Hamilton on Broadway NYC: everything you need to know about the musical

Hamilton is the musical everyone is talking about! One of the best Broadway musicals currently running that you can see during your trip to New York.

Winner of 11 Tony Awards, the musical Hamilton was nominated for a whopping 16 awards, more than any other Broadway production has ever achieved.

If you would like to see the breakout show of the last decade, in this post I will tell you how to get your tickets, how much they cost, and much more.

The musical Hamilton has become a real phenomenon in recent times. For this reason, I recommend that you buy your Broadway tickets online on websites such as Hellotickets, as there are shows in high demand like this one and the theatres are packed.

If you want to get good tickets to see Hamilton on Broadway, from experience I advise you to buy them online as far in advance as possible. Doing so will give you several advantages:

• You can secure the best seats on the date you choose and at a better price than at the box office.
• When you book online, you can choose the seat you like best in the theatre.
• You won't have to rush to the theatre to queue up at the box office and try to get tickets when you could be spending that valuable time on a Hamilton-themed tour of New York.

When to buy tickets online for the musical Hamilton on Broadway

Did you know that the American ticket market is dynamic? This means that prices rise as the date of the musical approaches and supply decreases (just like flights, for example), so if you wait to buy them on the day of the performance or a few days before, you run the risk of tickets selling out or there being very few available, at exorbitant prices and in sections with less spectacular visibility.

Tickets to see the musical Hamilton are among the most expensive on Broadway, with an average cost of approximately £250.

Keep in mind that on weekends and at certain times of the year, such as summer in New York or Christmas in New York, prices may rise because it is high season and many people take advantage of their holidays to visit the Big Apple.

What is the best section to see the musical Hamilton?

The theatre where Hamilton is performed, the Richard Rodgers Theatre, is one of the largest on Broadway, so in general, any seat is a good seat to enjoy the show.

Normally, the most expensive tickets are in the centre of the theatre in the Orchestra section (from this section you will have a perfect view of the entire show), while the Front Mezzanine (with a closer view of the stage) and Rear Mezzanine (with a more distant view of the stage) are the second and third tiers respectively. Try to find the tickets that best suit your budget and expectations.

You are probably familiar with the names George Washington and Thomas Jefferson (politicians of great importance in the history of the United States), but perhaps the name Alexander Hamilton (another of the country's founding fathers) is less familiar to you.

This musical tells the story of Hamilton, an orphan from the Caribbean who, after a series of circumstances, ends up in the United States and becomes a very important figure in both the War of Independence and the country's first government.

What really captivates audiences about this musical is that the story is told in an innovative way and from a very original perspective that surprises the viewer: to the rhythm of rap, with hardly any dialogue and through a daring and interactive staging with amazing lighting and sound effects. It is Broadway's biggest hit of the last decade.

Hamilton is one of the few Broadway musicals for which you will need a good foundation in English because the cast sings quite fast and uses a lot of wordplay, so if you are not fluent in the language, it can sometimes be easy to get lost.

However, you can find the complete soundtrack and lyrics to the songs online, so if you are not fluent in English, I recommend that you take a look at them before attending the show so that you can familiarise yourself with them and better immerse yourself in the spirit of the play.

In general, the performance times for the musical Hamilton in New York are as follows:

• Monday: Closed.
• Tuesday: 7 p.m.
• Wednesday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Thursday: 7 p.m.
• Friday: 8 p.m.
• Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Sunday: 3 p.m.

However, performance times may change if they coincide with public holidays such as Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day, among others.

That's why, when buying your tickets for the musical Hamilton, I recommend that you first check the performance calendar to see which performances are available on the date you want to go.

How long is the musical Hamilton?

This show lasts 2 hours and 40 minutes with an interval.

The musical Hamilton is performed at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, located at 226 W 46th St, a short distance from Times Square.

You can get there by walking through downtown New York (there are several tourist attractions nearby, such as the Top of the Rock and Bryant Park) or by using public transport if you prefer.

You can take the underground (lines N, Q, R or W, getting off at 49th Street station) or the bus (lines M20 and M104, which stop between 8th Avenue and West 46th Street).

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Be sure to arrive at the theatre at least 30 minutes early because if you arrive late and the show has already started, you may not be allowed into the theatre.

The musical Hamilton is intended for adult audiences because some of the dialogue contains strong language.

However, the theatre allows children aged 4 and above to attend if they have their own ticket, although it is more suitable for children aged 10 and above who have a good level of English.

There is no specific dress code for attending a Broadway musical. It is customary to wear comfortable and appropriate clothing. Something like smart-casual, as people don't usually dress up excessively as they would for the opera.

This depends on the show you are going to and your tourist itinerary for the day of the performance. In any case, I recommend having a bite to eat before going in, as Hamilton is a long show and you won't enjoy it as much if your stomach is rumbling.

There are plenty of places to eat in the surrounding area , as the theatre is located near Times Square, a very central area of New York. Everything is always open there, so it will be easy to find somewhere to satisfy your hunger. For example:

• Shake Shack: 691 8th Ave.
• Empanada Mama: 763 9th Ave.
• Los Tacos No. 1: At 75 9th Ave.

If, after seeing the Hamilton musical on Broadway, you want to learn more about this fascinating character, you can take a guided walking tour of the city. New York has many iconic places related to the history and life of Alexander Hamilton.

With an expert guide, you can learn in depth about his role as one of the founders of the United States and the places that had the honour of welcoming him.

Broadway is the mecca of New York theatre! And once you experience its magic, you'll always want to return.

If after seeing Hamilton you feel like spending another day at the theatre, I recommend checking out other Broadway musicals that are currently playing and are huge hits, such as:

• The Lion King Broadway
• Aladdin Broadway
• The Phantom of the Opera
• Chicago - The Musical
• Jersey Boys
• Wicked
• Moulin Rouge
• Cats