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#Sydney This week, Miss and I were very lucky to be invited to see @hamiltonaustralia at the @sydneylyrictheatre. What can I say? Hype warranted! I finally understand why this play has been loved for so many years. It was nothing short of amazing - we absolutely loved it! Miss really enjoyed it too, and she now appreciates the immense talent and hard work behind productions like these. She even said she liked Hamilton almost as much as &Juliet - both @michaelcasselgroup productions, so she clearly has great taste! I watched the American Hamilton production on Disney+ years ago, but seeing the Australian production live on stage, is next level! From the first moment you see the stage and see Callan Purcell as Aaron Burr, you know you're in for something spectacular. Hamilton is meticulously crafted from start to finish, keeping you wanting more even after the final bow. As Lin-Manuel Miranda (the creator of Hamilton) once said, musical theatre isn't just one art form - it's 14 art forms smashed together, and Hamilton certainly does it justice! We were lucky to have Sean Sinclair step in as Alexander Hamilton - he was flawless! Brent Hill as King George was quirky and hilarious. Gerard-Luke Malgas was eccentric as Marquis de Lafayette and had a fun alter ego as Thomas Jefferson. Googoorewon Knox nailed it as George Washington, keeping Hamilton in check. Vidya Makan’s performance as Eliza Hamilton was simply breathtaking in her solos. Miss particularly enjoyed seeing Indigo Hunt from the Ensemble, the whole team was amazing! The play is recommended for ages 8+, it contain some strong language, mild adult themes and gun use. It runs for almost 3 hours with a short intermission, so plan ahead or pick a matinee session if you’re bringing kids. Check the @sydneylyrictheatre website for parking options. This is apparently the last time Hamilton plays in Australia, so if you’ve been wanting to see it, don’t wait! I’m already thinking about going again before it ends in late November. So if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to browse for tickets or try my luck at the Hamilton lottery and listen to the soundtrack while sipping my tea in my new cup ha! #hosted #invited #hamiltonau
It's official! Producers Jeffrey Seller and Michael Cassel today announced that the Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical, HAMILTON, will return to Sydney in 2024.
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honour, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
HAMILTON will play an exclusive limited season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from 30 July 2024.
HAMILTON is more than a musical. It is a global phenomenon that triggered a cultural revolution in theatre. We can’t wait to bring this show back to Sydney for those who missed out in 2021 and existing and new #Hamilfans alike.
Let’s do this one last time, Sydney. Signup to the waitlist below!
MEDIA RELEASE 8TH MAY 2024:
Due to overwhelming demand, new tickets have just been released for performances from 1-24 November 2024 at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. Ensure you're front and centre for HAMILTON's eagerly awaited return to Sydney before it leaves Australia one last time.
MEDIA RELEASE 20TH MARCH 2024:
Producers Jeffrey Seller and Michael Cassel today reveal the cast of the highly anticipated return season of the Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical HAMILTON.
Making their HAMILTON debuts are, Vidya Makan as Eliza Hamilton, Gerard-Luke Malgas as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Etuate Lutui as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, and Googoorewon Knox as George Washington. Tainga Savage, who appeared in the original Australian company and the international tour, steps into a principal role as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton.
Australia’s original Alexander Hamilton, Jason Arrow, will reprise the role while Callan Purcell returns as Aaron Burr following his acclaimed performance in Brisbane and Auckland. They are joined by Akina Edmonds returning as Angelica Schuyler, Elandrah Eramiha as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Brent Hill as King George.
The full company is completed by Claire Abaijah-Griffin, Celine Cleveland, Lachlan Dearing, Winston Hillyer, Indigo Hunt, Marcus John, Julian Kuo, Iosefa Laga’aia, Ashton Lash, Terrance Martin, Avigalle Mendoza, Sebaga Neumann, Bronson Pfeiler, Joshua Rivera, Wesley Ryan, Emmy Saheki, Trevor Santos, Sean Sinclair, Dayton Tavares, Anusha Thomas, and William Tukia-Edwards.
Profiles of the full company can be viewed at hamiltonmusical.com.au/meetthecast
Event Details:
Date: 30th July 2024 to 24th November 2024
Duration: Running time is approx. 2 hours and 50 minutes, including intermission.
Ages: 8 years+
Location: Sydney Lyric Theatre
Warnings: HAMILTON contains some strong language and adult themes and is appropriate for ages 8+.
Notes: Read FAQs here.
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