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Hamilton at Des Moines Civic Center

Why see Hamilton?

The Broadway Phenomenon

The biggest Broadway show since The Book of Mormon has hit the road on its first ever national tour! Written by Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Lin Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is a true landmark of American culture, tearing up the musical theatre rulebook with a score that is equal parts Sondheim and Notorious B.I.G., and a cast of ethnically diverse actors in the roles of the Founding Fathers. The story centers on Alexander Hamilton, one of our most important (and colorful) characters, who rose from his humble orphaned beginnings to play a major role in making America the country it is today.

Hamilton made its New York debut Off-Broadway at the Public Theater in 2015, where it was met with universal acclaim and was extended three times due to public demand. It lost none of its potency in the subsequent Broadway transfer, with Ben Brantley of the New York Times writing it was "changing the language of musicals". President Obama himself deemed it good enough for not one but two visits! In 2016, it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and scooped 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and many more! In 2018, it swept up the Olivier Awards bagging seven of their record breaking 11 nominations, including Best New Musical.

WHAT IS HAMILTON ABOUT?

One of the Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton's story is an extraordinary one. Born out of wedlock in the West Indies, and orphaned by the time he was 11, he arrived in New Jersey in 1772 to begin his grammar school education. From there he played a major role in the American revolutionary war, rising through the ranks to become an aide to George Washington. But that was only the beginning of the great man's story, with the proceeding chapters in his life taking in everything from sex scandals, fatal duels and the creation of the American Constitution.

Did You Know?

Hamilton didn't just conquer the stage, it took over the airwaves too! Its Grammy-winning Cast Recording was the highest charting album of its kind since 1963!

Key Information

Audience

Recommended for ages 12+

Run Time

Two hours and 30 minutes, including intermission

Dates

Jun 3 - 15, 2025

Cast

TBA

Creative

Book, Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow
Directed by Thomas Kail
Choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler
Scenic Design by David Korins
Sound Design by Nevin Steinberg
Costume Design by Paul Tazewell
Lighting Design by Howell Binkley

Awards

Olivier Awards 2018 - Wins

Best Actor in Supporting Role - Michael Jibson Outstanding Achievement in Music
Award for Best Lighting Design - Howell Binkley
Best Sound Design - Nevin Steinberg
Best New Musical - Hamilton 
Best Actor in a Musical - Giles Terera
Best Theatre Choreographer - Andy Blanken Buehler

Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Recipient of the prestigious 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

2016 Tony Award Wins

Best Musical
Best Book of A Musical - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Original Score - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Leslie Odom Jr.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Daveed Diggs
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Renee Elise Goldsberry
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Paul Tazewellbest
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Howell Binkley
Best Direction of a Musical - Thomas Kail
Best Choreography - Andy Blackenbuehler
Best Orchestrations - Alex Lacamoire

2016 Tony Award Nominations

Best Musical
Best Book of A Musical - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Original Score - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Lin Manuel Miranda
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical - Leslie Odom Jr.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Phillipa Soo
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Jonathan Groff
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Christopher Jackson
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Daveed Diggs
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical - Renee Elise Goldsberry
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - David Korins
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Paul Tazewellbest
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Howell Binkley
Best Direction of a Musical - Thomas Kail
Best Choreography - Andy Blackenbuehler
Best Orchestrations - Alex Lacamoire

DRAMA DESK AWARDS

Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Renee Elise Goldsberry
Outstanding Director of a Musical - Thomas Kail
Outstanding Music - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Outstanding Lyrics - Lin-Manuel Miranda
Outstanding Book of a Musical - Lin-Manuel Miranda

Reviews

Our review

Brilliant, engrossing, unforgettable

This is what our reviewer, Nicola Quinn, had to say when she saw Hamilton on Broadway in 2015: Lin-Manuel Miranda was inspired by his love for 90's rap and hip hop, and Broadway - it's in this mash-up that we experience music which moves by lyrics, beats

Nicola Quinn

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Customer reviews

171 reviews, average rating: (3.9 Stars)

Lee

Hamilton

A.Ham. Soooo worth the wait. It is a masterpiece, ... Read more

Ashley Morgan

Wow...Just wow.

As a theater lover/singer who saw my dreams fall prey to addiction, I'd been avoiding Hamilton cause it was just too-well-if you perform you'll get it. BUT this past Xmas my mom got tix for her, my sis, sis-in-law+ me by getting all of then men in the fam to forgo receiving xmas gifts. The others were STOKED! I was grateful but scared of what it might awaken in me. I found excuses not to watch on disney+ & I didn't even peep the soundtrack till I was getting ready for the show. WOW! I've seen Ragtime, Lion King, +others on Broadway & plenty others off Broadway. THIS SHOW BLEW ME AWAY! I loved the simplicity of the set & costume as well as the re-use of actors! Paris Nix captivated my attention (before his first solo note). Andy, Victoria, Manuel, Brandon and the blond female ensemble member were MAGNETIC! The whole cast was SUPERB! The lead was flawless, as well as the rest of the cast & ensemble. It was easy to understand everyone & so entertaining! This show made me feel alive again ... Read more

Roy Davidson

Absolutely breathtaking

I went to Hamilton high asf. Best experience of my life would do 100 times over. 100% recommend to everyone in the world. ... Read more

News

Sing along with Hamilton!

Sing along with Hamilton!

Kitty, September 5th, 2024
Released this weekend, fans of Hamilton and its record-breaking soundtrack will finally get the chance to try their luck at some of its most iconic songs (and deviously difficult raps) as Disney+ releases this much-awaited sing-a-long......
Read more

Sing along with Hamilton!

Sing along with Hamilton!
Kitty, September 5th, 2024
Released this weekend, fans of Hamilton and its record-breaking soundtrack will finally get the chance to try their luck at some of its most iconic songs (and deviously difficult raps) as Disney+ releases this much-awaited sing-a-long......
Read more

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