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.
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!
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.
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
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: