Hamilton (NYC)

See it if you can get tickets. Beg, steal, or borrow to get those tickets. You'll be glad you did!

Don't see it if you can't pay close attention to words. This show takes dedicated concentration, for which you'll be richly rewarded.

See it if If you love musical theater, excellent music and an epic story this show is for you. One of the greatest musicals to have come up.

Don't see it if you don't like musicals.

See it if You can get a ticket. Not only lives up to all the hype but actually surpasses it. Different, in a good way, from anything I've ever seen!

Don't see it if I can't think of a single reason you wouldn't want to see this show.

See it if you have a pulse.

Don't see it if you're crazy not to.

See it if You want a different kind of musical. Well staged great singing, directing

Don't see it if Can't give a 100 le mis was the only show I gave that too. I really liked but liked le mis and kiss me Kate better.

See it if you have a pulse (and a few dollars).

Don't see it if you're dead.

See it if What more can you expect? Going in with high expectations was matched by a superlative production. Not a weak link anywhere .Go, Go, Go,

Don't see it if There is no option if you love theater. Maybe the cost?????

See it if you want a smart, original, clever interpretation of a fascinating period in our history (& you want to see what all the hype's about).

Don't see it if you have to spend thousands of dollars for tickets. (It'll be around for a while. It is well-worth face value and worth the wait.)

See it if You want to see a contemporary take on history. You want to see historical figures presented as real, relevant people.

Don't see it if There's no reason not to see it. Even if you have to Wait For It, it's worth it!

See it if you like innovative theater that grips you from the first note, want to be caught up in a fairly accurate historical story, great music

Don't see it if you have trouble concentrating closely and want musicals be fluff, plan to go in hating the show

See it if brilliant premise that hip-hop score captures energy/perspective of Revolutionary War era leaders, marvelous choreography, set, performances

Don't see it if female characters largely passive, don't feel emotional connection to A. Hamilton until late in 2nd act

Also It is heartening to see that an immensely popular musical like Hamilton is actually a serious piece of theater, focusing on ambitious themes like the relationship of fathers and sons, duty to country vs. family, attributes of passion vs. caution, who defines our history, etc. while animating and showing the foibles of major Revolutionary War figures whom we have - until now - worshiped from afar. Contrast this with other popular musicals of their time: Cats, Phantom, etc. that are largely forgettable entertainments. SECOND VISIT 8/1/18: cast changes: stronger Burr, weaker Washington; choreography, flow btwn scenes even better; weakness of scenes of Hamilton at home w wife vs. riveting scenes in battle & fighting 4 Constitution more pronounced... Read more Read less

See it if you're familiar with and like the cast album. The show is almost entirely the album. If you don't know the music first, you may get lost.

Don't see it if you're not into hip hop or are turned off by a lack of good parts for women in theatre. Out of only three women, two play clichés.

See it if You can get tickets.

Don't see it if You're not into the hype whatsoever.

See it if You want to be wowed. You love history. Music. Great acting. Amazing!!

Don't see it if Everyone should see it.

See it if a brilliant combination of rap + hip hop style in an unforgettable world class musical with superb acting and singing and smart comedy !

Don't see it if The only reason not to see this is if you really absolutely cannot tolerate rap style music ! Oh, and if you can't get a ticket !

See it if you are in the least bit interested in the future of the American Musical Theatre. "Hamilton" shows innovation at its best.

Don't see it if Just see it...you'll love it!!!

See it if You love brilliant musicals that not only teach us history but uniquely use rap to deliver the words; timeless; appeals to all ages;cast!!!!

Don't see it if Phantom of the Opera is still your favorite musical; Cannot follow rap beats or are hard of hearing; Hate politics

Also Update I just saw a Hamilton for the third time. Second time on Broadway. I took my cousin and my best friend. It is a totally new perspective when you see it with a cast that is not the original. I tried to keep an open mind, but kept imagining Linn-Manual, Leslie Odom Jr., Christopher Jackson, Anthony Munoz, Brian D’Arcy James or Jonathan Groff, Rene Gooseberry, etc.
My cousin is a historian who runs the Cradle of Aviation museum on Long Island. He raved about how well the show depicts the facts of history.
The music and dancing are incredible! I just missed the original actors. It is probably all in my head.
The music and dancing are incredible! I just missed the original actors. It is probably all in my head. This is a one-of-a-kind show, never to be repeated. Everyone has to see i this is a one-of-a-kind show, never to be repeated. Everyone has to see it.
I am privileged to have seen it in both the Public Theater and the first month that it went to Bwy.... Read more Read less

See it if I was a fan of Hamilton the man and read the book before the show came out. Show follows the book very well.

Don't see it if If you like traditional show music or traditional casting.

See it if Lin-Manuel Miranda compresses Chernow’s 800-page biography of Hamilton into a musical of rap and song. Words come fast and cover many years.

Don't see it if Even if you don’t like rap mixed with various music styles, you should see this unique tradition-breaking musical.

See it if you love musicals which are a bit different; you appreciate rap style music; you are interested in Hamilton; you can sit for 3 hours.

Don't see it if you totally hate rap music; you have no desire to know about Alexander Hamilton; you are not a "follower" of everyone else who gave raves.

See it if All the superlatives apply to this hip-hop/rap historical locomotive that won't be hitting the end of the line. NY is the greatest city ITW.

Don't see it if Cast changes can't sustain inevitable quality degeneration. First act is an assault to the senses, before settling into more standard fare.

See it if you want to see a new direction for the American musical

Don't see it if you're not willing to give hip-hop a chance.

See it if No theater lover should miss this show. It's everything they say it is, and more. Inspiring, singable, accessible, relevant, fascinating.

Don't see it if you're not open to all forms of music. Yes, there are several rap numbers, but L-MM's work is so very musical, there's no hint of dissonance

Also This might be the perfect American musical, and it's certainly perfect for our times. The vibrancy with which these giants of American history are portrayed can't help but inspire. I learned so much and I enjoyed every second of it. Lin-Manuel for president!... Read more Read less

See it if you would like to see the most original and creative show on stage anywhere.

Don't see it if Can't think of any reason not to see the show.

See it if you want to ascend to the next level of Broadway storytelling, to be immersed in history & entertainment engaging in a whole new way

Don't see it if you're afraid you won't like the rap which seems to me actually more akin to the stylings of Gilbert&Sullivan, or can't sit rapt for 3hrs