Why See Hamilton?
The Broadway Phenomenon
The biggest Broadway show since The Book of Mormon has hit the road on its first ever national tour! Written by Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Lin Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is a true landmark of American culture, tearing up the musical theatre rulebook with a score that is equal parts Sondheim and Notorious B.I.G., and a cast of ethnically diverse actors in the roles of the Founding Fathers. The story centers on Alexander Hamilton, one of our most important (and colorful) characters, who rose from his humble orphaned beginnings to play a major role in making America the country it is today.
Hamilton made its New York debut Off-Broadway at the Public Theater in 2015, where it was met with universal acclaim and was extended three times due to public demand. It lost none of its potency in the subsequent Broadway transfer, with Ben Brantley of the New York Times writing it was "changing the language of musicals". President Obama himself deemed it good enough for not one but two visits! In 2016, it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and scooped 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and many more! In 2018, it swept up the Olivier Awards bagging seven of their recording breaking 11 nominations, including Best New Musical.
WHAT IS HAMILTON ABOUT?
One of the Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton's story is an extraordinary one. Born out of wedlock in the West Indies, and orphaned by the time he was 11, he arrived in New Jersey in 1772 to begin his grammar school education. From there he played a major role in the American revolutionary war, rising through the ranks to become an aide to George Washington. But that was only the beginning of the great man's story, with the proceeding chapters in his life taking in everything from sex scandals, fatal duels and the creation of the American Constitution.
Did You Know?
Hamilton didn't just conquer the stage, it took over the airwaves too! Its Grammy-winning Cast Recording was the highest charting album of its kind since 1963!
Additional Information
Dates
Opening night: 20 March 2018
Audience
Recommended for ages 12+
Run time
Two hours and 30 minutes, including intermission
And before you stop reading
VIP: Images are taken from various touring and local productions and so may not reflect the casting for this production.
Cast and Creative
Cast
Austin Scott as Alexander Hamilton
Julia K. Harriman as Eliza Schuyler
Sabrina Sloan as Angelica Schuyler
Amber Iman as Peggy Schuyler
Nicholas Christopher as Aaron Burr (Sir)
Jordan Donica as the Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson
Isaiah Johnson as George Washington
Rory O'Malley as King George
Also cast are: Ruben J. Carbajal, Mathenee Treco, Ryan Alvarado, Amber Ardolino, Raymond Baynard, Jeffrey Duffy, Hope Endrenyi, Jennifer Geller, Jacob Guzman, Jennie Harney, Afra Hines, Sabrina Imamura, Lauren Kias, Alex Larson, Dorcas Leung, Yvette Lu, Desmond Newson, Desmond Nunn, Antuan Magic Raimone, Josh Andres Rivera, Willie Smith III, Raven Thomas, Ryan Vasquez, Keenan D. Washington and Andrew Wojtal.
Creative
Book, Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow
Directed by Thomas Kail
Choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler
Scenic Design by David Korins
Sound Design by Nevin Steinberg
Costume Design by Paul Tazewell
Lighting Design by Howell Binkley
Awards
Olivier Awards 2018 - Wins
Best Actor in Supporting Role - Michael Jibson Outstanding Achievement in Music
Award for Best Lighting Design - Howell Binkley
Best Sound Design - Nevin Steinberg
Best New Musical - Hamilton
Best Actor in a Musical - Giles Terera
Best Theatre Choreographer - Andy Blanken Buehler
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Recipient of the prestigious 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
2016 Tony Award Wins
Best Musical
Best Book of A Musical - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Original Score - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Leslie Odom Jr.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Daveed Diggs
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Renee Elise Goldsberry
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Paul Tazewellbest
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Howell Binkley
Best Direction of a Musical - Thomas Kail
Best Choreography - Andy Blackenbuehler
Best Orchestrations - Alex Lacamoire
2016 Tony Award Nominations
Best Musical
Best Book of A Musical - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Original Score - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Leslie Odom Jr.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Phillipa Soo
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Jonathan Groff
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Christopher Jackson
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Daveed Diggs
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Renee Elise Goldsberry
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - David Korins
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Paul Tazewellbest
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Howell Binkley
Best Direction of a Musical - Thomas Kail
Best Choreography - Andy Blackenbuehler
Best Orchestrations - Alex Lacamoire
DRAMA DESK AWARDS
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Renee Elise Goldsberry
Outstanding Director of a Musical - Thomas Kail
Outstanding Music - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Outstanding Lyrics - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Outstanding Book of a Musical - Lin-Manuel Miranda
What we thought
Brilliant ENGROSSING unforgettable
This is theatre at its best!
This is what our reviewer, Nicola Quinn, had to say when she saw Hamilton on Broadway in 2015: Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspired by his love for 90's rap and hip hop, and Broadway - it's in this mash-up that we experience music which moves by lyri
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Nicola Quinn
What you thought
33 reviews, average rating: (4.6 Stars)
Anonymous: “Amazing! Worth the wait!”
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Dan: “Exceeded sky-high expectations”
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