Aaron Burr got a raw deal in the history books

Pretty sure I'm going to listen to the entire soundtrack during work tomorrow.

Didn't he murder someone?

hph6203 said:

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Didn't he murder someone?

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I mean it was a duel lol

hph6203 said:

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Didn't he murder someone?

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Yes... Alexander Hamilton.

Amazing show. Wasn't sure what to expect, but the music and story were top notch.

Favorite was lafeyettes song and here comes the general.

The only caveat is if a duel challenge results in the development of the wildly popular Tomacco.

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Starting this now. The theater announcer introduced himself as "your king, George III," and the audience cheered. 240 years later and New York is still on the wrong side.

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they cheered for a couple of reasons 1 being the originator of the role was back for one show so that was a special treat to the audience.

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Fun fact that it was Christof from Frozen! Long live the king!!!

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Philip J Fry said:

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I find the actual history of Burr and Hamilton fascinating. Sorry, this not so much.

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Even if this broadway number didn't get to touch on every detail or nuance to your satisfaction, the fact is, going against the grain and doing an entire musical on a founding father is unconventional and brave. I've found myself doing a lot of research and reading about Hamilton and Burr's history and history of their parties as well as the founding fathers and their ideology. If this bring our nations history into a global or cultural spotlight and sparks any interest for folks to further look into things like that, it is a win.

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Brave, really?

There have been other Broadway shows about the founding fathers. And one even won a Tony for best musical.

According to Social media ... this play is racist and glorifies white supremacy


Have people seen the cast?

tjholley16 said:

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According to Social media ... this play is racist and glorifies white supremacy


Have people seen the cast?

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I saw a news article about this, and I can only assume it is a troll attempt by someone.

AustinAg2K said:

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I'm sure this will be an unpopular opinion here, but I thought Lin Manuel kind of sucked as Hamilton. The guy I saw in the touring show was better. Lin just didn't seem like he fit the role to me. He didn't really have the cockyness that was implied in the show. I guess if you create the show, though, you can demand the lead.

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The wife and I agreed with you. The touring guy was definitely better

The touring guy may have been better vocally, but there is a reason no one can seem to remember his name. And that alone makes LMM the better draw.

From a non-rap Boomer:

I do unholy a few raps songs, but I'm mired in classic, hard rock and Alternative Rick.

So, I'm not used to pulling out fast rap style lyrics. The first time I saw Hamilton, I lost most of the words, but the second time, I got them all and actually enjoyed it much more.

Using close caption might help some other rap-challenged people, no?

Everyone loves the 2nd/3rd String QB

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Starting this now. The theater announcer introduced himself as "your king, George III," and the audience cheered. 240 years later and New York is still on the wrong side.

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they cheered for a couple of reasons 1 being the originator of the role was back for one show so that was a special treat to the audience.

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I really do appreciate that background. I was just making a joke at the expense of New York for having been a loyalist colony during the war.

64% bump in Disney+ downloads this weekend.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hamilton-delivers-64-download-bump-for-disney-144157998.html?.tsrc=fin-notif

Brian Earl Spilner said:

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64% bump in Disney+ downloads this weekend.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hamilton-delivers-64-download-bump-for-disney-144157998.html?.tsrc=fin-notif

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Wife and I watched it last night. King George and Thomas Jefferson were my favorite characters. The actress who played Angelica was amazing and I thought had the best voice. The story was very good, but Lin was definitely the weakest link in the ensemble. I actually wasn't the biggest fan of Burr either.

Overall it was an 8/10 for me. Not my most favorite play I've seen, but still very very good.

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According to Social media ... this play is racist and glorifies white supremacy


Have people seen the cast?

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It's an attack on the founders....everything must be erased to create the new.

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I actually wasn't the biggest fan of Burr either.

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I thought the traveling show's Burr was better. However, I believe that has more to do with the look than the voice. Odom is very short and has too "pretty" of a smile to be Burr in my opinion. The guy who played Burr when it came to New Orleans had a great voice, was tall, and fit the picture.

But, it is hard to argue that Odom doesn't have the chops. Also, he did when a Tony for best lead actor.

On another comparison note, the traveling show's Washington was NOT good. He was a little short guy. Christopher Jackson, the original, was a perfect picture.

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Life doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes.
And we keep living anyway
We rise and we fall and we break
We fall and we make our mistakes.
And if there's a reason I'm still alive
When so many have died
Then I'm willin' to wait for it

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Wait For It is a damn jam!

One Last Time is also very well put together and lets the actors belt out a bit.

As far as getting pumped up, Right Hand Man is where its at.

Most Fun: What'd I Miss, Diggs shines every time he's on screen.

Most Underrated: Dear Theodosia. A duet between Hamilton and Burr with lots of layers.

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Brian Earl Spilner said:

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Can we agree that duels are dumb and immature?

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I don't know. On the face it seems stupid, but then I think if we had duels to protect people's honor, at least half of Twitter users would be dead... So maybe it's not so bad.

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If NextDoor had duels, my neighborhood would be something out of a Corey Feldman/Tom Hanks Movie. And I would cook out in the front more often.

Here we go...

https://amp.thenational.ae/arts-culture/on-stage/cancelhamilton-lin-manuel-miranda-s-hit-musical-under-fire-due-to-alexander-hamilton-s-slavery-ties-1.1044919