on and buy your tickets. The Wales Millennium Centre's 2024 Christmas show will be at venue's Donald Gordon Theatre from Tuesday, November 26 2024 to Saturday, January 25 2025.
Tickets went on sale to the public on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10am. There were still plenty of tickets left by the end of sales opening day, with only a few shows showing limited availability.
Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and is based on historian Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography 'Alexander Hamilton'. A brand new theatre company and cast is being assembled for the UK and Ireland tour, which will call into Cardiff for a nine-week run next year.
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The Olivier, Tony, Grammy and Pulitzer prize-winning show is written by Lin Manuel Miranda the songwriter and actor who has also written tracks for The Little Mermaid, Moana, In the Heights and more Hollywood musicals.
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Have a great weekend!
Well, it seems that Welsh theatregoers are way more chilled out than ones across the UK - where fans have pounced on Hamilton tickets.
There are still plenty left at the WMC website, with all shows showing as having 'high availability' other than three, one on Friday, November 29 and the two on Saturday, November 30.
We'll sign off this blog now - so hope you all get the tickets you want.
Bye.
What is Hamilton about?
Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. The Hamilton creative team previously collaborated on the Tony Award®-Winning Best Musical In the Heights.
Hamilton features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg and hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe.
Hamilton is produced in the UK by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Cameron Mackintosh.
What's Lin Manuel's connection with Cardiff?
Five years ago, Lin was filming HBO/BBC series His Dark Materials in Cardiff and was living in Pontcanna and absolutely loving Welsh life.
He explored our castles, dropped into our karaoke nights, dined in our restaurants and just basically had the best Welsh time.
Here's a story on his time in Cardiff in 2018, and he returned in 2019 when he and the family travelled to Pembrokeshire. Then, he returned in 2021 for the final series of His Dark Materials, when he bumped into fellow Hollywood star, Luis Guzman and they dined out at fancy restaurant Thomas - more on that here.
The big question is................will he come back for Hamilton's run in the city that he loves?
Fans are in and excited
Beverley on Twitter wrote: "@theCentre Yay just bought our tickets for #Hamilton. Excited even though its 15 months to wait!"
The Silent Dude on the social platform made a nice point: "We’re in! Tickets for opening night of @HamiltonMusical
at Cardiff Bay’s @theCentre Winter 2024! Maybe @Lin_Manuel will be back in Cardiff shooting another TV show/movie, and will hop up on stage to take a bow in his adopted home city!"
Which shows are selling out?
Currently, the only day with limited availability is the first Saturday, November 30. That day has shows at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
Other Saturdays in the run are December 7, 14, 21, 28 and January 4, 11, 18 and 25. These all have good availability.
How is Christmas Eve looking?
Christmas Eve 2024 is still looking good for seating options, with seats in all areas available and prices range from £25 to £95.
Both matinee and evening performances on December 23 have a healthy dose of tickets, too.
What are the prices?
Prices start at £20 for under 16s on the balcony, while standard seats there are £25.
Upper circle D and B are £35 and £30 (Un16s) and rows A and C here are £45 and £40.
Circle prices start at £60 for under 16s and £65 as standard, they then go up to £90 and £95.
Raised stalls are£60 and £65 and £85 and £80 (rows A and C).
Tickets for the mid stalls are £80 and £85 and £90 and £95.
Then lower stalls are £90 and £95.
What's availability looking like?
High availability for all shows including the opening night on Tuesday, November 26 2024.
It's still early in the day, so the availability might wane as we go on, but so far, no sell outs.
What's the queue wait like
It's ticking down marvellously. Estimated waiting time is still 5 minutes. But our position is in the 200s and rapidly getting closer.
Show info
Running time: approximately 2 hours 45 minutes including an interval.
Start time:
Mon – Sat 7.30pm
Thu + Sat 2.30pm
Additional performances:
Mon 23 + 30 December 2.30pm
Tue 24 + 31 December 1pm
Fri 27 December 2.30pm
Estimated waiting time...
This has changed to 16 minutes wait now.... But let's keep an eye on it!
Anyone had any luck yet?
People are heading into the waiting room for tickets
One keen theatre-goer wondered what time the tickets were on sale and couldn't access the waiting room for a bit, but she tweeted: "the waiting room was supposed to open at 9:15 and it didn't. But I am in now."
I have just registered to buy tickets myself and it took two seconds. Go for it!
The Centre is ready.....
It's Hamilton tickets day!
— Wales Millennium Centre (@theCentre) September 8, 2023
Make sure you're signed in and ready to go, as online sales start at 10am. Webchat is also available from 10am, and our phone lines open at 12pm.
Please note that you won't be able to select your own seat; a seat will be automatically assigned to… pic.twitter.com/bbYZnoFubg
Is there an age limit on Hamilton?
Yes. As Hamilton contains some strong language, the show is appropriate for ages 10+.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.
The WMC are warning a 'high volume' of traffic today
Their website states: "We are anticipating a high volume of traffic to our website for Hamilton's on sale day. Thank you for your patience. Please check our booking guide for Hamilton ticket information."
Don't forget to make sure you are registered for a WMC account before you attempt to buy tickets.
What are the dates for Cardiff?
A quick reminder: Tuesday, November 26 2024 – Saturday, January 25 2025.
Can you get priority booking?
Yes, you have to sign up to be a member, you can do that, here. Members also get 20% discount at cafés and bars, exclusive ticket offers and regular email updates. Partner Awen, Partner and Ffrind+ members can also utilise members’ lounge Copr.
"I'm not throwing away my shot."
You have to be on it this morning to get tickets for the extremely popular musical, Hamilton, which is coming to Cardiff in 2024 for nine weeks.
At 10am the Wales Millennium Centre website will start selling the tickets.
So fans don't get disappointed and are prepared there are some tips to to get ready for live sale:
- Make sure you register for a WMC online account before you try and get tickets online. You can do that here.
- A waiting room will be in place 45 minutes before the show goes on sale. When the queuing system activates, all customers in the waiting room will be assigned a random place in the queue.
- Then you'll be able to choose a section according to ticket price, and then the website will automatically select the best available seats for you to give everyone the best opportunity of purchasing tickets quickly before they sell out. So that means you won’t be able to select your own seat when booking on the public on sale day.
- For a specific seat requirement, such as needing a wheelchair space or an aisle seat, contact the Ticket Office.
