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The play was phenomenal. The cast, their voices, flare, and interpretation are truly
awe inspiring. I laughed harder than I have in months, I cried throughout multiple
songs, and was truly moved during certain scenes. The cast of characters played so
well off each other that I truly will cherish this event. No offense to the Broadway
production, but I wish they'd release a Chicago version of the soundrack because I
miss the depth, tenor, and sound of the cast which moved me from a night on
Broadway to a life changing moment.
Irene from Chicago, Illinois
ENJOYABLE IN EVERY WAY!
After hearing SO much about this show I wasn't left disappointed - Hamilton was enjoyable in
every way! The costumes and dancing are great but my favourite bit is def the songs... I got
goosebumps when they played 'Wait For It'! Why travel all the way to Broadway when you can
see it right here with an outstanding cast. Five stars!
Rory from Chicago, Illinois
A TOTALLY DIFFERENT AND THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE SHOW
A totally different and thoroughly enjoyable show that comes very
highly recommended by critics, the number of Tony Awards and
now myself! I got the chance to see this great show the night
after Trump shocked America and won the elections to be the
45th president of the USA.
In case you didn't know it's a hip-hop-r&b-urban take on the story
of one of America's founders Alexander Hamilton (who was
around for the 1st and 2nd presidents of the USA). I found the hip-
hop quite a refreshing change to the usual musicals. The set
design is quite simple (but effective) with very little to no change
throughout the show. I was impressed with clever use of the
turntable stage. Overall the production was, to me, well
rehearsed and sharp. Aaron Burr was particularly brilliant that
evening.
We were spoilt seat wise... being in the front stalls with an
excellent view. I suggest trying to have a pre-show drink in the
amazing Palmer House Hilton lobby - it's only a stones throw
away!
Noah Fence from Narnia
IN WHICH I ANSWER THE QUESTIONS PROMPTED BY THIS WEBSITE
If you want to have a nice night in Chicago, see Hamilton!
I was pleased with my seats in the theatre!
I do not have a child so I don't know if I would take them to see
Hamilton.
I did find a great restaraunt.
Elizabeth from Chicago, Illinois
AMAZING!!
Amazing musical about an amazing man
who doesn't get the credit he deserves!! This
is a musical I could go see again and again!
Lisa from Erie, Pa
EVERYTHING I IMAGINED BUT MORE. (CHICAGO)
I know the soundtrack. I have it memorized. It invades my day, my evenings, my
mornings. So I knew what to expect by the way of music. But the set, the choreography
and the emotions were beyond my expectations. It was funny. Chris Lee as Lafayette
and Jefferson brought the house to laughter multiple times. Ari Afsar brought us to
tears (sobs in one case) at the end. There was an audible collective audience gasp at
her finish. Last April was my birthday gift. This April is my daughter's birthday gift.
Luke from Chicago, Illinois
HAMILTON IS ENJOYABLE AND AMUSING!
The enormously successful ‘Hamilton’ has taken the theatre world by storm for its
innovative use of R&B and rap to retell the story, of the less-than-well-known life of
Alexander Hamilton, the Half French, Half British founding father of America. Set in
the 18th Century it tracks the trials and tribulations of Alexander Hamilton as he sets
out on George Washington’s staff to wrestle control of the 13 colonies, from Britain,
to create the independent nation. Deep in politics, the rap breaks out into full MC’ing
and large b-boy dance routines lavish many scenes. The story unravels in a light-
hearted contemporary style and unsurprisingly there is also a love theme pleated
into the story. Hamilton is an enjoyable and amusing way of retelling a story, that
utilises the culture, style and arts of our time. Think, Moulin Rouge / Les Miserable,
meets an easy-going Eight Mile.
Carl Davidson from Chicago, Illinois
A BLACK KING?
Yesterday’s performance had a Black king. That seems an odd choice. The white goofy king is among the most consistent and powerful commentaries in the show. When we laugh at the white idiot king, we’re laughing at — and acknowledging — a much bigger thing, whether we know it out first or not. To take away that contrast, to eliminate that message, is absurd.
