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If -like me you are looking for reasonably priced tickets to see Hamilton, this maybe your chance to get them for $10 each.
The lottery opens at 11AM two days prior to the performance and closes at 9AM the day before.
Here is the link to register: https://www.luckyseat.com/hamilton-denver/
you must enter every Thursday for the weekend show.
Good luck :)
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