March 3, 2017. That’s the day that mid-Michigan audiences gasped with excitement over the biggest theatrical announcement in years. “Hamilton” would be coming to the Wharton Center as part of the 2018-19 season. I can’t tell you how many people I know who purchased 2017-18 season packages that year just to guarantee their shot at “Hamilton” tickets.
Spring 2019 felt like it would take forever to get here, but when it comes to something as big as “Hamilton,” mid-Michigan audiences were willing to wait for it. And now, it’s here.
“Hamilton” is wowing Wharton Center audiences through June 2, 2019. For those who didn’t purchase tickets ahead of time, a handful of tickets are being released daily on the Wharton Center website. And, of course, there’s the famous “Hamilton” lottery, which awards 40 tickets for each performance at $10 a pop, maximum of two tickets per winner. The lottery is held through the “Hamilton” app.
Wednesday night’s performance was my second time seeing”Hamilton” on stage, which in itself feels like an embarrassment of riches for one person to experience. This second viewing, nearly three years after the first, created a rare and special opportunity to relive the magic. There were nuances I hadn’t caught the first time around, or even on the 100th listen of the soundtrack.
Theodore Roosevelt said that “comparison is the thief of joy,” but the chance to examine all of the layers uncovered between my two “Hamilton” experiences made for a beautiful encore.
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