12 Fascinating Facts We Did Not Know About 'Hamilton'

July 23, 2020 2.6K votes 552 voters 39.3K views

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A roundup of fascinating things shared about the Broadway musical Hamilton, courtesy of r/todayilearned.

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Peter Dinklage's Brother Performed On The Original Broadway Recording
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Source.

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The Original Cast Negotiated Weekly Profits
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"It was messy, and scary, but possible."

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Lin-Manuel Miranda's Biggest Critic
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Many historians had the same reaction.

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Hamilton's Gravesite
Photo: Reddit / Instagram
After the show, a trip to the grave.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Met JJ Abrams At A Hamilton Show
Photo: Reddit / Flickr
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Hip Hop Is How It Happens In Just A Couple Hours
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It isn't your typical Broadway show.

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Peter Dinklage's Brother Performed On The Original Broadway Recording