"Hamilton": A founding father takes to the stage

[@hannahraves]

"I hold a ten dollar bill differently now because... That's my dude" Lin you're so precious I can't

[@hambone-gv3sx]

I say that one day they should put the director of Hamilton on the ten dollar bill. Or today the government should release a special one time ten dollar bill series with his face on it?

[@doctorkussy1133]

Linamonroll

[@etoussier]

Yes !

[@meganh9478]

+DreamingofShadows SCREAMING

[@morganvelykiss2687]

Whenever i see a $10.00 bill i scream "ALEXANDER HAMILTON" in tune to the song......😂😂😂 i need help.......

[@ButterflyScarlet]

Lin must have been possessed by the spirit of Alexander Hamilton because let's face it only Hamilton would write an award winning musical about himself and then star in it as the main character

[@lunealexandre6788]

Also, only Hamilton would write a musical that would be nominated to an award and win more prizes than there are categories.

[@pavithranpavithran6096]

no Lin IS the current spirit of Alexander Hamilton. 😂

[@kimbapkidding6093]

HE IS THE REINCARNATION OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON

[@elizabethbeck4071]

+Sprinkle Cream the real question is where are recarntion of angelica , Eliza and peggy

[@aliyahbertiz9590]

+elizabeth beck hOW ABOUT LAFAYETTE BOI

[@ethan9167]

"The way I hold a ten dollar bill is different now.. cause that's my dude." Best quote ever

[@RanitobrY7863]

Ethan (claps and tears falls down my face) IT IS BEAUTIFUL

[@OMGJAI]

Ethan I know right

[@kit5524]

Yes yes it is I will text that to everyone I know now

[@taenniepinkbangtan8581]

Ethan I DONT EVEN SPEND ME TEN DOLLA HES MAH DUDE!!!!

[@legitnesquick]

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton awwwww how cute

[@peepobeebo]

everytime they say "alexander hamilton" i immediately think "....and theres a million things i havent done"

[@MelissaTEve]

+Pale Almissouri just you wait, just you wait

[@neeks7046]

I now say "Arron Burr, Sir"

[@KendallGWoods]

+Adrian Bryniak for the last time

[@gingertudio4348]

+Pale Almissouri ya thats what i think to x3

[@hayden1827]

I always think we are waiting in the wings for you... You never back down.... Never learn to take your..... TIME and then I start singing all the songs in my head

[@marissajoy6332]

That man is NON-STOP!

[@lilman82111]

Gentlemen of the jury, I'm curious. Bear with me, are you aware that we're making history?

[@Mustachemenece]

+lilman82111 this is the first murder trial of our brand new nation

[@lilman82111]

+Mustachemenece78 the Liberty behind deliberation.

[@areyougonnareplynook7316]

Gentlemen of the jury I'm curious bear with me are you aware we're making history

[@ChildOfHephaestus]

+marissa maynard How does he rap like he's running out of time?

[@dumbitdown7395]

I feel like Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of those people who could sit down with anyone in the world and win them over. He seems so intelligent, charming, driven, yet still humble and kind. Can't wait to get to see this musical. I've listened to the soundtrack at least ten times, and it just keeps getting better.

[@jupterinabottle...3934]

that's why he is Alexander in the musical

[@Jobother]

+Eleanor Thome "humble"??? doesn't sound like Hamilton...

[@jakethomas_419]

+jonah hoff That's why he's an actor and not really Hamilton.

[@cyrus1761]

Only ten?....Is it bad that I've listened to the soundtrack probably over 100 times

[@itsisabel7303]

dumbitdown right?

[@elizabethmusial1508]

crying because this is the most of hamilton I'll actually ever see (Edit) it's been almost 5 years. For the 100+ people who said its on disney+, I am well aware, thank you. I watched it. I also watched the bootleg of it years ago and even saw it in person when it toured in my city. There's no need to tell me its on disney plus anymore. I know.

[@talytasbarcelos]

+Elizabeth Musial tha's the feeling here too.

[@HomieGYN]

Maybe if you save your money up now, you'll have enough for tickets when the national tour come around to your state.

[@DPlough]

+JackaBoy Vlogs Not if you don't live in America!

[@voodoofairy]

Maybe if we all ask Santa Netflix will get the rights for a screen adaptation.

[@kyzf]

+Elizabeth Musial Give it a little while to wear out the Broadway stage. By the end of the decade there'll be a version of it on PBS and/or one of the major networks. And right around the time they announce the casting for the next Star Wars trilogy some time in the 2020s, this'll be in production for the big screen. Just you wait.

[@kavtoM]

OMG. 2:02 His shirt says BURR SHOT FIRST. What a nerd. I love him.

