Anonymous
Post 08/19/2018 20:19     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:The king was the best in show. Saw it last weekend, seem better shows. Guy behind me snoring half the show and two people checking phones. Seems to have peaked already


Everyone in our section was giddy and excited before/during/after. Lots of participation.

Also, lots of applause for “immigrants get the job done”.
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2018 20:17     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saw it last night (also saw with original cast in NY). Loved Hamilton, hated the effeminate Burr, except for his solos when he stood/sat mid-stage (has a great voice!). Fantastic production, I laughed, I cried, BUT: my biggest challenge was the lack of height in many of the lead characters. Dumb, I know, and maybe it's because of having seen it in NY where Washington and Jefferson and Burr were so strong/present/commanding/TALL, but I struggled with their lack of height/strength last night. Maybe because DCs Hamilton is so tall compared to Lin Manuel Miranda? I don't know, but it definitely bothered me.

The ladies all wowed, especially Peggy/Reynolds. Had the understudy for Angelica, and while she could sing, she didn't articulate very well (and I know every word, every note, every character), and was difficult to understand.


I noticed the height thing also. I agree it’s because the DC Hamilton is much taller than Maranda. Although I think that works better. He is supposed to be such a ladies man and while LMM is obviously incredibly talented the whole idea of the women being struck down by his looks and charisma isn’t really there for me.


In real life Hamilton was pretty short. I felt like the DC Washington was not tall enough. Washington needs to be tall and imposing.


+1

I wish Washington was taller and had a deeper voice. His voice reminded me too much of Jefferson on the soundtrack.

Overall, amazing! Going to try to see it again soon!
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2018 20:10     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saw it last night (also saw with original cast in NY). Loved Hamilton, hated the effeminate Burr, except for his solos when he stood/sat mid-stage (has a great voice!). Fantastic production, I laughed, I cried, BUT: my biggest challenge was the lack of height in many of the lead characters. Dumb, I know, and maybe it's because of having seen it in NY where Washington and Jefferson and Burr were so strong/present/commanding/TALL, but I struggled with their lack of height/strength last night. Maybe because DCs Hamilton is so tall compared to Lin Manuel Miranda? I don't know, but it definitely bothered me.

The ladies all wowed, especially Peggy/Reynolds. Had the understudy for Angelica, and while she could sing, she didn't articulate very well (and I know every word, every note, every character), and was difficult to understand.


I noticed the height thing also. I agree it’s because the DC Hamilton is much taller than Maranda. Although I think that works better. He is supposed to be such a ladies man and while LMM is obviously incredibly talented the whole idea of the women being struck down by his looks and charisma isn’t really there for me.


In real life Hamilton was pretty short. I felt like the DC Washington was not tall enough. Washington needs to be tall and imposing.


Right, and very slender. Washington, on the other hand, was very tall for those times and his height was impressive to many.
Anonymous
Post 08/19/2018 19:55     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:The king was the best in show. Saw it last weekend, seem better shows. Guy behind me snoring half the show and two people checking phones. Seems to have peaked already [/quotny experience was totally different. The audience was loud and engaged and totally into it. The cast was great- we also had the Angelica understudy. This was for Saturday night so I wonder how often she’s off.
It’s an anazing show. My husband, who I have to drag to the theater, loved it.
Anonymous
Post 08/18/2018 17:47     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
The king was the best in show. Saw it last weekend, seem better shows. Guy behind me snoring half the show and two people checking phones. Seems to have peaked already
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2018 20:41     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saw it last night (also saw with original cast in NY). Loved Hamilton, hated the effeminate Burr, except for his solos when he stood/sat mid-stage (has a great voice!). Fantastic production, I laughed, I cried, BUT: my biggest challenge was the lack of height in many of the lead characters. Dumb, I know, and maybe it's because of having seen it in NY where Washington and Jefferson and Burr were so strong/present/commanding/TALL, but I struggled with their lack of height/strength last night. Maybe because DCs Hamilton is so tall compared to Lin Manuel Miranda? I don't know, but it definitely bothered me.

