Hamilton (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

96%

(14422 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 (12,948)

100

Exhilarating, Great acting, Great singing, Great staging

See it if you want to see one of the very best Broadway musicals EVER!!! Honestly, this show is spot on perfect.

Don't see it if you hate perfection.

100

Intelligent, Great writing, Great staging, Ambitious, Clever

See it if You want an American history lesson with a modern twist. very entertaining & dramatic!

Don't see it if You want glitter and glamor and sequins.

100

Great singing, Must see, Masterful, Delightful

See it if you want to have the best time of your life. absolute masterpiece - lived up to every expectation

Don't see it if there’s no reason not to, none

100

Ambitious, Intelligent, Must see, Relevant, Absorbing

See it if If you've been debating whether it's worth it, it's worth it

Don't see it if If you don't like fast paced shows.

100

Profound, Great staging, Great singing, Great acting, Exquisite

See it if Riveting from beginning to end. Great acting, singing, story, and staging

Don't see it if you dont like rap

100

Epic, Great staging, Must see, Entertaining, Ambitious

See it if one of the best shows of the century! It's unlike almost anything else you've ever seen! A fantastic hip hop version of our American history

Don't see it if you don't like hip hop, musicals, or history

100

Masterful, Entertaining, Clever

See it if Love American history, a diverse cast and truly amazing rap

Don't see it if Don’t like history, clever lyrics or diversity

100

Resonant, Masterful, Exquisite, Ambitious

See it if An excellent show on every level!

Don't see it if No reason

Critic Reviews (44)

"In his stylish and electrifying 'Hamilton,' Miranda fuses the immediacy and storytelling power of hip-hop and R&B with the revolutionary passions of a new nation heaving itself into existence... Arriving on Broadway burdened with the weight of expectation, having become a much-coveted ticket, 'Hamilton’ proves more than able to carry that weight. This musical is young, scrappy, hungry — and exhilarating."
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"You will never enjoy a story of the American Revolution more than this one as written and told by Lin-Manuel Miranda...This was not so much about the story for me as it was about how the story was told by this beautifully sculpted and colorful; mainly African-American and Latino cast...This production is truly masterful, and brings a modern twist to nearly 300-year-old history...This show fills the stage, and will fill every one of your senses."
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"The question asked by many who see 'Hamilton' is whether it is worth the investment of time and money. This reviewer's answer, 'Absolutely!'"
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"Would 'Hamilton' really live up to the hype? The evening I went, there was electricity in the air. A great sense of excited anticipation. And when the lights dimmed, before the first note was sung, the audience began to cheer. Does 'Hamilton' live up to all of this? Well, yes, it actually does...Even though 'Hamilton' is nearly three hours long, it does not feel tedious...As soon as 'Hamilton' ended, I wanted to see it again. Now, that is the way to kick off a Broadway season."
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Creative team

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Composer / Bookwriter / Lyricist