Hamilton

I absolutely loved it, watched it in Manchester at the palace theatre and even though they were the MOST uncomfortable seats I've ever sat on I loved every minute. My husband on the other hand hated it and fell asleep 🙈
I made sure I didn't watch it on disney+ before hand and I'm glad I didn't as it was worth watching it 'live'
I'm going again in liverpool next year and can't wait.

The songs are brilliant. The staging is so clever. The King is hysterical. There's so many clever things that are hidden, you'd have to research to know them, but they just add another layer of genius. And the storyline is really interesting.

Why do you all like it????

Everyone just keeps saying "it's amazing... best thing i've ever seen... so clever.... WHY though?!

I went to it totally ‘blind’ - had no interest in it as rap really not my genre but my 16 Yr old really wanted to see it.

very much went for them - their birthday treat.

zero expectations and I totally loved it!

Great production / great songs…

Totally blew my mind and so glad I went.

love the crazy king!!!

Why do you need to learn the words of the songs? It would be awful to have some member of the audience trying to sing along behind you when you have paid to listen to talented professionals

It's not so that you can sing along! It's very, very wordy. Lots of very fast rap, parts where debates happen and two people are singing different lines at the exact same time etc.

Familiarity with the words of the songs/raps in advance really helps in following the storyline.

It's not the songs you need to learn, but I think it would help to understand some of the history for context. The comedy and storytelling then comes from the lyrics.

Why do you need to learn the words of the songs? It would be awful to have some member of the audience trying to sing along behind you when you have paid to listen to talented professionals.

I’d suggest watching it on Disney plus first to familiarise yourself with what’s going on, as it’s so fast paced. Then in the theatre you can really appreciate the performance and follow the story. I think I’d get lost following it if I hadn’t have watched it beforehand.

I went in blind and at first felt like I’d been thrown into a washing machine - I had no idea what was going on and found it hard to follow. But by the end I was in love with it and felt like it was the best thing I’d seen for years, and I felt like not knowing anything made that feeling by the end even better.

Maybe listen to a couple of songs to get some familiarity, but don’t overthink the whole thing - just go, immerse yourself and enjoy it!

I love it and have seen it a few times.

However I would personally not go in ‘blind’

Before I saw it in theatre I’d watched it on Disney plus with the subtitles on, listened to the soundtrack a lot and read the plot summary/explanation online. Seeing it live was an incredible experience.

Every person I know who hated it went in not knowing anything about the plot or songs.

Seen it. Loved it. Possibly the best musical I've ever seen. Knew nothing about it in advance & managed to follow it no bother. Go, you won't regret it!!

I haven't seen the live show only the Dusney + - it really wasnt for me. Yes clever lyrically but a bit samey in style, I'm afraid I don't get the hype. If someone gave me a free ticket I'd go but I wouldn't pay to see it live, I followed the story jist fine but found listening to the songs hard work. Definitely a marmite show.

It's incredible. Watch it on Disney+ with subtitles first as the rap is fast and the puns are many you'll both love it

It’s brilliant. An absolute masterpiece. Genius. See it!

I would love to see it live!

I’ve never ever felt the need to learn the songs for a musical before I’ve seen it, obviously some of the most well known ones I knew but not all - isn’t that part of the fun?

Just go, it’s brilliant, I took my dad at Christmas and it was a surprise for him as his Christmas present and he loved it too.

Don't overthink it - enjoy!

I wish I knew what I missed that everyone else is raving about! I thought it was 3 hours of repetitious lyrics, a very dull brown stage set that never really changed, the history wasn’t even interesting and all about an unedifying boring man that cheats on his wife with some poor wretch who comes to him for help.

Very disappointing after all the hype.

Apparently I’m the only person on the planet that thinks like that though…🤷🏻‍♀️

I saw it in London and was in awe of it. My ds knows all the words! Booked again on its tour.
Just listen and enjoy.

I wasn’t expecting to like it. DH actively hates musicals. We LOVED it!

I love musicals and have seen loads of them. Saw Hamilton last month and didn't really love it which was a shame as it was soooo expensive! I could tell the audience were loving it but I thought it was just a bit samey throughout, songs all sounded similar and no change in set etc. Maybe I am not sophisticated enough 🤣!

I don't like musicals but my DS wanted to go and I loved it.

😂 that’s what I meant! I need more sleep.

@Shinyandnew1 im
with you!!

There is a really good synopsis on Wikipaedia that explains it scene by scene. Such a good show.

I went to see it in Edinburgh with my DS and we were blown away. Had seen the original on Disney+ but it's even better in person.