My Musical Theatre

This musical helped me gain confidence because I could relate to a character more than I ever have before, his success reassuring me. Alexander Hamilton was similar to me because he argued for what he believed was right, stopping at nothing. Mediocrity could not satisfy Hamilton and he rose from his circumstances as an orphan immigrant to make an impression, later heading the treasury of the United States in its formation. Listening to the soundtrack of Hamilton inspires me to take a stand and make the most out of my life, no matter what challenging circumstances I face along the

The musical “Hamilton” is the most sought after musical in years. It is the first seen rap musical and it has received the most ‘Tony’ awards and nominations in Broadway history. Hamilton premiered off Broadway in 2015 and soon moved to Broadway to stun the world with it’s incredible everything, from plot to casting. For best albums, Hamilton was second ranked in Billboard magazine and has got endless supply of recognition for the ingenious play written by the phenomenal Lin Manual Miranda. Hamilton is currently the most popular sensation on Broadway because of the music with its creative lyrics and hidden messages, it’s stellar performance and the perspectives it gives us on the people that founded our county. (on the people that shaped our past and developed our future).

Hamilton is a musical written by Lin Manuel Miranda that was debuted on January 20th, 2015. It was a great success winning alone 11 Tony awards (“Tony Awards 2016” 2016). From The Public Theater to Broadway, Hamilton has reached the eyes and ears of many leaving people thirsty for more of Hamilton. Hamilton the Musical is the owner of 46 tracks that lead the listener through the life of Alexander Hamilton; from childhood up until his unfortunate duel that results in his death. Hamilton the Musical demonstrates the struggles and hardships Alexander Hamilton had to face and secondary sources show Lin-Manuel Miranda’s childhood and upbringing that demonstrate and provide similarities between Lin-Manuel and Hamilton.

Tickets to see Hamilton: An American Musical on Broadway are sold out until mid-2017 and prices for a ticket reach up to $1,000. The hip-hopera sensation is sweeping the nation, from old people to children alike. “It is the story of America then told by America now,” explains its writer, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The show brings up current topics set in old settings and makes them new again. One would hardly think a hip hop musical about a founding father would be something to be considered worthy of literary merit, but I would go as far to say that Hamilton is just as worthy as The Color Purple and Invisible Man. It combines the old with the new, is written very intelligently, brings the story to life, sharpens the audience’s awareness of life,

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton gave viewers a musical that portrays its protagonist as an idealistic American hero. Throughout the musical, Alexander Hamilton fights against the British, defends the U.S. Constitution, and works for a better America. Even though he did do all these things, the musical does not include some of the downfalls of Hamilton’s philosophy. In reality, he also believed in a monarchial system of government, disliked the lower class, and was not the abolitionist as shown in many of the songs. Although the musical Hamilton displays Alexander Hamilton as a hardworking immigrant fighting for the independence of a nation, it does not show his more controversial ideology, making it an inaccurate historical representation of an influential founding father. Showing only one side of an argument is a problem in society today when sources of news and facts can be hard to trust for reliable information.

Hamilton has revolutionized not only people’s view on history, but the musical industry by turning the world of musical theatre upside down. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play, Hamilton, is written to explain one of our founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton’s life, but is told from a different perspective than history gives us. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first idea of creating a play on Alexander Hamilton sparked when he was only in high school and writing a paper on Hamilton and Burr’s duel. After reading a biography on Alexander Hamilton and working on it for a few years, he sang something that would later be put into the musical at the White House. It is told through hip-hop and rap unlike any other Broadway show.

I started getting interested in Theatre late my 7th grade year. I was in English class when Caitlynn O'Hair was talking about that the musical at the end of the year that they were doing The Lion King musical for the musical theatre program for Burnet Middle School. I wanted to watch it, but for whatever reason, I couldn't go. But, since the class she was in sounded interesting, I put it as one of my electives to take for the next year. My 8th grade year in that class was amazing, and I made lots of friends there. During that class, the teacher, Mrs. Fisher mentioned that if

I guess you could say my obsession with musicals began in fifth grade, in a dark classroom with twenty or so other students all huddled around a small television. Sitting cross legged on the floor, my music teacher wanted to show the class a video; I don’t quite remember why. It was the first song of the Legally Blonde musical, called “Omigod you guys”. Upon hearing that song I wanted to listen to the rest of the musical. It was the first musical I have ever watched, I was captivated. Now four years later I’m hooked on a different musical, Hamilton, by Lin Manuel Miranda.

Anyone who watches Lin Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway show, Hamilton, can clearly see that he chose hip-hop as the genre throughout the play. But by doing so, it made people question why and what affect it has on the audience. Some people believe that Miranda chose hip-hop because that was simply what came to mind when he examined Hamilton’s characteristics. Rebecca Mead shares this belief by stating, “Miranda saw Hamilton’s relentlessness, brilliance, linguistic dexterity, and self-destructive stubbornness through his own idiosyncratic lens. It was, he thought, a hip-hop story, an immigrant’s story” (Mead). Her response is a simple answer for a simple question.

The show Hamilton, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, would be a great tool for teaching US History, namely from 1776 to 1800. The musical follows the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s Founding Fathers. Act I focuses on his pre- and mid-revolution life, while Act II details the remainder of his life, post-revolution. Not only does it provide a lot of valuable information on Hamilton, but it has plenty of information on other key individuals such as Aaron Burr, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson. In addition, it presents the information in a unique, entertaining way with the usage of music that appeals to today’s youth. In short, this musical is a fun and interesting perspective on the beginning of America and many students would

The hip-hop musical Hamilton is a must see for those who want an interesting history lesson in a modern perspective. Hamilton teaches us about the American Revolution in the point of view of the colonists

It is nearly impossible to ignore the frenzy surrounding Hamilton and upon watching the show or listening to the soundtrack, you cannot help but immerse yourself into the passion and depth of the telling of this man’s story. Acknowledging Lin-Manuel Miranda’s use of the hip-hop genre is absolutely necessary when delving into just how this musical has changed the lives and minds of so many. Rap was undoubtedly necessary in bridging the gap that connects the world of musical theatre to the sound that surely defines our current American culture. When we look at the story told by Miranda, the hip-hop medium is necessary in portraying the urgency of Hamilton’s situation. We too often take for granted how hard fought every aspect of our nation’s

This song and the parallels it presents shows the valuable connection between studying Hamilton as a unit on early american history. Similarly, this statement from the introduction of Hamilton: the Musical explains why this play has such an impact culturally and historically. The author writes, “The widely acclaimed musical that draws from the breadth of America's culture and shows its audience what we share doesn't just dramatize Hamilton’s revolution, it continues it.” This statement suggests that the play represents America's culture and most importantly “continues Hamilton’s revolution. Hamilton was fighting for the birth of a new nation and peoples freedoms.

Realism provides only amoral observation, while absurdism rejects even the possibility of debate. (Frances Babbage, Augusto Boal). The cynicism of this remark reflects the aberrant attitude towards absurdism, yet there is truth to it. Theatre of the absurd is an esoteric avant-garde style of theatre based on the principles of existentialism that looks at the world without any assumption of purpose. Existentialism and Theatre of the Absurd became identified with a cultural movement that flourished in Europe in the 1940s and 1950s, after the Second World War. The idea that man starts with nothing and ends with nothing is a common theme amongst most absurd plays. Despite this strange philosophy, Theatre of the

Many people simply show up to musicals and often take the costumes for granted and concentrate only the performance of the actors. Many people don’t realize the