Hamilton (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

96%

(14419 Ratings)

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98%

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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 (12,945)

Absorbing, Exquisite, Epic, Great writing, Brilliant

See it if you want to see the best piece of theater this generation will ever know.

Don't see it if you can't get tickets...have no real interest in it. No matter what its a FANTASTIC experience you will never forget.

Clever, Great acting, Great staging, Great singing, Great writing

See it if you can only see one show in your lifetime

Don't see it if there is no reason not to see it

Clever, Edgy, Absorbing, Funny

See it if Cutting edge Broadway form, delight to watch!

Don't see it if Not good for young children under 8

Clever, Epic, Intelligent, Masterful, Relevant

See it if You love hip-hop, amazing acting, powerful performances, and have an itch to be "in the room where it happens"

Don't see it if You're not a fan of history being "altered" by race.

Great writing, Masterful, Must see, Riveting, Invigorating

See it if you are between the ages of 9-100

Don't see it if You are hard of hearing or have trouble attending to lyrics - unless you've listened to the score a few times

Clever, Entertaining, Great acting, Great writing, Must see

See it if If you like history and if you don't. Saw it with the original cast and was beyond great. great singing, great score, great history telling

Don't see it if you don't like rap type music although it is very entertaining as it is. Also don't see if you are not interested in history

Clever, Great staging, Relevant, Resonant, Thought-provoking

See it if you want to learn more about history, you like new styles of music, you appreciate modern staging, you can afford it!

Don't see it if you can't afford it or don't believe the hype

Absorbing, Clever, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if You like dynamic theater, have good hearing and enjoy good things.

Don't see it if You haven't listened to the soundtrack on repeat (you'll miss a lot!!)

Critic Reviews (44)

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Creative team

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist