Hamilton was superb. I definitely get all the hype and accolades. It takes the standard musical format but twists and turns it into exciting new directions. This includes so many great songs which are still stuck in my head. I also really liked how all the different singing/rapping styles from the ensemble work together.
One of my favourite things was just how much of a detailed story was told when typically musicals are light on story and more about putting on a show. Covering a biography over a quarter century of American history while providing unique context and perspectives was an incredible achievement.
My only gripe was the production needed more and longer wide shots. You could tell from some wide shots just how epic the production was with all the moving parts and background performances and I wanted to see more especially during the action packed scenes.
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