![]() ![]() The fact that one of the most virulent partisan spats in American history at the core of the story, which concludes with Aaron Burr killing Hamilton in a duel, raises questions about the toll of toxic political rivalries that resonate today. The hyper-partisan political climate of the early days of the Republic carried smoothly into the Trump era. ![]() Hamilton’s optimistic portrayal of an America-for-all, in which black and brown actors portray the Founding Fathers, seemed perfectly timed when it opened during the Obama presidency. Hamilton, which turns 5 this year, was on track this year to surpass another smash hit, The Book of Mormon, before Covid-19 forced Broadway’s theaters to close.Ĭhalk it up to cultural relevance. The top three grossing musicals are all more than 16 years old. Add sales of Hamilton T-shirts, the cast album, books and related merchandise - plus the sale to Disney - and the show ranks among an elite handful of productions that have generated revenue of more than $1 billion.Īnd it did so far faster than other Broadway phenoms. The extended run in London’s West End sold another $38.6 million worth of tickets, based on a Forbes analysis of average ticket prices. ![]() Performances in New York City have so far made $649.9 million, according to the Broadway League, while touring company stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, West Palm Beach, Dallas and elsewhere have brought in another $167.2 million, according to Pollstar. ![]()
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