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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: Lin-Manuel Miranda Drops New Video For 'Cheering For Me Now' with John Kander
by Alan Henry - November 27, 2018


In the latest release in the #Hamildrop series, Lin-Manuel Miranda teamed up with John Kander to record a new song called Cheering For Me Now. Now Miranda has dropped a new orchestral recording video for the track - check it out below!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Dons the HAMILTON Garb in New #Hamildrop Music Video
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2018


In the latest release in the #Hamildrop series, Lin-Manuel Miranda teamed up with John Kander to record a new song called Cheering For Me Now. The music video has just dropped, which features Miranda back in his iconic Hamilton costume! Check it out below!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Teams Up With John Kander For Latest #Hamildrop
by Stephi Wild - November 20, 2018


In the latest release in the #Hamildrop series, Lin-Manuel Miranda teamed up with John Kander to record a new song called Cheering For Me Now. Listen to the full track below!

NYPD Officer Helps Out Tourist Who is Short For HAMILTON Tickets
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2018


Imagine standing in line for four days in hopes of getting Hamilton tickets, only to find out, when you finally get your shot, you're $20 short? According to NYPD News on Twitter, that's exactly what happened to one fan.

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Heads Back to the Richard Rodgers For A Quick HAMILTON Brush-Up
by A.A. Cristi - November 13, 2018


Composer Lin-Manuel Miranda made an appearance at his old stomping grounds today, taking the stage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre before the show for a solo rehearsal.

BWW Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - November 8, 2018


Based on Ron Chernow's 2004 biographical novel titled Alexander Hamilton, the musical, Hamilton, tells the true story of one of America's Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton. An immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation's first Treasury Secretary.

Don't Throw Away Your Shot! How to Get Tickets to HAMILTON in Puerto Rico
by Nicole Rosky - November 7, 2018


Lin-Manuel Miranda is returning to his lead role as Alexander Hamilton for 24 performances only when he brings HAMILTON to Puerto Rico January 8-27, 2019. This is the first, and only, scheduled time he will return to the role since leaving the original Broadway cast in 2016.

VIDEO: HAMILTON Cast Urges People to Vote With New Song
by Stephi Wild - November 4, 2018


In a new video filmed backstage at the Broadway hit Hamilton, and posted on Twitter, the cast is urging people to get out and vote.

Bid to Win Two House Seats to HAMILTON on Broadway, Plus a Backstage Tour!
by Paul Smith - November 6, 2018


Here's your chance to win 2 House Seats to Hamilton on Broadway, the unique rap musical-Pulitzer Prize winner, Grammy winner and 11 Tony award winning blockbuster and afterward receive a backstage tour.

Bid to Win Two House Seats to HAMILTON on Broadway!
by Paul Smith - November 5, 2018


Bid to win a pair of house seats to the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, Hamilton.

HAMILTON Releases New Block Of Tickets On Broadway Through November 10, 2019
by Stephi Wild - November 2, 2018


Don't throw away your shot to snag a ticket to Hamilton! The show's producer Jeffrey Seller has announced that a new block of tickets for the Broadway production will be made available on Monday, November 12 at 10:00 AM ET exclusively through Ticketmaster Verified Fan.

Listen Now: Sara Bareilles Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda For A Halloween #Hamildrop
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2018


Broadway buddies Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sara Bareilles announced that the latest Hamildrop this evening.

Photo Coverage: Bryan Terrell Clark Hosts His Last #EduHam
by Walter McBride - October 25, 2018


Check out photos from the latest #EduHam, hosted by Bryan Terrell Clark for the final time, below!

HAMILTON Offers $10 Performance Oct. 31st, Denee Benton and Carvens Lissaint Join Cast
by Julie Musbach - October 17, 2018


On Wednesday, October 31 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway, all available tickets for the 8:00pm performance of HAMILTON will be sold for $10.

VIDEO: Watch This 12 Year Old HAMILTON Fan Cover 'Burn' on Guitar
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2018


Hamilton fans are so talented! The show's official Twitter account recently shared a video of a 12-year-old fan, Ivy, covering 'Burn' on guitar. Watch the full video below!

Bid Now to Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda and See Him as Alexander Hamilton in Puerto Rico Plus After Party Access
by Stephi Wild - October 20, 2018


Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to his lead role as Alexander Hamilton for 24 performances only when he brings his Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical phenomenon Hamilton to Puerto Rico!

Bid Now on 2 Tickets to HAMILTON on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2018


Enjoy 2 tickets to Hamilton on Broadway on October 28, 2018 at 3:00 PM.

VIDEO: Luis and Luz Miranda Announce Perks for HAMILTON in Puerto Rico Sweepstakes!
by Nicole Rosky - October 8, 2018


As Lin-Manuel Miranda and Prizeo announced just last week, fans now have the chance to win the trip of a lifetime to attend opening night of Hamilton in Puerto Rico on January 11, 2019. Today, Luis and Luz Miranda went live on Facebook to announce even more perks, including transportation, hotel accommodations, dinner, and even a tour around San Juan. 

Lin-Manuel Miranda Launches Contest to See HAMILTON in Puerto Rico
by Stephi Wild - October 1, 2018


Lin-Manuel Miranda and Prizeo announced today that fans now have the chance to win the trip of a lifetime to attend opening night of HAMILTON in Puerto Rico on January 11, 2019. For more information or to enter, visit Prizeo.com/Ham4PR.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases Newest #Hamildrop 'A Forgotten Spot (Olvidado)'
by Stephi Wild - September 20, 2018


The latest release in Lin-Manuel Miranda's #Hamildrop series is A Forgotten Spot (Olvidado). The song is performed by Zion y Lennox, De La Ghetto, Ivy Queen, PJ Sin Suela, and Lucecita Benitez. Listen to the track below!

Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for HAMILTON West End
by A.A. Cristi - August 29, 2018


According to reports out of London, Lin-Manuel Miranda was joined by some very notable guests at a performance of hit musical Hamilton on London's West End today.

VIDEO: Andra Day Releases Cover Of 'Burn' as Latest #Hamildrop
by Stephi Wild - August 29, 2018


In the latest release in Lin-Manuel Miranda's #Hamildrop series, Andra Day recorded a cover of Burn from Hamilton. Watch the new music video for the track below!

VIDEO: Mobb Deep Releases Latest #Hamildrop 'Boom Goes the Cannon'
by Stephi Wild - August 27, 2018


In the latest release in Lin-Manuel Miranda's #Hamildrop series, Mobb Deep recorded a new song called Boom Goes The Cannon. Watch the new music video for the track below!

VIDEO: On This Day, August 6- HAMILTON Revolutionizes Broadway on Opening Night!
by A.A. Cristi - August 6, 2018


On this day in 2015, Hamilton officially opened on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers theater!

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
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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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