Featured Article

Hamilton, the much-lauded musical, has captured the hearts of many with its beautiful soundtrack, characters, and story. The characters of the musical bring to life the story of the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton has redefined musical theatre through its unique approach to the genre, and its characters’ diverse representation of race, class, and gender.

The characters of Hamilton are some of the most beloved in musical theatre in recent years, due to their complex development. We are introduced to the characters through rapped history lessons, showing both the brilliance of Alexander Hamilton and the limits of his character. Hamilton has flaws, and these flaws make him more realistic and accessible. We come to understand Alexander’s ambition and strength of character, coupled with his sense of humanity, making him a more rounded and inspiring figure than most traditional musical theatre characters.

In addition to the main character, Hamilton includes characters such as Aaron Burr, Angelica Schuyler, George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, and Thomas Jefferson. All of these characters bring richness and relevance to the musical, as we come to understand their complex motivations and feelings.

The casting of Hamilton as a multicultural production has had a