I have owned the soundtrack (which gives you the whole show) for years and have listened to it... a hundred?? times by now, so I know I have expectations of how the songs should be sung. This Company sings them a little faster and overall with a little more edge, but I didn't mind it at all. Instead I felt it was Hamilton delivered with a little Detroit flare sprinkled on it. The same with the dance moves, based on clips the different Ham accounts have posted on YouTube. This Company does an excellent job of giving you the same great Broadway play but puts their own stamp on it, which has to be really hard to do on such a well recognized work, so I applaud them 1000x over for achieving that. The ONLY concrit I would give is that the orchestra plays the songs a little fast and the conductor should read his/her actors better on that front. I didn't totally mind the faster speed (just slightly - like a beat to 1.5 beats faster tempo) since it went throughout the entire play BUT it did cause some lines to get muddled in the hurried delivery (two of our 4 party hadn't ever heard the songs and didn't catch some awesome key lines like 'when I meet T.J...include women in the sequel' because of the speed). The faster speed also doesn't seem to allow the actors to make their own acting choices about maybe holding or emphasizing a note for the development of their character. I noticed what I thought was this issue in the song 'Burn'. It's a very emotional and powerful song and the orchestra and actress didn't sound in sync in the first few lines, causing the actress to have to (like a pro!!) catch up without making it obvious. I think the Conductor of the Fisher orchestra needs to correct here to allow the actors to hold or emphasize, or even slow for dramatization, the notes as they see fit for the purposes of their portrayal of their characters. I understand that has to be incredibly hard to achieve that balance in a live show but hopefully they will get that worked out in future rehearsals. Obviously the play is world renowned with many awards so everyone already knows it's a great show.

The one thing that makes this score amazing is that it's completely sung/rapped throughout so that pretty much the entire show is caught on the OBC recording. I had listened to it a few times because I was afraid I wasn't going to catch what was going on live as a result but I was totally wrong. My wife and I were fully engaged with the staging, the musical and lyrical genius of Lin Manuel Miranda, the emotions, and just the overall swagger of the performances. King George III was a hilarious standout along with Jefferson. I also loved that the actor who played Washington, Paul Oakley Stovall, kept a more authoritative bearing as opposed to engaging in the street level squabbling that happened between Hamilton and Jefferson, among others. I didn't want it to be over. I definitely need to see it again.

This show was extremely entertaining and well orchestrated. We saw the performance in NYC in April 2025. We did not know what to expect, honestly, but found ourselves immersed in the storyline almost immediately. As was much of the audience. The usual prim and proper decorum of a broadway show gave way to open expression and moments of joy and sadness, clearly articulated by us. We were merely reacting to the energy of the performance and the invitation of the the performers. We can hardly wait until the show lands in Fort Worth. Hope to see you there

I went to go see Hamilton for my birthday after waiting for so long to finally see it live! And it was actually really really amazing! During the whole show I was smiling and cheering because the performance was so well done. You could tell the actors love what they do! It’s really great to see such passion. If you’re ever in the Boston area I’d suggest seeing it. It’s worth it.

Exciting, emotional and so much fun if you’re familiar with the music. Loved it!

Despite not being a huge fan of rap or hip-hop, I was absolutely blown away by this show! The first half was truly revolutionary—both in content and form. The use of rap and hip-hop to tell the story of America’s fight for independence was brilliant. The natural energy and rebellious tone of these musical styles perfectly captured the spirit of the Revolution. The second half, with a more mature and settled America, shifted towards a more classic musical structure, but it felt just as compelling. It made sense that as the story progressed, so did the music, reflecting the changing tone of the country. Despite the shift in style, it remained excellent and captivating. Even if rap and hip-hop aren’t your usual go-tos, I highly recommend Hamilton—it’s a game-changing production that brings history to life in a way you’ve never seen before!