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Hamilton

Hamilton at Carol Morsani Hall

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 the Olivier Awards bagging seven of their record breaking 11 nominations.

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!

Key Information

Audience

Recommended for ages 12+

Run Time

Two hours and 30 minutes, including intermission

Dates

Finished Jan 22, 2023

Cast

Tyler Belo as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison
Jon Viktor Corpuz as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton 
Alysha Deslorieux as Eliza Hamilton
David Park as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson
Yana Perrault as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds
Peter Matthew Smith as King George III
Carvens Lissaint as George Washington
Josh Tower as Aaron Burr
Stephanie Umoh as Angelica Schuyler
Edred Utomi as Alexander Hamilton

With Reanne Acasio, Adam Ali-Perez, Amanda Braun, Taylor Broadard, Bryson Bruce, Yossi Chaikin, Carey Channing, Taylor N. Daniels, Karlee Ferreira, Adriel Flete, Patrick Garr, Kellie Jean Hoagland, Jorrel Javier, D. Jerome, Jimmie 'J. J.' Jeter, Kourtney Keitt, Andre Terrell Malcom, Josh Marin, Terrance Martin, Tyler McKenzie, Neptune, Eliza Ohman, Bella Rusli, Avery Sobczak, Raven Thomas, Damani Van Rensalier, Connor Wince, Keenen D. Washington, Kendyl Sayuri Yokoyama and Deejay Young. 

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

Reviews

Our review

Brilliant, engrossing, unforgettable

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 lyrics, beats

Nicola Quinn

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Customer reviews

172 reviews, average rating: (3.9 Stars)

Mary Dewey

Will not disappoint

My niece and I attended last night's performance (3/8/22) and loved every single minute! The cast members were fantastic, the choreography flawless, and the orchestra hit all the right notes. The only negative thing was not the performance, but you could not bring your drink into the auditorium even though there were cupholders. The doors that has the notes on were open so the signs were not visible upon entering. The bartenders should let everyone know that in advance. ... Read more

Lori Watermelon

deserves every award possible !!

With all broadway shows they go above and beyond, although with Hamilton, it makes all the other shows look like low-budget high school productions. The amount of energy, and ferocity was insane, and I simply could not wait to see it a second time. Or third. Or fourth. Really, I will never get tired of this performance. "Jazzy J's" whistle register simply knocked me out of my seat but not only that, it was also how she could control the audience's emotion with a single tear, or perfect placed crack in the voice while singing "Say No To This." I could talk about every single actor and actress in the production, but MY GOD the ensemble I think blew us all away(no pun intended) … I will say again, the energy was phenomenal, and I really could not think of a better place I would want to be in the World. Amazing Job. ... Read more

Judith

BRILLIANT AND EXCEPTIONAL

Impressive show with a stellar cast and sheer energy. Lin Manuel's writing was exceptional. Production was incredible with phenomenal actors and singing. Absolutely Amazing. Never seen anything like this before. MUST SEE!!!. ... Read more
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