Customer Reviews for Hamilton
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Hamilton with a little Detroit flare
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.
Far surpassed my expectations
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.
A Revolutionary Musical Experience!
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!
REMARKABLE
Tonight, I had the opportunity to see the musical Hamilton and I was absolutely blown away. The actors did an incredible job of bringing the story of Alexander Hamilton to life. The choreography was flawless and the set design was stunning. The music was catchy and fun the cast was superb, each and every character. I was completely engrossed in the story from start to finish. My teenage daughter enjoyed every second of it, fun, entertaining, emotional, can’t praise it enough. I’ve seen this play before but NOT like this cast portrayed it. Overall, I would highly recommend seeing Hamilton if you have the chance. Will be in Fort Myers for 2 more weeks. It was truly remarkable! Big thanks to Fifth Third Bank for supporting Broadway shows and making a positive impact in the community.
Awesome
This was more than worth the we're awake.There's no word to describe.It it was out of this world.Are you waiting to live your best life?We'll get ready for this year's black family wellness.Expo the augusta , georgia chapter of the lakes incorporated will bringThis was more than worth the we're awake. There's no word to describe. It it was out of this world. I gave it 5 stars, give this show all the stars in the sky. All the cast was phenomenal. I'm so glad they brought it to Columbia, South Carolina. Thank you, thank you. Thank you.
Soooo enjoyable
We enjoyed the show from state to finish