Hamilton

Hamilton is amazing, Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece for Lin Manuel Miranda. His lyrics are genius.

Watch it on Disney plus. Someone here recommended watching with subtitles at first which really helps. I love it more each time I watch it. Would love to see the live show one day.

If you want to know the background without having to do a deep dive on Wikipedia, Dan Snow has a podcast episode about Alexander Hamilton that is pretty interesting and easy to follow.

I’ve asked DH to take me to see the show for my birthday later this year but I recently caved and watched the Disney + show, and I’m so glad I did- it’s fantastic and now I’m SO excited to see it in the theatre!

I saw it not long after it opened and didn't like it at all. I've studied American politics and so knew who the people were and the events behind the story. That almost made it worse.
The cast weren't very good with two notable exceptions. The costumes weren't great. The colour blind casting was heavy handed. It was all a bit to try hard and designed for an American audience.
Overall I thought it was clunky and hard work.

American war of independence

I thought LMM casting himself as Hamilton brought the Disney plus version down - he was too old and his singing was weak. I couldn't get through the whole thing.

On stage with a decent actor and singer as Hamilton, it absolutely blew me away.

I've seen this twice (thrice if you include watching it on Disney+). It's amazing. Second time was with my 12y year old daughter, she didn't really get the plot, but tbh, that didn't matter as she was just absorbed in the amazingness of it all.

I'd definitely watch it first on Disney +, then read up a bit on Hamilton, as it jt is a fascinating story. I disagree with other posters, I love listening to the songs first them.seeing them blow you away live. Put The Room where it happens, Helpless, what did I miss, Alexander Hamilton, Burn, you'll be back , i to name a few on a playlist and have it on round the house. I think going in blind would be hard.

Bit if you have some familarity with the story and music you'll be blown away. I'd go and see it again in a heartbeat 💓

It's the best musical either me or dh have ever seen. Truly outstanding.

After I'd seen it (in person and then the Disney + recording), I had a full read through of all the lyrics. Any bits you missed in the storyline then just make total sense and really bring the story to life even more. I listen to the soundtrack fairly often now and watch the whole thing in my head, it's great to clean to 😂

Reading some of the background about AH is also fascinating although it makes you realise there was a HUGE amount of artistic licence taken with some bits - so if this would spoil it for you, don't go digging!

We went without knowing much beyond the title- really enjoyed it- its visually very impressive on stage. We booked end rows at the front as they were cheaper and feel it offered good value as we didn't miss a lot. I wouldn't watch the disney show beforehand because it's better to turn up and take the characters with the casting you have for your show, every actor plays it a little bit differently. The idea of learning the songs beforehand sounds a bit grim- they have meaning for where they are in the show- I don't think that would help you.

i went by myself during work trip to london. thought it was expensive for 1 x ticket befire i went. but omg. best night ever. loved it!

Haha! I’ve had the soundtrack on loop SINCE 2020!

Oh yes @Stressedoutforever, I still don't get why they doubled up on those actors. It was odd and confusing. I'm sure they could've got other actors so why did they do that?

Im a self-designated Hamilton Superfan. Seen it so many times I can’t remember how many. Going yet again next week and I CANNOT WAIT!

Definitely go see it! Watch it on Disney or don’t. Learn the songs or don’t. Either way it’s great!

It's brilliant. But learn a bit about who Hamilton is. Just get a vague idea, you don't need anything in depth, then it's easier to follow what's going on.

I've seen it 4 times now, first time was in UK previews and it was so tricky to follow but I loved it- would suggest at least knowing the outline before it seeing it as it's very fast paced and the doubling up on some actors characters threw me off!

Oh agreed. He's incredible. I may have a rather large crush on him.

Not read the thread

it’s brilliant. Completely brilliant

personally I wouldn’t bother watching it first - Disney + just isn’t comparable

just go, honestly - can’t recommend highly enough

This is quite literally my experience of it too.
We saw it in London last year and have booked to see it on the tour next year. DH and I have seen quite a lot of live theatre together and this was the best thing we've seen live. Honestly you won't regret it OP!

I’m seeing it for the first time in July. I’ve watched it over and over on Disney+. I would recommend doing this if you can. Some of the rap is so fast you might miss some of the brilliant lyrics. I booked the tickets last summer and can’t wait. Click boom!

OP, please assure us you aren't planning to sing along..

It's on Disney+. I'd love to see it. I had the soundtrack on a loop in 2020

I totally agree about LMM but Leslie Odom Jr in the original cast is just spectacular

I’m not sure why you’d need to learn the songs first. It’s amazing, really clever, affecting, brilliant.

It's not the civil war!! That was more than a hundred years later 😂 It's the War of Independence!