Hamilton

Hamilton is back in town! The Broadway Across America production is currently at the Old National Center. At this point most people who have been dying to see Hamilton have made it happen in Chicago, New York, or with one of the touring productions. The real question is: is this production as excellent as the others and is it worth seeing multiple times? The obvious answer is yes. Whether it’s your first time seeing the show or your fifth, it’s no less intoxicating. The musical is so layered and filled to the brim with moving parts that there will always be something new to discover.

Many are familiar with the addictive soundtrack and 2020 film version with the original cast, but there’s a contagious energy that can’t be captured without a live performance. With a cast of more than 20 people, the choreography is astonishing. Every motion is smooth and perfectly timed, and the supporting cast moves as one unit. In one scene a dancer uses a single book as a prop in a gorgeous dance, in another, the simple act of delivering a letter is turned into art.

Hamilton is played by Pierre Jean Gonzalez with pitch-perfect casting. It’s no surprise that he’s also taken on the role of Usnavi in “In the Heights”, another Lin-Manuel Miranda creation. Lencia Kebede is stunning as Angelica. Her version of Satisfied was flawless and that’s not an easy song to tackle. Blaine Alden Krauss’s Burr has shades of Salieri woven into his potent portrayal. He seethes with indignation at the unfairness of his lot. Washington is played by Marcus Choi, the same actor who handled the role during the 2019 stop in Indy. His performance has grown even more layered with time. He infuses his Washington with a gentle humor, while never yielding his gravitas.

There's a reason Hamilton has piled up the awards, winning a Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and a special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. It is a show that has become a cultural phenomenon and if you’ve only ever seen the movie version, don’t miss out on your chance to see the real thing.

Don't Miss the Show
Unlike most Broadway Across America shows, which run for only six days, "Hamilton" will be in town until Sunday, May 7th. But tickets are going fast for the popular show, so don't miss your chance to see it. The show is at the Old National Center (Murat Theatre). Tickets can be purchased at Clowes Memorial Hall, the Old National Theatre, by calling (800)-982-2787 or online at www.broadwayacrossamerica.com.

Duration: 2hrs, 45mins with 1 intermission.

Recommended for ages 10 and up as there is some strong language.

LOTTERY DETAILS
There's also a daily lottery of 40 $10 tickets for every performance! Complete details can be found here.

Photos Courtesy of Broadway Across America