History has its eyes on Hamilton. It's been almost one decade since this non-stop phenomenon arrived on Broadway, and there is no sign of it slowing down anytime soon. Hamilton is a groundbreaking musical that has made history in redefining the American musical theater landscape by telling the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this musical integrates hip-hop, R&B, and traditional show tunes to narrate Hamilton's rise to the nation's first Treasury Secretary.
Based on Ron Chernow's biography, the musical explores themes of ambition, legacy, and the complexities of the American Revolution through a diverse cast that reflects the multicultural society of today and illustrates the political and personal struggles that shaped the early years of the United States.
Hamilton follows the life of Alexander Hamilton, a young, scrappy and hungry immigrant from the Caribbean who rises to become a key figure in the founding of the United States. Starting as a penniless orphan, Hamilton makes his mark as a fiery writer and joins the American Revolution, working closely with George Washington. After the war, he helps shape the new government as the first Secretary of the Treasury, where his vision of a strong, centralized economy clashes with political rivals like Thomas Jefferson. The story also delves into Hamilton’s personal life, including his marriage to Eliza Schuyler, a high-profile affair, and a turbulent friendship-turned-rivalry with Aaron Burr, which culminates in a fatal duel.
Since its Broadway debut in 2015, Hamilton has received widespread acclaim and numerous awards, including 11 Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Its innovative score and dynamic choreography have made it a cultural phenomenon, inspiring audiences around the world.
Directed by Thomas Kailand choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton uses modern music styles to bring new life to historical events, making the story accessible to a broad audience and encouraging conversations about history and identity.
Can't make it to the room where it happens? Fans can also check out a full recording of Hamilton on Disney+. The film was released in 2020 and stars most of the original Broadway cast, including Miranda as the title character.
Whether you are an American history buff or encountering his story for the first time, Hamilton offers a compelling look at American history through a modern lens. Its themes of perseverance, ambition, and the pursuit of ideals continue to resonate, making Hamilton an impactful theatrical experience that invites reflection on the nation’s past and present. You won't want to say 'no' to this...
The hip-hop-based musical about Alexander Hamilton, the first treasury secretary of the United States, has gotten even more 'scrappy and hungry' like its hero...This is a musical often stunning in its audaciousness...Perhaps Act 2 wanders a bit and the ending is a slight let-down. But there's no denying the show's sheer brashness and freshness. It is a revolution: A reclaiming of America's founding story by a multicultural cast using modern music and themes...The standout performances are Leslie Odom Jr. as a wary Aaron Burr, a cautious yin to Hamilton's impulsive yang. Odom throws down a career-defining marker here, graceful and cunning and haunted as both the narrator and the man who will kill Hamilton in 1804. Renee Elise Goldsberry as Hamilton's sister-in-law is glorious as the treasury secretary's secret crush, rapping and singing like a virtuoso, and Phillipa Soo is a tender and swanlike wife to Hamilton...mostly [Miranda} seems to have cut back the historical underbrush that sometimes bogged the show down.
The wonderful dancing chorus seems to have more room to perform its leaps and bounds, and the individual characters have always been larger than life in the first place. In fact, Leslie Odom Jr. seems even more invested in the difficult character of Aaron Burr, really sinking his teeth into the frustration and yearning that this troubled character reveals...Like any true landmark, 'Hamilton' stands up to repeated viewings. After six months, the show's initial impact hasn't dulled a bit; in fact, the qualities that made it so extraordinary the first time around are all the more striking...That rapper style, with its interlocking interior rhymes and pounding cadences, perfectly captures Hamilton's feverish intelligence and hyperarticulate manner. But instead of keeping to a single uniform musical style (hip-hop or otherwise), as traditional shows often have, Miranda continues to draw from all available styles and musical sources, from nursery lullaby to rock 'n' roll and operetta, in order to capture the soul of a character and the spirit of the moment. If this sort of thing catches on, the old, reliable Broadway showtune may be a thing of the past.
Price: $10.00
Where: On the official app for HAMILTON, now available for all iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
When: The lottery will open at 10:00 AM every Friday and will close for entry at 12:00 PM the next Thursday prior to the following week’s performances. Winner and non-winner notifications will be sent between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM every Thursday for the upcoming week’s performances via email and mobile push notification. Once notified, winners will have two hours to claim and pay for their ticket(s).
Limit: Two per customer
Restrictions: Lottery tickets may be picked up at will call beginning two hours prior to the performance with a valid photo ID. Lottery tickets void if resold.
2015 | Off-Broadway |
World Premiere Production Off-Broadway |
2015 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
2016 | US Tour |
Chicago, Los Angeles, National Tour Production US Tour |
2017 | US Tour |
First National Tour US Tour |
2018 | US Tour |
Second National Tour US Tour |
2019 |
Puerto Rican Premiere |
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2019 | US Tour |
Third National Tour US Tour |
2021 | US Tour |
Los Angeles Engagement US Tour |
2021 | West End |
West End Production West End |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2018 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Long-Running Broadway Show | Hamilton |
2017 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Long-Running Broadway Show | Hamilton |
2016 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
2016 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Choreography | Andy Blankenbuehler |
2016 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Costume Design | Paul Tazewell |
2016 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Thomas Kail |
2016 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Musical | Hamilton |
2016 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Orchestrations | Alex Lacamoire |
2016 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Score | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
2016 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Sound Design of a Musical | Nevin Steinberg |
2016 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
2016 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Award | Daveed Diggs |
2016 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical | Hamilton |
2016 | The Pulitzer Prize | The Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Andy Blankenbuehler |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Musical | Paul Tazewell |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Thomas Kail |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Musical | Howell Binkley |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | Hamilton |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Alex Lacamoire |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Daveed Diggs |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Christopher Jackson |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical | Jonathan Groff |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Leslie Odom, Jr. |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | Renee Elise Goldsberry |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | Phillipa Soo |
2016 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | David Korins |
2015 | BroadwayWorld Awards | Best Off-Broadway Musical | Hamilton |
2015 | New York Drama Critics Circle Awards | Best Musical | 0 |
2015 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Book of a Musical | Hamilton |
2015 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Andy Blankenbuehler |
2015 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Score | Hamilton |
2015 | Theatre World Awards | Theatre World Award | Daveed Diggs |
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