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
The biggest Broadway show since The Book of Mormon has hit the road on its first ever national tour! 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
Nov 27 - Jan 5, 2025
Upcoming Performances
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)
Krista
Loved it!!
I'm not a big fan of the Orpheum. But I absolutely loved this show!! Big beautiful voices, beautiful cast, great lighting, interesting stage! I laughed, I cried and sat on the edge of my seat the whole time. I convinced my teenager to go. He went grudgingly, and ended up loving it. Wonderful job! Once my brain and ears caught up to the cadence of the show, it was full on amazing! Thank you! Thank you! ... Read more
Cindy
Met all my expectations
This was a Christmas present to me from my friend. And I have to say it will be my favorite gift forever. I loved every second of last nights showing. I was amazed that each member of the cast did an excellent performance. Trey Curtis played Alexander and was perfect. I will go again and I hope the same exact cats is doing the show. I have read some negative reviews from 2019 and I feel bad that these people didn’t see last nights show and cast. This cast received a standing ovation. Thank you to the cast of Alexander Hamilton for making my Christmas present awesome. ... Read more
broadway sf guy
Hamilton is the Must See Event of This Year in Sn Francisco
I went to the first two previews on friday and saturday march 10 and march 11. The
show itself exceeds all the substantial hype and praise and is truly one of the very
best of the 200+ musicals Ive seen on broadway and tour-its fast moving, musically
brilliant, deeply emotional and will take you on a journey of one of the most
incredible rivalry's in history between Burr and Hamilton. Often tour casts are not
quite at the level of broadway casts-not the case here AT ALL. Joshua Henry as Burr
and Michael Luwoye as Hamilton could do these roles on broadway today and
probably will in the future. The cast also includes the fantastically funny tony
nominated Rory OMalley as King George...hilarious. Yes the tickets are pricey, and
yes its well worth it, Hamilton is an entertaining tour de force that will be regarded
as a milestone in musical theatre achievement and impact-go see it before it leaves
town! ... Read more
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