Hamilton at Eccles Theater

Making its first appearance in in 2015 and running for almost a decade, Hamilton shook Broadway by storm bringing a fresh approach. Based on Ron Chernow’s biographical book about Alexander Hamilton, it tells the life story of Alexander Hamilton’s humble beginnings and rise to one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. This is a profound story that is both founded in truth and clever, Hamilton is still to this day lauded as fearless in its storytelling that has left its mark on politics, culture, and our youth.

It was created by American composer and writer Lin-Manuel Miranda who is also known for his achievements in both Broadway and film. He went on to compose the score and lyrics for his former Broadway play called "In the Heights", another Tony award-winning spectacle, and is also responsible for the music and lyrics in popular musical films such as Moana. The hit musical, featuring a ethinically diverse cast, is set to a score that blends new genres like hip hop, jazz, R&B and more, which has made Hamilton all the more revolutionary and engaging by showcasing these music genres to Broadway. Songs such as “Satisfied”, “Wait For It”, and “You’ll Be Back”, have been considered as top-rated memorable songs from the production since its Broadway release. Lin-Manuel Miranda has said that his music inspiration for Hamilton came from top rap and hip-hop artists of America, finding a way to unite the two different genres together, something that was unheard of! The score of Hamilton is praised hugely by Utah critics alike, compared to other Broadway shows that have been staged, Hamilton continues to be more fast-paced and engaging than others.

Hamilton has garnered a record-breaking 11 Tony Awards plus 16 Tony nominations, Grammy Awards, Olivier Awards, a Pulitzer Prize, and even a special mention from the Kennedy Center Honors. So far, Hamilton has achieved global acclaim as it continues its global tour, including the continents of Europe and Asia.

Hamilton is coming to you this summer in George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater, the finest theater for the arts in Salt Lake City, where former shows have proved to be successful. Tickets for the Saturday 31st August 2024 showing are numerous as Hamilton will only be running for a short time in George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Theater during August.