The ladies all wowed, especially Peggy/Reynolds. Had the understudy for Angelica, and while she could sing, she didn't articulate very well (and I know every word, every note, every character), and was difficult to understand.


I noticed the height thing also. I agree it’s because the DC Hamilton is much taller than Maranda. Although I think that works better. He is supposed to be such a ladies man and while LMM is obviously incredibly talented the whole idea of the women being struck down by his looks and charisma isn’t really there for me.


In real life Hamilton was pretty short. I felt like the DC Washington was not tall enough. Washington needs to be tall and imposing.


In real life, they were also all white, so, you know...

Seeing the different interpretations and perspectives is part of the thrill.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2018 20:23     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saw it last night (also saw with original cast in NY). Loved Hamilton, hated the effeminate Burr, except for his solos when he stood/sat mid-stage (has a great voice!). Fantastic production, I laughed, I cried, BUT: my biggest challenge was the lack of height in many of the lead characters. Dumb, I know, and maybe it's because of having seen it in NY where Washington and Jefferson and Burr were so strong/present/commanding/TALL, but I struggled with their lack of height/strength last night. Maybe because DCs Hamilton is so tall compared to Lin Manuel Miranda? I don't know, but it definitely bothered me.

The ladies all wowed, especially Peggy/Reynolds. Had the understudy for Angelica, and while she could sing, she didn't articulate very well (and I know every word, every note, every character), and was difficult to understand.


I noticed the height thing also. I agree it’s because the DC Hamilton is much taller than Maranda. Although I think that works better. He is supposed to be such a ladies man and while LMM is obviously incredibly talented the whole idea of the women being struck down by his looks and charisma isn’t really there for me.


In real life Hamilton was pretty short. I felt like the DC Washington was not tall enough. Washington needs to be tall and imposing.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2018 20:15     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I saw the OBC twice as well as the DC cast.

Overall, OBC better. LMM isn't the best singer in the world, so the DC Hamilton was better technically. That said, LMM is still LMM, and the whole vibe in NYC was thrilling.


Agree with this. Didn’t see him on Broadway, but have listened to the cast recording 100s of time. He may be a genius, but his voice is not that strong.

We had the understudy for Hamilton when we saw it at the KC - I thought he was outstanding.


Same. We were in intermission before I realized and I couldn't believe he wasn't the principal. My parents saw Scott a few days later and were blown away as well. I wish I could watch it a few more times.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2018 19:25     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
As I said in a different thread, the London Hamilton towers over most of the cast, and it really adds interesting presence, power, and authority to the character.

It is fun to see and compare different interpretations.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2018 18:36     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:Saw it last night (also saw with original cast in NY). Loved Hamilton, hated the effeminate Burr, except for his solos when he stood/sat mid-stage (has a great voice!). Fantastic production, I laughed, I cried, BUT: my biggest challenge was the lack of height in many of the lead characters. Dumb, I know, and maybe it's because of having seen it in NY where Washington and Jefferson and Burr were so strong/present/commanding/TALL, but I struggled with their lack of height/strength last night. Maybe because DCs Hamilton is so tall compared to Lin Manuel Miranda? I don't know, but it definitely bothered me.

The ladies all wowed, especially Peggy/Reynolds. Had the understudy for Angelica, and while she could sing, she didn't articulate very well (and I know every word, every note, every character), and was difficult to understand.


What effeminate Burr? Nicholas Christopher? He reminded me of the rapper Common. I thought he was great.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2018 09:40     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Saw it last night (also saw with original cast in NY). Loved Hamilton, hated the effeminate Burr, except for his solos when he stood/sat mid-stage (has a great voice!). Fantastic production, I laughed, I cried, BUT: my biggest challenge was the lack of height in many of the lead characters. Dumb, I know, and maybe it's because of having seen it in NY where Washington and Jefferson and Burr were so strong/present/commanding/TALL, but I struggled with their lack of height/strength last night. Maybe because DCs Hamilton is so tall compared to Lin Manuel Miranda? I don't know, but it definitely bothered me.

