America then, told by America now; "Hamilton" comes to Oklahoma
Theatre critics call Hamilton is the “best musical to hit Broadway.” The play is on it’s National Tour, giving Oklahomans chance to enjoy this bit of history told through theatre. Guests will have from July 30 through September 8 to see this hit musical in Tulsa or Oklahoma City.
Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies. He became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary.
He died at the age of forty-seven, in 1804, by gunfire. In a duel with the Vice-President of the United States.
Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now.
With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
The Hamilton creative team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award®-Winning Best Musical In the Heights.
Hamilton features scenic design by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, casting by Telsey + Company, Bethany Knox, CSA, and General Management by Baseline Theatrical.
The musical is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman and The Public Theater.
The Hamilton Original Broadway Cast Recording is available everywhere nationwide. The Hamilton recording received a 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Hamilton concludes the Celebrity Attractions’ 35th Anniversary 2018-2019 Broadway Season.
“What an amazing way to wrap up our record-breaking season with this ground-breaking musical,” said Celebrity Attractions CEO Kristin Dotson. “We are thrilled to bring Hamilton to Tulsa – rewarding our loyal subscribers and enticing new theatre fans as they all enjoy the production at the Tulsa PAC.”
Hamilton: The Exhibition, recently launched in Chicago, takes visitors deeper into the life and times of Alexander Hamilton. The museum exhibition features interactive games and displays, lifelike projections, full-scale statues and Instagram-worthy art installations.
Underscored by a brand-new, 27-piece orchestral recording of the music from Hamilton, The Exhibition also features an audio tour narrated by the musical’s author, Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with Phillipa Soo and Christopher Jackson, who played Eliza Schuyler and George Washington in the original Broadway production. For more information about Hamilton: The Exhibition, please visit www.hamiltonexhibition.com.
For tickets in Tulsa at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, call (918) 596-7111, or visit www.CelebrityAttractions.com/Hamilton. Tickets will be available for performances August 20 through September 8.
Additionally, in Oklahoma, Hamilton will be shown at the Civic Center Music Hall from July 30 through August 18. For tickets in OKC, call (405) 594-8300, or visit www.okcbroadway.com.
The Gayly. 7/28/2019 @4:02 p.m. CST.