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Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
You can get $10 tickets to Hamilton in celebration of the show's 10th anniversary this week
Hamilton 's 10th anniversary celebration rages on! The blockbuster musical is making at least 1,000 seats available to fans for only $10 through its digital lottery for a special matinee performance on Wednesday, August 6. Registration is open now through July 31 at noon ET, and it's the only way to access tickets for the performance. Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre will be the room where it happens on August 6, which marks the tenth anniversary since Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit retelling of the country's founding moved uptown from its 2015 debut at the Public Theater. An invite-only evening performance that Wednesday will serve as a fundraiser for the Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition. The audience for that will comprise previous company members, celebrity friends and sweepstake winners, and is expected to raise around $3 million for the group of 14 nonprofits. Fans can enter the lottery by visiting or via the musical's official app. Only one entry per person, for up to two tickets, and no purchase is needed to enter. All will be notified between 1pm and 4 pm on July 31, with winners having two hours to claim and pay for their tickets. (Be smart! Don't share images of your tickets or entries and risk having them stolen.) This is only the latest celebration announced for the musical's tenth anniversary, with the New York Yankees announcing that the first 10,000 attendees of its August 25 game at Yankee Stadium (against the Washington Nationals, natch) will receive a special edition of its legendary baseball cap with both the Yankees' insignia and Hamilton 's star-shaped logo. Original cast members Christopher Jackson and Renée Elise Goldsberry will perform at the game, as will current cast members Stephanie Umoh, Morgan Anita Wood, and Cherry Torres. The production also recently collaborated with graphic design platform Canva for a fan art contest, with the winning creation to be used in both the show's August Playbill cover, as well as inside each August issue of the theater magazine. The winner will be selected from a group of 10 finalists (out of over 3,000) on August 1. Hamilton, based on Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton, premiered at the Public Theater off-Broadway on February 17, 2015. An instant blockbuster, it quickly moved uptown, opening on Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theater, where it continues to play, on August 6 of that year. It went on to win 11 of its record-breaking 16 Tony nominations, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Canada News.Net
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Canada News.Net
Miranda turns Hamilton milestone into immigration fundraiser
NEW YORK CITY, New York: Lin-Manuel Miranda is using the 10th anniversary performance of Hamilton on Broadway not just to celebrate the show's cultural legacy, but to support immigrants across the United States. The special performance on August 6 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre will serve as a fundraiser for the Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition, a group of 14 nonprofits offering legal and social services to immigrants. The evening is expected to raise around US$3 million, with contributions from Miranda, the Miranda Family, the Miranda Family Fund, and the current Hamilton cast. "His narrative in our country kind of mirrors that of an immigrant story," Miranda said of Alexander Hamilton. "He didn't grow up here. He came from the Caribbean, escaping harsh circumstances. And he really helped shape this country." While Hamilton wouldn't have called himself an immigrant, Miranda said, the story continues to resonate as an expression of the American immigrant experience. The audience for the invite-only performance will include every actor who has performed in Hamilton's Broadway run. Miranda hinted at surprise elements during the curtain call and post-show celebration but kept details under wraps. Most of the guests will be winners of a Prizeo sweepstakes, which raised donations for the immigrant coalition. The Hispanic Federation is offering a few dozen VIP packages priced between $2,500 and $10,000. The anniversary comes at a time of heightened tension around immigration, as President Donald Trump's administration pushes forward with mass deportation plans and cuts to federal support for immigrant services. "One of America's greatest exports—for me growing up—was the immigration narrative," Miranda said. "I'll continue to fight for that and support organizations that are helping that cause." Organizations set to benefit include the National Immigration Law Center, Tahirih Justice Center, and Haitian Bridge Alliance. Many have been impacted by shrinking federal funding and political pressure. Frankie Miranda, president of the Hispanic Federation, said more than 125,000 donors have already contributed. "I think it is the beginning of what could be an incredible movement," he said. "We've seen people taking to the streets, and now they're stepping up to support these causes financially." Advocates say the funding will help cover legal services, policy advocacy, and education initiatives at a time when many immigrants face growing fear and uncertainty. "Lin-Manuel Miranda being willing to use the Hamilton platform just shows real leadership," said Aarti Kohli, executive director of the Asian Law Caucus. "We are the firewall between authoritarianism and democracy." For Miranda, the enduring power of the line "Immigrants: We get the job done"—spoken in the musical by Hamilton and Lafayette—still surprises him. "From the moment it was performed on stage, the audience reaction was so joyous," he said. "It's one of the things that just heartens me and gives me hope."
