Hamilton

I actually think it’s a great song too 😅but the plot is more than a bit dry in act 2

i am now singing “you’ll be back” in my head 😅😅

I’m on the love side - watched it on Disney plus during lockdown, played the soundtrack plenty and have now seen it 3 times in London.
I’d recommend watching it on Disney beforehand and getting to know it a bit first. It’s like going to see a band in concert, much better when you’re familiar with some of these stuff.

Just go don’t research or listen. I did this and it blew me away. The whole show is immense the dancing and staging is incredible. I’ve seen it in london and Edinburgh both times I loved it. I cry so much at the 2 nd half take tissues. Enjoy

I cannot hear anyone ask “what’s your name?” Without mentally answering “Alexander Hamilton” in that tone. Even reading this thread makes me want to watch it again!

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

It's honestly one of the best - if not the best - thing you can see in London right now! It's a proper masterpiece. I adore musical theatre and Hamilton went right to the top of my faves when I saw it live.

You will love it

Amazing performer

There is no talking - it al songs so I'd advise you know the story and historical period in advance and you'll enjoy it even more.

I've studied politics and needed up explaining the history context to a bunch of women who were "what is going on?" in the toilets at the interval 😂

You see, that kind of lyric is why I love Hamilton. I can see it's not for everyone but as a history/politics geek, I just think it's incredibly clever.

It’s worth having a brief understanding of the history and story of it or it won’t make much sense. The performances would still be good, but it’s nice to know what they’re on about.

Second act plot is lame and so schmaltzy and American.

Lyrical gems include
“you’re gunna need congressional approval coz you ain’t got the votes” 😅😅😅
Borrrrriiiing

but the songs are mega catchy
overall one of faves it’s the staging, dancing and singing and songs l. They are just great and I love it!

grab dinner somewhere nice like sticks and sushi beforehand!

It's fantastic. I think I had a really good intro to it because I watched the televised Broadway version in lockdown, crucially...with subtitles. It meant I could really grasp what was going on and understand the plot. Then we came out of lockdown and I saw it once in London and once in Manchester. It's really fantastic, a modern musical, intelligent, insightful, funny, it is great.

I'd recommend reading up a little about who the main people are, if you aren't already familiar with this part of American history. It's useful to understand who Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, Burr, were (sir), in order to get the most out of it. I already had a bit of knowledge of this but it will help if you're new to this topic.

Have fun, do it, enjoy!

I also have to say, we loved six too , but it's not even slightly comparable. Hamilton blows all other shows away. The more times we see it, the better it gets.

It is really good but you do need to know the story a bit first because it’s not the easiest to follow!
We just read up on Hamiltons life story first from the internet which really helped follow the plot.
Our main problem though was the seats, they must have been the tightest I have ever been in and I have been to most of the London theatres. If you are over 6’ I would say they are impossible to sit comfortably in. The lady sitting next to me had hip problems and although not tall she just couldn’t move her legs and had to leave in the interval, great for us though as we moved up and could sit sideways!

It's not like a musical where you need to be able to recognise or sing along with the songs at all. It's like being at a play, they just happen to be singing/rapping. It's more beneficial to have an idea of the history than the songs. But it is amazing. One of the best things I've ever seen.

Do you have disney+? It's got the recording of the original cast performing it, with Lin-Manuel Miranda. It's incredible. It's touring and I've got tickets to see the on tour show next year.

I love Hamilton and have seen it twice, but I knew the story, songs, and "in" references inside out beforehand. I saw it with someone who knew nothing and she was just confused.

Loved it. My daughter has loved it before she saw it, she had heard all the songs. We booked for London she got covid so ended up seeing it on Disney plus. When it came to Manchester booked it and I thought I wouldn't enjoy it as much as I'd seen it on Disney and though I enjoyed it wasn't that bothered. It was absolutely amazing on stage and u would highly recommend.

I cant say enough how fantastic this show is. It's a work of genius. My DD16 has seen it 3 times, the last on Broadway a few months ago, and she's planning her next trip to London in the summer to see it a 4th!

She is a theatre aficionado, Hamilton is her favourite show by a country mile, she knows every word to every song and don't we know it . She also loves history which helps, but it is far, far from boring, even if history isn't your thing.

I watched it, well as much as I could before I gave up as I thought it was so dull.

That said, your DD will probably love it.

My son and his friends went to see it and said it was amazing!

I thought it was amazing. I read up on the plot and history before I went, but I think I would have mostly followed along without.

Going against the grain - I thought it was rubbish, and I normally love all musicals!

My DD loves it and I watched it on TV with her, I found it very dull and the music really samey. DH and DS didn't make it half way.

It's incredible. I went with 3 friends, 2 of us had listened to the soundtrack a lot before and 2 hadn't. They definitely didn't enjoy it as much. If someone had described the plot to me I would have thought it sounded dull too but it's absolutely not. It's so clever!

That's good to know as I'm worried I'll just compare any other production to the original cast

I love love love Hamilton its not boring at all I'm taking my 12yo to see it in summer and he can't wait