![]() So maybe hit the ‘Tube of Yous’ and listen to a number or two from the show. And that’s not a lot to get you pumped and primed for what lies ahead. There are eleven notes of orchestral introduction to the show. Nothing that gives you a listener’s digest of tunes before we dive in. Read at least the synopsis of the show to know the scope of the history lesson and which characters appear.Īnd, for the R & H fans, a big note - there is no overture. So you want to be in the room where it happens, but it’s your first time? To alleviate apprehension and heighten your enjoyment, do a little prep before you walk through the door. Kudos to the ensemble - wonderful work and also to conductor Emmanuel Schvartzman and his top-notch orchestra. Nikisha Williams sails through Eliza’s moment of bliss in “Helpless” while Lencia Kebede completely owned “Satisfied” a brilliant take on Hamilton history sung in rewind from Angelica’s perspective. While some of the expected snap and ‘tude from the trio of Schuyler Sisters may have been muted at Wednesday night’s performance, the sisters when working solo proved exceptional. ![]() Jared Howleton’s Lafayette is foppish fun but his Jefferson proves a lethal weapon with “What Did I Miss?” Choi is sensational as Washington and nearly stopped the show with “History Has Its Eyes on You” and “One Last Time.” And Neil Haskell’s King George III is the perfect whipped cream. As energetic and effective as the actor is in all of our hero’s solos, Gonzalez impressed me most with act two’s heartfelt emotional “Hurricane.”Īs Hamilton’s nemesis Aaron Burr, Blaine Alden Krauss expresses impressive vocal prowess in “Wait For It” and “The Room Where it Happens.” For me, Krauss’s take on Burr lacks some of the smoldering resentment and rage that one might expect, but it hardly detracts, only slightly puzzles. The aforementioned Gonzalez captures Hamilton’s aggressive ambition with just the right amount of charm and charisma. This was no doubt boosted by the electric and magnetic performances of Pierre Jean Gonzalez’s Hamilton and Marcus Choi’s General George.Īnd those are just two of the magnificent performances in an immensely talented cast. On this viewing, the relationship between Washington and Hamilton caught me with a fresh and vibrant significance and gave me a visceral slap. As it whizzes by you - Andy Blankenbuehler’s Tony-winning choreography rarely allows the narrative to catch its breath - moments of previously missed brilliance land and make you say “Wow, how did I miss that!” Small pieces of rap and prose that escaped your ear the last time jump out to jolt you in their genius. What is astonishing and something to cherish and celebrate about “Hamilton” is that the show deepens with repeated viewings.
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