Fans of the smash-hit Broadway musical Hamilton will be thrilled to hear that the Tony Award-winning show is coming to Dublin for a nine-week run next year. The announcement of the Dublin run follows the show’s hugely successful engagements in London’s West End and on Broadway, where it has been a sell-out sensation since its debut in 2015. This is an exciting opportunity for theatre-lovers in Ireland to finally experience the groundbreaking production, which has been hailed as one of the most important theatrical events of the decade. In this article, we’ll explore what we can expect from the Dublin run of Hamilton, and why it’s one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Irish theatre calendar.
Hamilton, the popular Broadway musical that tells the life story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton through song and rap, is set to come to Dublin for a nine-week run in 2024. The announcement was made by Stephen Faloon, general manager of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, who said that the production will run from September 17th to November 16th of that year.
Since its premiere on Broadway eight years ago, Hamilton has become one of the highest-grossing shows of all time, with millions of fans listening to recordings of the original cast every month. Top songs from the production have received more than 200 million streams to date on Spotify alone.
Faloon described the musical as “a truly wonderful show that has captivated millions and millions of people around the world”, and said that it “almost redefined what a musical can be.” He added that it combines the best of different music genres like jazz, R&B, hip-hop, pop music, and musical theatre to create a spellbinding experience for audiences.
Although it is unusual to announce a show so far in advance, Faloon said that they couldn’t help getting the news out there because the show is so brilliant and iconic. The production has broken records for its critical acclaim on the awards circuit and is also one of the most expensive shows to see on stage.
Created by the now globally famous Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton began off-Broadway in 2015 and soon took the stage by storm, touring North America three times and enjoying a performance at the West End in 2017. Miranda is renowned for his original musical In the Heights, a slew of successful theatre productions, and his work in movies such as Encanto, Moana, Tick, Tick… Boom!, and Star Wars.
The announcement of the Dublin run has generated excitement among fans of the show, who are eagerly awaiting ticket sales starting on Friday, April 28th, at 9am at the regular ticketing outlets. While the company that will be producing the show’s Ireland and UK tour has yet to be announced, expectations are high that it will meet the standards of previous productions and captivate audiences in Dublin.
As we eagerly await the arrival of Hamilton in Dublin next year for its nine-week run, there’s no doubt that this highly anticipated production will be the talk of the town. The musical’s explosive blend of rap, hip-hop and traditional show tunes, combined with its powerful story of the founding father of America, is sure to captivate audiences of all ages. So get ready to be swept away by the outstanding performances, dazzling choreography and incredible music of this theatrical masterpiece. Don’t miss your chance to secure your tickets to one of the hottest shows of the year when Hamilton takes to the stage in Dublin.
