Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Hamilton is the H beyond H


Before the show even won Tony awards, I bought the soundtrack to Hamilton, the Broadway musical sensation. I listened to the soundtrack and was wowed by the story, music, score, variety, and genius of Lin Manuel-Miranda.

I vowed that somehow I would see it when it came to Dallas.  Oh yeah - I won the lottery, literally. I was able to enter the ticket lottery and the day came and Ray was off work and could sign on and get us tickets.  Golden!!!

and then I waited and waited and finally April 4 arrived. We got to Fair Park Music Hall, sat in our seats, and the soundtrack came alive.  Amazing voices, sets, costumes, and production.  So clever, so superb - mix of hip-hop, rap, show tunes, current and past reference. Hamilton is the real deal!!

I loved it and the touring production was excellent.  Alexander Hamilton - young scrappy and hungry, just like his country.  Ready to give it his shot.  Rise up. And Eliza by his side......putting up with his crap.  The Founding Fathers - feuding for a new nation.   King George - ready to take us "back" and unbelieving that this rabble wants to leave and survive on their own.

The great experiment that is America has a lot to thank his obedient servant - A. Ham and his brilliant mind and writings like he was running out of time.

And Aaron Burr - the damn fool that shot him.  (Great singer - the actor was excellent)

If Hamilton comes to your town...........do it, get in a lottery, buy tickets, be amazed at musical magic.


10 comments:

  1. Hi Joanne - I too would love to see Hamilton ... am so pleased you were able to get there and to show us that you obviously loved the production - lucky you! Cheers Hilary

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    1. keep your eye open, I know Annalisa is seeing it in London sometime. It's SO good

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  2. Sounds like a great musical, so pleased you enjoyed the show it reflected in your wonderful review.

    Yvonne.

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  3. Yes! I've been looking forward to your review of this, and REALLY looking forward to seeing it in July. The countdown has begun :-)

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    1. I want to see it again. It's awesome. I truly think you'll be glad you're in the room where it happens.

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  4. AWESOME! So glad you got to see it, and enjoyed it, reviewed it and shared. Good job!

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  5. I would LOVE to see this! So glad you won the lottery and were able to go.

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    1. hope it rolls to OH....or follow it anywhere. You would love it, for sure!

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