[@lolly2205able]

kavtoM Not just a nerd, he's a nerd for a musical he wrote xD

[@chrissies5442]

Han Solo who?

[@lemon_aidz5391]

I need that shirt

[@amethyst23]

@@lolly2205able I don't know about you, but I take "nerd" as a compliment.

[@lolly2205able]

@@amethyst23 Same! Didn't mean to imply it wasn't.

[@toadtrash9565]

Thank you lin's parents for creating a genius

[@sarahredit1722]

Hamilton Lover yeah honestly idk how they raised him to become a genius, but I really think they should write a book cause if I'm gonna have a kid one day he/she better be a bloody genius and I'm gonna need instructions (because unfortunately my parents didn't raise me to be Lin Manuel)

[@ayloak291]

Sarah Redit oml

[@jaimim3675]

Cabinet battle= EPIC RAP BATTLES OF HISTORYYYYYYYYY

[@emm4gine]

TRUUUUE👌🏻❤️

[@mastermicah6528]

Omg Ikr!

[@noirblanque5324]

Truueue

[@alovelyghost]

TJeff is a savage

[@faithdarling6036]

YAAAASSSSSSSSSSS

[@alannar.8701]

Alexander Hamilton used to have a very small fandom on tumblr before this musical, and then all of a sudden this musical came out and I spent about three weeks thinking all the posts about Hamilton were just Alexander Hamilton fangirls *facepalm*

[@BrunaChaves09]

tumblr never ceases to amaze me. an alexander hamilton fandom? I mean, REALLY? that's insanely incredible and hi, fellow nerdfighter (:

[@alannar.8701]

Bruna Chaves The Alexander Hamilton fandom is a smaller branch of the U.S. history fandom, which is a smaller branch of the history fandom, apparently. Tumblr's great.

[@SaffronGrey]

+Alanna R. Ha ha! I heard about it on tumblr too. I thought it was just a small thing like A Very Potter Musical or something, but I was so wrong.

[@alannar.8701]

***** First of all, what does everyone have against teenage girls? Teenage girls are fantastic. Second, it's not just an interest in history. These people draw Alex I/Napoleon fanart. They write fanfiction about Hamilton and Burr. That's not your average person's interest in history, those are characteristics of a fandom.

[@idoling_yt]

+Alanna R. Thank you for saying that. Teen/young girls are looked upon so negatively and it's awful. Just look at how much power they have! And ironically, it's the "fault" (for the lack of finding a better word at the moment) of people like them - telling their little girls or whoever's to be a certain way, and then they are more or less that way and then they're scoffed at. If anyone here is some petty adult who cares far too much about what young folks find entertaining... get a hobby.

[@nitzky8920]

Don't remove Alex from ten-dollar bill.

[@rodriguez1161980]

After seeing this interview, I'll admit I'm pissed.

[@carolberkow6762]

Cezariusz 88 Yeah it's pretty annoying... Why can't we get rid of Andrew Jackson instead?

[@artsy_artist1323]

+Carol Berkow Yeah... it's a bit embarrassing that he's on our money!

[@theboyisanalien1224]

+Carol Berkow We should definitely removed Jackson.

[@cosmofan4714]

+Cezariusz 88 I am all for the movement to get a woman onto some folding money- but after seeing this show, I'm totally AGAINST taking Alexander Hamilton off the $10. Perfect timing with this show, Lin-Manuel Miranda!

[@user-zh5sv3op3n]

i need to see this but the problem is: I'm poor.

[@TheGilmoregirls8]

Same girl, same.

[@kaylinstephens3169]

They do a same day lottery for tickets if you'll be in NYC any time soon, they only cost $10 if you are selected! Of course it's a low chance, but can't win if you don't play.... I'm going in July and planning to do the lottery every day I'm there lol. It's online. But on Wed they even do an in person lottery and perform some of the songs while people wait to hear! So I'm def going to that too

[@melissacolombo3186]

lottery baby

[@DIAbycmgm]

Do not throw away your shot!

[@maelle.c.]

i need to see this but the problem is : I live in France

[@farida6556]

"OMG SPOILERS!! HAMILTON DIES" HAVE YOU TAKEN A US HISTORY COURSE LOL

[@najli3272]

Sen lol not everyone is from the US

[@farida6556]

Rjammer 350 that... is a great point.

[@sirenixspook]

Yeah but this whole musical is about US history lol

[@fernycarrasco1157]

Ikr xD and for those that don't live in the US or whatever, the dude lived like two hundred years ago so he's obviously dead, and since the musical is about him of course his death would be in it... Common sence

[@alex90028]

Well, if you want to avoid spoilers, you might want to skip the first song as it basically tells the entire story

[@SilverFeet]

Listen, I want that Burr Shot First shirt.

