![]() I do hope to catch the live show at some point, but if my Hamilton experience is limited to this cinematic version, well. We see the full stage when we should, and we are offered close-ups when it's most effective. Perhaps what really makes this click as movie entertainment is the expert use of cameras and editing. It's easy to overlook the dance and stage choreography since it's never over-the-top, but the dancers are terrific and the performers make great use of the single set - although props are regularly brought in and taken away. plus Odom is a terrific singer and performer, and he lights up the stage. ![]() He may be the "villain", but he makes Burr accessible and easy to understand. Lastly, the passion Leslie Odom Jr brings to his role as Adam Burr is beyond description. She may not be as involved with the political elements of the story, but in the most emotional moments, she is front and center. Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton has a pristine voice that will bring tears to many eyes. Everyone will have their favorite performers, and truly they are all exceptional, and I'd like to point out the two that took my breath away. Jonathan Groff (from "Mindhunter") is absolutely hysterical and unforgettable as King George III, both through song and strut. Renee Elise Goldsberry takes over the stage with her powerful voice as Angelica Schuyler, and Chris Jackson is a dominating physical presence as George Washington. Daveed Diggs has dual roles as the flamboyant Marquis de Lafayette and the equally flamboyant (at least here) Thomas Jefferson. Miranda that appeared on every talk show for a couple of years, and he also performs as Alexander Hamilton. He credits writer Ron Chernow's book on Alexander Hamilton as the inspiration for the production, but it's Mr. Of course most everyone knows that Lin-Manuel Miranda is the creative force behind the show. We see a perfect melding of music-performance-story. These aren't so much catchy sing-along types, but you'll easily recall the scenes when you hear the songs again at a later date. Some of the early songs require serious concentration to catch the lines, but even if you miss some lyrics, the gist of what's happening is pretty clear. Third, this is a true musical in that the songs drive the story. At a minimum the top seven actors are as skilled and fun to watch as any you've seen. In many stage shows, one or two actors are head and shoulders above the others. Second, the main cast is filled with dynamic performers. This is the original cast doing what they do best, and the edits are imperceptible. It should be noted that the film version is a blend of a couple of recorded live shows, plus some recorded songs seamlessly edited in. ![]() First, and I believe this is key, the original stage director Thomas Kail is back to direct the film. Instead, this will briefly outline what I noticed in the movie. Unfortunately (because of what I mentioned above) this can't be a comparison of a live stage performance and the film version. The show is fantastic, and I only wish my first viewing had been a live performance. ![]() Thanks to Disney Plus, I only needed to invest a little (ok, a lot) of time, rather than a few hundred dollars for a ticket. throwing myself at the mercy of the Theater Gods. Surely folks were caught up in the frenzy, and peer pressure was such that no one would admit it wasn't all that. Well, that's been me with "Hamilton." For almost 5 years, the hype was just too much. best 'steamed broccoli' (ok, insert your favorite entrée) I've ever tasted! Having been burned many times with high expectations, you remain skeptical, but make the reservation. You know what it's like when people start talking about some great new restaurant that just opened (think back to pre-pandemic)? And then you start to hear your friends and co-workers raving about it. ![]()
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