The Star
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Hamilton' 10th anniversary powers immigration aid fundraiser
Lin-Manuel Miranda plans to use the 10th anniversary Broadway performance of his award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton as a fundraiser for a coalition of nonprofits providing immigration services. The Aug 6 performance of Hamilton at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre is expected to raise about US$3mil (RM14mil) for the Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition, 14 nonprofits ranging from the Hispanic Federation and National Immigration Law Center to the Haitian Bridge Alliance and the Tahirih Justice Center. The donation will come from Miranda, the Miranda Family and Miranda Family Fund, and the Hamilton cast. It seemed like a fitting tribute to Hamilton and its inspiration, Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, Miranda told The Associated Press, though he recognises that Hamilton wouldn't have called himself an immigrant. "His narrative in our country kind of mirrors that of an immigrant story,' Miranda said. "He did not grow up here. He didn't come from England. He came from the Caribbean, escaping harsh circumstances. And he really helped shape this country.' Miranda did exclusively reveal some plans for the special, invite-only Hamilton anniversary show and the preshow reception that he will host. Fans already know the possibilities after the special Hamilton medley at the Tonys in June. Even the audience will be "stacked,' he said, since every actor who has ever performed during the show's Broadway run will be invited to be in the audience to watch the show's current Broadway cast that night. "We're working on something special for the curtain call and another nice special thing after that,' Miranda said. "That's about all I can say.' The bulk of the invites have gone to winners selected from a Prizeo sweepstakes, where entrants donated at least US$10 (RM42) to the Immigrants coalition. "One of America's greatest exports - at least for me growing up - was the immigration narrative,' Miranda said. "So many people I know… came to this country from somewhere else seeking a better life and then helped make this country better by being here. And I believe that's one of the greatest promises, one of greatest things about the American experiment, and I'll continue to fight for that and support organisations that are helping that cause.' And the organisations that will benefit from the donations generated by the Hamilton 10th anniversary, better known as #Hamilten, say the donations and encouragement are sorely needed now. Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump swiftly moved to make good on "Mass Deportation Now!' promises from his campaign. His administration has encouraged US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain and deport people quickly, even to countries where they have never been, in order to rein in illegal immigration. Hispanic Federation President and CEO Frankie Miranda, no relation to Lin-Manuel Miranda, said he is heartened by the more than 125,000 people who have donated to the Hamilton fundraiser. "I think it is the beginning of what could be an incredible movement of philanthropy and individual donors basically saying, 'Enough is enough',' he said. "We have seen it also in the different demonstrations of people around the country where they are expressing their concern and their frustration out in the streets.' Hispanic Federation has already lost millions in federal funding, as the Trump administration cuts support for workplace development initiatives and environmental justice work, Frankie Miranda said. He has also seen some corporations withdraw their financial support because they fear reprisals from the Trump administration. "We need bold ideas like 'Hamilton' where everybody feels that they can stand behind it,' he said. Aarti Kohli, executive director of the Asian Law Caucus, another coalition member, said the donations would help her group continue to provide community legal services to individuals, while also pursuing lawsuits like its challenge to the Trump executive order seeking to strip away birthright citizenship from some children born in the United States. "At this time, when so many people are afraid to speak out and support vulnerable communities, Lin-Manuel Miranda being willing to use the 'Hamilton' platform just shows real leadership and bravery,' Kohli said. "And I'm hoping that more donors will step up and support our sector. We are the firewall between authoritarianism and democracy.' Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, said her nonprofit plans to use the donations from the coalition to support its Defending Democracy initiative, which informs immigrants of their rights and uses the law as "a bulwark against unconstitutional actions carried out by this administration.' Matos sees it as a "full circle' moment to use funding generated by "the story of one of our nation's Founding Fathers who himself was an indigent immigrant, who through his own grit, determination and his brilliance, worked his way up.' "He was somebody who thought deeply about this new nation's democracy,' she added. "What better way to honour Hamilton and to express our gratitude for these resources?' For Lin-Manuel Miranda, the fact that people remain fascinated by Hamilton 10 years later also leaves him feeling grateful. And he remains surprised by the resonance of the line "Immigrants: We get the job done,' a line shared in the show by Hamilton and French military officer Marquis de Lafayette at the Battle of Yorktown. "I thought it was no big deal,' he said. "But from the moment it was performed on stage, the audience reaction was so joyous at just the utterance of that simple fact. It's one of the things that just heartens me and gives me hope. In these dark times, it still gets a big cheer.' The cheering still requires the show to add extra measures of music to wait for the audience to calm down before continuing with the song Yorktown. Miranda attributes it to the fact that so many Americans are only one or two generations away from an immigrant. "It's the same reason why that No Kings protest vastly outnumbered the military parade happening on the same day,' he said. "There are still a lot of people who believe in basic decency and treating people who come here - often from really tough situations - with humanity.' - AP
Hamilton Spectator
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Lin-Manuel Miranda will turn ‘Hamilton' 10th anniversary into a fundraiser for immigration services
Lin-Manuel Miranda plans to use the 10th anniversary Broadway performance of his award-winning cultural phenomenon 'Hamilton' as a fundraiser for a coalition of nonprofits providing immigration services. The Aug. 6 performance of 'Hamilton' at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre is expected to raise about $3 million for the Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition, 14 nonprofits ranging from the Hispanic Federation and National Immigration Law Center to the Haitian Bridge Alliance and the Tahirih Justice Center. The donation will come from Miranda, the Miranda Family and Miranda Family Fund, and the 'Hamilton' cast. It seemed like a fitting tribute to 'Hamilton' and its inspiration, Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, Miranda told The Associated Press, though he recognizes that Hamilton wouldn't have called himself an immigrant. 'His narrative in our country kind of mirrors that of an immigrant story,' Miranda said. 'He did not grow up here. He didn't come from England. He came from the Caribbean, escaping harsh circumstances. And he really helped shape this country.' Miranda did exclusively reveal some plans for the special, invite-only 'Hamilton' anniversary show and the preshow reception that he will host. Fans already know the possibilities after the special 'Hamilton' medley at the Tonys in June. Even the audience will be 'stacked,' he said, since every actor who has ever performed during the show's Broadway run will be invited to be in the audience to watch the show's current Broadway cast that night. 'We're working on something special for the curtain call and another nice special thing after that,' Miranda said. 'That's about all I can say.' The bulk of the invites have gone to winners selected from a Prizeo sweepstakes, where entrants donated at least $10 to the Immigrants coalition. A few dozen VIP packages, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, will be available Thursday through the Hispanic Federation , with proceeds also going to the coalition. 'One of America's greatest exports — at least for me growing up — was the immigration narrative,' Miranda said. 'So many people I know… came to this country from somewhere else seeking a better life and then helped make this country better by being here. And I believe that's one of the greatest promises, one of greatest things about the American experiment, and I'll continue to fight for that and support organizations that are helping that cause.' Immigrant-serving nonprofits welcome #Hamilten support And the organizations that will benefit from the donations generated by the 'Hamilton' 10th anniversary, better known as #Hamilten, say the donations and encouragement are sorely needed now. Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump swiftly moved to make good on 'Mass Deportation Now!' promises from his campaign. His administration has encouraged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain and deport people quickly, even to countries where they have never been, in order to rein in illegal immigration. Hispanic Federation President and CEO Frankie Miranda, no relation to Lin-Manuel Miranda, said he is heartened by the more than 125,000 people who have donated to the 'Hamilton' fundraiser. 'I think it is the beginning of what could be an incredible movement of philanthropy and individual donors basically saying, 'Enough is enough',' he said. 