A decade after it opened, the Richard Rodgers still empties out into West 46th Street with people arguing about the Reynolds Pamphlet, and the score has lost none of its density on a good night with a fresh cast. This is the room the show was built for, with the turntable and the two-tiered wooden scaffold Thomas Kail staged it on. If you have somehow never got round to it, Labor Day weekend is a quieter moment to finally go.
What to expect
Two hours and forty-five minutes across two acts, with a near-constant sung-through score and choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler that keeps the ensemble moving through every scene transition. Expect a full pit band, the famous rotating stage, and an audience that reacts audibly to lines it already knows.
Good to know
- The Richard Rodgers is on West 46th Street; the N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3 and 7 all stop at Times Square a short walk away.
- A digital lottery runs for a small block of cheap seats for every performance.
- The story assumes no prior history knowledge, but younger kids may struggle with the length and the political content.
- Rear mezzanine gives you the best view of the turntable and the ensemble patterns.
- The theatre offers assistive listening devices and accessible seating through the box office.
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Common questions
Is the original cast still in it?
No. Hamilton opened in 2015 and the original Broadway company has long since moved on. The show is now performed by a rotating company, and the production itself is unchanged.
Is there a cheap way in?
Yes. A digital lottery releases a small number of heavily discounted seats for each performance, and standing room is sometimes released at the box office on the day.
Can I bring a child?
Children under four are not permitted. The show handles adultery, duelling and death and runs nearly three hours, so it suits older kids and teenagers better.
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