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...
Lin-Manuel Miranda's electrifying adaptation of Ron Chernow's celebrated biography of the least-known U.S. Founding Father is not, to use that cliché, a game-changer. It is, in truth, the quintessence of a Broadway musical destined for the record books: Of-the-moment in its rolling, roiling waves of rap used to tell its tale yet timeless in its unembarrassed detours into the sentimental ballads and roof-levitating choral numbers that are Broadway's stock-in-trade...Hamilton is accessible without pandering and inspirational in sneaky ways that permeate a skeptic's shell. Miranda has used well the interregnum between downtown and up, sharpening lyrics, shifting some of the relationships to achieve greater balance and, happily, ignoring suggestions that he trim the show (it clocks in at about two-and-three-quarters hours yet never feels long)...The casting could not be better and the company now wears a multiplicity of roles like second skins. The standout besides Miranda as his own leading man, is Odom, every bit his match as the complex Burr.
The hottest ticket in town at The Public, Hamilton has only grown as a phenomenon with its move to Broadway, with its web site advising customers that good seats will start becoming available in January. And while some have pondered if Hamilton's success signals Broadway's greater acceptance of diverse contemporary music, the musical's major appeal is as old as Rodgers and Hammerstein: good writing. They loved it in the 1700s, and they're loving it now.
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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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