It is unlike the (in my opinion) great musicals we have become accustomed to (Chess, Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera). However, this musical is not for everyone. My impression is that rewatching it a few times should help me appreciate it more, both musically and in terms of the lyrics. Overall, I liked the play and would view it again, most probably recorded. It also helps if you are an English native, since you might be able to follow the rap better than I was able to (I did, however, read the story beforehand, so never got lost). Also, I can see how this might strike a chord with Americans, particularly from a minority background (I am European). If you love rap, you might appreciate this more (I am ok with rap). There was simply no memorable song besides the one I already knew ("Dear Theodosia"). This is reflected in the fact that, after the show, none of the people in my group had tunes still buzzing in their heads. Despite this, musically Hamilton was one of the weakest musicals I have attended. I particularly enjoyed King George and Eliza, but all actors did well. The production was excellent and the actors did great, both in singing and in dancing. In conclusion, a fabulous show that I wouldn't miss if an opportunity arises and suggest to anyone out there querying. Saying this, from what I could tell, those who hadn't heard of A.Ham or listened to the soundtrack were wholeheartedly confused at points especially Act 2 where certain plot lines can get confusing although nothing a quick listen or google search wouldn't fix. For non-hamilton addicts who are looking through reviews before seeing the show, as many others have said, do your research, as 99% of the show is dictated through a total of 46 songs, a number of these rapped with hip-hop elements to them and only a maximum of 10 spoken lines, it isn't something for those there for the speech element of a musical rather than the songs. We arrived 40 minutes early simply to appreciate and take in the architecture of the building and to buy souvenirs so I would suggest arriving in advance to avoid rushing and missing all of this! The view was perfect and smashed every expectation I could have possibly had regarding the seats and the positioning, we didn't miss a thing. I sat in the grand circle and whilst legroom was minimal, being 5'5'' it wasn't a big issue for me however I can see why people on the taller side would find it a problem. Now, being an avid hamilton fan for months on end before receiving a present of tickets I knew what to expect and wasn't disappointed.
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