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Alexander Hamilton: An American Musical
At first, the idea of a hip-hop Broadway musical about a Founding Father may strike certain people as silly and absurd, but when “Hamilton: An American Musical” debuted in 2015, it became an overnight hit. This show about Alexander Hamilton’s life has not only changed the way I see American history, but also has surprisingly influenced me as a writer.
“Hamilton” is a rare production to hit Broadway. Nothing like this has been done before, which is why the musical is so groundbreaking. It has inspired me to put a creative spin on my work, and ignore people who try to shoot down any ideas I have that may seem a little “out-there.” When Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of “Hamilton,” first started working on his musical, people laughed at

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