Hamilton at Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Musical producer Lin-Manuel Miranda, fresh off the breakout success from his last Broadway play, In the Heights, conceptualized Hamilton for a couple of years before it opened in the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2015. It was in this first run that he also portrayed the lead role. The entire show, including its brilliant cast and magnificent music received highly positive praise from both critics and new fans alike.

The show, as most know, is a historical story that centers on one of Americas Founding Fathers, but the production takes a contemporary and forward-thinking approach, as seen in the music genres used and particularly in its multicultural cast. Plus, the 2016 Tony Awards, where the show was awarded 11 out of 16 nominations, is a testament to its success. Hamilton’s debut cast included the likes of Philippa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., and Jonathan Groff. Individually, the cast was already filled with both famous nominees and awardees, but their varied and rich performances combined brought Hamilton to a completely new level. The production team, just as incredibly talented, won Tony Awards for the production. Thomas Kail for Best Direction, Andy Blankenbuehler for Best Choreography, Alex Lacamoire for Best Orchestrations, Howell Binkley for Best Lighting Design of a Musical, Paul Tazewell for Best Costume Design of a Musical, and of course Lin-Manuel Miranda himself for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical, all topped the 2016 Tony Awards. Additionally, and unsurprisingly, Hamilton also grabbed Best Musical for the year. The current cast and production crew in each new venue where Hamilton is on tour brings the same energy and enthusiasm in their runs, with favorable reviews posted consistently.

Hamilton’s unceasing rise to fame led to opening many doors worldwide for audiences to experience Hamilton. It has continued for the past 10 years to perform not just in America, but also across the pond in the U.K. and in various theaters across Asia. The show’s touring production will be making its way to Nashville throughout June (and on Sunday 21st June 2026) at Tennessee Performing Arts Center, performing at one more world-class stage with the premier facilities and sound engineering that could surpass even Broadway and West End theaters.