Analysis Of Hamilton: An American Musical

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Hamilton: An American Musical is about the life of one of our Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton, written by Lin-Mauel Miranda. Hamilton is loved by critics, music/ theater geeks, and newcomers to musical theater. Lin-Manuel Miranda said in Hamilton’s America, “...musical theater doesn’t get off the arts page often…but here we are.”1 Hamilton has revolutionized musical theater and has affected society through its diverse audience appeal, its popularity, and its hip-hop and rap music Hamilton has a diverse appeal to audiences. The only white actor in the play is King George III from England, it was purposely cast with mostly Black and Latino actors. Why? "This adheres to the accepted practice that certain characteristics in certain roles