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What is the musical Hamilton primarily based on?
What is the musical Hamilton primarily based on?
- The life of George Washington
- The American Revolutionary War
- Lin-Manuel Miranda's personal experiences
- The 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow (correct)
Which of the following musical styles does Hamilton draw from?
Which of the following musical styles does Hamilton draw from?
- Heavy metal
- Classical music
- Hip hop and R&B (correct)
- Country music
How does the casting of Hamilton differ from traditional musicals?
How does the casting of Hamilton differ from traditional musicals?
- It casts only white actors
- It casts non-white actors as the Founding Fathers (correct)
- It casts only male actors
- It casts only female actors
How did Lin-Manuel Miranda describe the musical Hamilton?
How did Lin-Manuel Miranda describe the musical Hamilton?
Where did Hamilton premiere before transferring to Broadway?
Where did Hamilton premiere before transferring to Broadway?
What prestigious award did Hamilton win in 2016?
What prestigious award did Hamilton win in 2016?
Who is the main character in Hamilton?
Who is the main character in Hamilton?
In which city did the first non-English production of Hamilton open?
In which city did the first non-English production of Hamilton open?
Which character in Hamilton insists on his authority through a song named 'You'll Be Back'?
Which character in Hamilton insists on his authority through a song named 'You'll Be Back'?
Who does Eliza Schuyler fall in love with and eventually marry in Hamilton?
Who does Eliza Schuyler fall in love with and eventually marry in Hamilton?
Which character does Aaron Burr have an affair with in Hamilton?
Which character does Aaron Burr have an affair with in Hamilton?
Who does King George address as 'My Sweet, submissive subjects'?
Who does King George address as 'My Sweet, submissive subjects'?
'Guns and Ships' refers to an event where Hamilton convinces Washington to recall him to help plan which battle?
'Guns and Ships' refers to an event where Hamilton convinces Washington to recall him to help plan which battle?
'You'll Be Back' is a song where King George III warns America about what?
'You'll Be Back' is a song where King George III warns America about what?
Who plays the role of Angelica Schuyler in the Australian production of Hamilton?
Who plays the role of Angelica Schuyler in the Australian production of Hamilton?
Which character in the Australian production is played by Victory Ndukwe?
Which character in the Australian production is played by Victory Ndukwe?
When did performances of the Australian production of Hamilton resume after the suspension due to COVID-19?
When did performances of the Australian production of Hamilton resume after the suspension due to COVID-19?
Which actor's performance in the Melbourne production of Hamilton was particularly praised by critics?
Which actor's performance in the Melbourne production of Hamilton was particularly praised by critics?
Who plays the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the Australian production of Hamilton?
Who plays the roles of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison in the Australian production of Hamilton?
In which theatre did the Melbourne production of Hamilton open on March 15, 2022?
In which theatre did the Melbourne production of Hamilton open on March 15, 2022?
What was Hamilton's role in the newly formed government under President Washington?
What was Hamilton's role in the newly formed government under President Washington?
What did Hamilton co-author that helped shape the United States government?
What did Hamilton co-author that helped shape the United States government?
What did Hamilton's financial plan involve in the Compromise of 1790?
What did Hamilton's financial plan involve in the Compromise of 1790?
What did Hamilton's affair with Maria Reynolds result in?
What did Hamilton's affair with Maria Reynolds result in?
What did Hamilton publish to salvage his political career after the Reynolds affair?
What did Hamilton publish to salvage his political career after the Reynolds affair?
What did Eliza do in retaliation to Hamilton's publication of the Reynolds Pamphlet?
What did Eliza do in retaliation to Hamilton's publication of the Reynolds Pamphlet?
Who did Hamilton's son Philip duel with, resulting in his fatal shooting?
Who did Hamilton's son Philip duel with, resulting in his fatal shooting?
What led to the duel between Hamilton and Burr?
What led to the duel between Hamilton and Burr?
What did Hamilton reflect on before the duel with Burr?
What did Hamilton reflect on before the duel with Burr?
What did King George III receive word of in the musical?
What did King George III receive word of in the musical?
What event does the musical depict towards the end?
What event does the musical depict towards the end?
How does Eliza keep Hamilton's legacy alive, according to the musical?
How does Eliza keep Hamilton's legacy alive, according to the musical?
What is the significance of the musical's ending scene?
What is the significance of the musical's ending scene?
What is the purpose of the song "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story"?
What is the purpose of the song "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story"?
What is the significance of the Hamilton Mixtape?
What is the significance of the Hamilton Mixtape?
What is the purpose of the Hamildrops series?
What is the purpose of the Hamildrops series?
Which artist was featured in the third Hamildrop release?
