HAMILTON… wow.
How can it live up to the hype? But it does… bringing history alive in a complex, comprehensible, compelling, modern way through author Lin-Manuel Miranda’s brilliant book/music/lyrics, inspired by Ron Chernow’s biography, Hamilton.
The show hums with a relentless energy as young West Indies orphan immigrant Alexander Hamilton (Edred Utomi) makes his way into Revolutionary America and gets involved with George Washington (Paul Oakley Stovall), Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson (Bryson Bruce) Hercules Mulligan/James Madison (Chaundre Hall-Broomfield) John Laurens (Jon Viktor Corpuz who also played Hamilton’s son, Philip) and Hamilton's nemesis, Aaron Burr (Josh Tower) all fighting for independence from the hilariously snarky King George of England (Peter Matthew Smith).
But it’s not just war and politics — the scope of the show is epic and also encompasses personal challenges and relationships with the Schuyler sisters, Eliza (Hannah Cruz) Angelica (Cherry Torres) and Peggy (Olivia Puckett - who also played Maria Reynolds.)
The entire cast is top notch, constantly singing in a rap-sung-through style, also including melodic, soaring ballads/anthems. The ensemble elevated and illustrated events through expressive choreography (Andy Blankenbuehler). The set (David Korns) is massive, and neutrally “period” with a turntable floor. It can become battlefield or a bedroom, or “the room where it happens", with the help of dramatic lighting (Howell Binkley).
Note: Hamilton is pretty much sold out AND has extra, security where you go through a sort of air-port-style scanner and have your bags checked - SO GET TO THE WHARTON CENTER EARLY— like 45 minutes to an hour before showtime. Also, latecomers are not admitted until after the first song (6 minutes) or the second (13 minutes). The show runs about 2 1/2 hours not counting intermission. Hamilton runs through June 2.
Lottery tickets available:
Forty (40) tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each. The digital lottery will open at 11:00 AM ET on Sunday, May 12 for tickets to the Tuesday, May 14 performance. Subsequent digital lotteries will begin two days prior to each performance.
• Use the official app for HAMILTON, now available for all iOS and Android devices in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store (http://hamiltonmusical.com/app).
• You can also visit http://hamiltonmusical.com/lottery to register.
• The lottery will open at 11:00 AM ET two days prior to the performance date and will close for entry at 9:00 AM ET the day prior to the performance.
• Winner and non-winner notifications will be sent at approximately 11:00 AM ET the day prior to the performance via email and SMS (if mobile number is provided).
• No purchase or payment necessary to enter or participate.
• Each winning entrant may purchase up to two (2) tickets.
• Only one entry per person. Repeat entries and disposable email addresses will be discarded.
• Tickets must be purchased online with a credit card by 4:00 PM ET the day prior to the performance using the purchase link and code in a customized notification email. Tickets not claimed by 4:00 PM ET the day prior to the performance are forfeited.
• Lottery tickets may be picked up at will call beginning 2 hours prior to the performance with a valid photo ID. Lottery tickets void if resold.
Patrons must be 18 years or older and have a valid, non-expired photo ID that matches the name used to enter. Tickets are non-transferable. Ticket limits and prices displayed are at the sole discretion of the show and are subject to change without notice.
Lottery prices are not valid on prior purchases. Lottery ticket offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. All sales final - no refunds or exchanges. Lottery may be revoked or modified at any time without notice. No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not improve the chances of winning.
Tickets for HAMILTON are currently on sale. Patrons are advised to check the official HAMILTON channels and http://www.whartoncenter.com for late release seats which may become available on short notice.
NOTE: The Hamilton cast is scheduled to perform a benefit concert at The Loft May 27
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2019/05/10/hamilton-broadway-fundraiser/1166249001/?utm_source=lansingstatejournal-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero