Hamilton at Richard Rodgers Theatre

Debuting in 2015 and running for almost 10 years now, Hamilton took Broadway by storm bringing a innovative approach. From Ron Chernow’s biography about Alexander Hamilton, it tells the journey of Alexander Hamilton’s early years and rise to one of the Founding Fathers of the USA. This is a profound story that is both founded in truth and clever, Hamilton is still to this day lauded as revolutionary in its storytelling and has left its mark on politics, culture, and our youth.

It was created by American composer and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda who is also known for his achievements in both Broadway and film, also creating the score and lyrics for previous Broadway play In the Heights, another Tony award-winning showcase, and is also the creator of music and lyrics in many high profile musical films such as Moana. The hit Broadway musical, featuring a diverse cast, has showtunes in a style that combines new genres like hip hop, jazz, R&B, which has made Hamilton all the more revolutionary and exciting by bringing these genres to the Broadway stage. Showtunes such as “Satisfied”, “Wait For It”, and “You’ll Be Back”, have been considered as top-rated memorable songs from the production since its Broadway release. Lin-Manuel Miranda has said that his music inspiration for Hamilton to become top rap and hip-hop rappers of America, finding a way to marry the different genres together, something that was unheard of. The showtunes of Hamilton is praised heavily by New York critics alike, as compared to the other Broadway musicals produced today, Hamilton proves to be more fast-paced and fun than many.

Hamilton has garnered a record-breaking 11 Tony Awards and 16 Tony nominations, Grammy Awards, Olivier Awards, a Pulitzer Prize, and even a special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. To date, Hamilton has achieved success all over the world as it continues its global tour, including the continents of Europe and Asia.

Hamilton is coming to you this fall in Richard Rodgers Theatre, the greatest theater for the arts in New York, where former shows have proved to be successful. Tickets for the Friday 13th September 2024 show are limited as Hamilton will only be running for a short time in Richard Rodgers Theatre during September.