Four hundred and ninety-nine performances ago, the record-breaking musical “Hamilton” made their Broadway debut. Opening Aug. 6 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, the show officially celebrates their 500th performance tonight.
To mark the occasion, Javier Muñoz, who is currently playing the title role, shared some behind-the-scenes photos, in addition to many memories, such as when “Hamilton” took home 11 Tony Awards. The show’s creator Lin-Manuel Miranda also commemorated the special day with a fun gif. Take a look at some of the tweets below.
Javier Muñoz and Lin-Manuel Miranda Celebrate #Ham500
First day of rehearsal❤️ #Ham500 @HamiltonMusical pic.twitter.com/Bh3OluiaL9
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
Getting notes from director Thomas Kail & random fact: I covered King George when I was alternate (never performed) #Ham500 @HamiltonMusical pic.twitter.com/JK03pQ4pC0
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
Our astounding set❤️#Ham500 @HamiltonMusical @DavidKorins pic.twitter.com/vbNfYDtflK
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
All the laughs during Javi's #Cafecíto on two show days ❤️#Ham500 @HamiltonMusical pic.twitter.com/QVz37AogyI
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
My first broadway performance as Hamilton where @POTUS was in attendance #Ham500 @HamiltonMusical pic.twitter.com/GZ7Pacikh8
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
Proving I finished my #ShotsOutTheGrammy w/ @DaveedDiggs ….plus the #JaviltonGarden #Ham500 @HamiltonMusical pic.twitter.com/PLVb9gz9ci
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
Finally sharing the pic taken by Groff when he & Jen told me @Beyonce was at the show. Then meeting her on stage#Ham500 @HamiltonMusical pic.twitter.com/UfvFWVJbTw
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
Me & @Lin_Manuel #Ham500 @HamiltonMusical pic.twitter.com/XGa6aYBVqf
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
The @TheTonyAwards #Ham500 @HamiltonMusical pic.twitter.com/NxrLw4sOf0
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
Performance shots #Ham500 @HamiltonMusical pic.twitter.com/Oo27bCwpXc
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
The absolute best photo I took of all my photos during our first year at @HamiltonMusical #Ham500❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/CsyhjWFZoM
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
10/29/14 1st costume fitting for off-bway. A bountiful ride & challenging journey thats made me better & stronger #Ham500 @HamiltonMusical pic.twitter.com/NPGMinshJ9
— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) October 14, 2016
Also, HAPPY #Ham500 Y'all! pic.twitter.com/CVaxdiRZbD
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) October 14, 2016
“Hamilton” is “the story of America then, told by America now,” according to Miranda. The original cast members included Miranda (Alexander Hamilton), Leslie Odom, Jr. (Aaron Burr), Phillipa Soo (Eliza Schuyler Hamilton), Renee Elise Goldsberry (Angelica Schuyler), Daveed Diggs (Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson), Anthony Ramos (John Laurens/Philip Hamilton), Christopher Jackson (George Washington), Jonathan Groff (King George III), Okieriete Onaodowan (Hercules Mulligan/James Madison) and Jasmine Cephas Jones (Peggy Schuyler).
“Hamilton’s America,” a documentary film about the making of the musical, debuts next Friday at 9 p.m. on PBS. Don’t throw away your shot to catch all the interviews, including an appearance from President Barack Obama.
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