Also missing from yesterday’s performance was the line about immigrants getting it done. A dropped line? Or more sanitizing?
The vocal performances sound just a little less edgy, a little more “big dance musical.”
I sure hope this isn’t “suburbanizing“ the show so that WASPyvgrandparents come see it.
RichL from Chicago, Illinois
JUST OKAY
The performers were good, the subject matter okay. I was surprised by the amount of rap music. The theater was uncomfortable, too warm and difficult to get out of
Elle Killeen from Chicago, Illinois
CAST GREAT… SQUEAKY SHOES… WTF?!
I have never seen a show where the dancers wore shoes that squeaked. It was distracting. This is no fault of the excellent performers. This is a total fail that rests on the shoulders of the director and costume designer.
Dana from Chicago, Illinois
NOT FAN OF THIS CAST
If you saw the original cast, this one simply doesn’t have it. I was left disappointed, not for the lack of trying on cast’s and my part.
This was the first Hamilton (I’ve seen total 6 times) where I didn’t want to do a standing ovation. Eh.
Crissy from Chicago, Illinois
NOT IF YOU SAW THE ORIGINAL CHICAGO CAST
I saw Hamilton in Chicago twice before the pandemic but was unpleasantly surprised by this new cast. I wanted to love the experience since it was an anniversary gift but I couldn't. Some of musical numbers sounded off key and the dancers were robotic. Maybe the cast's chemistry will grow with each performance. I wouldn't recommend this to someone that has seen the original Chicago cast.
As for the theater, it is a work of art. The reliefs on the wall and ceiling were stunning. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I look forward to seeing another performance there.
Sean from Chicago, Illinois
WALKED OUT AT INTERMISSION
Intelligible dialect and writing. Poor and cheap costumes and sets. Singing off key. Went so far on the woke scale they missed the point...which is to entertain. What a waste.
B from Chicago, Illinois
WHO LET THEM GET AWAY WITH THIS?
Don’t get me wrong. I’m all about theater, I love Hamilton, I think it’s very well written and there’s so much to say and do with this show. But all of that can be easily thrown away when you have a cast that seeks laughs and gags over the story telling and singing. Over and over again the cast did some sort of “hip thrusting” motion at random times to seek a laugh. At one point you had ensemble members doing “goofy” motions on the side. It completely took away from important parts of the show. As well as casting people that were not fit to take on these rolls. I am not at all trying to bring down the cast because I’m sure in other rolls and in other shows, they would excel. But how do you direct this show and see the choices they make like “running away like sonic”(Philip) or switching octaves in the middle of sentences EVEN words??? (Burr) How do you direct this and say, yup you can do that in the show. I was sad when I left the theater and I can’t believe I was watching this show in Chicago :(
Allen from Chicago, Illinois
HO HUM
Never been more disappointed after spending $500 for two seats. Boring, low budget production.
Mike Tyms from Chicago, Illinois
WILL NEVER RATE GOOD FOR LIPS SINGING
The show was terrible. Actors (I can’t call them singers) were forgetting to open mouths, one guy “song” with the voice of the other actor, were taking breaths during actual singing a note. Most singing was happening with a back to the audience. I left during the pause. If I wasn’t blocked by other people I would leave 15mins after the start. The first half of the first part I was looking for some mismatching in their lips. The second half I was tracking tricks how to fool people: keeping mouth open before singing; keeping semi-opened mouth for 5-10 seconds if an actor forgot doing it on time; turning head to the side, standing with back to the audience; turning light after the beginning of singing; “unpredictable” actors singing that stand completely in different parts of the stage… there were a lot of tricks used to HIDE lip’s singing. I regret mostly time I lost at this show.
Hamilton truly is an American musical for every American
My turn to experience this theatrical tour de force came a few weeks into the Chicago run... But how does one even start to review a musical so iconic it's already spawned its very own Off-Broadway satire show.
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