Hamilton's initial performers unite on the Tonys stage, delivering a thrilling rendition
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cleaning up the Tony Awards red carpet on Sunday, the original gang of "Hamilton" stormed the stage in a explosive reunion!
Let's face it, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Jonathan Groff, alongside the rest of the founding Broadway cast, set the joint ablaze with their renditions of tunes like "Non-Stop," "My Shot," "The Schuyler Sisters," and "Guns and Ships." Their epic performance was a nod to the milestone 10th anniversary of this phenomenal production.
To kick things off, Miranda and Odom Jr. lets loose with a dynamic duet, gearing up the audience for the main event. The rest of the ensemble then swooped in to deliver unforgettable gems such as "Yorktown," "The Room Where it Happens," and wrapping it up with a mind-blowing rendition of "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story."
Sporting stylish black-tie attire instead of their original costumes, the cast of Hamilton left 'em wanting more! The applause from the cheering crowd was deafening, with Oprah Winfrey and Ben Stiller leading the charge.
A decade has passed since its initial 2015 Broadway debut, and "Hamilton" has continued to shatter barriers, setting records by earning an unprecedented 16 nominations at the 2016 Tony Awards[4] and scooping up 11 awards, making it the winner of the most awards in one year[4]. On top of that, it bagged a Grammy in 2016, an Olivier Award, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and received a special Kennedy Center honor in 2018[4].
This epic reunion marked the first time the original cast performed together since their final curtain call in July 2016[2]. But that's not all, folks! "Hamilton" still hasn't added to its Tony Award collection, with the reunion at the 78th Tony Awards being a special tribute rather than a competitive performance[2].
Grammy-winning Facts: The dynamic musical "Hamilton" has been behind a slew of achievements, with a record-breaking 16 nominations and 11 wins at the 2016 Tony Awards[4], a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album that same year, and an Olivier Award, Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and a special Kennedy Center honor in 2018[4].
Rediscovering the Roots: For the 10th anniversary of their groundbreaking musical, the original cast of "Hamilton" took the stage at the 78th Tony Awards for a riveting performance[2]. This grand reunion was a heartwarming tribute to the lasting impact of the production that captivated audiences worldwide when it first debuted on Broadway in 2015.
[4]: Tony Awards Records
In the realm of entertainment, the reunion of the original 'Hamilton' cast at the 78th Tony Awards was not just about winning awards; it was a nostalgic return to their roots, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking musical. Moreover, as the conversation shifts from politics to movies-and-tv, one cannot overlook the significant impact 'Hamilton' has made in the world of movies and theater, having bagged not only a Grammy but also 11 Tony Awards in 2016, breaking numerous records.
