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Harry Potter fans conjured up some nerdy jokes when Ticketmaster’s registration site to obtain tickets for “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” on Broadway failed.
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After Ticketmaster announced that the link to register for tickets was open (yes, JUST for the registration), fans quickly ran into issues. Some brushed it off by suggesting a new book title.
Harry Potter and the 502 Bad Gateway #CursedChildNYC #cursedchild
— Venusian Swordsman (@venuswinkchain) October 1, 2017
One fan felt a little like they were running into a wall, quite like Harry and Ron trying to get to the train to start their second year at Hogwarts.
https://twitter.com/christanbalch/status/914501972581142529
Others tried to use magic to fix the site.
What's the spell for reviving a website? #CursedChildNYC
— Meredith Hyland (@meredithkhyland) October 1, 2017
The #HarryPotter #CursedChildNYC ticket registration website is down. #reparo please. pic.twitter.com/WZIoZANzyp
— illoydwebber (@illoydwebber) October 1, 2017
Some wondered if they were cursed themselves.
I have entered my info14 times now and still no confirmation. I know I should stop but I can't. Is this what hell is like? #CursedChildNYC
— Jada K (@AllonsyCraft) October 1, 2017
I think my boggart is a poorly functioning ticket website. #CursedChildNYC
— Stef Wade (@Stef_Wade) October 1, 2017
Anyone else checking all the boxes in hopes some internet gremlin will take pity on you and let your registration work? #CursedChildNYC pic.twitter.com/zIsN18YJ03
— Michael Burl (@MichaelBurl) October 1, 2017
There was also a realization that they’d have to go through all of this again once tickets go on sale on Wednesday, October 18.
If this is how hard the registration for @HPPlayNYC is, I can't even imagine how insane buying the actual tickets will be. #CursedChildNYC pic.twitter.com/K9orB2xQYz
— Haley Lewis (@HaleyLewis130) October 1, 2017
At least one fan was successful amid the complaints.
Merlin's Beard I feel as if I've just won the House Cup! #CursedChildNYC pic.twitter.com/Aqhby72OBE
— Bri (@Bri_rod12) October 1, 2017
Ticketmaster apologized for the delays and explained that they were experiencing “unprecedented demand.”
We apologize for this morning's #CursedChildNYC registration issues. We are experiencing unprecedented demand and working to resolve.
— Ticketmaster (@Ticketmaster) October 1, 2017
If you have not received a confirmation email, your #CursedChildNYC registration did not go through and you will need to register again. pic.twitter.com/vWcBwIQVD4
— Ticketmaster (@Ticketmaster) October 1, 2017
Hopefully, things will be improved in two weeks!
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