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2 hours and 45 minutes, with 1 interval,2 hours and 45 minutes, with 1 interval
Ages: 10+
Opened: August 19, 2021
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HAMILTON is the acclaimed new musical about the scrappy young immigrant Alexander Hamilton, the $10 Founding Father who forever changed America with his revolutionary ideas and actions. During his life cut too short, he served as George Washington's chief aide, was the first Treasury Secretary, a loving husband and father, despised by his fellow Founding Fathers and shot to death by Aaron Burr in their legendary duel.


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West End Production of HAMILTON Extends Booking to December 2018
by Stephi Wild - January 25, 2018


Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh announce today (25 January 2018) that a new booking period for the London production of HAMILTON will go on sale on Monday 29 January 2018 at 12 noon GMT. Tickets will be available to be purchased for performances from 30 July 15 December 2018 via official HAMILTON ticketing channels. Last month HAMILTON reopened the spectacularly renovated Victoria Palace Theatre.

Don't Throw Away Your Shot! HAMILTON Will Hold Open Auditions For Its West End Cast
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2018


Hamilton has announced that it will be holding open auditions for its West End production. According to a post on the show's official Facebook page, they are seeking males and females in their 20s and 30s of all ethnic backgrounds.

Review Roundup: HAMILTON Takes The West End; Updating LIVE!
by Alan Henry - December 21, 2017


HAMILTON opens tonight, 21 December 2017, on the West End. The West End cast comprises Christine Allado (Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds), Rachelle Ann Go (Eliza Hamilton), Tarinn Callender (Hercules Mulligan/James Madison), Michael Jibson (King George), Rachel John (Angelica Schuyler), Jason Pennycooke (Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson), Cleve September (John Laurens/Philip Hamilton), Giles Terera (Aaron Burr), Obioma Ugoala (George Washington) and Jamael Westman (Alexander Hamilton). At certain performances, the role of Alexander Hamilton will be played by Ash Hunter.

WICKED Wishes HAMILTON a Magical Opening
by Julie Musbach - December 21, 2017


HAMILTON officially opens tonight at the Victoria Palace Theatre, and their neighbors in Oz reached out over Twitter to welcome the company to town. Watch their well-wishes below!

VIDEO: HAMILTON Designer David Korins Shares Inside Look at West End Production
by Julie Musbach - December 21, 2017


HAMILTON set designer David Korins is giving fans an inside look at the design process for the West End transfer of one of Broadway's biggest smash hits. Watch his Instagram video below to check out the set building process from sketches to the finished product

BWW Review: HAMILTON, Victoria Palace Theatre
by Marianka Swain - December 22, 2017


Does Hamilton live up the hype - and will it appeal to British audiences? Yes, and yes again. It's not like America has a monopoly on national identity crisis, leadership, immigration, parenthood, grief, sex scandals and political rivalries. But beyond that, it's just a blisteringly great night out: universally thrilling entertainment.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins the HAMILTON London Cast for #Ham4Ham Mashup in Honor of Opening Night
by Stephi Wild - December 21, 2017


Lin-Manuel Miranda joined the West End cast of Hamilton for a special digital #Ham4Ham video in honor of tonight's opening. Lin and the cast mashed up their favorite songs by UK artists with some of the songs from Hamilton and the result was epic. Check out the video here!

Guest Blog: Brooke Bekoff and Sara Shmueli on Meme Me Inside
by Guest Blog: Meme Me Inside - December 21, 2017


'There's a million things I haven't done, but just you wait.' We remember hearing these words for the first time almost two years ago when a friend recommended that we listen to the soundtrack for 'the best musical on Broadway'. These words, illustrative of Hamilton's journey from orphan immigrant to George Washington's most trusted advisor and creator of America's financial system, inspire us in every aspect of our lives.

BWW Blog: Why HAMILTON Will Be A UK Hit
by Nicole Ackman - December 7, 2017


Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton tells the story of finding a way to fight for what you believe in within a world of chaos. While Hamilton is ready to fight from the beginning he is young, scrappy, and hungry , after all Aaron Burr spends most of the musical waiting for the moment when he feels ready to act, and (spoiler alert) this waiting ultimately damns him.

Photo Flash: Non-Stop! HAMILTON Brings the Revolution to London
by A.A. Cristi - December 6, 2017


HAMILTON re-opens the newly rebuilt and restored Victoria Palace Theatre with previews beginning tonight (6 December 2017) with the official opening night taking place on 21 December 2017. HAMILTON is currently booking to 30 June 2018.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and HAMILTON Continue to Fight for the Environment with Prizeo Campaign, Green Efforts
by BWW News Desk - December 4, 2017


Lin-Manuel Miranda and his wife Vanessa Nadal announced November 13 that they're offering the chance for one lucky fan and a guest to attend the West End opening night of Hamilton in London on December 21, 2017. This Prizeo campaign is not the Hamilton creator's first time speaking out for the environment. For Earth Day 2016, Lin-Manuel partnered with the Broadway Green Alliance (BGA) for an epic #Ham4Ham freestyle with BGA Green Captain Seth Stewart.

HAMILTON: The Ultimate Guide
by Marianka Swain - December 5, 2017


Hamilton finally makes its UK debut at the Victoria Palace Theatre tomorrow night. Need a quick primer on the musical phenomenon? Here's the lowdown

Bid for a Backstage Tour by HAMILTON's Christopher Jackson for a Good Cause
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2017


There are just a couple days left to bid for two Broadway house seats to Hamilton and a backstage tour hosted by original cast member Christopher Jackson after the show!

HAMILTON Kicks Off Sitzprobe in London
by Julie Musbach - November 25, 2017


HAMILTON is about to take the West End by storm, and none other than Lin-Manuel Miranda himself, joined by Alex Lacamoire, is here to give fans an inside look at the company's sitzprobe. Watch the most British warmup, some video game tunes, and more below!

Biology Teacher Uses HAMILTON to Motivate Students
by Rebecca Russo - November 7, 2017


According to WUSA9, biology teacher Eric Innis has been using Hamilton to help inspire his students. He spent a year creating and editing a 6 minute video parodying 'My Shot' from Hamilton. Innis hopes that the video will help motivate students to learn more about science. Check it out below:

Non-Stop! Further Tickets on Sale Tomorrow for HAMILTON in the West End
by BWW News Desk - November 2, 2017


Jeffrey Seller and Cameron Mackintosh today announce a further release of tickets for the first booking period of HAMILTON which will go on sale tomorrow, 3 November 2017, at 12 noon GMT.

Hamilton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long has Hamilton been running on the West End?
Hamilton opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre on Thursday Aug 19, 2021 and has now been running for 2 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 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 Olivier Awards Best Actor In A Musical Giles Terera
2018 Olivier Awards Best Actor In A Musical Jamael Westman
2018 Olivier Awards Best Actor In A Supporting Role In A Musical Michael Jibson
2018 Olivier Awards Best Actor In A Supporting Role In A Musical Jason Pennycooke
2018 Olivier Awards Best Actor In A Supporting Role In A Musical Cleve September
2018 Olivier Awards Best Actress In A Supporting Role In A Musical Rachel John
2018 Olivier Awards Best Costume Design Paul Tazewell
2018 Olivier Awards Best Director Thomas Kail
2018 Olivier Awards Best Sound Design Nevin Steinberg
2018 Olivier Awards Best Theatre Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler
2018 Olivier Awards Outstanding Achievement In Music Lin-Manuel Miranda
2018 Olivier Awards White Light Award For Best Lighting Design Howell Binkley

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