[NEohioPAL] Review of the national tour of "Hamilton"

[Bob Abelman]

‘Hamilton’ on tour:  Yes it is, and yes it does



Bob Abelman

Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal

Member, American Theatre Critics Association





Yes, it is.



Worth the wait.  Worth the cost. The most profound theatrical experience you are likely to have.  A simultaneous celebration of a country founded on the sweat equity of young, risk-taking immigrants and criticism of a country that has largely forsaken this history.  Inspiring.



Yes, it does.  



Live up to the hype.  Reinvent and revitalize the musical theater art form.  Serve up the perfect storm of historical significance, ingenious writing, gorgeous orchestration, stunningly innovative choreography, visionary design that saturates the stage, and an ensemble where everyone from star to swing is exceptional.



Yes, it did.   



Earn for writer/lyricist/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda a Pulitzer Prize, 11 Tony Awards (out of 16 nominations), seven Drama Desk Awards (out of 14 nominations), a record-breaking seven Olivier awards (out of 13 nominations), and a Grammy. 



As Hamilton raps early in the musical: “This is not a moment; it’s the movement.” 



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