Hamilton (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

96%

(14426 Ratings)

Positive

98%

Mixed

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Members say

Clever, Entertaining, Absorbing, Ambitious, Must see

About the Show

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.

Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s celebrated biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With a book, score, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, the musical has won Tony Awards, Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Along with characters like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, King George III, Aaron Burr, and Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler, the musical tells the story of a political mastermind and the country he came to build.

Hamilton premiered at the Public Theater in 2015 and received rave reviews. It then transferred to Broadway where it continued to play sold-out performances. The show subsequently transferred to the West End in 2017.

Show-Score Member Reviews (12,952)

Riveting, Relevant, Epic, Great acting, Great staging

See it if You like good theatre, don't like the soundtrack.

Don't see it if are dead.

Epic, Masterful, Exquisite

See it if You want to see a near-perfect show with amazing music, lyrics, and performances that makes you want to see if again as soon as it's over

Don't see it if I can't even imagine but I guess maybe if you really hate hip-hop or only like very traditional musicals

Absorbing, Clever, Ambitious, Edgy, Intelligent

See it if you like history, rap, LMM, or want to see something different from the classic Broadway musical

Don't see it if you don't like US history, rap, or want a deeply thought-provoking or funny show. This show is masterfully done, but not particularly deep

Absorbing, Great writing, Intelligent, Masterful, Must see

See it if you are interested in US politics & history. LMM has written a genius score and shows us the evolution of Broadway theatre.

Don't see it if you don't like rap, hip hop or R&B music. Read more

Ambitious, Great staging, Intelligent, Relevant, Refreshing

See it if you are human - the show has universal appeal.

Don't see it if you are not open to different styles of music.

Resonant, Profound, Must see, Masterful, Brilliant

See it if you can possibly get a ticket. It completely lives up to all of the hype.

Don't see it if originality scares you.

Absorbing, Clever, Ambitious, Great writing, Must see

See it if You want to be thoroughly entertained and enjoy cutting edge productions.

Don't see it if You can't follow fast paced musicals.

Absorbing, Great staging, Great choreography, Great writing, Thought-provoking

See it if You like American History. You like musicals with an excellent integration of story and dance/staging, you like character driven conflict.

Don't see it if Definitely see it- just don't spend above market value on your ticket. Wait until prices drop or it's on tour near you.

Critic Reviews (44)

Trailer

Creative team

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist