Hamilton at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

Musical writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, fresh off his success from his recent Broadway show, In the Heights, conceptualized Hamilton for a few years before it opened in the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2015. It was in this opening that he also acted the title role. The whole show, including its stellar cast and unbelievable score received highly regarded feedback from both critics and new fans alike.

The production, as you might know, is a historical story based off one of the Nations Founding Fathers, but the Musical takes a fresh and modern approach, as seen in the music genres used and more so in its diverse casting. Additionally, the 2016 Tony Awards, where the production bagged 11 out of 16 nominations, is a testament to its success. the production’s first cast included the likes of Philippa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., and Jonathan Groff. Individually, the cast was already filled with both well-known nominees and previous award winners, but their diverse and memorable performances collected together brought Hamilton to a completely new level. The creative team, just as incredibly talented, won Tony Awards for Hamilton. Thomas Kail for Best Direction, Andy Blankenbuehler for Best Choreography, Alex Lacamoire for Best Orchestrations, Howell Binkley for Best Lighting Design of a Musical, Paul Tazewell for Best Costume Design of a Musical, and of course Lin-Manuel Miranda himself for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical, all topped the 2016 Tony Awards. Above all and unsurprisingly, Hamilton also snatched Best Musical for 2016. The touring cast and production crew in each new venue where Hamilton is performed brings the same energy and inspiration in their performances, with favorable reviews maintained consistently.

The show’s unceasing rise to fame led to opening many doors worldwide for audiences to experience Hamilton. It has continued for the past ten years to perform not just in America, but also over in the UK's West End and in numerous entertainment venues across Asia. The show’s limited season will be heading to Los Angeles throughout September (and on Friday 20th September 2024) at Hollywood Pantages Theatre, performing at yet another world-class stage with the top facilities and sound engineering that could surpass even Broadway and West End theaters.