'Hamilton' Musical Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway with Cast and Fan Block Party

A Decade of 'Hamilton' on Broadway

• 🎭 The smash hit musical 'Hamilton,' created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Broadway.
• 📍 The festivities are centered around a block party outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where the show first premiered in 2015.

Original Cast and Fan Excitement

• ✨ Fans gathered hoping to catch glimpses of original cast members, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Jasmine Cephas Jones.
• 🎶 Many fans, some in their late teens, grew up listening to the original Broadway soundtrack and expressed excitement about being in New York for the celebration.
• 🇺🇸 The show's focus on American history and its unique execution deeply resonates with fans, including those from military families.

Anniversary Performance and Philanthropy

• 🎤 The producers and creative teams, responsible for over 5,000 Broadway performances, were honored during the curtain call.
• 🎶 Lin-Manuel Miranda led the cast in a singalong, marking a special moment for the anniversary performance.
• 💰 The anniversary performance aimed to raise over $3 million for the coalition 'Immigrants We Get the Job Done,' a line from the musical that consistently receives a strong audience reaction.

Accessibility and Legacy

• 📺 For those who haven't seen it or wish to rewatch, 'Hamilton' is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
• 🌟 A decade later, 'Hamilton' continues to be a powerful force on Broadway, having reinvigorated and revitalized the theatre scene.