[@becca8boo1999]

it's on Amazon (:

[@ZeroKool7140]

Brian Jensen Greedo shot first.

[@rockerbaby0403]

ZeroKool7140 Han Solo shot first.

[@hughstaffordlangan4949]

Alderaan shot first

[@joaquinemiliobaumann8624]

Ham aimed for the tree

[@funtimestudios2948]

We should all thank Ron for writing the book, that inspired Lin to make the musical in the first place.

[@what.a.doozie]

funtimestudios I thought of Ron Weasley xD

[@Koala-nj3oi]

@@what.a.doozie same

[@sleepisfortheweak9907]

@@what.a.doozie saaaaammmmmeeeeee

[@BroadwayMagazine]

Wonderful show!! Can’t wait to see what he does as an encore!!!!

[@Andrea-sama]

Ikr he must have been so damm proud

[@ButterflyScarlet]

Them not mentioning Peggy is the most "and Peggy!" moment wow

[@what.a.doozie]

Zone Doll I was looking for this comment!

[@MsGraciie13]

My sister and I scored front row seats to this in a lottery. I couldn't believe it when the announcer said my sister's name. The show was absolutely fantastic. I was completely captivated by this show. It's a must see for everyone.

[@toriandtilly]

How have I never noticed the contour they put on Hamilton on the $10 bill? Like dang dude they sculpted his face work it Ham

[@kareno.2654]

Lol

[@meganh9478]

Same, I just noticed that to and I was like Damn

[@Gamemaster189234]

Like Ham...ILTON

[@Alexis-ln9iy]

KIM k who?

[@anacrawford8696]

WORK

[@rhollister9029]

What if we called the founding fathers the founding daddies?

[@ohmyrowling96]

time to kinkshame america

[@lemonpledge7093]

+shibiruu This is the best response I've seen to anything in a very long time.

[@amaka637]

+R Hollister That sounds damn cute :3

[@unis0ph]

+Gia Yoder oh my god

[@MartinJarviscustom_url]

+R Hollister we tend to just call them Founders now. More inclusive.

[@GeniTLK]

"I am the AL-EX-AN-D-ER we are meant to be-!" So much love! I'm gonna die when the album gets out.

[@broadwaymike92]

GeniTLK Me too. It's so freaking hard to get a ticket to see it Off Broadway but really happy about the Broadway transfer. Lin is amazing. Love In The Heights and Bring It On, and now ready for HAMILTON!!!

[@GeniTLK]

Michael I. Haber If you're somehow able to get tickets for Broadway you really should! I saw a preview of the show at the Public Theater and it was an absolute spectacle. Have you signed up for the TodayTix Lottery on their website? It gives you a small opportunity.

[@alexparker9678]

He got the from "Going Back To Cali," my God..genius

[@mv1_films]

Sameeeee

[@bwaychick20]

"Talk less." "What?" "Smile more. Don't let them know what you're against or what you're for." LOVE Leslie Odom Jr.!

[@MarthaGarvey]

He is phenomenal.

[@Haysalto]

I'm worried that these clips will be the closest I get to actually seeing this masterpiece

[@PyroPisces]

Same here. :(

[@lilyharman860]

Me too

[@evah1928]

+OneDirectionFan354 It's going on national tour soon! Maybe it will come somewhere near you (if you live in the USA).

[@mv1_films]

Sameeeeee

[@alyssaaaaa27]

there’s a bootleg ;)’

[@stardust9983]

THE COAT FLIP I CANT DEAL

[@isabellanebs22]

SAME

[@fairy4477]

Fantastic Dylly PHAN

[@TheComerfords]

Paintbrush14 I just keep watching it

[@jaident3652]

Paintbrush14-Same! That is my favorite part of the song!

[@kangsae-byeoksfootstool1520]

HE PRACTICALLY PERFECTED IT

[@dfigz15]

omg I want that "Burr Shot First" shirt haha

[@monetfitchers6917]

Same

[@cecsteele3592]

Me too

[@camhill5056]

Me too

[@RAGNAR-3-3]

Gonna go but that now

[@philiphamilton9162]

No one shot first. I don't know what you've heard, but whatever it is, Jefferson started it.

[@marcusgraham5724]

I doubt Lin Manuel will read this but seriously, I must must must must must meet him. MUST. He's a huge inspiration to me right now in my quest for Broadway! He's a visionary; he's a challenger. He's brilliant. He's just amazing. I need to score some tickets to see this ASAP!

[@hannahp7252]

You and me both :)

[@Epic0Studios]

***** Me three

[@marcusgraham5724]

Michael Stahler Let's get tickets!!

