Although a hip-hop
infused musical adaptation of Ron Chernow’s 800-page biography of Founding
Father Alexander Hamilton probably seemed like an unlikely prospect at one
time, Hamilton is now a Tony Award
winner and the biggest show to hit Broadway in decades. With the box office
sold out and tickets going for hundreds of dollars, this book by the show’s
creative genius may be the closest any of us get to the magic for a while.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s
lyrics are printed here in their entirety, (including some tidbits that didn’t
even make it onto the two-disc Broadway cast recording), alongside full-color
photographs from the production. Miranda also treats us with insights into his
writing process and makes sure we catch his shout-outs to everyone from Rodgers
and Hammerstein to Biggie Smalls. McCarter includes more behind-the-scenes
information and photos, showing us how the writer, producers, musicians, set
designers, choreographers, and actors collaborated to create something special.
It’s a treat for fans of the show, but also a great introduction to Hamilton for those who are just curious
to see what all of the excitement is about.
Reviewed
by Lynn Heitkamp
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