‘Hamilton’ Original Cast Electrifies tonys with Reunion Performance
Celebrating a decade since it’s Broadway debut, the groundbreaking musical takes center stage again.
Broadway’s biggest festivity, the Tony Awards, honored the 10th anniversary of Hamilton with a special performance. The original cast reunited too deliver a medley of the show’s most iconic songs, reminding audiences of its enduring impact.
A Decade of “Hamilton”
The musical, which tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, debuted in 2015. For the anniversary, Lin-Manuel Miranda reunited with the original cast for a special performance [2].
Did you know?
The “hamilton” cast album was the first Broadway cast recording to receive diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying 10 million equivalent units sold.
Star-Studded Reunion
Many original cast members joined Miranda, including Ariana DeBose, Daveed Diggs, Renée elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Christopher Jackson, Jasmine cephas Jones, and Leslie Odom Jr. Also present were Phillipa Soo,Javier Muñoz,Okieriete Onaodowan,and Anthony Ramos,among others.
Show-stopping Performance
Miranda and Odom Jr. began the performance with “My Shot,”
followed by Goldsberry, Soo, and Cephas Jones singing “The Schuyler Sisters.”
Diggs performed “Guns and Ships,”
Groff reprised “You’ll Be Back,”
Onaodowan led “Yorktown (The World turned Upside Down),”
and Odom Jr. sang “The Room Where It Happens.”
The performance concluded with “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story,”
led by Jackson.
“Hamilton’s” Historic Impact
At the 70th Annual Tony Awards in 2016, Hamilton made history with 16 nominations and 11 wins, including Best musical [3]. The show also received a Grammy, an Olivier Award, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Pro Tip:
Want to relive the magic? The original cast production is available on Disney+, offering an immersive Broadway experience at home.
In 2020, the filmed version of the original Broadway production was released on Disney+, providing a Broadway experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent study, viewership of filmed Broadway shows increased by 40% as 2020, indicating a growing demand for accessible theater experiences National Endowment for the Arts, 2024.
The 78th Annual Tony Awards are available for streaming on Paramount+.
