Hamilton at Academy of Music

Production producer Lin-Manuel Miranda, fresh off the breakout success from his previous Broadway show, In the Heights, conceptualized Hamilton for a few years before it opened in the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2015. It was in this opening that he also acted the role of Hamilton. The entire production, including its brilliant cast and breathtaking score received extremely regarded praise from both critics and new fans alike.

The show, as you might know, is a historical story created about one of the Nations Founding Fathers, but the Musical takes a new and modern approach, as seen in the music styles chosen and more so in its multicultural cast. Also, the 70th Tony Awards, where the Musical was awarded 11 out of 16 nominations, is a testament to its success. the show’s debut cast was made up of the actors and actresses, Philippa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., and Jonathan Groff. Individually, the cast was already filled with both famous nominees and previous award winners, but their diverse and strong performances collected together brought Hamilton to a brand-new level. The creative team, just as incredibly talented, won Tony Awards for the production. Thomas Kail for Best Direction, Andy Blankenbuehler for Best Choreography, Alex Lacamoire for Best Orchestrations, Howell Binkley for Best Lighting Design of a Musical, Paul Tazewell for Best Costume Design of a Musical, and of course the man himself Lin-Manuel Miranda for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical, all stole the show at the 70th Tony Awards. Additionally, and unsurprisingly, the Musical also snatched Best Musical for 2016. The present cast and production crew in each new venue where Hamilton is performed brings the same passion and excitement in their runs, with favorable reviews posted regularly.

The Musical’s unceasing rise to fame led to opening many doors worldwide for the fans to experience the Musical. It has continued for the past decade to perform not just in the United States, but also on London’s West End and in numerous entertainment venues across Asia. Hamilton’s touring production will be heading to Philadelphia throughout November (and on Thursday 14th November 2024) at Academy Of Music, performing at one more world-class stage with the premier facilities and sound engineering that could surpass even Broadway and West End theaters.