Brought to tears several times. Never seen so much talent on one stage!!!

The Paramount Theater production of Hamilton is the most perfect meld of music and lyrics that burst forth with mind blowing rhythms and rhymes that take you on a time- travel excursion of a story in U.S. history in a way that we never learned in school. The songs are delivered by magnificent voices that emote soulful exuberance and driving meaning. The unity of mind bending music, brilliant lyrics penned with pluck and wisdom Interwoven with choreography that pings with electricity, every step, tap, head or hand movement adds to the depth of awe that penetrates the spectator’s mind with unpredictable undulation, the set, lighting and costumes thought out to the nth degree, equate to a production tallied with nothing less than genius feat.

I saw the first Saturday evening performance in Seattle. I already knew the story and the music very well, so I was very excited to finally see the performance. The lighting, sets, costumes, choreography, dancers, and music were fantastic. The audience was very enthusiastic throughout. My seat was on the main floor 5 rows from the back in one of center sections, and it was satisfactory. Because of some of the subject matter, I would not recommend taking kids, though teens would be OK. Anyone who is sensitive to obscenities should be aware there are a few swear words in the dialogue. Also beware that they are strict about the 15-minute intermission, even with long lines still at the restrooms. Most of the principal actors did a very nice job, but I was very disappointed with Joseph Morales as Hamilton. His voice was monotonous, and he just lacked vim and vigor overall, especially compared to the rest of the cast who were mostly very energetic and expressive throughout.

Saw Hamilton in NYC for our anniversary in Jan. I happened to be in Seattle this weekend and saw it again. Both were fabulous. It was great seeing it on Broadway, especially since it is set in NYC. I was curious to see how Seattle compared. I had listened to the soundtrack many times and read “Hamilton - The Revolution” prior to NY. I recommend doing both. The show was amazing although it was hard not to make comparisons to the well produced soundtrack. I am happy to say that Seattle did not disappoint. The Paramount is an amazing venue. The show was every bit as good as the Broadway productions. I felt that many of the characters were actually stronger than the NYC cast that we saw. Eliza and Burr, in particular, were amazing. The cast was much more engaged and interactive with the audience. Many more laughs (there are many funny moments) and some minor choreography changes which I liked. Only disappointment was the king who went from brooding and understated to childish. Go see 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!

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.