Hamilton
‘Hamilton is the only musical I’ve seen’: First-time actor lands role of a career
For a first-timer in the world of musical theatre, you could do a lot worse than landing a role in Hamilton’s principal cast.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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★★★★½
Arts
Hamilton is here: and this spectacular show is quite simply a must-see
This musical justifies all the hype. It’s the kind of game-changer it promises to be and thoroughly deserves its place as the hottest ticket in town.
- by Cameron Woodhead
‘An actor’s playground’: Meet the guy on standby for every male role in Hamilton
To keep the show on the road, standby performer Jimmie “JJ” Jeter has to be ready to step up for multiple roles – sometimes at just minutes’ notice.
- by Nick Miller
Hamilton, big bucks and bigger stars: How to make a hit musical
With Hamilton set to premiere in Melbourne, here’s a primer on what it takes for a musical to hit the heights of success.
- by John Bailey
Who’s who in Hamilton? An insider’s guide to the smash-hit musical
As Lin-Manuel Miranda’s celebrated musical comes to Melbourne, we meet the people whose stories shaped America.
- by Louise Rugendyke
Hamilton’s Lyndon Watts: ‘There’s no right way to be sexual’
The actor discusses the slow move in theatre away from all-white casting panels, the difficulties he faced as a teenager – and why he wants to play an elf.
- by Benjamin Law
★★★
Review
Can Hamilton creator pull off directing his first film musical?
Tick, tick… Boom! may be an affectionate tribute to one of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s old Broadway friends, but it’s Andrew Garfield who steals the show.
- by Paul Byrnes
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Performing arts
Hamilton set to return to Sydney for second season
Negotiations are under way to bring the smash-hit Broadway musical back after a stint in Melbourne.
- by Linda Morris
‘What time is it? Showtime!’: Hamilton returns to the stage in Sydney
The cast of Hamilton Australia took to the stage on Tuesday night for the first time in four months.
- by Billie Eder
Opinion
Arts
Forcing audiences into casinos to see theatre is just what Sydney doesn’t need
Sydney has a desperate lack of commercial theatre space. Putting new ones in casinos is not the answer.
- by Nathanael Cooper
After more than 100 cancelled performances, Hamilton returns to the stage
Performances of the blockbuster musical will restart at 75 per cent capacity and with an audience that must be fully vaccinated and wearing masks.
- by Louise Rugendyke