Hamilton at William H. Mortensen Hall

It’s the story about the American Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton, told in a fresh, creative way that is bound to have you enthralled from the get-go. It’s a modern retelling of the United State’s newfound freedom, liberty and constitution as seen through the eyes of its first secretary - a poetic dreamer, a goofball, a fervent nation-builder - but with a slight difference. It’s an international musical sensation, and there is absolutely no disappointment to be found there!

You might wonder about the old-America-meets-modern-America thing.

Modern retelling of iconic history

The answer is simple. The story about America then, is told by America now. This means everything you could possibly expect from a international sensation and more: {almost every popular popular musical styles ranging from R&B and from hip hop to soul, pop and traditional-style show tunes, an emotional rollercoaster {that will take you through it all - from the burn of ambition to the elation of new love, from haunting regret to finding the quiet moments in a hurricane|that will have you feeling everything intensely right down to cell-level, clever and humorous dialogue delivered with vigor, dazzling costumes, and breathtaking and effective set designs. And even though Hamilton is about something historical, it has also made history!

The wow-factor lies in the fact that modern rap serves a remarkable purpose in this setting, and that Hamilton has the narrative force and emotional depth to take everything to the next level. With its premiere off-Broadway in 2015 and moving swiftly into Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre, followed by its West End premiere in 2017, Hamilton catapulted rather effortlessly right to the stars. Think we’re overexaggerating? Let the proof be in the accolades. Not only did Hamilton rack up ten Lucille Lortel Awards, but also three Outer Critics Circle Awards, eight Drama Desk Awards, eleven Tony Awards, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama among many others. It’s undeniable: Hamilton conquered the world in record time.

Hamilton in Hartford!

And now, Hartford, Hamilton is slated to conquer you too! So get your hands on those tickets now and come on down to the Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre to experience the all-star cast knocking the wind right out of your sails!

With the Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre’s breathtaking decor and design, comfortable seating spread across various levels, and top-tier sound and lighting, a bad seat simply does not exist! The strive to make your theatre experience one you’ll remember for years to come, goes even further than that - there is ample parking, and even some restaurants closeby.

So, how about a musical theatre experience that will make you a fan for life? Yes, Hamilton is THAT good, so don’t wait, get your $107 tickets now!