Hamilton
The show is every bit as grand, electric, quiet, and transportive as its Broadway counterpart; in certain actors' cases, perhaps even more so!
Peter Debruge, The Los Angeles Times
Why see Hamilton?
The Broadway Phenomenon
Written by Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Lin Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is a true landmark of American culture, tearing up the musical theatre rulebook with a score that is equal parts Sondheim and Notorious B.I.G., and a cast of ethnically diverse actors in the roles of the Founding Fathers. The story centers on Alexander Hamilton, one of our most important (and colorful) characters, who rose from his humble orphaned beginnings to play a major role in making America the country it is today.
Hamilton made its New York debut Off-Broadway at the Public Theater in 2015, where it was met with universal acclaim and was extended three times due to public demand. It lost none of its potency in the subsequent Broadway transfer, with Ben Brantley of the New York Times writing it was "changing the language of musicals". President Obama himself deemed it good enough for not one but two visits! In 2016, it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and scooped 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and many more! In 2018, it swept up the Olivier Awards bagging seven of their recording breaking 11 nominations, including Best New Musical.
What Is Hamilton About?
One of the Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton's story is an extraordinary one. Born out of wedlock in the West Indies, and orphaned by the time he was 11, he arrived in New Jersey in 1772 to begin his grammar school education. From there he played a major role in the American revolutionary war, rising through the ranks to become an aide to George Washington. But that was only the beginning of the great man's story, with the proceeding chapters in his life taking in everything from sex scandals, fatal duels and the creation of the American Constitution.
Did You Know?
Hamilton didn't just conquer the stage, it took over the airwaves too! Its Grammy-winning Cast Recording was the highest charting album of its kind since 1963!
Key Information
Audience
Recommended for ages 12+
Run Time
Two hours and 30 minutes, including intermission
Dates
Finished Jan 5
Cast
Marcos Choi as George Washington
Eddie Ortega as Hercules Mulligan / James Madison
Tyler Fauntleroy as John Laurens / Philip Hamilton
Pierre Jean Gonzales as Alexander Hamilton
Neil Haskell as King George III
Jared Howelton as Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Deon'te Goodman as Aaron Burr
Lencia Kebede as Angelica Schuyler
Jen Sese as Peggy Schuyler / Maria Reynolds
Nikisha Williams as Eliza Hamilton
With
Jisel Soleil Ayon, Travante S. Baker, Amanda Braun, Zach Bravo, Allie Jordan Butcher, Stephen Carrasco, Yossi Chaikin, Andrew Chappelle, John Devereaux, Nicole Deroux, Victoria Fiore, Lili Froehlich, Cyndal Gilmore, Alexis Hasbrouck, Devin Tyler Hatch, Tristan Hill, Jimmie J.J. Jeter, Marcus John, Dharon Jones, Ashley Lalonde, Vanessa Mckenzie, Kameron Richardson, Bella Rusli, Nick Sanchez and Anthony Santos
Creative
Book, Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow
Directed by Thomas Kail
Choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler
Scenic Design by David Korins
Sound Design by Nevin Steinberg
Costume Design by Paul Tazewell
Lighting Design by Howell Binkley
Awards
Olivier Awards 2018 - Wins
Best Actor in Supporting Role - Michael Jibson Outstanding Achievement in Music
Award for Best Lighting Design - Howell Binkley
Best Sound Design - Nevin Steinberg
Best New Musical - Hamilton
Best Actor in a Musical - Giles Terera
Best Theatre Choreographer - Andy Blanken Buehler
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Recipient of the prestigious 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
2016 Tony Award Wins
Best Musical
Best Book of A Musical - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Original Score - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Leslie Odom Jr.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Daveed Diggs
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Renee Elise Goldsberry
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Paul Tazewellbest
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Howell Binkley
Best Direction of a Musical - Thomas Kail
Best Choreography - Andy Blackenbuehler
Best Orchestrations - Alex Lacamoire
2016 Tony Award Nominations
Best Musical
Best Book of A Musical - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Original Score - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Leslie Odom Jr.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Phillipa Soo
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Jonathan Groff
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Christopher Jackson
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Daveed Diggs
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Renee Elise Goldsberry
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - David Korins
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Paul Tazewellbest
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Howell Binkley
Best Direction of a Musical - Thomas Kail
Best Choreography - Andy Blackenbuehler
Best Orchestrations - Alex Lacamoire
DRAMA DESK AWARDS
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Renee Elise Goldsberry
Outstanding Director of a Musical - Thomas Kail
Outstanding Music - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Outstanding Lyrics - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Outstanding Book of a Musical - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Reviews
Our review
Brilliant, engrossing, unforgettable
This is what our reviewer, Nicola Quinn, had to say when she saw Hamilton on Broadway in 2015: Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspired by his love for 90's rap and hip hop, and Broadway - it's in this mash-up that we experience music which moves by lyrics, beats
Nicola Quinn
Customer reviews
172 reviews, average rating: (3.9 Stars)
Harris Dupeaux
Eliza Needs to Try Harder
I waited two years to see Hamilton in San Francisco. It was worth the wait. I particularly liked the actor portraying Hamilton. The other leads were good or very good with one disappointing exception. Eliza appeared to be going through the motions as her unenthusiastic, indifferent and lackluster performance spoiled The Schuyler Sisters, Helpless and Burn, to name a few numbers delightfully presented by Philippa Soo on Broadway. The director needs to administer a few hitch kicks in somebody’s rear. ... Read more
Ashley
Yes!
Just saw Hamilton last night in SF and we were blown away! Yes, you need to work a bit to understand all of the words to every song but it wasn’t overly difficult and the singing and choreography was outstanding. It left us in awe of the writing of this play and the acting was superb. Would recommend to anyone and would go again in a heartbeat. Worth every penny. ... Read more
Valerie
Inspirational
This is the second musical I've seen in my life, and I have my friend, who got me the
ticket, to thank for that. Seeing this musical was like one of those moments that just
stick with you for the rest of your life. The music was well orchestrated and the
choreography was amazing, along with the lighting, humor, and costume. It was
definitely a life changing moment. And the seats were amazing too! My friend had
given me seat in row S, which is the Orchestra area. While it was pricey, I was able to
get a good view of the people performing. Of course, due to the profanity of this show I
wouldn't recommend children unless you're one of those parents who are really chill
about it, but I would take someone who is okay with that kind of language. That day I
didn't have time to eat somewhere nearby because I was coming from school, but I
remember when I was watching something else around the area, I ate at Alexander's
Steak House (Ha, get it? Alexander Hamilton?) and it was really good. ... Read more
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