Hamilton
About This Event
Hamilton: An American Musical is a sung-and-rapped-through biographical musical with music, lyrics, and a book by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Based on the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, the musical covers the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and his involvement in the American Revolution and the political history of the early United States. Composed from 2008 to 2015, the music draws heavily from hip hop, as well as R&B, pop, soul, and traditional-style show tunes. It casts non-white actors as the Founding Fathers of the United States and other historical figures. Miranda described Hamilton as about "America then, as told by America now".
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Steve Jurvetson
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s *Hamilton* is a through-sung portrait of Alexander Hamilton, tracing the Revolution, the early republic, and the private costs of public ambition. Its score is built from hip-hop and adjacent pop forms alongside Broadway craft, and its casting reframes the founding era through contemporary America. The show’s rise through the Public Theater before moving to Broadway helped mark a shift in what New York musical theater could sound like and who it could place at the center. Now playing at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, it remains a reference point for culture and civic memory.
About the Artists
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda is a revolutionary force in musical theater, captivating audiences with his innovative storytelling and genre-blending compositions. Known for his groundbreaking work, Hamilton, which brings history to life through a dynamic fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and traditional musical elements, Miranda continues to make waves at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.
Thomas Kail
Step into the world of Thomas Kail, a visionary force in the New York City theater scene. Known for his groundbreaking direction of the revolutionary musical "Hamilton" at the iconic Richard Rodgers Theatre, Kail seamlessly blends hip-hop, jazz, and traditional musical theater to create unforgettable experiences.