Theatre kids rejoice; you are about to get your shot at performing in Hamilton at your own high school. Concord Theatricals acquired worldwide secondary stage licensing rights for the Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning musical. Concord will first develop a teen version of Hamilton with an anticipated 2028 launch.
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“I am thrilled that HAMILTON is joining IN THE HEIGHTS and 21 CHUMP STREET as part of the Concord Theatricals family,” Lin-Manuel Miranda shared in a news release. “I fell in love with theater not by seeing a lot of Broadway shows, but via my parents’ vinyl cast albums and participating in our high school’s annual musicals. I’m excited to see students take on these roles and to share this story from school stages in their communities. It’s only a matter of time.”
“Hamilton” Brings History To Life
When Hamilton premiered off Broadway in 2015, fans fell in love. Lin-Manuel made history interesting and fun for millions of people. History buffs found a new hobby in theatre. And theatre lovers suddenly had a new appreciation of musicals.
“We couldn’t be prouder to continue to represent Lin-Manuel’s work and to bring his astounding, game-changing show to educators and students worldwide,” Sean Patrick Flahaven, Chief Theatricals Executive of Concord, shared. “His genius combination of history, politics and dynamic music is unique and thrilling. And on a personal note, this is a full-circle moment, having had the honor to be involved in its development, production and recording.”
Young fans immediately went to Concord’s Instagram to share their excitement.
“PLEASE include a pit orchestra in this edition!!!!! I’m a high school orchestra teacher and we have a live student pit for our show every year! It’s the highlight of our band/orchestra students’ time in high school! I’ve noticed a lot of teen/junior editions of shows have tracks instead of orchestra parts and I reeeally hope Hamilton isn’t one of those! Live theater is important and meaningful to instrumental musicians too!!” A fan begged.
“OMG YES! I will be a freshman in HS in 2028! Ahhhhh,” another person wrote.
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