Hamilton at Benedum Center Pittsburgh

Almost a decade ago, on 17 Feb, 2015, history was made as Hamilton first showed Off-Broadway at the Public Theater in NYC. It was this iconic launch that was so well-received, which led to a Broadway opening by August. Since then, Hamilton has been running not only in America, but in several destinations around the globe.

Hamilton builds on its success as it goes on a limited season in Pittsburgh in September at Benedum Center, typically well-known for hosting the world’s most spectacular productions and musicals.

Hamilton is a story of Alexander Hamilton himself, one of the U.S. Founding Fathers, has gone on to inspire many fans all around the globe. The success of this musical from its inception started to explode bigger and bigger especially following the 2016 Tony Awards, where Hamilton was able to win 11 out of 16 nominations and cemented its ranks in Broadway and beyond. It has also proved to be enjoyable to a wider crowd partly of the fact that this musical specifically chooses to features genres highly relevant in pop culture, such as hip-hop, jazz, and R&B while showcasing a very diverse cast for each showing. Its incredible score and musical recording have become even more widespread due to its availability outside the musical itself on TV platforms.

Its reach has only continued to develop from here as Hamilton has continued to show in various states across the United States, and show in several locations across the globe including Canada, the equally-renowned West End in London, New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, and Abu Dhabi. Its global fame continues it also became a digital version in 2020 that became available to view on Disney+.

Every city that Hamilton tours, though the cast and production crew may differ, it maintains diversity that ensures various racial and ethnic origins for each cast member, one of the accolades that Hamilton is known for. The productions dynamic message continues to resonate with viewers, and Pittsburgh is no different as crowds can expect an spectacular show from an jaw-dropping cast.