DETROIT (WXYZ) — Broadway in Detroit has issued a warning over "Hamilton" tickets at the Fox Theatre just a week before performances begin.
According to the organization, tickets for the shows are still available through Ticketmaster, which is the sole, authorized ticketing agent for Broadway in Detroit.
They say that numerous third-party sellers are advertising tickets, which they may or may not have, at highly-inflated prices. The group is encouraging people to be diligent and exercise safe ticket-buying practices.
Tickets for Detroit's showing of "Hamilton" do not exceed $235 with fees, and a select number of premium seats are available for $505 for each performance.
There are four specialized events for Hamilton in Detroit, and they are legitimately selling tickets on their own websites for the announced performance date.
Those dates are:
- Tuesday, March 12: Shir Tikvah, Congregation Beth Shalome and Upland Hills School
- Thursday, March 28: L!fe Leaders, Inc.
- Thursday, April 4: Hillel of Metro Detroit
- Tuesday, April 9: Mosaic Youth Theatre.
"If you see tickets for hundreds or thousands of dollars, you are probably buying from a third-party ticket broker and there is no guarantee these tickets are genuine. Individual tickets purchased from a ticket broker or 'third party' ticket reseller involves risk and may not be authentic, sold at box office prices, or with correct performance and venue information," Broadway in Detroit said.
Below are safe ticket buying tips for Hamilton in Detroit
- Use Broadway In Detroit’s exclusive and official ticket partner, Ticketmaster, or visit the Fisher Theatre box office in person.
- Avoid unofficial venue/ticket/show sites with ticket links. Don’t be fooled by secondary sites that imply affiliation with Broadway In Detroit by using photos of the venue and images or information about upcoming shows.
- Make note that the official website for Broadway In Detroit and the Fisher Theatre is www.BroadwayInDetroit.com [broadwayindetroit.com] where you can find current and accurate information.
- Check that the show/date/venue you are being offered is actually scheduled.
- Check the official seating map of the Fisher Theatre at www.BroadwayInDetroit.com [broadwayindetroit.com] to be sure seat locations actually exist.
- If you hear a show is “sold-out”, first check www.BroadwayInDetroit.com [broadwayindetroit.com] to confirm that is the case.
- You shouldn’t pay more than face-value, but re-sale is legal. Research to see if you’re paying too much.
- If you are scammed, report it! Broadway In Detroit can’t always fix the problem, but they want to try to help prevent it. Please call the Fisher Theatre box office at (313) 872-1000, ext. #0 or visit in person at 3011 West Grand Blvd., Detroit.
- If you see an offer that seems too good to be true, it probably is. There are many bogus sites.
- If you purchase tickets, don’t post photos of them online as it is possible to copy a photo to re-sell.
