Broadway is alive and pulsating once again with the announcement of the return of Hamilton, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, set to resume performances on September 14, 2021, at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. This welcome news comes over a year after the curtains fell due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made the announcement, revealing that Broadway houses could reopen at full capacity on the said date. Fans of the renowned musical have cause to celebrate, as tickets are already available for purchase.
Since its premiere at off-Broadway’s Public Theater, Hamilton has carved a niche for itself in the annals of musical history. Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the musical has had an impressive run, scooping 11 Tony Awards and the coveted 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The unique reinterpretation of the life and times of America’s founding father, Alexander Hamilton, earned the show’s creators an unprecedented Kennedy Center Honor.
The cast recording became a cultural phenomenon, and the musical’s filmed version made a grand Disney+ debut on July 3, 2020. This historical hip-hop journey into America’s past further garnered a Critics’ Choice Award, an NAACP Image Award, and nominations for the prestigious Golden Globes.
The talented cast that breathed life into the musical pre-pandemic included Miguel Cervantes as Alexander Hamilton, Daniel Breaker as Aaron Burr, Tamar Greene as George Washington, Krystal Joy Brown as Eliza, Mandy Gonzalez as Angelica Schuyler, James Monroe Iglehart as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Fergie L. Philippe as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Aubin Wise as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, Daniel Yearwood as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, and Euan Morton as King George. While the return of the show is confirmed, the cast lineup remains a mystery, as no official announcements have been made regarding the ensemble for the Broadway comeback.
The return of Hamilton NYC, with its vibrant fusion of music, history, and storytelling, is a hopeful indicator for Broadway’s revival. As the lights dim and the curtain lifts this September, audiences will once again get to experience the electrifying energy and compelling narrative that has made Hamilton an unforgettable Broadway spectacle.