Hamilton is a musical about the life of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, with music, lyrics, and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda. It was inspired by the biography Alexander Hamilton written by historian Ron Chernow.
This collection documents the musical from its inception to its premiere on Broadway. It is important because it is unlike any musical created before. There is no uniform style to its music. It features rap, hip hop, and R&B.
The cast includes actors of diverse backgrounds to showcase America today while telling the story of its past.
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