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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: August 6, 2015

Broadway Schedule:

Tuesdays at 7pm
Wednesdays at 2pm and 8pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm
and Sundays at 3pm

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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...


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VIDEO: HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldberry Doesn't Want to Know When Tony Nominations Come Out!
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2016


While theater fans have clearly marked May 3rd on their calendars as the day we learn the nominees for the 2016 TONY AWAYDS, HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry would rather be kept in the dark about the date.

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Tributes RENT's 20th Anniversary with Backstage 'Seasons of Love'
by Stage Tube - April 29, 2016


HAMILTON's Javier Munoz posted a video today in tribute to RENT's 20th anniversary, featuring the cast of the blockbuster musical singing 'Seasons of Love' backstage. Check it out below!

VIDEOS: HAMILTON's Rise Up Rye Beer Benefits Elizabeth Hamilton's Graham Windham
by Michael Dale - May 2, 2016


Broadway actors Mark Aldrich and Jimmy Ludwig came up with the idea of matching hit shows with local breweries.

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Actress Stars in Jimkata's 'Jumping Out of Airplanes' Video
by Stage Tube - April 28, 2016


Upstate NY electro-rock trio Jimkata have premiered 'Jumping Out of Airplanes' exclusively with Popwrapped. The captivating visual stars Hamilton actress Carleigh Bettiol and is featured on the band's fourth LP In Motion released in February. Click below to watch the music video!

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson Talks Beyonce's 'Lemonade' Controversy on NIGHTLY SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2016


On last night's NIGHTLY SHOW, HAMILTON star Christopher Jackson joined Ricky Velez and Franchesca Ramsey for a panel discussing the controversy surrounding Beyonce's politically charged visual album 'Lemonade.'

Rialto Chatter: HAMILTON to Be Filmed Prior to Lin-Manuel Miranda's Exit This July?
by Caryn Robbins - April 28, 2016


Sources report that the hip-hop musical HAMILTON is set to be filmed with its current cast prior to the departure of the show's star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda this summer.

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Slays BC/EFA's Easter Bonnet Competition with SWEENEY TODD Tribute
by Tyler Peterson - April 27, 2016


At the 30th annual Easter Bonnet Competition ealier this week, the Broadway company of Hamilton took top honors for transforming their opening number into an homage to Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD - featuring creator Lin-Manuel Miranda as the demon barber of Fleet Street himself. Check out the full performance below!

STAGE TUBE: Lil Buck Breaks Down New 'Schuyler Sisters' Remix at #Ham4Ham!
by Tyler Peterson - April 27, 2016


Good news - Hamilton's digital lottery is officially continuing on from winter, meaning that fans can enter online daily for a chance to see one of Broadway's biggest hits. Better news - this means that digital #Ham4Ham is also happening, featuring surprise performances from the cast. Today's video features Lil Buck breaking down a new remix of 'The Schuyler Sisters' with a solo dance - which creator Lin-Manuel Miranda eventually gets in on. Check it out below!

HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. & Choreographer Camille A. Brown to Receive Princess Grace Statue Award
by Caryn Robbins - April 26, 2016


Hamilton's Leslie Odom Jr. and choreographer Camille A. Brown will be the recipients of the Princess Grace Foundation-USA's 2016 Princess Grace Statue Awards.

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Sasha Hutchings Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens
by Michael Dale - April 26, 2016


The talented ensemble member is the latest subject in photographer Josh Lehrer's series of vintage portraits.

VIDEO: Hip-Hop By a Marching Band? The Penn Band Plays HAMILTON's 'My Shot' at Independence Hall
by Michael Dale - April 25, 2016


The University of Pennsylvania's century-old band in a march arrangement of HAMILTON's anthem of ambition.

STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel and Broadway Green Alliance Freestyle for Earth Day at #Ham4Ham!
by Stage Tube - April 22, 2016


Good news - Hamilton's digital lottery is officially continuing on from winter, meaning that fans can enter online daily for a chance to see one of Broadway's biggest hits. Better news - this means that digital #Ham4Ham is also happening, featuring surprise performances from the cast. Today's video celebrates Earth Day, featuring Seth Stewart, the Green Captain for Broadway Green Alliance, freestyling with Lin-Manuel Miranda - check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: 'Provocative!' Elders React to Broadway Hip Hop Hit HAMILTON
by Tyler Peterson - April 22, 2016


Broadway's hip hop hit HAMILTON has worked its way into the zeitgeist like no other musical in the past few decades - and fittingly, Fine Brothers Entertainment (known for their ever-popular 'React' Series on YouTube) have introduced it to a whole new generation: elders. From 'very cool' to 'provocative,' check out what the group had to say about Lin-Manuel Miranda's creation below!

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. Talks Prince's Recent Visit to HAMILTON: 'It Meant the World to Us'
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2016


HAMILTON star Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by last night's LATE SHOW and recalled what it was like to have Prince in the audience at a very recent performance.

VIDEO: Cast of HAMILTON 'Go Crazy' in Moving Tribute to Late Artist Prince
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2016


Following the Wednesday evening performance of HAMILTON, the cast remained on stage to pay tribute to the late recording artist Prince, who passed away yesterday at the age of 57.

Rabbinical Students Infuse Haggadah With a Bit of Broadway's HAMILTON
by Tyler Peterson - April 21, 2016


A pair of rabbinical students have managed to bring a little bit of the American Revolution to Passover.

Frank Rich Says HAMILTON 'Speaks to the Entire Country' in New Re/Code Podcast
by Nora Dominick - April 21, 2016


Veep producer and former New York Times theater critic Frank Rich recently sat down with Re/Code to chat about Veep's upcoming fifth season, which premieres on Sunday on HBO, Donald Trump and Hamilton. 

STAGE TUBE: Scoring HAMILTON Tickets or Having a Baby...Which Is Better?
by Nicole Rosky - April 21, 2016


What's better then getting you hands on tickets to Broadway's hottest show? Is landing HAMILTON tickets better than some of life's greatest joys? Find out in the hilarious video below!

STAGE TUBE: TUCK EVERLASTING's Terrence Mann Sings His Favorite Roles Live at #Ham4Ham
by Stage Tube - April 20, 2016


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, spring has sprung, and that means that live #Ham4Ham shows are back! On Wednesday afternoons, fans can return to the Richard Rodgers Theatre for more HAMILTON. Today's live show featured TUCK EVERLASTING star Terrence Mann singing snippets from some of his favorite roles - check out the video below!

Official: Hamilton to Remain on $10 Bill; Harriet Tubman to Replace Jackson on $20
by Caryn Robbins - April 20, 2016


In addition to thanking Lin-Manuel Miranda for giving us Broadway's smash hit HAMILTON, Americans should be grateful that he has also sparked a lively debate over which historical figures from U.S. history deserve their face on our official currency.

Hamilton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Hamilton on Broadway have a daily lottery?

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.

How long has Hamilton been running on Broadway?
Hamilton opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (Broadway) on Thursday Aug 06, 2015 and has now been running for 8 years.

Hamilton History

Other Productions of Hamilton

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
2019   US Tour Third National Tour
US Tour
2021   US Tour Los Angeles Engagement
US Tour
2021   West End West End Production
West End

Hamilton Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
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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