My Initial Research Phase
First, I googled “Hamilton Elvis cheap seats” like everyone would. Total mess. Saw crazy prices everywhere. Clicked through ticket sites feeling annoyed.
Discovering the Lottery System
Stumbled upon fan forums discussing digital lotteries. Dug deeper. Learned the theater releases $10 tickets daily via online lottery. Signed up immediately.
- Strategy: Set phone alarms for lottery opening times
- Frequency: Entered EVERY single day religiously
- Gotcha moment: Used three different email addresses to boost odds
Wednesday Matinee Gamble
Got desperate after two lottery losses. Checked midweek matinees. Found Wednesday 2pm slots had tons of empty premium seats. Grabbed $65 orchestra seats on the theater’s own site – normally $200!
Key move: Bought SINGLE seat (nobody wants those) dead center row J. Perfection.
Last-Minute Cancellation Trick
Showed up 90 minutes early. Chatted with box office staff. Casually asked “Any premium cancellations?” Bingo! Scored second-row mezzanine for $40 cash – no fees. Keep bills handy!
Final Cost Breakdown
- Lottery win: $10 × 2 tickets (third try!)
- Matinee seat: $65
- Box office miracle: $40
Total for three premium shows: $115. Cheaper than one regular ticket. My back aches from queueing but man, those orchestra seats felt like royalty.
