Opened in 1925
The 46th Street Theatre was renamed the Richard Rodgers in 1990 after the late composer, known for his collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II and musicals like Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. This theatre, built in 1924, was also the first to utilize “democratic seating,” in which all patrons used the same entrance, whether they were heading to orchestra or balcony seats.
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Restrooms are located below the Orchestra level.
Coat check is available.
To the left as you exit the main 46th Street entrance.
Paramount Hotel, 235 W. 46th Street. For other hotel recommendations, read our article on Hotels Near the Richard Rodgers Theatre!
Do not throw away your shot! Experience the revolutionary musical Hamilton on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece combines hip-hop, rap, R&B, and traditional Broadway musical styles to tell the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Directed by Tony Award Winner Thomas Kail, with choreography by Tony Award Winner Andy Blankenbueler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Tony Award Winner Alex Lacamoire (who had all previously worked together on Miranda’s 2008 Musical In The Heights,) Hamilton is truly an unforgettable show.
Adapted from Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton, the musical follows Founding Father Alexander Hamilton on an epic saga from his early life in the Caribbean, through his role in the American Revolution and shaping the new nation and his own legacy through his unstoppable ambition and passion.
Hamilton has broken box office records, impacted culture, politics, and education, and has received 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy Award, 7 Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a special Kennedy Center Honor. Get your Hamilton tickets today to see the hit show that has taken Broadway and the world by storm.
In the Press:
“Yes, it really is that good.” – The New York Times, Critic’s Pick
“The greatest American musical in decades.” – Time Out New York
“You’d be crazy to miss it.” – Entertainment Weekly
FAQ
Did Hamilton win any awards?
At the 2016 Tony Awards, Hamilton received 16 nominations, breaking the record for most nominations for a show. It eventually won 11 Tonys, making it the second-most ever amount given to any show, behind only The Producers which won 12 Tonys in 2001. Winning for Best Musical, Best Direction (Thomas Kail), Best Book of a Musical (Lin-Manuel Miranda), Best Original Score (Lin-Manuel Miranda), Best Actor in a Musical (Leslie Odom Jr.), Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Daveed Diggs), Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Renée Elise Goldsberry), Best Costume Design (Paul Tazewell), Best Lighting Design (Howell Binkley), Best Choreography (Andy Blankenbuehler), and Best Orchestrations (Alex Lacamoire).
Hamilton also received many prestigious honors including the Frederick Loewe Award for Dramatic Composition, The Edward M. Kennedy Prize, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (all awarded to Lin-Manuel Miranda), as well as a Kennedy Center Honor for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andy Blankenbueler, Alex Lacamoire, and Thomas Kail.
The Soundtrack received the Billboard Music Award for Soundtrack/Cast Album and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Billboard named the album the 2nd Best Album of 2015.
For the filmed version of the Musical that premiered on DisneyPlus in 2020, Hamilton received the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Television Movie and The Primetime Emmy Award for Best Variety Special (Pre-Recorded.)
Is there a Hamilton cast recording?
Yes! The Grammy Award Winning Original Broadway Cast Recording can be on CD and Vinyl,and is also available on streaming and MP3. There is also The Hamilton Mixtape, which features both cut songs from the musical as well as remixes by artists like Sia, Usher, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Rapper, John Legend, Queen Latifah, Common, Ben Folds, and Andra Day.
Where can I get Hamilton show merch?
Official Hamilton merch can be purchased at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, or online at BroadwayMerchandiseShop.com
Is There a Nearby Restaurant?
Check out Bond 45 (221 W 46th Street, right across from the theater), Friedman’s (228 W 47th Street), Dos Caminos (1567 Broadway @ 47th Street), and Blue Fin (also located at 1567 Broadway @ 47th Street).
What book is Hamilton based on?
Hamilton is adapted from Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton. The book won the inaugural George Washington Book Prize in 2005.
What else should I know?
The musical was first introduced as The Hamilton Mixtape in 2009 when Lin-Manuel Miranda performed what would later become the song Alexander Hamilton at the White House Evening of Poetry, Music & Spoken Word.
In 2013, The Hamilton Mixtape was presented as a workshop production at the Vassar College and New York Stage & Film Powerhouse Theatre. The production was directed by Thomas Kail, musically directed by Alex Lacaimore and starred Miranda as Alexander Hamilton. In 2014, there was a second workshop production at the 52nd Street Project.
In 2015, Hamilton made its world premiere off-Broadway at The Public Theater in New York City. The production opened to critical acclaim on February 17, 2015 and was directed by Thomas Kail, choreographed by Andy Blankenbueler, and orchestrated/musical directed by Alex Lacamoire. The cast included Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr, Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler, Christopher Jackson as George Washington, Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Phillip Hamilton, Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Brian d’Arcy James as King George III, Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, and future Academy Award Winner Ariana DeBose in the ensemble.
The production transferred uptown to Broadway and began performances July 13, 2015 and officially opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on August 6, 2015 with nearly the entire company from The Public Theatre. Brian d’Arcy James, who originated the role of King George III off-Broadway was starring in the musical Something Rotten!, so Jonathan Groff joined the company in that role on Broadway. Javier Muñoz was another new addition as the alternate for Alexander Hamilton. The Broadway production featured sets by David Korins, costumes by Paul Tazewell, lighting by Howell Binkley, and sound by Nevin Steinberg.
The Broadway production was filmed with the original cast in 2016, and released on Disney+ in 2020.
Hamilton has since become a true cultural phenomena with productions all over the US and the world including Chicago, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, London, Australia, Hamburg and more.
Who Should See Hamilton ?
Hamilton is for everyone. It truly lives up to the hype. It redefines the musical theater genre, makes history exciting, and will thrill everyone from experienced theater-goer to newcomers.
The best views will be in the center orchestra and front mezzanine, but there are very few bad seats in this theater.
1319 seats
Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section. No steps to designated seating location.
Yes, a wheelchair accessible restroom is available on the main lobby level.
Headsets for sound augmentation are available free of charge at the theatre. A photo ID is required as a deposit. Closed Captioning is available using the GalaPro app. Https://www.galapro.com/ for more information.
When to arrive: Doors open roughly a half hour before showtime. Give yourself plenty of time to pick up tickets and find your seats. What to wear: Whatever makes you comfortable! Some people dress up for the theater, but there is no official dress code. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater.
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