General public to get crack at 'Hamilton' tickets at DPAC

To get access, people will need to sign up for the Ticketmaster Verified Fan program.

Posted 2:22 p.m. Aug 8, 2018 — Updated 9:57 p.m. Aug 8, 2018

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DURHAM, N.C. — The general public will get a crack at getting tickets to the hotly anticipated run of Broadway smash "Hamilton" at Durham Performing Arts Center this fall.

The venue announced on Wednesday that tickets will go on sale Saturday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. via the Ticketmaster Verified Fan program. The program allows pre-registered fans to unlock access to tickets without having to compete against bots and ticket scalpers.

People can register for the program now through Wednesday, Aug. 15. Registering doesn't mean you will get a chance to purchase tickets. On Friday, Aug. 17, fans who have been selected for the program will receive an email notifying them of their approval. On the morning of Aug. 18, those who were approved will get a text with a personal access code so they can purchase tickets. There is a four ticket limit. Ticket prices range from $78 to $188 (excluding tax and service fees). There are also a few $398 premium seats available for purchase.

"Hamilton" plays DPAC Nov. 6 through Dec. 2.

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A limited number of tickets will be available for in person purchase at the DPAC box office at 10 a.m. on Aug. 18. No camping out will be allowed. DPAC will be using a wristband lottery to determine places in line. Wristbands will be distributed from 7 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at the plaza west of DPAC. Tickets cannot be purchased by phone.

As with previous cities, there will be a ticket lottery before each performance. The lottery will offer 40 tickets priced at $10 each.

DPAC season ticket holders got a chance last month to purchase two additional seats for the show.

Broadway hit 'Hamilton' to play DPAC in 2018

"Hamilton" tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, an orphan immigrant from the West Indies who became one of America's founding fathers. The show's music is a mix of hip-hop, jazz, R&B and rap and the cast is predominantly African-American and Latino actors.

The book, music and lyrics were written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and based on Ron Chernow's biography, Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

When the play first premiered in 2015, "Hamilton" became a smash sensation, nabbing 11 Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize and has sold out theaters all over the country.

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