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Geminijust · 26/04/2024 19:46

DD18 says she would like to see Hamilton for a birthday treat. Doesn't seem to know much about it but has heard a couple of songs she likes and said "I feel I ought to see it".

I've tried listening to the soundtrack and it seems OK, with a couple of decent tracks ( I know it can take a while to learn songs so will perservere). I googled the plot and I have to say it sounds a bit dull. I told DD if she really wants to see it I'll book it but we must learn the songs beforehand. Did that with SIX and loved it but this has many many more songs.

Reviews seem mixed, people seem to love it or hate it.

Well, it seems she's keen to go so it looks like I will be booking.

I generally like musicals. Loved Les Mis, Jamie, Evita, Billy Elliot for example. Hated Phantom, King & I.

Any tips on how to get the best out of it?

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SecondHandFurniture · 26/04/2024 20:32

It's incredible. We went to a matinee and would have gone again that night if it wasn't sold out.

Merryoldgoat · 26/04/2024 20:31

Duckingella · 26/04/2024 20:24

It's fabulous......just you wait,just you waiiiitttt

FFS. I’m gonna have to listen to it now!

QueenOfTheEntireFuckingUniverse · 26/04/2024 20:31

It's amazing. So good. But why do you need to learn the Songs before you go? That's weird. I'd say make sure you know the basic storyline because some of the rap is fast.

I don't rate LMM as a singer. But his writing is amazing. There's so many little hidden things in it. Like how many songs there are and why. Just genius.

VeraForever · 26/04/2024 20:30

Why would you need to learn the songs?
Just go and watch it!

Merryoldgoat · 26/04/2024 20:30

It is absolutely spectacular. I detest musicals. Hamilton is like no other.

I saw it without ever having hear a single song. I listen to the soundtrack on repeat often.

Shinyandnew1 · 26/04/2024 20:29

I think it’s a bit Marmite!

StMarieforme · 26/04/2024 20:28

I struggle to see how anyone can call it rubbish. Not liking it, I can understand. But the lyrics alone are outstanding.

"No one has more resilience or matches my practical tactical brilliance"

Watsername · 26/04/2024 20:27

I watched Hamilton on Disney + with the subtitles on- the singing is very fast, so I needed it to keep up with the story. Lyrically it’s incredible! LMM is a genius!

I found it very beneficial to have read all the words beforehand when I saw it live, so I was able to concentrate on the spectacular choreography and staging.

VenetiaHallisWellPosh · 26/04/2024 20:27

I watched it on Disney plus a long time ago and found it quite dull. The music was not my vibe. But that's just me.

CurleyMango · 26/04/2024 20:26

It’s fantastic and do watch it first as others says there’s lots going on

KrisAkabusi · 26/04/2024 20:25

I told DD if she really wants to see it I'll book it but we must learn the songs beforehand.

What is this weirdness? Why would you learn the songs before a show? Surely part of going to see a new show is the story? Learning the songs spoils all that. Do you read the plot synopsis on IMDb before going to the cinema?

Chickoletta · 26/04/2024 20:25

It is a truly mind-blowing piece of theatre. I’m not that keen on rap music (am a professional classical musician) but loved it nonetheless.

Not sure why you would want to learn all the songs in advance?

Snowpaw · 26/04/2024 20:25

It is an absolute triumph. Completely immersive. Hip hop is just one small part of it. The orchestra, the songs, the choreography...just fantastic. I have seen it twice and am going again a third time.

Duckingella · 26/04/2024 20:24

It's fabulous......just you wait,just you waiiiitttt

museumum · 26/04/2024 20:23

I didn’t enjoy it in Disney+ but LOVED it in person. I know a tiny bit of US history (from visiting historical sites in Philadelphia Boston and other places a few times). Personally after switching off Disney+ I didn’t bother listening ahead of time. I just dove in on the night and loved it.

TheRosesAreInBloom · 26/04/2024 20:22

I’ve only seen the televised version but am off to see the live version in July. My daughter however played the score non stop on the car back in 2018/19.

It’s a pretty amazing musical but I have to admit to being a little bit in love with Lyn-Manuel Miranda…what a talent ☺️

ShelfShark · 26/04/2024 20:18

GabriellaMontez · 26/04/2024 19:51

Watch it before (on disney) so you can follow the story. It's very fast paced. Unless you know you're American history, you'll struggle to follow it.

Don’t do this!! You’ll ruin it.

Hamilton is amazing. I’m not sure how anyone could describe the American civil war as dull.

ClairemacL · 26/04/2024 20:16

I saw the tour earlier this year and it was ok. Just ok. It’s also nearly three hours long.

thefemaleJoshLyman · 26/04/2024 20:14

Amazing musical. My favourite by far. Have seen it twice and DD knows every word.

TargetPractice11 · 26/04/2024 20:13

luckylavender · 26/04/2024 20:05

I loved it. Don't learn it first, you're sucking all the joy out of it.

Yes this.

Just go and experience it fresh. Why does she need to know the songs first? It's so much better to go and hear them for the first time live.

Ibelieveinangles1 · 26/04/2024 20:10

It’s genius. I am slightly judging anyone who doesn’t love it.

downsizedilemma · 26/04/2024 20:09

It's amazing - the staging is just so fantastic.

I am in Team Learn The Songs First. I would watch it on Disney +. I went to see Six "cold" and didn't enjoy it at all, then I went home and listened to the soundtrack and after a few listens I loved it, and wished I could see it again.

Waitingfordoggo · 26/04/2024 20:09

I seem to be a bit of an exception- I liked it a lot but didn’t love it and didn’t come away obsessed with it.l which has happened to a few people I know! It’s not my favourite Musical. 🤷🏼‍♀️

NoNameisGoodEnough · 26/04/2024 20:08

It is absolutely amazing.

Theraffarian · 26/04/2024 20:07

One of my favourites, went to see it early doors , have always said it’s one of the few shows I would go and see again .

I’m intrigued by your rule that you need to know all the songs before you go , why is that ? I mean it’s not like you are going to sing along . Although the soundtrack is also one of the few musical ones that I own and still listen to . I genuinely believe you could go without needing to know anything about it though , it’s not a hard follow .

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