Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton: An American Musical

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Hamilton: An American Musical was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who gained a fascination with Alexander Hamilton after reading a biography about the historical figure. The Broadway musical is loosely based on the life of founding father Alexander Hamilton, following his journey from a poor child in the Caribbean to George Washington’s right hand man. The work features many well rounded characters and a fascinating plotline, but perhaps the most interesting aspect is its delivery. Unlike most musicals, Hamilton is comprised of only musical numbers, the majority of which are rap songs. Hamilton is a favorite of many because of the dynamic characters it presents. Lin Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton features multitudes of dynamic characters, most

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