Hamilton Sing-Along

About Hamilton Sing-Along

The Hamilton Sing-Along is a special version of the universally-acclaimed Broadway hit, "Hamilton." Released in 2020, this format enables fans to enjoy the musical and sing along to the tunes with lyrics presented with the movie. The movie allows fans to be a part of the narrative - a saga that meticulously captures the unusual story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States.

Making / Production

The musical initially came out as a Broadway show, made possible by the genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda. He worked on the script, music, and lyrics for about seven years. The sing-along movie was created using three performances from June 2016, where cameras were strategically placed on stage and in the audience to capture the electrifying atmosphere of the Broadway show.

Actors

• Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton - Miranda brings a raw and energetic portrayal to this historical figure, infusing him with passion, intelligence, and ambition.
• Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr - Odom Jr. brilliantly portrays Burr's complex character, depicting his journey from being Hamilton's friend to becoming his enemy.
• Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton - Soo charms with her emotive performance as Hamilton's wife, particularly shining in heartrending moments of the narrative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The entire Hamilton movie was filmed with the original Broadway cast.
• Hamilton Sing-Along does not use auto-tune on any of the performances.
• The "Ten Duel Commandments" song is an homage to Notorious B.I.G.'s song "Ten Crack Commandments."

Quotes

• "I am not throwing away my shot!" - Alexander Hamilton
• "Talk less, Smile more." - Aaron Burr
• "You have no control who lives, who dies, who tells your story." - Eliza Hamilton

Music, Soundtrack

• "Alexander Hamilton" - The opening song introduces the audience to Alexander Hamilton's early life.
• "My Shot" - This song is a pivotal moment where Hamilton displays his defiance, ambition, and dreams.
• "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" - The closing song, sung by Eliza, depicts her persevering struggle to keep her husband's legacy alive.