[@tjizzleone]

***** 200 bucks

[@marcusgraham5724]

Justin Grant I'll cough up the money!

[@deathray6700]

i am maybe a little too obsessed with hamilton (listening to it 24/7 ((even during class))hahaha)

[@rosettaparkette5893]

+ms deathray me too my father even said I have a problem it's called the Alexander Hamilton disease

[@deathray6700]

haha

[@alex90028]

You are not alone

[@mobehr2572]

Same

[@Silverfandu]

Same, and I haven't even seen it

[@theskyisonfire]

Hamilton is like a gateway drug. Everyone discovers is first then slowly gets addicted to the rest of theater.

[@pickledplatypus3030]

epic rap battled of history, gone literal

[@pickledplatypus3030]

WorldzBestPorn yeah. lol

[@victoriarodrigues8250]

Leslie's dancing in "The Room Where It Happens" gets me every freaking time

[@capscoach]

Lin-Manuel is a genius and he will be remembered as a huge contributor to musical theater

[@emilyaleece]

This musical is not going to be the same after Lin leaves in July

[@MandiRognerud]

I saw it after he left and it was still absolutely incredible. I was accompanied by someone (an avid theatre-goer) who had seen it with Lin and he said both Lin and Javier were amazing. He said Javier had a bit more humor to his Hamilton, but it definitely worked.

[@shahram72]

I hear they are filming it with the original cast so those of us who will never see it, just might in a few years.

[@alyzeaX]

Lin will be back, but in Puerto Rico, January

[@IceCreamCookie]

shahram72 I really hope this is the case! I would DIE to see a Hamilton movie.

[@pandamonika]

Wrong! This musical is a masterpiece and its genius transcends any cast. And all the people cast in different places and tours are insanely talented.

[@stephaniel2850]

I'd just like to add something to the conversation here: For as much as people love to focus on the rap/hip hop aspects of Hamilton (and don't get me wrong, the rap is brilliant!! And I'm not someone who's ever liked rap before), I actually think that Lin's greatest brilliance of all is that his musicals never ARE just one style of song, and that he's so dang talented with every single style and knowing exactly how to utilize each one for maximum effect. If the entire Hamilton score was solely the rap, let's be real, even with the brilliant lyrics it would still get tiring after a while. But instead, after 3 rap-heavy songs to start with, you get a great little Revolutionary drinking song reminiscent of Drink With Me from Les Mis. And then you get a Destiny's Child-esque girl power song. Then you get King George III singing a '60s Brit Pop-style breakup song to the colonies. And you also get these truly stunning, very traditional musical theater ballads like That Would Be Enough, Dear Theodosia, and Burn. And excellent R&B, soul, jazz... the score draws on all of these. And very importantly, it does so with incredibly skillful placement. Just one example: Hamilton and Washington have this quite heated moment of tension that's rap-driven and has got a very modern production and a lot of dissonance to it. Then Washington orders Hamilton to return home to his wife Eliza, and it becomes the soft, bright, violin-and-piano-driven ballad wherein he finds out Eliza is pregnant, and it's immensely affecting because you FEEL it, how Hamilton goes in an instant from frustrated and defensive to having all of the fight leave him because he's so overwhelmed with the beautiful knowledge that he is going to have a child. That's just one example out of many of how Lin's incredible dexterity with music as a language for expressing both intellectual/political concepts and the emotions of the characters is what makes him one of the best composers of our generation. So I just think it's a bit reductive how so much of the media tends to focus almost entirely on the rap. It's certainly true that rap/hip hop plays a crucial role in the score, and I wouldn't want that to be minimized, but I also think it's important for people to know that it's the balance *between* so many hugely varied styles, done in such an effective way, that makes this score all the more remarkable :)

[@amalofoto]

I agree so much!!! You put it into words magnificently.

[@mocktheturtle5910]

Wow! Couldn't have said it better myself. :D

[@kevinmolina11]

All those short pieces mean that there's a full HD record of the whole show. If only I had that video.

[@alex90028]

These were only PR releases, but they recorded the last 2 shows with the original cast for a later release after the broadway run, so probably in a decade or so :-(

[@ashleyornelas4317]

I could help with that

[@anacrawford8696]

Theres a movie sis dont worry

[@elanorpuppydoggowoofles2147]

angel crawford Wot? WH E R E??