The ladies all wowed, especially Peggy/Reynolds. Had the understudy for Angelica, and while she could sing, she didn't articulate very well (and I know every word, every note, every character), and was difficult to understand.


I noticed the height thing also. I agree it’s because the DC Hamilton is much taller than Maranda. Although I think that works better. He is supposed to be such a ladies man and while LMM is obviously incredibly talented the whole idea of the women being struck down by his looks and charisma isn’t really there for me.


I think if you met Lin in person than you would see his charisma and charm. He may not be your type but, he is cute and better looking than the majority of people out there.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2018 09:39     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:Saw it last night (also saw with original cast in NY). Loved Hamilton, hated the effeminate Burr, except for his solos when he stood/sat mid-stage (has a great voice!). Fantastic production, I laughed, I cried, BUT: my biggest challenge was the lack of height in many of the lead characters. Dumb, I know, and maybe it's because of having seen it in NY where Washington and Jefferson and Burr were so strong/present/commanding/TALL, but I struggled with their lack of height/strength last night. Maybe because DCs Hamilton is so tall compared to Lin Manuel Miranda? I don't know, but it definitely bothered me.

The ladies all wowed, especially Peggy/Reynolds. Had the understudy for Angelica, and while she could sing, she didn't articulate very well (and I know every word, every note, every character), and was difficult to understand.


NP Leslie Odom Jr, is only 5'7" so he certainly wasn't taller than Lin.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2018 09:32     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:Saw it last night (also saw with original cast in NY). Loved Hamilton, hated the effeminate Burr, except for his solos when he stood/sat mid-stage (has a great voice!). Fantastic production, I laughed, I cried, BUT: my biggest challenge was the lack of height in many of the lead characters. Dumb, I know, and maybe it's because of having seen it in NY where Washington and Jefferson and Burr were so strong/present/commanding/TALL, but I struggled with their lack of height/strength last night. Maybe because DCs Hamilton is so tall compared to Lin Manuel Miranda? I don't know, but it definitely bothered me.

The ladies all wowed, especially Peggy/Reynolds. Had the understudy for Angelica, and while she could sing, she didn't articulate very well (and I know every word, every note, every character), and was difficult to understand.


I noticed the height thing also. I agree it’s because the DC Hamilton is much taller than Maranda. Although I think that works better. He is supposed to be such a ladies man and while LMM is obviously incredibly talented the whole idea of the women being struck down by his looks and charisma isn’t really there for me.
Anonymous
Post 08/17/2018 07:51     Subject: Hamilton DC cast
Saw it last night (also saw with original cast in NY). Loved Hamilton, hated the effeminate Burr, except for his solos when he stood/sat mid-stage (has a great voice!). Fantastic production, I laughed, I cried, BUT: my biggest challenge was the lack of height in many of the lead characters. Dumb, I know, and maybe it's because of having seen it in NY where Washington and Jefferson and Burr were so strong/present/commanding/TALL, but I struggled with their lack of height/strength last night. Maybe because DCs Hamilton is so tall compared to Lin Manuel Miranda? I don't know, but it definitely bothered me.

The ladies all wowed, especially Peggy/Reynolds. Had the understudy for Angelica, and while she could sing, she didn't articulate very well (and I know every word, every note, every character), and was difficult to understand.
Anonymous
Post 08/16/2018 14:16     Subject: Re:Hamilton DC cast
Anonymous wrote:I loved the DC cast. I agree with PP that LMM isn't the strongest singer, but he's a better rapper. I think the women of the case held up to the original broadway cast better than the men, but they men were still impressive. The DC cast Burr played the role with a weaseley tone of voice that bothered me at first (being used to the smoothness of Leslie Odom), but it grew on me and it still fit the character very well.


I thought the DC Burr was whiny. Austin Scott is a much better singer than LMM but LMM has emotional expression and nuance that Scott doesn’t even touch. Work!