Hamilton Musical — PICS

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November 18, 2016 11:34AM EST

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‘Hamilton’ on Broadway

‘Hamilton’ on Broadway — ‘Hamilton: An American Musical’ is an original Broadway show that hit the stage in 2015 and earned near unanimous acclaim for its retelling and rendition of the founding of America. The show is both sung and rapped by it’s cast, who are comprised of a diverse cast playing the likes of Alexander Hamilton, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, among others. The music, lyrics and book are written by Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and based on the 2004 biography ‘Alexander Hamilton’ by historian Ron Cerhnow. The show went on to win 12 Tony Awards out of its 17 nominations, including Best Musical. The show has been taken to Chicago, Puerto Rico and has gone on to have a successful national tour. Among its other honors, ‘Hamilton’ also earned a Grammy Award and a Kennedy Center Honor in 2018 for its contributions to art and culture.

Here, audience members’ line-up to see the Broadway play ‘Hamilton,’ in New York.

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Original Cast of ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway

Original Cast of ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway — The original Broadway cast of ‘Hamilton.’ Pictured in the original cast is Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Ariana DeBose.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda — Lin-Manuel Miranda taking a bow after ‘Hamilton.’ Lin-Manuel not only stared in the show, but also wrote the entire musical.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda greeting fans after a show

Lin-Manuel Miranda greeting fans after a show — Lin-Manuel Miranda gets teary-eyed greeting fans after a performance. The ‘Hamilton’ star would go on to win a slew of Tony awards for the production.

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The original Broadway cast of ‘Hamilton’ at the Tony Awards

The original Broadway cast of ‘Hamilton’ at the Tony Awards — The original Broadway cast of ‘Hamilton,’ won the 2016 award for best musical. Here, they perform at the conclusion of the telecast.

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The cast of ‘Hamilton’ take a bow

The cast of ‘Hamilton’ take a bow — Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Christopher Jackson take a bow after a performance of ‘Hamilton.’ The show has become one of the most popular Broadway shows in history.

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