[@anacrawford8696]

@@elanorpuppydoggowoofles2147 Lin talked about it in an interview with BuzzFeed boo x it exists but he wants everyone to see it in theatre. He will release it. One day 😊❤

[@katetrotta1425]

Lin is the most excited cinnamon bun in this

[@Its_Mxnty]

Kate Trotta Linnamon Bun/roll

[@llamalover5669]

This is the reason I have a ten dollar bill framed in my house

[@jackiart0378]

Llama Lover samee

[@jenniferporter5817]

Hamlton inspired me to learn more about not only hamlton but the hole revolution

[@djilyaz]

whole not hole

[@cloroxbleach7641]

Jennifer Porter Well Lin clearly needs to write a musical about spelling

[@candydiabetes]

Maybe you should learn how to spell

[@ClueSign]

Coming Never: "Trump" the rap musical.

[@ClueSign]

hambone31000 No, not exactly.

[@VictoriaZandi]

IMMIGRANTS! -We get the job done!- x'D

[@amaka637]

Victoria Zandi LOL!! xD

[@jay55shop]

get stephen miller to play vladimir putang

[@sheldoncooper4204]

ClueSign starting Putin and Brannon

[@Samuel_Freakin_Adams]

Anyone else think that sun logo is really creepy

[@NKhan-le6vz]

Yes

[@katieisprocrastinating]

🌞

[@fortnitebigballs]

🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝

[@drmsqnc1913]

Imho

[@imilq3095]

Samuel Freakin' Adams 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@newzealand56]

and the Tony for "Best Everything in a Musical" goes to.....HAMILTON!!!

[@jamesjamesjsmes909]

I need that "Burr shot first" shirt

[@leatherandparchmentaudios]

James Red You can find it on the hot topic website or amazon.

[@WardNightstone]

good to know

[@ella2696]

James Red Same

[@briannajvstine8466]

it is so like Peggy to not be here

[@anacrawford8696]

Peggy is queen.

[@nameistotallyelise]

-and peggy- Peggy who?

[@stopabuse2011]

Looks like some folks need to brush up on Civics 101: Yes, the federal appeals judge is the child of Puerto Rican parents. But no, Puerto Ricans are not immigrants. They are U.S. citizens and have been since 1917

[@XxxMuseluverxxX]

***** 😉😉😉

[@India.R120]

You realize it has to be historically accurate? It's about Hamilton's life. Not Lin-Manuel's. Hamilton's time was not in the 1900's.

[@featherlydos]

+Ann Foster they are discussing the news story on here that says Lin-Manuel and his family are Puerto Rican immigrants. That is the issue. Not anything about Alexander Hamilton.

[@chasejeter7460]

Citizens are supposed to be able to vote. Puerto Ricans are technically citizens, but not in any regards to the rights U.S. citizens are supposed to have. Calling Puerto Ricans citizens is like calling cucumbers fruits. Technically, yes, but in any other sense, no.

[@fa3ri3j3n]

"I wanna get my corner of the sky" HE REFERENCED PIPPIN!!!!!!

[@violin2971]

+khandfmafan I sang that line in the musical

[@cassidyalbert833]

I love how passionate Miranda is

[@YaelleG]

Amazing. Whenever I've been able to see Broadway or off-Broadway shows, I repeatedly see the same two over & over: Les Miserablss & Wicked. But this might get me to change up a bit. For the right price.

[@Yngsatchvai]

If your price is $875 for premium go for it!

[@YaelleG]

+Yngsatchvai LMFAO yeah for real!!Just read about those prices the other day.

[@evanmcguire5787]

SEE IT IN CHICAGO

[@lorraine6168]

Yaelle Glenn ye

[@chuckcissel1106]

As an original cast member of ACL, I had the supreme pleasure of enjoying Hamilton with the original cast of ACL when we were honored by the Hamilton cast and the Public Theatre on April 16, 2015. It is as innovative, smart, cool and amazingly performed by a flawless cast as ACL was in 1975. It was an amazing night in the theatre and I want to see it again. April 16, 2015 was a night to remember in the theatre in NYC. Thanks Lin-Manuel and everyone involved. AWESOME!!

[@robbey10]

Chuck Cissel What's ACL?

[@robbey10]

robert roberson Oh a Chorus Line.

[@robbey10]

robert roberson Yes, it was a great time for musical theatre. So you must know Donald Pippin?

[@chuckcissel1106]

Yes indeed.

[@robbey10]

Chuck Cissel I probably saw you on Broadway, Christmas of 1976. One of the best times of my life.

[@paige-kr2fz]

I aspire to be as happy as Lin-Manuel Miranda in this interview

[@diss8702]

I really wanna know what Leslie Odom Jr. thought when he saw Lin in that "Burr shot first" T-shirt, tbh.

