Hamilton at Durham Performing Arts Center

It’s the life story of the American Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton, told like never before. It’s a tale about the United State’s newfound freedom, liberty and constitution as seen through the eyes of its first secretary - a poetic dreamer, a goofball, an impassioned nation-builder - but with a slight twist. It’s clever, sharp-witted, and funky, and causes an uproar every time it hits the stage!

You might wonder about the old-America-meets-modern-America thing.

Modern meets history

The answer is simple. The story is presented from the angle of America then, told by America now. This means everything you could possibly expect from a world-class musical and more: {almost every popular style of music, an emotional rollercoaster {that will take you through it all - from the burn of ambition to the euphoria of new love, from gnawing regret to finding the quiet moments in a hurricane|that will have you feeling everything intensely right down to cell-level, clever and quick-witted dialogue delivered either in song or rap, dazzling costumes, and incredible and effective set designs. And even though Hamilton is about something historical, it has also made history!

The wow-factor lies in the fact that modern rap serves a remarkable purpose in this setting, and that Hamilton has the narrative power and emotional depth to take everything to the next level. It’s slick, phenomenal, high-spirited, like a well-oiled machine, and entertaining, and one of the best musicals on tour today Do you have doubts? Let the proof be in the accolades. Not only did Hamilton rack up ten Lucille Lortel Awards, but also three Outer Critics Circle Awards, eight Drama Desk Awards, eleven Tony Awards, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama among many others. It’s undeniable: Hamilton conquered the Broadway and the West End rapidly… and pretty much every venue it is being performed at.

Hamilton in Durham!

And now, Durham, Hamilton is slated to conquer you too! So get your hands on those tickets now and come on down to the Durham Performing Arts Center to experience one of the best musicals on tour today for yourself!

With the Durham Performing Arts Center’s historical decor and design, comfortable seating spread across various levels, and state-of-the-art sound and lighting, you are certain to have a fantastic night! The strive to make your theatre experience most memorable, goes even further than that - there is ample parking, and even some restaurants closeby.

So, how does a musical theatre experience for the books sound? Yes, Hamilton is THAT good, so don’t snooze, get your $121 tickets now!