Hamilton

⭐ 8.0/10

(Originally written by KathleenQ)

"Musical theater," "rap," "US history" -- none of these words are particularly alluring to me. And before it became available as a recorded performance, I didn't have the motivation to track down and listen to a 2+ hour audio version, which I was told I wouldn't fully understand or appreciate before the third listen. Who has that much uninterrupted quiet time? Not this girl!

So I was very happy when I was finally able to watch it on Disney+ (on a borrowed account, of course).

I had to watch it in three parts, as my life demands, so I know I didn't experience it in ideal circumstances. I was still moved by the story, though.

Immediately after the credits started rolling, I went back and rewatched the very first number, and already everything made so much more sense and I could more fully appreciate what an impressive piece of art this show it.

The songs swirled in my head over the next days/nights, and I found myself wanting to relisten to it. The songs are so much more fun to listen to now!

I know I'll never be a super-fan -- I think the timing just wasn't right for that for me -- but I sorta get the hype.