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The award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton will premiere at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on January 17 and run for three weeks until February 4.
Hamilton debuted on Broadway in August 2015 to widespread critical acclaim and audience acclaim, and has gone on to run for multiple seasons in London’s West End, Australia and Germany, and will soon embark on an international tour, before arriving in New Zealand and the Philippines premiere to Abu Dhabi.
The soundtrack for “Hamilton” blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway in an adaptation of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers, on stage. With books, music and lyrics written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, directed by Thomas Kail, choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler, music supervised and orchestrated by Alex Lacamoire, “Hamilton” is based on the biography of Ron Chernow.
The musical won 11 Tony Awards, 7 Olivier Awards, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album.
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“From a spectacular opening night in Sydney in 2021, to blockbuster seasons in Melbourne, Brisbane and soon thereafter Auckland and Manila, audiences have embraced ‘Hamilton’ with enthusiasm we couldn’t have imagined,” producer Geoffrey Seiler said in a statement. .
“I’m excited to bring Hamilton to Abu Dhabi and continue the show’s global journey,” Michael Cassel AM, producer and CEO of Michael Cassel Group, said in a statement. “Hamilton’s themes of hope, equality and the power of storytelling are universal and I believe they will resonate deeply with audiences in the Middle East.”
“Abu Dhabi’s live entertainment scene is booming and we are witnessing a growing interest in theatrical culture, from locally produced shows to international stage performances,” said HE Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General, Department of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi zabi. “The arrival of the world-renowned Broadway show Hamilton to the UAE capital furthers our strong commitment to providing captivating and inspiring experiences for visitors from all backgrounds. We are delighted that the story of Alexander Hamilton has captivated audiences around the world continue to bring innovative, original and transformative work to audiences in the UAE.”
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Tickets for the musical are available on the Platinum List from AED 180 on weekdays and AED 240 on Fridays and weekends. Tickets are also available for the determined.
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