Hamilton (musical)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/hamilton--musical-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the musical composition period?Composed from 2008 to 2015
2. What is the book, music, and lyrics?Lin-Manuel Miranda
3. What is Hamilton about?Hamilton is a musical that tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers, using songs and rap to show his life from the Revolutionary War to the early United States.
4. Who wrote Hamilton?Lin‑Manuel Miranda wrote and composed Hamilton between 2008 and 2015, based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton.

Sung-and-rapped-through musical: A theatrical production where the narrative is conveyed entirely through song and rap, with minimal spoken dialogue.
Founding Fathers: The political leaders and statesmen who participated in the American Revolution and signed the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Off-Broadway: A designation for professional theaters in New York City with a seating capacity between 100 and 499 seats, often known for experimental or avant-garde productions.
Olivier Awards: The highest honor in British theatre, equivalent to the Tony Awards in the United States.