'We have seen it also in the different demonstrations of people around the country where they are expressing their concern and their frustration out in the streets.' Hispanic Federation has already lost millions in federal funding, as the Trump administration cuts support for workplace development initiatives and environmental justice work, Frankie Miranda said. He has also seen some corporations withdraw their financial support because they fear reprisals from the Trump administration. 'We need bold ideas like 'Hamilton' where everybody feels that they can stand behind it,' he said. Aarti Kohli, executive director of the Asian Law Caucus, another coalition member, said the donations would help her group continue to provide community legal services to individuals, while also pursuing lawsuits like its challenge to the Trump executive order seeking to strip away birthright citizenship from some children born in the United States. 'At this time, when so many people are afraid to speak out and support vulnerable communities, Lin-Manuel Miranda being willing to use the 'Hamilton' platform just shows real leadership and bravery,' Kohli said. 'And I'm hoping that more donors will step up and support our sector. We are the firewall between authoritarianism and democracy.' Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, said her nonprofit plans to use the donations from the coalition to support its Defending Democracy initiative, which informs immigrants of their rights and uses the law as 'a bulwark against unconstitutional actions carried out by this administration.' Matos sees it as a 'full circle' moment to use funding generated by 'the story of one of our nation's Founding Fathers who himself was an indigent immigrant, who through his own grit, determination and his brilliance, worked his way up.' 'He was somebody who thought deeply about this new nation's democracy,' she added. 'What better way to honor Hamilton and to express our gratitude for these resources?' 'Immigrants: We get the job done' was a line that surprisingly resonated For Lin-Manuel Miranda, the fact that people remain fascinated by 'Hamilton' 10 years later also leaves him feeling grateful. And he remains surprised by the resonance of the line 'Immigrants: We get the job done,' a line shared in the show by Hamilton and French military officer Marquis de Lafayette at the Battle of Yorktown. 'I thought it was no big deal,' he said. 'But from the moment it was performed on stage, the audience reaction was so joyous at just the utterance of that simple fact. It's one of the things that just heartens me and gives me hope. In these dark times, it still gets a big cheer.' The cheering still requires the show to add extra measures of music to wait for the audience to calm down before continuing with the song 'Yorktown.' Miranda attributes it to the fact that so many Americans are only one or two generations away from an immigrant. 'It's the same reason why that No Kings protest vastly outnumbered the military parade happening on the same day,' he said. 'There are still a lot of people who believe in basic decency and treating people who come here — often from really tough situations — with humanity.' ______ Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives support through the AP's collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content. For all of AP's philanthropy coverage, visit .
San Francisco Chronicle
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Lin-Manuel Miranda will turn 'Hamilton' 10th anniversary into a fundraiser for immigration services
Lin-Manuel Miranda plans to use the 10th anniversary Broadway performance of his award-winning cultural phenomenon 'Hamilton' as a fundraiser for a coalition of nonprofits providing immigration services. The Aug. 6 performance of 'Hamilton' at Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre is expected to raise about $3 million for the Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition, 14 nonprofits ranging from the Hispanic Federation and National Immigration Law Center to the Haitian Bridge Alliance and the Tahirih Justice Center. The donation will come from Miranda, the Miranda Family and Miranda Family Fund, and the 'Hamilton' cast. It seemed like a fitting tribute to 'Hamilton' and its inspiration, Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, Miranda told The Associated Press, though he recognizes that Hamilton wouldn't have called himself an immigrant. 'His narrative in our country kind of mirrors that of an immigrant story,' Miranda said. 'He did not grow up here. He didn't come from England. He came from the Caribbean, escaping harsh circumstances. And he really helped shape this country.' Miranda did exclusively reveal some plans for the special, invite-only 'Hamilton' anniversary show and the preshow reception that he will host. Fans already know the possibilities after the special 'Hamilton' medley at the Tonys in June. Even the audience will be 'stacked,' he said, since every actor who has ever performed during the show's Broadway run will be invited to be in the audience to watch the show's current Broadway cast that night. 