Hamilton made a splash and captured hearts when the show first hit the Broadway stage in 2015. As the musical celebrates its 10-year anniversary, here’s where you can watch the play and learn about the history behind the show.
Catch Hamilton in Theaters
Hamilton was a Broadway sell-out, toured the country, and even streamed on Disney Plus. Now, you can finally catch the musical on the big screen. The three-hour showing is coming to local theaters beginning September 5, including Regal, AMC, Alamo Drafthouse, and the Angelika Film Center at Mosaic. Multiple locations
Hamilton The Musical Tour
As George Washington’s right hand man, it’s easy to see why the Alexander Hamilton-inspired show would have its own tour on the historic grounds. The 60-minute tour gives you insight into Washington’s legacy, Marquis de Lafayette’s role in the Revolutionary War, and Washington’s farewell address. George Washington’s Mount Vernon: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., Mount Vernon, $10 in addition to admission
National Portrait Gallery
Find nearly all the major players of Hamilton at the National Portrait Gallery. Between the America’s Presidents and Out of Many: Portraits from 1600 to 1900 exhibits, you’ll find paintings of Hamilton, Washington, Jefferson, and others. Eighth and G Streets NW, Washington, DC
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
See how the song “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)” played out in real life when you take a trip to the historic city. Transport yourself back to 1781 as American soldiers fight in the final major battle of the Revolutionary War, which also marked Hamilton’s first military role in the Continental Army. 200 Water St., Yorktown, $20 for ages 13 and over, $10 for ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and under
Specialty Tour: Hamilton’s BFF & Frenemies
November 1 & 8, 11 a.m.–noon
Alexandria’s Gadsby’s Tavern was a go-to spot for many of the country’s Founding Fathers. Guests can take a self-guided tour or join an expert as you explore the 18th-century tavern. For those that want even more insights on the lore behind Hamilton should join the Hamilton’s BFF & Frenemies tour to see how Washington, Lafayette, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Aaron Burr interacted. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum: 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria, $15
Feature image courtesy The Kennedy Center
