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Hamilton: The Revolution

Miranda, Lin-Manuel & . 6 CDs. 6 hrs. Hachette Audio. May 2016. ISBN 9781478913641. $35. digital download. THEATER
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OrangeReviewStarBased on the life of a Founding Father but overflowing with hip-hop and R&B music and concepts that resonate with contemporary audiences, the groundbreaking and wildly popular musical Hamilton has garnered praise from all corners. Miranda, the show's creator and star, and McCarter trace the origins and progress of the show from loose "mixtape" to Broadway production and cultural phenomenon. A deep dive into the world of conceiving, staging, and performing a live theater event, this work emphasizes the endless process of revision and improvement undertaken by Miranda and his "cabinet" of collaborators. Audiobook listeners will want to keep the cast album close as the narrative touches on the history and evolution of individual songs, as well as gives background on the creative team both behind the scenes and on the stage. The audio edition includes the full libretto with annotations by Miranda in addition to color photographs and other bonus material. The bulk of the narration is earnestly performed by Mariska Hargitay, with McCarter reading his introduction and Miranda reading (and sometimes singing) his own annotations.
VERDICT A must-have for Hamilton superfans and all public libraries.
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