[@ivysayshello]

I am forever thankful that this is the work that has defined my generation of theatre kids

[@brittbritt1108]

Saw Hamilton on Broadway last Tuesday and I'm still reeling from the experience. I laughed, I cried, I danced in my seat... No show has ever made me feel so fired up and passionate. Nor has any show caused so many tears, except perhaps Les Mis. I got to meet the cast and Lin-Manuel after the show on stage and I was too speechless to give them my sincere congratulations on creating something that goes beyond just musical theatre. I will definitely be back. Go see this show!!!!!!!!!

[@shadsluiter]

Too bad Hamilton is getting booted from the $10 bill. He was an important part of the US Treasury system.

[@Alexis-ln9iy]

shad sluiter literally what.

[@midnightnebula9533]

nah theyre revoking it theyre changing the 20 instead

[@itsisabel7303]

shad sluiter wait, WHAT? I'm stealing all of my parents' 10 dollar bills, now!

[@anjijime6964]

If they're going remove Hamilton's face in it atleast replace it with Lin's

[@291577th]

WHAT

[@cheekyy]

"the way i hold a 10$ bill is different now because im like 'thats my dude.' and ive spent 6 years trying to get in that guys head" -Lin

[@koiikeii2165]

Why not make it into a movie?😊

[@cordeliamay3992]

Manuela Gomez Just you wait.

[@shitpeoplesay8887]

Cordelia May 😂😂

[@tacodog1309]

Manuela Gomez can't wait for that

[@teriphelan-ruden4461]

wicked movie

[@CelestialRoseEmber]

Because you'll never be satisfied.

[@alexinalockie6693]

Honestly the great love story was with John fucking laurens

[@user-og6nn4rj2r]

TRUE

[@merabridge]

Alexina Lockie YOU RIGHT

[@bobbieproductions4491]

YEAAAAAH BOYYYYY

[@rainbowchicken2494]

Alexina Lockie IKR

[@terracat3728]

ew

[@liduck52]

Went to the matinee today and loved it. I'll take this over 1776 any day. Kind of like Rent meets Les Mis.

[@emilyhanks5163]

I want Lin's shirt "Burr Shot First".. xx

[@sirenixspook]

it on amazon

[@gracecanread9468]

"Immigrants, we get the job done." I laughed too much

[@alyssej.6046]

When this segment aired, I immediately needed to see the show. A year and a half later, I finally got to sit in the audience as history unfolded before me.

[@nissan_skyline]

Was it pretty difficult for you to score tickets at the time?

[@Jeyika]

Puerto Ricans Are not immigrants,Puerto Ricans are american citizens. Curious fact that the Americans forget When we make great achievements or When they have to help us, but never forget When we have to go to war and serve in the military or other mandatory things. I'm very proud of this musical and proud of this Puerto Rican who has accomplished something big.

[@Croissantsss]

If politicians argued in the form of a rap battle, I might actually like politics.

[@elinor9276]

But can you imagine Donald Trump rapping? I am the D-o-n-a-l-d Trump

[@Croissantsss]

+Yumi.Doodles Yes please

[@ripper993]

and they wanted to replace this guy on the $10 bill smh

[@Emma88178]

So? There's nothing wrong with that. A little change from the same thing for years is a good thing.

[@testsubject747]

+blugeagua As long as Hamilton gets to be on another bill, I'm okay with that. Like, I get why Andrew Jackson is a bill, but all I know was that he fought in a war that was already over, and killed some Indians. Replace him instead of Ham the Man.

[@jimmyyang5193]

+testsubject747 Andrew Jackson tried all efforts to prevent there being a Central Reserve Bank, or Bank of the United States, so to say, from existing. The Federal Reserve putting him on the $20 bill is like a postmortem middle finger.

[@CrimsonRibbon]

yes, pls replace andrew jackson alreadyyyy

[@evalynn1863]

Let's be real, they shouldn't remove him, but they should also put a female on there.. Preferably his wife, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. She was just as amazing as he was and his story would've never gotten told if it weren't for her.

[@SprinkleBooks17]

So excited to see this as soon as I can! Alexander Hamilton has always been one of the more interesting men in history to me and to hear that his story is a musical now... Couldn't of asked for anything better

[@AvalonMorley]

Allison Kay You'd better start working on getting a ticket, cause they're already tough to get, and are apparently only going to get tougher. Or maybe you've already got that taken care of, in which case, good for you! I'm itching to read that biography now.

[@devmonbar]

This is so depressing. I have always been fascinated with Alexander Hamilton and I am very much into Broadway. As a 7th grade Social Studies teacher in NYC, it is hard to motivate my students and this play has provided an avenue to do that for all students of history. I can't even get tickets to the goddamn show and/or can't afford it. Never had issues getting tickets to see any Broadway show. Listening to the soundtrack makes it worse for me. This sucks!!!

[@twebster179]

Write the producers?

