Hamilton In London
The infamous Hamilton, a sung-and-rapped-through musical about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton with music, lyrics and a book by Lin-Manuel Miranda, has taken the West End's Victoria Palace Theatre by storm.
Hamilton tells the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton tickets give you the oppurtunity to witness the story of America then, told by America now.
The hit musical also details the lives of other important figures in American history, including former US presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington as well as Aaron Burr, Angelica Schuyler, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, Gilbert du Motier, Hercules Mulligan, John Laurens, Marquis de Lafayette, Peggy Schuyler, and Philip Hamilton.
A Presidential Affair
The spectacularly successful hit Broadway musical made its off-Broadway debut at The Public Theatre in February 2015 and quickly sold out. Hamilton later transferred to Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre in August 2015, opening to rave reviews and enthusiastic critical acclaim -and it goes without saying, that Hamilton tickets became extremely popular!
Hamilton on Broadway has won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The off-Broadway production received 14 nominations while the Broadway production has been nominated for an all-time record-setting 16 Tony Awards. The West End transfer of Hamilton is noted for winning seven Olivier Awards in 2018, including the award for Best New Musical.
The Hamilton film was released nearly a year and a half before its intended theatrical release at a time when people around the world were in desperate need of entertainment. The taped Broadway performance was just the ticket for an entertaining night at home. Hamilton Disney Plus cast stars the show’s creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in the titular role.
Critical Acclaim And Fun Facts
- The original cast album has sold millions of copies worldwide, attracting the likes of former President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda's fellow Broadway star Ben Platt.
- The music of Hamilton is a delightful and genre-defying fusion of style, wordplay, historical references and emotional depth.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda was vacationing in Mexico when he came across author Ron Chernow's biography of Hamilton, after reading it, he began to wonder - what would the founding father's life look like as a musical?
- Hamilton was composed over a seven-year period from 2008 to 2015. It was definitely worth the wait!
- Hamilton is historically accurate, with both the story and the lyrics being thoroughly researched. An example of this is that lines from personal letters and other documents and often featured in the song's lyrics.
- The Guardian ranked Hamilton the second-greatest theatrical work since 2000.
Please bear in mind
Hamilton is recommended for ages 10 and above. Please be aware that children under 3 will not be admitted and adolescents under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Hamilton contains some strong language. Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. You may not bring food or drink purchased elsewhere.
Hamilton running time - how long is Hamilton?
Hamilton has a total running time of 2 hours and 45 minutes, including a 15 minute interval. The multi award-winning musical has Wednesday and Saturday matinee performances, which start at 2.30pm and finish at 5.15pm. Evening performances run from Monday to Saturday and start at 7.30pm and finish at 10.15pm. Following King George’s orders, there are no performances on Sundays.
Hamilton London Cast
- Alexander Hamilton - Declan Spaine
- Peggy Schuyler / Maria Reynolds - Simbi Akande
- Eliza Hamilton - Shan Ako
- Angelica Schuyler - Jordan Frazier
- John Laurens/Phillip Hamilton - Jake Halsey-Jones
- George Washington - Dom Hartley-Harris
- Marquis De Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson - Lemuel Knights
- King George - Joel Montague
- Aaron Burr - Simon-Anthony Rhoden
- Hercules Mulligan / James Madison - Emile Ruddock
- Alternate Alexander Hamilton - Alex Sawyer
Hamilton London Creatives
Main Creatives
- Book, Music, And Lyrics - Lin Manuel Miranda
- Director - Thomas Kail
- Choreographer - Andy Blankenbuehler
- Orchestrations / Co-Arranger - Alex Lacamoire
- Author Of The Book “Alexander Hamilton” - Ron Chernow
- Scenic Design - David Korins
- Costume Design - Paul Tazewell
- Lighting Design - Howell Binkley
- Sound Design - Nevin Steinberg
- Hair And Wig Design - Charles G. Lapointe
- Associate & Supervising Choreographer - Stephanie Klemons
- Musical Director - Chris Hatt