Last month I had the great privilege of getting to see the Broadway hit, Hamilton. I have been the biggest fan of this show. I've listened to the cast album countless times, and even learned to play the songs on the piano. When I got the opportunity to see the show, I was ecstatic! Everyone knows about this show. The hype surrounding it is huge, so I was interested to see what is was like to actually watch it. What surprised me the most was the sweetness.
Sitting in the audience the hype disappeared, and I felt like a was watching a small, intimate, show. It just felt good.
From the cast album alone you can hear that Hamilton is a masterpiece. Lin-Manuel Miranda put his all into it, and it really shows. The lyrics are so thoughtful and fresh. Everything is connected and has a purpose. Most of all what drew me in is the energy. Miranda is a bright light, bursting with passion. Every line in Hamilton shines bright.
I saw the Philip Company, and they were absolutely incredible. Everything was perfect, the costumes, choreography, sets, lighting, and music. I laughed at parts I didn't think I would, it was so funny. It never missed a beat.
Sitting in the audience the hype disappeared, and I felt like a was watching a small, intimate, show. It just felt good.
From the cast album alone you can hear that Hamilton is a masterpiece. Lin-Manuel Miranda put his all into it, and it really shows. The lyrics are so thoughtful and fresh. Everything is connected and has a purpose. Most of all what drew me in is the energy. Miranda is a bright light, bursting with passion. Every line in Hamilton shines bright.
I saw the Philip Company, and they were absolutely incredible. Everything was perfect, the costumes, choreography, sets, lighting, and music. I laughed at parts I didn't think I would, it was so funny. It never missed a beat.
From the moment it started, my idea of Hamilton went out the window.
I was technically watching Hamilton, but I didn't know it at all. I was really seeing it for the first time. It was completely new. The Philip company made this show their own. Each actor made their rolls their own. From the very first line of the show I was taken aback at how new it was. Nik Walker played Aaron Burr. He was the first to sing, and I was caught off guard. From his first line I could tell that he was telling his own story. He was silly, and quirky. It was so personal, and you could tell that he was really enjoying his part in this amazing show.
Throughout the show I feel in love with all of the actors. Kyle Scatliffe won over the audience as Lafayfette/Jefferson. He had this voice that was so endearing. Alexander Hamilton, played by Joseph Morales was so heartwarming, and so surprisingly soft. Shoba Narayan was the perfect Eliza, and Ta'rea Campbell was a badass Angelica.
Hamilton had the best use of an ensemble I have ever seen. After the lyrics, the choreography was the lead storyteller. There was never a dull moment. I wanted to have more eyes to watch everything that was happening onstage. Little stories were happening everywhere.
I was technically watching Hamilton, but I didn't know it at all. I was really seeing it for the first time. It was completely new. The Philip company made this show their own. Each actor made their rolls their own. From the very first line of the show I was taken aback at how new it was. Nik Walker played Aaron Burr. He was the first to sing, and I was caught off guard. From his first line I could tell that he was telling his own story. He was silly, and quirky. It was so personal, and you could tell that he was really enjoying his part in this amazing show.
Throughout the show I feel in love with all of the actors. Kyle Scatliffe won over the audience as Lafayfette/Jefferson. He had this voice that was so endearing. Alexander Hamilton, played by Joseph Morales was so heartwarming, and so surprisingly soft. Shoba Narayan was the perfect Eliza, and Ta'rea Campbell was a badass Angelica.
Hamilton had the best use of an ensemble I have ever seen. After the lyrics, the choreography was the lead storyteller. There was never a dull moment. I wanted to have more eyes to watch everything that was happening onstage. Little stories were happening everywhere.
I felt like there was no distance between the stage and my seat.
No separation, no boundaries, even though I was sitting high up in the balcony. I have never had a show take hold of me so strongly. I became a part of the show. The other audience members were no longer there. Every moment was new. I sat on the edge of my seat, I couldn't miss a moment.
No separation, no boundaries, even though I was sitting high up in the balcony. I have never had a show take hold of me so strongly. I became a part of the show. The other audience members were no longer there. Every moment was new. I sat on the edge of my seat, I couldn't miss a moment.
Most importantly, Hamilton made me appreciate the importance of time. Every moment was another one gone. I will never see those exact moments again, but they will be with me forever. It reminded me that I have so much to do, so much to give.
I wanted to be there watching "Hamilton" forever, but at the same time I felt restless. I felt like I needed to go home and write.
I wanted to be there watching "Hamilton" forever, but at the same time I felt restless. I felt like I needed to go home and write.
-Celia Boldizar
OH MY GOSH AHHHHH THAT SOUNDS AMAZING I'M JEALOUS HAHA
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