[@mirabisesi8148]

The musical is pure genius. It has people of all races, genders, and sexualities all combined together. The writing is absolutely beautiful. How Lin would take one verse from a song at the beginning of the show and put it in through out the show. It's spectacular!

[@BOX3DOUT]

This show is at the theater i work at, I've seen many shows, this is hands down one of tbe best ever brought the Broadway, you experience almost every human emotion through this show, very enlightening and entertaining show

[@baileyjackson2955]

Lin Manuel is one of my favorite Broadway performers/writers. He always gives 110% and is so talented. I would love to watch him in this. I find it a strange combination to put that kind of music in a musical about Alexander Hamilton, or even that there is a musical about him, but if Lin had any part in it it should be amazing.

[@cosmicgoddess5085]

I could watch this 1,000 times. Adore Lin!!

[@nkosg64]

well this person is an example of innovation and absolute inspiration. congratulations to lin-manuel miranda. hes so fucking talented

[@elmerfudd8986]

Look an American Lin Manuel Miranda a Puerto Rican made sure this work of art was accurate with facts, how about we start using facts ourselves about American history Puerto Ricans are not immigrants but AMERICANS. Thank you Lin for this masterpiece.

[@empyreal2361]

No they are not Americans...

[@elmerfudd8986]

Hmm let's see Puerto Rico is pretty much a colony of the United States shame on you tsk tsk.. But with that aside Puerto Rican people can migrate freely and are considered full fledged Americans on the main land according to American law. Now can you please explain how they are not American again?

[@slytheringirl7872]

Obamalies 100 what's wrong with America today is that we are all being divided and we were not placed on earth to be divided we were placed on this earth to work together and no I am not quoting Hillary. Enough with this liberal shit. And btw slaves were not counted as any types of citizens they were only property not counted as actual human beings. The difference between Peurto Rico and Mexico is that any Peurto Rican enters the US they are automatically citizens. For people in the US to go to Peurto Rico they don't need a passport.

[@slytheringirl7872]

Obamies 100 do not say O, Peurto Rico you were so close cause once they step in on US soil they are automatically citizens, no need for the US to have passports to visit Peurto Rico.

[@slytheringirl7872]

Excuse me yes they are they use American money over there not there own. Unlike Canada as you say have their own government Peurto Rico follows the same government guidelines so both you and warrior are being really and it need to stop. Like fourth says by law they are citizens and dude their vote for who becomes the next president counts not the others like the primaries for example. So im sorry to say Peurto Rico will not let Donald Trump in.

[@pypp352]

Teachers and Students should have first priority or at least easier access to see this play.Not just the folks like the Obamas and the Streeps. Tickets as always are too high for the average Joe/Jane's family. Or a special benefactor appears and gives a boat load of tickets on an undisclosed day. Don't let this play be just for the elite. Let the art-form live for the people! Get it!? I'm an educator trying to get students to the theater.

[@pypp352]

We've been trying since the Public. Will be patient! I hope you are an authority on this! I appreciate the response. Good looking out!

[@johplaysmusic]

+Pat Poole Parrilla Just went to see this at my school with a huge discount. It was great

[@danimal111ify]

Give 'em a break. A profitable musical comes around about once every decade.

[@erinspross7137]

i take ap american history and im so tempted to show my teacher this!! This is like back in the day when adults would try to relate to kids by rapping but this is so much better

[@karmalapples5942]

Such respect for this guy. My goodness. That thing he said at the end: "The way I throw away a ten dollar bill is different now, because that's my guy. I've been trying to get inside his head for six years." That's dedication.

[@furiousfurrywolf]

the ten dolar is my new favorite dolar...

[@firstnameisthename1552]

dollar*

[@lizlet_]

furiousfurrywolf 4624 ditto

[@katec8796]

It's beyond cool - it's what I love most about art expression and the fact that it has created such renewed interest in one of our founding fathers is amazing. Love everything about it :)

[@jamesrichterii5725]

Hamilton is the best musical I have ever seen!

[@appersz]

I love him, he's a genius

[@horseygurl143]

Such a great idea to combine hip hop music with academia! More of this should be done! I'd love to see this if I could!

[@TheHekateris]

Surreal to come back and watch this the day after Hamilton premieres as a 'movie'.

[@maddieprkk]

omg miranda reminds me of brendon urie wth

[@greencat1999]

omg yesd

[@emilyb.8219]

Yaaaasss I commented the same thing on another Lin video. I think because they're both excitable dorks with dark hair maybe??

