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Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
What Hamilton is and why it still sells
Hamilton is a two-act, almost entirely sung and rapped musical about Alexander Hamilton, the immigrant who became the first US Treasury secretary. It plays on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on West 46th Street, where it opened on August 6, 2015, and a North American touring company carries the same production to other cities. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the book, music and lyrics, adapting Ron Chernow's 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton.
The score mixes hip-hop, R&B, pop, soul and traditional show tunes, and the show deliberately casts actors of color as the Founding Fathers. Thomas Kail directed and Andy Blankenbuehler choreographed. Before Broadway it ran at The Public Theater downtown, opening there on February 17, 2015.
The awards record explains the demand that followed. Hamilton earned a then-record 16 Tony nominations and won 11, including Best Musical. It also won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, and its London production later took seven Olivier Awards.
Broadway, the tour and the film
The Broadway production marked its 10th anniversary in 2025, which makes it one of the longer-running shows currently on the street. Touring has been central to the show's reach. Separate US companies, nicknamed the Angelica, Philip and And Peggy tours, launched between 2017 and 2019, and a Chicago sit-down production ran at the CIBC Theatre from October 2016 to January 2020. The official site lists a current North American tour alongside the Broadway and London companies.
If you have only seen the filmed version, released on Disney+ in July 2020 and in movie theaters in 2025, the live show plays differently. The stage relies on two concentric turntables (a revolving floor inside a second revolving ring) designed by David Korins, and much of the choreography is built around them. That staging is the main reason seat choice matters more for Hamilton than for a talky play.
- Broadway: Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th Street, New York.
- Touring: a North American company that plays multiweek engagements in large performing arts centers.
- London: Victoria Palace Theatre, open since December 2017.
Runtime, age guidance and content notes
Plan on about 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission. Broadway guidance recommends the show for ages 10 and up, and children under 5 are not admitted. Every person needs a ticket regardless of age.
The age recommendation is about attention span and subject matter more than shock value. The lyrics move fast and include some strong language, the second act deals with an affair, a duel and the death of a child, and almost nothing is spoken, so a younger child who misses the thread can get lost quickly. Children who already know the cast album usually do well; children meeting it cold often do better at age 11 or 12.
Arrive at least 30 minutes early. The opening number introduces nearly every character, and missing it makes the rest harder to follow.
Best seats at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
The Richard Rodgers is a mid-size house with two levels: the orchestra (the ground floor facing the stage) and a single mezzanine above it. Capacity is reported between about 1,320 and 1,400 depending on the source; the Nederlander Organization, which owns the building, lists 1,319. The architect, Herbert J. Krapp, used one balcony instead of the usual two to keep upper seats closer to the stage, and the rear of the orchestra is built with steep stadium-style rows.
Orchestra
Center orchestra from roughly row E through row N is the strongest all-around choice. The rake (the upward slope of the floor) begins around row C and steepens past row K, so heads in front of you stop being a problem quickly. Rows A and B are thrilling for the actors' faces but put you below the stage floor, which hides some of the turntable patterns. Toward the back, from about row P, the mezzanine overhang starts to cut off the top of the set, where actors play on the upper walkways.
Front mezzanine
For this show in particular, the front mezzanine is often the best value in the house. From above you see the concentric rings of the turntable and the full shape of Blankenbuehler's choreography, which reads as a pattern rather than a crowd. Center front mezzanine rows are priced near the orchestra for that reason.
Seats to think twice about
- Far side orchestra: cheaper, but the angle loses part of the set's upper level.
- Rear mezzanine back rows: distant, with legroom that tall patrons find tight.
- Partial-view seats: sold at a discount for a reason; check the listing notes before you buy.
Seeing Hamilton on tour
On tour, the same staging moves into performing arts centers that are usually much larger than the Richard Rodgers, often with two or three upper levels. The judgment changes accordingly. The first mezzanine or dress circle (the lowest balcony) usually beats the rear orchestra for this show because the turntable choreography reads best from above, while the upper balcony in a very large hall can feel remote. Center sections beat side sections at every level.
Touring engagements typically last several weeks per city. Opening week and the final weekend draw the most demand, and midweek performances in the middle of a run usually have the widest selection.
When demand peaks and how to buy smart
A decade into its run, Hamilton is no longer the hardest ticket in town that it was in 2016, but demand stays steady and follows the New York tourist calendar.
- Highest demand: Thanksgiving week, the weeks between Christmas and New Year's, school spring breaks and summer Saturdays.
- Moderate demand: Friday and Saturday evenings and weekend matinees during the rest of the year.
- Widest choice: Tuesday through Thursday evenings in late January, February and early fall.
- Cast announcements: the return of a well-known performer can lift demand for the weeks of that run.
The show also runs a digital lottery for a limited number of reduced-price seats through the official Hamilton app, a descendant of the original Ham4Ham lottery that drew crowds outside the theater in 2015 and 2016. On the resale side, prices respond to the date more than the seat, so moving a holiday trip by even a few days often opens up better locations. Every GoodSeats order is backed by a 100% guarantee. Check the current schedule at the official Hamilton Broadway site.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Hamilton on Broadway?
About 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission.
What age is Hamilton appropriate for?
Broadway guidance recommends it for ages 10 and up, and children under 5 are not permitted. It includes some strong language and mature themes such as an affair and a fatal duel.
Where is Hamilton playing in New York?
At the Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th Street, in the Theater District, where it has run since August 2015.
Is the mezzanine good for Hamilton?
Yes. The front mezzanine shows the turntable staging and choreography from above, and many regular theatergoers prefer it to the rear orchestra, which sits under the mezzanine overhang.
Is Hamilton still touring?
The official site lists a North American touring company alongside Broadway and London. Check the tour schedule for current cities and dates.