Hamilton has changed the way we view theatre in the 21st century. Although its style is not necessarily new it has introduced a form of theatre that attracts individuals with all kinds of interests- whether it be music (rap/hip-hop), individuals that like educational theatre or generally plays themselves as it is exceptional. I worry that this will create a need for theatre to transform in a way that makes the theatre going experience more engaging. Miranda uses sophisticated language with a steady rhythm making you nod your head along with the beat as you catch every word he speaks, there is something with rhythm that grabs our attention. This sets the bar higher for future productions on Broadway, audiences will need to be more physically entertained- this may not be hard to keep up with as we have technology advancing at a rapid rate.

Theatre has indeed changed many ways throughout the course of history. As time passes different generations join those who create plays and different performances. With these newer additions come new ideas and approaches. Examples have been seen with Phantom of the Opera and Hairspray. Most recently I believe there is a shift in modern theatre with the introduction of Hamilton. These plays although timeless when initially created they welcome a style that although is not popular. it is very adaptable to its current audience in regards to the popular music whether it be Opera, Rock or Hip hop.

Hamilton is catching the attention of people who do not pay much attention or no attention to Broadway and musical shows. We have great hip hop musical leaders who have been posting pictures of Hamilton the show they have recently attended with their younger kids and how inspired they felt when they left. The show is sold out until 2017 and Contemporary theater is the start to attract more newer audiences. Theater is going to keep on changing as the years go by and I think that is what makes theater exciting. Hamilton has brought a great change to Broadway but it has brought in a great number of new faces.

I am glad we had the opportunity to have a scavenger hunt for class. Being my first one, I found myself paying attention to things I usually walk right past. I enjoy looking up and walking trying to find something new everyday but when I had to find certain items I found myself dissecting the environment around me. Asking questions with the people that seemed from the area (ex: NYU and its historical theatre). There is much history in the city that we live in and unfortunately most of the time we don’t think about it. We don’t have time to do things that we don’t need to do. If I didn’t need to, I wouldn’t have found a restaurant themed theatre or known where the players club is located. I definitely got more familiar with the city I’m from and appreciative that I had to do it.

Hamilton is indeed a revolutionary musical play. There isn’t anything new that is introduced in regards to style or production but what is intriguing is the fact that he takes modern day’s hip hop popularity into advantage. Miranda incorporates education into his flow giving the audience two things to pay attention to- His rhyming scheme and the plot of the story. Rhythm is something all people find interesting, although we have different preferences it is an internationally understood language. I wouldn’t be able to categorize Hamilton- it is an educational musical with sophisticated language and with the use of tones/emphasis on different parts this continues to grasp attention.

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Many people believe Hamilton isn’t a revolutionary play. I completely disagree with these people. Hamilton has turned way too many heads for it not to be. The integration of rap and history has turned Hamilton into a sensation musical and political statement. By Hamilton becoming this popular, we can say that culturally this can change theatre or at least make people aware that theatre can be about anything and everything with all kinds of different people on and off stage. Contemporary theatre is bringing so beautiful things together!

Contemporary theatre seems to be loved and talked about the most in theatre history. After reading the reviews on Hamilton though I have never saw it I’m really considering seeing what it’s all about. Being that contemporary theatre was created in the vaudeville time era how has it changed during this era in regards to Hamilton?

Contemporary theater, in my opinion, is probably the most engaging form of theater today. If someone were to say years ago, ” Why not make a musical about Hamilton but with rap and hip&hop?”, people would look at you like you were insane. I think it’s a wonderful world we live in were you can take anything, any scene, any situation, any time period, and be able to translate it into a contemporary styled song. I think the only downside to having a play become so popular, as mentioned in class before, is that it becomes extremely expensive to go to, but I guess that’s the way business works. I’m excited to see what new music genre is formed in the future, and how new musical will incorporate that in their productions.

Theater has definitely evolved throughout history as most arts do. Hamilton seems like a fantastic production however, a little overrated considering that originality has different meaning these days.  Calling it a “game-changer” seems like a stretch but, it still draws attention and seems like it could be good.