'We're working on something special for the curtain call and another nice special thing after that,' Miranda said. 'That's about all I can say.' The bulk of the invites have gone to winners selected from a Prizeo sweepstakes, where entrants donated at least $10 to the Immigrants coalition. A few dozen VIP packages, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, will be available Thursday through the Hispanic Federation, with proceeds also going to the coalition. 'One of America's greatest exports -- at least for me growing up -- was the immigration narrative,' Miranda said. 'So many people I know… came to this country from somewhere else seeking a better life and then helped make this country better by being here. And I believe that's one of the greatest promises, one of greatest things about the American experiment, and I'll continue to fight for that and support organizations that are helping that cause.' And the organizations that will benefit from the donations generated by the 'Hamilton' 10th anniversary, better known as #Hamilten, say the donations and encouragement are sorely needed now. Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump swiftly moved to make good on 'Mass Deportation Now!' promises from his campaign. His administration has encouraged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain and deport people quickly, even to countries where they have never been, in order to rein in illegal immigration. Hispanic Federation President and CEO Frankie Miranda, no relation to Lin-Manuel Miranda, said he is heartened by the more than 125,000 people who have donated to the 'Hamilton' fundraiser. 'I think it is the beginning of what could be an incredible movement of philanthropy and individual donors basically saying, 'Enough is enough',' he said. 'We have seen it also in the different demonstrations of people around the country where they are expressing their concern and their frustration out in the streets.' Hispanic Federation has already lost millions in federal funding, as the Trump administration cuts support for workplace development initiatives and environmental justice work, Frankie Miranda said. He has also seen some corporations withdraw their financial support because they fear reprisals from the Trump administration. 'We need bold ideas like 'Hamilton' where everybody feels that they can stand behind it,' he said. Aarti Kohli, executive director of the Asian Law Caucus, another coalition member, said the donations would help her group continue to provide community legal services to individuals, while also pursuing lawsuits like its challenge to the Trump executive order seeking to strip away birthright citizenship from some children born in the United States. 'At this time, when so many people are afraid to speak out and support vulnerable communities, Lin-Manuel Miranda being willing to use the 'Hamilton' platform just shows real leadership and bravery,' Kohli said. 'And I'm hoping that more donors will step up and support our sector. We are the firewall between authoritarianism and democracy.' Kica Matos, president of the National Immigration Law Center, said her nonprofit plans to use the donations from the coalition to support its Defending Democracy initiative, which informs immigrants of their rights and uses the law as 'a bulwark against unconstitutional actions carried out by this administration.' Matos sees it as a 'full circle' moment to use funding generated by 'the story of one of our nation's Founding Fathers who himself was an indigent immigrant, who through his own grit, determination and his brilliance, worked his way up.' 'He was somebody who thought deeply about this new nation's democracy,' she added. 'What better way to honor Hamilton and to express our gratitude for these resources?' 'Immigrants: We get the job done' was a line that surprisingly resonated For Lin-Manuel Miranda, the fact that people remain fascinated by 'Hamilton' 10 years later also leaves him feeling grateful. And he remains surprised by the resonance of the line 'Immigrants: We get the job done,' a line shared in the show by Hamilton and French military officer Marquis de Lafayette at the Battle of Yorktown. 'I thought it was no big deal,' he said. 'But from the moment it was performed on stage, the audience reaction was so joyous at just the utterance of that simple fact. It's one of the things that just heartens me and gives me hope. In these dark times, it still gets a big cheer.' The cheering still requires the show to add extra measures of music to wait for the audience to calm down before continuing with the song 'Yorktown.' Miranda attributes it to the fact that so many Americans are only one or two generations away from an immigrant. 'It's the same reason why that No Kings protest vastly outnumbered the military parade happening on the same day,' he said. 'There are still a lot of people who believe in basic decency and treating people who come here -- often from really tough situations -- with humanity.'
