The Off-Broadway show “Hamilton” just ended its productions in Atlanta, but they will continue on the North America World Tour, while leaving a lasting impact along the way.
Musical theater is usually not depicted as a topic of interest for pop culture, but “Hamilton” has changed that.
It is a history lesson that is put into rhythms and beats.”
— Editor Ella Bissonnette
All the credit goes to creator and star of the show, Lin Manuel Miranda. He is single-handedly responsible for bringing a fresh and exciting new energy to the stage. Miranda has changed the world of musical theater for the better.
Beneath the surface of “Hamilton,” there is something way greater than hip-hop and harmonies. This story accurately follows the building of our nation. It is a history lesson that is put into rhythms and beats.
The musical follows founding father Alexander Hamilton and his journey from immigrant to George Washington’s right-hand man. The performance is a trip through time with an exhilarating roller coaster of political shifts, love stories and affairs, opportunities, and the legacy one strives to leave behind.
By featuring a cast of all colors, “Hamilton” breaks barriers and challenges typical traditional casting in the theater industry. It showcases the tremendous change from the 1800s until now. The diverse cast send a powerful message about the power of representation and embracing different cultures and backgrounds, and the success that can come from it.
The Broadway musical “Hamilton” was released in 2020, and since then has earned more than $1 billion for the franchise. The show is a captivating blend of history, hip-hop, and R&B, that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
In a day and age where everything is focused on the future, sometimes it is needed to take a step back and look at our past…to learn from it and to not repeat it.