Hamilton Manila Guide: Here's Your View of the Stage Depending on Your Seat
Can't decide whether you want an Orchestra seat or Balcony seat?
(SPOT.ph) You probably know by now that the hit musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda is coming to the Philippines on September 17 and it's happening at the 1,740-seater The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City. If you don't have your tickets yet or still weighing the pros and cons of which seat to get, we made a quick guide about Hamilton Manila's seat plan and ticket prices.
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Hamilton Manila Seat Plan at The Theatre at Solaire
Hamilton Manila at The Theatre at Solaire is divided into six tiers for ticket prices, depending on the date (whether weekdays or weekends):
Weekdays (Tuesday to Thursday)
- VIP - P8,464
- A Reserve - P6,348
- B Reserve - P5,290
- C Reserve - P4,232
- D Reserve - P3,174
- E Reserve - P2,645
Weekends (Friday to Sunday)
- VIP - P8,993
- A Reserve- P6,348
- B Reserve- P5,819
- C Reserve- P4,761
- D Reserve- P3,703
- E Reserve- P2,645
The first few rows and middle rows of Orchestra Left, Orchestra Center, and Orchestra Right are priced from P8,464 to P8,993 (VIP); and the last rows of the Orchestra are at P6,348 (A Reserve). The seats on the far right and far left of the Orchestra are allocated with B Reserve tickets, which are from P5,290 to P5,819.
The first three rows of the Balcony make up the Premium Gold, which has yellow (or gold) seats. The Premium Gold Right and Left are also allocated with A Reserve tickets; while the Premium Gold Center with VIP tickets.
The rest of the Balcony is divided into four zones: B Reserve (P5,290 to P5,819), C Reserve (P4,232 to P4,761), D Reserve (P3,174 to P3,703), and E Reserve (P2,645).
Audience View for Hamilton Manila at The Theatre at Solaire
Balcony
Orchestra
Other Things You Need to Know About the Theatre at Solaire
Sound System
The Theatre at Solaire, which is within the integrated resort complex Solaire Resort and Casino, was formally launched on November 26, 2014. Said to be the first venue in the Philippines to have a Meyer Sound Constellation acoustic system, it's best used for international and local music acts and hit musicals.
In a 2015 press statement from Meyer Sound, Shax Siasoco—Director for Entertainment Venue Operations—was quoted as saying: "With Constellation, we can offer the optimum acoustical environment for any type of performance. We have the most advanced theatre in the Philippines."
In the past, The Theatre at Solaire has hosted the Manila leg of international musicals, such as Matilda, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia!, and The Lion King among others.
Drop-off and Parking
If you're taking Grab, you can pin The Shoppes at Solaire Resort and Casino. This entrance is nearest the elevators that lead to The Theatre at Solaire's Grand Foyer. You can also enter through the Main Entrance or VIP Entrance (near the fountains with colorful lights), but you'd have to walk through the casino—which is a smoking area—to get to the theater.
The Theatre at Solaire has its own parking area near The Shoppes entrance. Parking is free of charge.
Accessibility
Special seating is offered to Persons with Disability (PWD) as long as the ticket-seller is informed upon purchase of tickets. There are also accessible restrooms and toilets.
Hamilton runs from September 17 to November 26 at The Theatre at Solaire, Solaire Resort and Casino, 1 Aseana Avenue, Parañaque City. Hamilton ticket prices range from P2,645 to P8,993. They're available through Ticketworld.