Which artist was featured in the third Hamildrop release?
How did "Weird Al" Yankovic's "The Hamilton Polka" come about?
How did "Weird Al" Yankovic's "The Hamilton Polka" come about?
What was the significance of the Hamilton Instrumentals release?
What was the significance of the Hamilton Instrumentals release?
What was the significance of the first Hamildrop release, "Ben Franklin's Song"?
What was the significance of the first Hamildrop release, "Ben Franklin's Song"?
What was the title of the workshop production of Hamilton that Miranda performed in at Vassar College in 2013?
What was the title of the workshop production of Hamilton that Miranda performed in at Vassar College in 2013?
Which of the following was not part of the original off-Broadway cast that later moved to Broadway?
Which of the following was not part of the original off-Broadway cast that later moved to Broadway?
What was the reason given for Utkarsh Ambudkar being replaced as Aaron Burr in the off-Broadway production?
What was the reason given for Utkarsh Ambudkar being replaced as Aaron Burr in the off-Broadway production?
Which of the following was not one of the primary source documents that Miranda drew lyrics from for the musical?
Which of the following was not one of the primary source documents that Miranda drew lyrics from for the musical?
At what event did Miranda first perform an early version of the song 'Alexander Hamilton'?
At what event did Miranda first perform an early version of the song 'Alexander Hamilton'?
Who served as the historical consultant for the Hamilton production?
Who served as the historical consultant for the Hamilton production?
Which of the following songs was cut down and refocused when the show moved from off-Broadway to Broadway?
Which of the following songs was cut down and refocused when the show moved from off-Broadway to Broadway?
Which actor from the 2014 workshop production at the 52nd Street Project is not mentioned as being part of that cast?
Which actor from the 2014 workshop production at the 52nd Street Project is not mentioned as being part of that cast?
Who overruled producer Jeffrey Seller's desire to take the show to Broadway quickly after its off-Broadway run?
Who overruled producer Jeffrey Seller's desire to take the show to Broadway quickly after its off-Broadway run?
How many Tony Awards did the Broadway production of Hamilton win?
How many Tony Awards did the Broadway production of Hamilton win?
What was the uncommon arrangement reached between the cast and producers of Hamilton in April 2016?
What was the uncommon arrangement reached between the cast and producers of Hamilton in April 2016?
When did the Chicago production of Hamilton begin previews?
When did the Chicago production of Hamilton begin previews?
Who played the role of Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production of Hamilton?
Who played the role of Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production of Hamilton?
What was the box office record for theater in Chicago that the Hamilton production broke?
What was the box office record for theater in Chicago that the Hamilton production broke?
How many national touring productions of Hamilton were there initially?
How many national touring productions of Hamilton were there initially?
What event prompted the relocation of Hamilton's Puerto Rico engagement from the Teatro UPR to the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center?
What event prompted the relocation of Hamilton's Puerto Rico engagement from the Teatro UPR to the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center?
What was the purpose of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon taping segments in Puerto Rico?
What was the purpose of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon taping segments in Puerto Rico?
According to the review by Chris Jones, how did Lin-Manuel Miranda's performance in Puerto Rico compare to his original run on Broadway?
According to the review by Chris Jones, how did Lin-Manuel Miranda's performance in Puerto Rico compare to his original run on Broadway?
What was the first beneficiary of the $15 million raised by the Puerto Rico engagement for Miranda's Flamboyán Arts Fund?
What was the first beneficiary of the $15 million raised by the Puerto Rico engagement for Miranda's Flamboyán Arts Fund?
What was the purpose of the filmed version of 'Alexander Hamilton' featuring the Puerto Rico production?
What was the purpose of the filmed version of 'Alexander Hamilton' featuring the Puerto Rico production?
What was unique about the billing of the 'And Peggy Tour' in San Francisco?
What was unique about the billing of the 'And Peggy Tour' in San Francisco?
Why was the Los Angeles production initially delayed from its intended debut in March 2020?
Why was the Los Angeles production initially delayed from its intended debut in March 2020?
What was the name given to the Los Angeles production by the production team?
What was the name given to the Los Angeles production by the production team?
When did the West End production of Hamilton reopen after closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
When did the West End production of Hamilton reopen after closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Where did Hamilton have its Australian premiere?
Where did Hamilton have its Australian premiere?
What was the primary purpose behind the creation of the song "You Will Be Found/The Story of Tonight"?
What was the primary purpose behind the creation of the song "You Will Be Found/The Story of Tonight"?
What was the significance of the song "First Burn" featuring multiple actresses who played Eliza Hamilton?
What was the significance of the song "First Burn" featuring multiple actresses who played Eliza Hamilton?
What was the reason behind The Regrettes' cover of "Helpless"?
