The story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton told through hip-hop, R&B, and traditional Broadway styles, featuring a diverse cast portraying the nation's founders.
“I went in skeptical about a hip-hop musical about a founding father and left completely wrecked. The second act destroyed me.”A GUEST · 12,800 RESPONSES
incredible energy.
brilliant lyrics.
diverse casting feels right.
emotionally powerful ending.
you hear new things every listen.
expensive tickets.
hard to follow if you don't know the lyrics.
post-original-cast can feel different.
long runtime.
young kids who can't sit still for 2h45m. people who dislike rap/hip-hop. anyone expecting a light fluffy night out.
Hamilton continues its reign as Broadway's unstoppable force, now 11 years in—Christopher Jackson returns this September as Washington, and the show still sells out at 100%+ capacity weekly. It's become the measuring stick for every new musical trying to be the 'next Hamilton.'
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