A Review from a Distance: 'Hamilton: The Musical'

Hamilton The Musical has taken the world by storm with its catchy songs, incredible actors and actresses, and modern day twists on our history. The Broadway show phenomenon has sold out until January 2017. Although I have not had the immense pleasure of seeing it, I have listened countless times to the 46 song soundtrack from the hit musical, which upon it’s release in 2015, caused an incredible spike of Hamilton tickets being sold. This Broadway show has already won the Pulitzer for Drama, 11 Tony awards, and was a recipient of a Grammy.

The ever-so-talented Lin-Manuel Miranda, the writer, producer, even actor- you name it, wrote this musical based on a biography of Alexander Hamilton. Miranda, in the original cast, portrays Alexander Hamilton himself in his musical.

Hamilton is a brilliant portrayal of the interesting life of Alexander Hamilton, during and after the Revolution. Through comedy, witty lyrics, and the rise and fall of multiple characters, fans are easily susceptible to falling in love. Now, giving light to the name that is nearly never remembered despite his huge affect on the economy, Alexander Hamilton is remembered through this musical. Through remembering Hamilton, we remember other significant figures in the making of our country and government such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and more. A fourth wall is nearly hit as the characters in the end of the musical question how they will be remembered.

The idea of how things have changed over time and the new world we live in, is an essential aspect of the musical. Unlike the group of all white people that started our country, the multiple casts of the musical are very diverse, being more representative of today’s government. The cast includes actors and actresses such as Renee Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler, Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr, and more as the musical switches casts and continues performances. This diverse representation of historical figures connects to the modern day diversity in our own government and high standings. Obama, as our first African American president, is proof of this change.

Hamilton is only just getting started as it continues to win the hearts of its audience. “Just you wait” America, because although Alexander is past, he's not done just yet.

I am a 17 year old senior at Truman High school. I aspire to be an English major and pursue a career in writing and journalism. 

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