What was the reason behind The Regrettes' cover of "Helpless"?
What was the significance of the release of "Boom Goes the Cannon..." by Mobb Deep?
What was the significance of the release of "Boom Goes the Cannon..." by Mobb Deep?
What was the purpose behind the release of "A Forgotten Spot (Olvidado)"?
What was the purpose behind the release of "A Forgotten Spot (Olvidado)"?
What was unique about the release of "Theodosia Reprise" by Sara Bareilles?
What was unique about the release of "Theodosia Reprise" by Sara Bareilles?
What was the significance of the song "Cheering For Me Now"?
What was the significance of the song "Cheering For Me Now"?
What was the significance of the "44" in the title "One Last Time (44 Remix)"?
What was the significance of the "44" in the title "One Last Time (44 Remix)"?
What inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda to create the musical Hamilton?
What inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda to create the musical Hamilton?
What was the original project that Lin-Manuel Miranda started before creating Hamilton?
What was the original project that Lin-Manuel Miranda started before creating Hamilton?
Study Notes
Creation of Hamilton
- Lin-Manuel Miranda read Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton in 2008, which inspired him to create a musical about Hamilton's life.
- Miranda began working on the musical, initially titled "The Hamilton Mixtape", and performed an early version of the song "Alexander Hamilton" at the White House in 2009.
Musical Numbers and Recordings
- The original Broadway cast recording was released in 2015, which debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The Hamilton Mixtape, a collection of remixes, covers, and samples of the musical's songs, was released in 2016.
- Hamildrops, a series of 13 recordings, was released from December 2017 to December 2018, featuring artists such as "Weird Al" Yankovic and Ben Platt.
Productions
- Off-Broadway production: The Public Theater, January 20, 2015 - May 3, 2015
- Broadway production: Richard Rodgers Theatre, July 13, 2015 - present
- London production: Victoria Palace Theatre, December 6, 2017 - present
- Australian production: Sydney Lyric, March 17, 2021 - present
Cast and Crew
- Original cast:
- Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton
- Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr
- Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler
- Phillipa Soo as Eliza Schuyler
- Creatives:
- Director: Thomas Kail
- Choreographer: Andy Blankenbuehler
- Music and lyrics: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Awards and Accolades
- 11 Tony Awards (2016)
- Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album (2016)
Impact and Legacy
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Hamilton has been credited with helping to increase interest in American history and musical theatre.
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The musical has raised millions of dollars for various charitable organizations, including the Flamboyán Arts Fund, which supports arts education in Puerto Rico.### Hamilton: An American Musical
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Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, with music, lyrics, and book by him, and choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler.
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Based on the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, covering the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and his involvement in the American Revolution and the early United States.
Production History
- Premiered off-Broadway on February 17, 2015, at the Public Theater in Lower Manhattan, with Miranda playing the role of Alexander Hamilton.
- Transferred to the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway, opening on August 6, 2015, receiving uniformly positive reviews and high box office sales.
- Won 11 awards at the 70th Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and received the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
- Filmed version of the Broadway production released in 2020 on Disney+.
Australian Production
- Led by Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton, Chloé Zuel as Eliza Hamilton, and others.
- Suspended performances due to Sydney's Second Wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on June 25, 2021, and resumed on October 19, 2021.
- Opened in Melbourne at Her Majesty's Theatre on March 15, 2022, and performed a Ham4Ham show on March 22, 2022.
Synopsis
- Narrates Alexander Hamilton's life in two acts, covering his involvement in the American Revolutionary War, marriage to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, and interactions with Aaron Burr.
- Act I covers Hamilton's early life, meeting Aaron Burr, John Laurens, the Marquis de Lafayette, and Hercules Mulligan, and his involvement in the American Revolution.
- Act II covers Hamilton's later life, including his duel with Aaron Burr and his eventual death.
U.S. National Tour
- Plans for a national tour emerged in January 2016, with over 20 stops scheduled from 2017 through at least 2020.
- First national touring production began preview performances at San Francisco's SHN Orpheum Theatre on March 10, 2017, and officially opened on March 23.
- Second U.S. tour began in Seattle on February 6, 2018, and toured North America concurrently with the first tour.
- Third touring company, dubbed the "And Peggy Tour", debuted in Puerto Rico in 2019 and then became a San Francisco production.
Other Productions
- Chicago production opened at the CIBC Theatre in 2016, starring Miguel Cervantes as Alexander Hamilton, and closed on January 5, 2020, after 1,341 shows.
- West End production opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London on December 21, 2017, and won seven Olivier Awards in 2018, including Best New Musical.
- Hamburg production opened in October 2022, translated into German, marking the first non-English production.
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