2023 EDIT: Part of my 2023 clear-up, of books I no longer like, or am no longer interested in, or remember well as standing out, or find as special anymore, or I otherwise will not miss.
Final Score: 4/5
Original Review:
"...13 percent of the population is foreign-born, which is near an all-time high; that ONE DAY SOON, THERE WILL NO LONGER BE MAJORITY AND MINORITY RACES, ONLY A VIBRANT MIX OF COLORS."
"Ron [Chernow) tells you a story and he's the star of the story. I tell you a story and I'm the star of the story. HISTORY IS ENTIRELY CREATED BY THE PERSON WHO TELLS THE STORY."
"Just as we continue to forget that IMMIGRANTS ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE COUNTRY, we forget that MUSICAL THEATRE IS A MONGREL ART FORM."
To continue a legacy...
'Hamilton' is a musical, a Broadway show, a hip-hop phenomenon, a diverse and hopeful retooling of history, a continuation of historical revolutions, that defines this generation. Its grand popularity is a testament to how powerful its messages are, and how talented Lin-Manuel Miranda is.
So much drive and passion went into the making of this production; this retelling; this art collaboration.
'Hamilton: The Revolution' - a must for the fans, and for the fans of musical theatre. They and the shows they love have the power.
The power to (re)start a revolution of equality. Through song, dance, creativity, humour, drama, and education. And love.
Final Score: 5/5
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