Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now.Hamilton has book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is directed by Thomas Kail, with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire and is based on Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton.Winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Hamilton
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Musical | Winner |
Ages: Since Hamilton contains some strong language, the show is appropriate for ages 10+. Children under 4 are not permitted into the theatre.
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News About Hamilton at Victoria Palace Theatre
Black British Theatre Awards Reveals 2025 Nominees Shortlist
September 19, 2025 The shortlist has been announced for the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards. The ceremony will take place next month at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Check out the full list here!
Rebecca Trehearn, Katie Cailean and More to Star in INDIGO UK Premiere
April 30, 2025 The full cast has been revealed for the UK premiere of INDIGO, which will run in Curve’s Studio Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Joins THE LION KING in London as Simba
March 20, 2025 Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will return as the King of Pride Rock in Disney's THE LION KING as he takes over the role of Simba in the London production of The Lion King. Learn more here!
Laura Benanti and Julian Ovenden Join Studio Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL
December 06, 2024 Laura Benanti will play Marmee March and Julian Ovenden will play Father in a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women. Learn more here!
JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL Will Premiere Next Year
October 31, 2024 A new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women will gets its world premiere in the West End in 2025.
Video: LES MISERABLES in the West End to Welcome New Cast Members in October
September 17, 2024 New cast members will join the London production of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES at the Sondheim Theatre. LES MISÉRABLES will enter its 40th record-breaking year in London this October. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Extends West End Run
April 26, 2024 New British musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will extend by a further seven weeks at the Criterion Theatre. Learn more about the musical here!
Louise Dearman and Trevor Dion Nicholas Announced as Headliners for ACTING FOR OTHERS' CABARET IN THE CLUB
November 14, 2023 Theatrical charity, Acting for Others, The Ivy Club and actor Robert Rees today announce two new performances of Cabaret in the Club at London's exclusive private members' bar The Ivy Club, West Street.
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Extends at The Kiln Theatre
November 09, 2023 Kiln Theatre has announced that their production of new British musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is extending until 20 January 2024 due to public demand.
Shortlist Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!
February 21, 2022 Today, the shortlist is announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, celebrating the best of theatre - from the West End to shows around the country and online. CLICK HERE TO VOTE!
Cast Announced For DREAMGIRLS UK Tour
September 16, 2021 The full cast has been released for Dreamgirls, as it embarks on its first ever tour of the UK, opening at the Liverpool Empire Theatre this December before visiting cities right across the country throughout 2022 and into 2023.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER at Shaftesbury Theatre
June 08, 2021 Lady Chatterley’s Lover will be brought to life by a cast of experienced talent with new up-and coming star Georgia Lennon (One Enchanted Evening, Glastonbury Abbey; Beauty and the Beast, Grand Opera House, Belfast) playing the role of Lady Chatterley. Lennon’s voice is not to be missed and this is the chance to catch her in the West End for a strictly limited run before she goes onto be a regular West End leading lady!
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Comes to Stream.theatre From 21 February
February 05, 2021 Lambert Jackson Productions today announces its online lockdown production of Jason Robert Brown's Songs For A New World which will stream on stream.theatre for one week from 21 February.
Winners Announced For the Black British Theatre Awards 2020
October 27, 2020 The Black British Theatre Awards 2020 championed the artistic excellence and achievements of the black creatives and performers across all aspects of theatre. The program's first television broadcast on Sky Arts highlighted a cross section of some of the 2020 award-winners.
Live Performances Of Jason Robert Brown's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Come to The London Palladium
September 04, 2020 Lambert Jackson Productions today announces live performances of Jason Robert Brown's Songs For A New World at The London Palladium on 11 October. Séimí Campbell directs David Hunter (Waitress), Rachel John (Hamilton), Cedric Neal (Motown) and Rachel Tucker (Come From Away) for two performances only in a return for musical theatre to West End.Videos
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