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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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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!

Don't Throw Away Your Shot! Bid Now on Tickets to See Lin-Manuel Miranda in HAMILTON in Puerto Rico
by Stephi Wild - August 2, 2018


Don't throw away your shot to see Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in the role he created, Alexander Hamilton, in Puerto Rico!

HAMILTON Cast Will Host New York State Voter Registration At Richard Rodgers Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018


Don't throw away your shot...to vote! New York State voter registration will be conducted by members of the cast of Hamilton on Saturday, August 4 from 5:15 to 7:15 PM in front of the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St. NYC).

Wait For It! HAMILTON Might Hit the Big Screen in 2020
by Nicole Rosky - July 24, 2018


According to the Wall Street Journal, a bidding war is underway for the rights to a big screen version of the Broadway hit. The movie would be a filmed, onstage version of the musical that was recorded in 2016, featuring creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in the title role, as well as other original cast members.

VIDEO: Mandy Gonzalez Shows Us Around a Week at HAMILTON in Episode Two of the #FearlessSquad Show
by Stephi Wild - June 20, 2018


Mandy Gonzalez has released the second episode of her YouTube web series, the #FearlessSquad Show. In this episode she takes us inside an eight-show week at Hamilton.

Bid Now on 4 Orchestra Tickets to HAMILTON on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - June 22, 2018


Bid to win the chance for you and 3 guests to see Hamilton on Broadway!

Photo Coverage: HAMILTON Cast Holds a Jamming #EduHAM Session
by Walter McBride - June 7, 2018


#EduHam is a series of HAMILTON Wednesday matinees made available to New York City schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families for the ticket price of only $10. Check out photos from the latest #EduHam below!

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Euan Morton Celebrates The Real King George III's Birthday
by Stephi Wild - June 5, 2018


On yesterday's date in 1738, a king was born! That's right, King George III, who's now best known for da-da-da-ing into the hearts of Broadway fans in Hamilton, celebrates his birthday on June 4. In honor of the king's big day, Hamilton shared a clip on Twitter of their own King George III, Euan Morton, blowing out the candles.

Bid Now on 2 Tickets to HAMILTON on Broadway Plus a Backstage Tour with Hope Endrenyi in NYC
by Stephi Wild - June 8, 2018


You & a guest will see Hamilton on Broadway and get an exclusive backstage tour with Hope Endrenyi in New York City!

VIDEO: The Regrettes Perform 'Helpless' From HAMILTON
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2018


In the latest release in Lin-Manuel Miranda's #Hamildrop series, The Regrettes took on the song Helpless from Hamilton. Hear the band's take on the track below!

Photo Coverage: Inside the #EduHAM Matinee Q&A Panel Discussion with Sasha Hollinger, Joanna Jones, and More
by Walter McBride - May 24, 2018


#EduHam is a series of HAMILTON Wednesday matinees made available to New York City schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families for the ticket price of only $10. Check out photos from the latest #EduHam below!

George H.W. Bush Wears HAMILTON Socks to Catch a Performance of the Show
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2018


Former President George H.W. Bush recently saw a production of Hamilton in Houston...and wore his Hamilton socks for the occasion!

Touring Cast of HAMILTON Stops In with George HW Bush for a Private Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2018


This week, the touring company of Hamilton stopped by for a visit with former President of the United States, George HW Bush at his Houston office.

It's Your Shot! New Block of Tickets Available Next Week for HAMILTON on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2018


HAMILTON producer Jeffrey Seller announced that a new block of tickets for the Broadway production will be made available through Ticketmaster Verified Fan. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 18 at 10AM ET.

Photo Coverage: #EduHam Is Back with to Educate NYC Students at HAMILTON!
by Walter McBride - May 10, 2018


#EduHam is a series of HAMILTON Wednesday matinees made available to New York City schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families for the ticket price of only $10. This educational partnership, made possible through a $1.46 million grant by The Rockefeller Foundation, is not only providing 20,000 NYC public school students with the opportunity to see HAMILTON on Broadway, but provides educational material by Gilder Lehrman to incorporate material from the musical into the American History curriculum. Check out photos from the latest #EduHam below!

Traveling HAMILTON Exhibition to Debut in Chicago
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2018


HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION – a 360-degree, immersive exhibit that will travel to select U.S. cities -- will premiere in Chicago in the fall of 2018 for a limited engagement, it has been announced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the musical HAMILTON, and Jeffrey Seller, the musical's producer. HAMILTON: THE EXHIBITION – on display in a specially-constructed free-standing, all-weather structure the size of a football field -- opens November 17, 2018 for a limited engagement on Northerly Island in Chicago, where HAMILTON has played a sold-out run since 2016.

VIDEO: Broadway's HAMILTON Answers the #SoYouThinkYouHamDance Challenge
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2018


The cast of Hamilton Chicago kicked off a new challenge that has the whole Ham Fam dancing away. This week the Broadway cast of the show issued their own response to the challenge. Check out their moves below!

VIDEO: The London Company of HAMILTON Joins the #SoYouThinkYouHamDance Challenge!
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2018


The cast of Hamilton Chicago kicked off a new challenge that has the whole Ham Fam dancing away. This week the UK production of the show issued their own response to the challenge. Check out their moves below!

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Elizas Perform the First Draft of 'Burn'
by Stephi Wild - April 30, 2018


In the latest release in Lin-Manuel Miranda's #Hamildrop series, five of the women currently or recently playing Eliza in Hamilton recording the first draft of the show's powerful ballad 'Burn.' Watch the music video, featuring vocals by Arianna Afsar, Julia Harriman, Lexi Lawson, Rachelle Ann Go, and Shoba Narayan, below!

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
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2016   US Tour Chicago, Los Angeles, National Tour Production
US Tour
2017   US Tour First National Tour
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2018   US Tour Second National Tour
US Tour
2019   Puerto Rican Premiere
2019   US Tour Third National Tour
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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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