You’ve inspired me to get myself to Chicago to see it.
by beancounter (2018-08-16 10:45:04)

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I’ve hesitated due to believing that much of the magic was due to the original cast, but I know I’ll regret it if I don’t go. Off to Stubhub.

Don’t need stubhub. You can buy tix directly from theater *
by TAR  (2018-08-16 17:40:23)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

You'll regret it if you don't.
by starburns  (2018-08-16 16:12:57)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I got the chance to see the original cast in NYC and I think it will go down as a life highlight. It's really quite special.
Don't hesitate, it is transcendent
by tenn_subway  (2018-08-16 12:57:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I had a post a few months back about seeing it in Atlanta.

I think Miguel Cervantes (the Chicago cast's Hamilton)...
by CMillar  (2018-08-16 11:55:14)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

...is a better performer than Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Almost everyone else who's played Hamilton
by starburns  (2018-08-16 16:13:53)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

is a better performer than Miranda.

But overall, he's on another level. He's a once in a generation talent as a lyricist and storyteller.
Quibble
by captaineclectic  (2018-08-17 06:51:15)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Donald Glover is in his generation.

I'm not sure I retract.
by starburns  (2018-08-17 07:53:11)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Though it's at least a razor-thin margin.
That's interesting (and good to hear). On the soundtrack
by beancounter  (2018-08-16 13:14:57)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

the personality Miranda brings jumps out and I love many of his line readings. But his voice is definitely not his strong suit.
That’s a fun name to carry through life
by captaineclectic  (2018-08-16 11:58:31)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Everyone who mentions him has to immediately clarify.

Yes, definitely go see it. My wife and girls and I have
by Endthecursein05  (2018-08-16 11:18:56)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

seen it twice. It is just fantastic!!! Enjoy yourself!
Yes you should.
by HoundDog1973  (2018-08-16 11:10:11)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I saw it in Chicago shortly after it opened there. It was tremendous in all ways, certainly the best Broadway show I have seen. The Chicago company and performance are excellent. Highly recommend it.