[@liznicolef]

They both have dark hair, big foreheads and Brendon grows out his facial hair sometimes

[@leggie1126]

+PHIL LESTER, YOU'RE A GENIUS! omg your username

[@cici4449]

Maddie Park u r awesome

[@piggleman5009]

It’s interesting to see the public theatre shows a bit and how the props and costumes have evolved as well as lighting. I’d love to see one of those public theatre performances and compare it to the modern day Hamilton.

[@NNov1996]

one place I gotta catch you on. Puerto Ricans are not immigrants

[@Angel_Mayberry]

Omigod!!!!! I swear that bugged

[@perseusknight]

yessssss!!!

[@perseusknight]

yessssss!!!

[@darkriot22]

actually Puerto Rico was not emitted into the united states until 1898 and Puerto Rican people did not gain citizinship until 1917, this musical was set long before this time so Alexander Hamilton was considered an immigrant

[@Angel_Mayberry]

+Darkriot22 _ we are talking about today. The interviewer and Lin referred PRs as immigrants. So ur wrong

[@1982sane2]

how can they be immigrants if they are from Puerto Rico; Really CBS really?

[@vanessaaraujo5340]

yes, they clearly are the same country, as PR is miserably broke and failing and the US doesn't do shit about it. Sure, same thing.

[@1982sane2]

All I said was that they are not immigrants! By your logic Detroit and the other states and counties that are failing are also not part of the US

[@vanessaaraujo5340]

Sabine But their experience is the same as a immigrant, Another language, another culture, another status. They are essencially the same.

[@carvman217]

Good Point...

[@BasedGarlicMan]

Puerto Rico isn't technically a state.

[@bella4644]

Lin Manuel is such a genius songwriter-producer, creativity at it highest form.

[@Van_on_the_Go]

I have watched Hamilton and it was AMAZING I loved every moment of it! I listen to the songs almost everyday

[@oof618]

who else thinks Hamilton should be a movie??

[@fabuu2493]

OH MY GOD YES

[@abbiezinn3352]

well it is

[@nhp6488]

I remember first watching this and being like???? Now I'm obsessed lmao

[@nhp6488]

+Otaku girl yessss I would pass every history test

[@blueknight0005]

I love when Hamilton and Lafeyette high-five

[@rockymissouri1021]

TOO WONDERFUL! Very excited about this... Never have been so excited about a play...the format...the HISTORY.. The GIFTED PERFORMERS...!!

[@Baguetteheheheeh]

it's amazing to see how the costume pieces first looked like, and compare them to the ones we see today in newer shows!

[@payyourfuckingtaxes7901]

ITS MY GRANDMOTHERS RAVIOLI GUY??? THE NARROATOR??? ITS MO? ISENT THAT HIS NAME??

[@hoosierpeach]

Mo Rocca

[@emmadomakeczna5308]

That waistcoat flip tho

[@doriannn.x2929]

Emma The Mermaid IKR

[@Alexis-ln9iy]

Emma & K *tailcoat lol

[@julia0c3anchild72]

4:03 Totally thought he was gonna say "original gangsta" and I almost had a heart attack.

[@jcdolojo]

I applaud Miranda for choosing the right actors who can enunciate the words clearly for the benefit of global audience. I understood every words even if its rap. Beautifully written play. Kudos.

[@hayden2336]

Hamilton is wonderful! It’s NON-STOP

[@caileyynicole]

So yes this video is six years old but damn the harmony at 8:36 is *the best* 🤍 like actual chills

[@Shelby-bc8ct]

6:11 thats not Groffsauce, was that while he was gone?

[@barneyfifeisawesome]

This video was made when the show was Off-Broadway where Brian d'Arcy James played King George first. Groffsauce hadn't joined the cast yet.

[@Shelby-bc8ct]

Oooooo thanks mate

[@Alexis-ln9iy]

Shelbs LOL when he was gone, I went mad

[@tarzan12345]

Why do people keep referring to Puerto Ricans as "immigrants". PR is a US territory and anyone born in PR is American by birth. They can move and live anywhere they want in the US. You don't call people who move from Hawaii to the NY "immigrants" so stop calling people from Puerto Rico immigrants.

[@zookeeper4482]

Coz you look like mexicans, I know it' s not ur fault. :(

[@zirde54]

tarzan12345

[@uncloudedskyy]

because Puerto Rico wasn't a US territory till 1898...

[@lynnbryant2872]

Thank You Mo Roca, & CBS Sunday Morning, for bringing this to us. THANK YOU Hamilton Cast, Production Crew, and Especially THANK YOU Lin-Manuel Miranda bringing a piece of our history to us!!! Hopefully whole versions of this will soon get to our children. And this music and energy will pervade new pieces of history and subjects that our kids will love & learn from!!!

[@juliaambrosia8805]

I've watched this multiple time.Its a good start to the day!