Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary Broadway musical Hamilton chronicles the tumultuous life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, transforming the story of early United States history into a contemporary hip-hop opera. Blending rap, R&B, pop, and traditional show tunes, the musical traces Hamilton's trajectory from an impoverished Caribbean orphan to George Washington's top aide during the Revolutionary War, the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury, and the subject of America's first political sex scandal. By casting Black, Latino, and Asian American actors as the country's founders, the production reframes the narrative of historical nation-building as a story of modern immigration and ambition, famously describing America then as told by America now.
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Saw Lencia as Angelica which was special cause I saw her as Elphaba a year ago!
the hamilton trip made it out of the gc 😋
The Brits went nuts for King George
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From bastard orphan to Washington's right hand man, rebel to war hero, loving husband caught in the country's first sex scandal to Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy, Hamilton is an exploration of a political mastermind. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton, and lifelong Hamilton friend and foe, Aaron Burr, all attend this revolutionary tale of America’s fiery past told through the sounds of the ever-changing nation we've become.
Dec 21, 2017 – Present
CurrentAug 6, 2015 – Present
CurrentHamilton has a running time of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Yes, Hamilton includes one 15-minute intermission between Act 1 and Act 2.
Hamilton is recommended for ages 10 and up due to strong language and adult themes. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted into the theatre.
Hamilton is based on the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by historian Ron Chernow, which Lin-Manuel Miranda read while on vacation and adapted into the stage musical.
Lin-Manuel Miranda created and originated the role of Alexander Hamilton, while Leslie Odom Jr. originated the role of Aaron Burr on Broadway, winning the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
Yes, the Disney+ film is a live stage recording of the original Broadway cast performing the show at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in June 2016.
London, New York, plus touring productions.
