August 6, 2015: The ground shook when Hamilton premiered on Broadway, ushering in a new style of theatre-making with a rap score featuring the Founding Fathers of the great American experiment in democracy. The American Revolution spawned a theatrical evolution and those who were in the room where it happened will never forget the experience!
With music, book and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (based on the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow), and directed by Tommy Kail, Hamilton enjoyed a successful run at The Public Theatre before moving to Broadway. Ten years later the multiple award-winning Hamilton is still rocking the Richard Rodgers.
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Sets designed by David Korins, lighting by Howell Binkley, sound by Nevin Steinberg, and costumes by Paul Tazewell create an indelible universe for Hamilton's fast-paced score -with incredible orchestrations by music director Alex Lacamoire - and fast-moving choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler. The marketing for the show has also been phenomenal with a strong social media presence and the ongoing Ham4Ham events outside of the theatre featuring cast members and often Miranda himself.
Check out Live Design's coverage of the design elements for the Broadway production:
Birth Of A Nation: A Revolutionary Stage
5Q's: David Korins, Scenic Designer, Hamilton
Birth Of A Nation: Colonial Lighting
Birth Of A Nation: Vocal Clarity
Birth Of A Nation: Dressing The Founding Fathers
Hamilton's 10th anniversary was celebrated at an invitation-only performance on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 as a fundraiser for the The Hispanic Federation’s Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition, a multi-ethnic, multi-racial coalition of leading national immigrant service providers, named after a popular line in Hamilton.
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Good news: For those who have not yet seen it on stage in New York or on tour, Disney is bringing the acclaimed Hamilton film version—starring Lin‑Manuel Miranda and the original Broadway cast—to cinemas nationwide and in Puerto Rico on September 5, 2025, as part of the musical’s 10th anniversary celebration.