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Post by compwalla on Apr 27, 2016 13:51:41 GMT
We just got back last night; our tickets were for Monday. I'm still a little high right now. It was incredible. We saw all of the cast except Phillipa Soo who was out. Literally everyone else was there. We spent Monday going on the ferry to Staten Island to see the Statue of Liberty, ate my son's birthday lunch at Fraunces Tavern and took the subway to Central Park to walk around for a bit. My husband was terrified we'd be late to the show so we got there wicked early to queue up. We were like, maybe ten people back. We were there so early we saw the cast arriving for work. Saw Daveed, Anthony Ramos, and Jasmine walk into the theater. There was a bit of a panic in the crowd when we saw Daveed leave again but he told everyone he was just going to get food. The three high school girls in front of us breathed a big sigh of relief. They were adorable. They were all seventeen and were squealing and jumping and very thrilled to be there. The show itself? Holy moly. When Lin walked on, so much noise and cheering. When Daveed Diggs came onstage as Jefferson, the same reaction. (Maybe even bigger!) The cabinet battles were awesome live with the crowd getting involved. Although Groff was gone, Rory OWNED the role of King George. He was absolutely hilarious. And we all cried at the end. I brought lots of tissue. We took this our first day there when there was no crowd outside:  Our seats:  Hung out at stage door after. Met Daveed and Rory:   |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Apr 27, 2016 13:56:53 GMT
Yay! So glad you got to see it. Daveed is awesome - that was a nice surprise after listening to the recording - he was even better live as his role is very physical and that doesn't come across with just the music. And King George is even better live too. The whole thing is amazing, right? What did your boys think?
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Post by Jili on Apr 27, 2016 13:57:27 GMT
So exciting that you got to do this! Love the photos.  I really want to see this, too. Maybe someday. LOL. |
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Post by cakediva on Apr 27, 2016 14:00:55 GMT
Wow - I'm so glad you had a great time! And to meet some of the cast? How awesome!!
And can I just say - you are looking great!
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Post by compwalla on Apr 27, 2016 14:02:24 GMT
Yay! So glad you got to see it. Daveed is awesome - that was a nice surprise after listening to the recording - he was even better live as his role is very physical and that doesn't come across with just the music. And King George is even better live too. The whole thing is amazing, right? What did your boys think? The boys loved it. Even my oldest got weepy at the end which I did not expect. I don't know if he'll become Hamilton obsessed but he does have a new appreciation for it. He said it was a terrific way to spend his brithday. and yours.  |
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Post by gloryjoy on Apr 27, 2016 14:03:29 GMT
So happy that you had such a wonderful time.
Love your smile!
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Post by KelleeM on Apr 27, 2016 14:13:49 GMT
I'm so happy you had a fabulous time!!
Your younger ds likes quite a bit like my ds did at that age!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 14:15:56 GMT
So glad you had a good time. Love the photos, you're excitement is shining out of you.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 14:16:22 GMT
so glad you had a great time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 14:19:10 GMT
I'm thrilled for you and I'm glad you had a chance to experience this with your family. Great pics too!
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Post by quiltz on Apr 27, 2016 14:24:23 GMT
So great that you had a wonderful weekend.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 15:03:42 GMT
Awesome! I so happy you got this great experience. I am also insanely jealous you got to meet Daveed He makes me swoon. |
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Post by mikklynn on Apr 27, 2016 15:05:24 GMT
I've been hoping you'd post about it. I adore your family photos  NYC theater is high up on my bucket list. |
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Post by Merge on Apr 27, 2016 15:08:06 GMT
Thrilled for you! Glad you had a great time. Can't wait to see it in June.  |
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Post by cmpeter on Apr 27, 2016 15:10:04 GMT
So glad to hear you loved it, it's definitely on my list of want to do's.
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Post by compeateropeator on Apr 27, 2016 15:12:49 GMT
So glad it was such a great time. Sometimes the anticipation and hype end up overshadowing the actual experience. Love it when things exceed our expectations. Enjoy the the rest of your trip!!!
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Post by jemali on Apr 27, 2016 15:18:39 GMT
I'm glad it was as amazing as you hoped it would be.
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Post by bc2ca on Apr 27, 2016 15:19:35 GMT
 love the photos! Love the update!
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Post by scrapmaven on Apr 27, 2016 15:22:08 GMT
What a wonderful experience for your entire family. It was so thrilling to read your post.
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Post by scrapcat on Apr 27, 2016 15:34:32 GMT
Yay! glad you had a great time! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 15:39:33 GMT
What a great time you had! Photos are awesome! I can't wait to see it when it comes here for our Broadway series in 2017/2018....in fact, I bought DH and I two tickets for this years season just so I could be have guaranteed renewal for the next year and guaranteed seats for Hamilton. DH has no interest at all, so I think my girlfriends will be fighting over that second seat I have.  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 15:43:07 GMT
So awesome! It sounds and looks like a fantastic time!!!! Now I want to go, and I don't even know anything about it. |
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Post by myboysnme on Apr 27, 2016 15:50:10 GMT
You made me excited just reading your post! So happy for you! |
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Post by peasapie on Apr 27, 2016 16:08:28 GMT
So glad you got to meet some of the cast!! Sounds like you had a great time in Manhattan. Are you still singing the songs? I couldn't stop singing for weeks afterwards. Loved reading and seeing this update.
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Post by peano on Apr 27, 2016 16:16:30 GMT
Sounds like an amazing trip! I'm glad you had a great time. Thanks for the photos. |
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Post by naby64 on Apr 27, 2016 16:20:21 GMT
Can I say I just got goosebumps from reading your post!! I am so glad you had a wonderful time and got some GREAT pictures!
Can I "borrow" one and send to my DD so she can be really envious with me? She called me again yesterday, after sending me a link to the Chicago theater that will running it in October, begging me to call the box office and see when tickets would go on sale.
I will also sadly say that DH most likely will not get the fever and go with us or even listen to the music. Lin was on the John Oliver show Sunday night and I just gasped out loud and sat up in bed while he was doing his little thing at the end. I heard a bit of it last night and I told DH to change the channel back. "No, I don't like that guy at all. Or his music." Something inside of my just shriveled up and died when he said that. But, but, but, you have to listen to this soundtrack. Oh well, looks like the excursion will be cheaper, one less ticket to buy!!
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Post by deshacrafts on Apr 27, 2016 16:20:59 GMT
Thanks for sharing, it sounds like you had an amazing time in NYC!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2016 16:27:08 GMT
I'm so happy for you! It sounds like you had an amazing trip.
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 27, 2016 16:45:05 GMT
Awesome, wow!
My tickets are two weeks from today.
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Post by Chips on Apr 27, 2016 16:49:23 GMT
I am over the moon thrilled for you!!! What a wonderful trip, show and adventure to enjoy with your family!
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love the photos! Love the update!
