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...
With 'Hamilton,' Broadway is officially the coolest place on the planet. And the smartest. And most exhilarating...It's even richer and more eloquent since its run earlier this year at the Public Theater...Hip hop is one flavor of the score. It's as if the speechmaking Founding Fathers are in the next room. And it's a deft way to depict the often-fractious relationships between these competitive 18th-century power players...But to call this a 'hip hop musical' is simplistic: rhythm and blues, jazz and Broadway are also part of a work that nods to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Gilbert and Sullivan and beyond. Since the Off-Broadway run, performances have all deepened, including Miranda's. He better conveys Hamilton's cockiness, contrition and all-too-human flaws. The charismatic Daveed Diggs aces his roles and lends laughs as Thomas Jefferson and the French general Lafayette. Jonathan Groff (HBO's 'Looking') is the picture of pouty petulance as King George III, who appears now and again to warble a Brit-pop tune of vengeance, venom and venality...The breathtaking Renee Elise Goldsberry brings grit and grace as the indomitable Angelica, Hamilton's confidante. As Eliza, the lovely Phillipa Soo captivates with her pure, sweet singing as Hamilton's devoted-despite-everything wife...If only every history lesson -- and Broadway musical -- dazzled so completely.
A show about young rebels grabbing and shaping the future of an unformed country, 'Hamilton' is making its own resonant history by changing the language of musicals. And it does so by insisting that the forms of song most frequently heard on pop radio stations in recent years -- rap, hip-hop, R&B ballads -- have both the narrative force and the emotional interiority to propel a hefty musical about long-dead white men whose solemn faces glower from the green bills in our wallets...But these guys don't exactly look like the marble statues of the men they're portraying...when they open their mouths, the words that tumble out are a fervid mix of contemporary street talk, wild and florid declarations of ambition and, oh yes, elegant phrases from momentous political documents you studied in school...And you never doubt for a second that these eclectic words don't belong in proximity to one another...Mr. Miranda's Hamilton, a propulsive mix of hubris and insecurity, may be the center of the show. But he is not its star. That would be history itself, that collision of time and character that molds the fates of nations and their inhabitants.
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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).
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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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