Hamilton | 2016 Tony Awards
Summary
TLDRThe script from the Tony Awards features a tribute to the Broadway musical 'Hamilton,' highlighting its impact as a cultural phenomenon and a unique blend of history and hip-hop. It tells the story of America's founding through the life of Alexander Hamilton, emphasizing themes of revolution, diversity, and the pursuit of opportunity. The performance excerpts showcase the musical's energetic rap and the determination of its characters, with a special focus on the pivotal Battle of Yorktown and the fight for freedom.
Takeaways
- 🎭 'Hamilton' is a groundbreaking musical that combines rap and hip-hop to tell the story of America's first Treasury Secretary, Alexander Hamilton.
- 🏆 The show has been a massive success, nominated for a record 16 Tony Awards and becoming a cultural phenomenon.
- 🌟 It serves as a civics lesson, educating audiences about American history in an engaging and youthful way.
- 🇺🇸 The musical emphasizes the importance of America's inclusiveness, diversity, and the opportunities it offers to people from all walks of life.
- 🎤 Lin-Manuel Miranda's innovative approach to musical theater has inspired a new generation of theater-goers and artists.
- 🎵 The music of 'Hamilton' uses contemporary beats and rhymes to bring history to life, making it relatable to modern audiences.
- 🎭 The show's portrayal of the American Revolution and the founding of the nation highlights the struggles and triumphs of its characters.
- 👥 The script includes powerful messages about unity, perseverance, and the collective effort required to build a nation.
- 🔥 The energetic performances and lyrics convey a sense of urgency and passion that resonates with viewers.
- 👏 The script highlights the significance of storytelling in shaping how history remembers individuals and events.
Q & A
What event is being referred to when the speaker mentions a young man performing at a poetry jam at the White House?
-The event being referred to is a performance by Lin-Manuel Miranda at a poetry jam held by Michelle and Barack Obama at the White House, where he performed a song from his work-in-progress, 'Hamilton'.
What is the significance of the musical 'Hamilton' in the context of the script?
-In the script, 'Hamilton' is portrayed as a cultural phenomenon and a civics lesson that has become a smash hit, teaching the story of America's founding with a youthful energy and using rap and hip-hop as its soundtrack.
How does the speaker describe the theme of America in relation to 'Hamilton'?
-The speaker describes America as a place of citizenship, inclusiveness, and opportunity, where people can make it if they try, regardless of their origins. This theme is embodied in the story of 'Hamilton'.
What is the message conveyed by the speaker about the nature of America's experiment?
-The speaker conveys that America's experiment is not yet finished and is a project that belongs to all of its people. It is what the people make of it, and it should remain young, scrappy, and hungry.
Who is the rapper, actor, and Academy Award-winning composer introduced in the script?
-The rapper, actor, and Academy Award-winning composer introduced in the script is Common.
What record does 'Hamilton' hold according to the script?
-According to the script, 'Hamilton' is nominated for a record 16 Tony Awards.
What is the significance of the line 'You have no control who lives, who dies, who tells your story' in the script?
-This line from the script emphasizes the unpredictability of life and the importance of the narrative that history creates, suggesting that one's legacy is often determined by those who tell their story.
What historical event is depicted in the song lyrics about 'The battle of Yorktown'?
-The song lyrics depict the historical event of the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, which was a decisive victory by the American Continental Army and the French Army over the British Army during the American Revolutionary War.
What does the phrase 'Immigrants: We get the job done' signify in the context of the script?
-The phrase signifies the importance and contributions of immigrants to the founding and progress of America, as well as their resilience and determination to achieve their goals.
What is the significance of the code word 'Rochambeau' in the script?
-The code word 'Rochambeau' is significant as it refers to the French general who played a key role in the American Revolutionary War. In the script, it is used as a command during a military operation, symbolizing the unity and coordination between the American and French forces.
How does the script describe the aftermath of the battle in the song lyrics?
-The script describes the aftermath of the battle with a sense of victory and the beginning of a new nation, as well as the anticipation of freedom for America and France, with people celebrating in the streets and the defeated forces retreating.
Outlines
🎭 Introduction to 'Hamilton'
The speaker begins by recounting an anecdote from seven years prior when a young man, later identified as Lin-Manuel Miranda, performed a song from his work-in-progress at a poetry event at the White House. The work was about America's first Treasury Secretary, Alexander Hamilton, and was initially met with laughter. However, the speaker notes that 'Hamilton' has since become a cultural phenomenon and a significant piece of art, receiving a record 16 Tony Award nominations. The speaker praises the musical for its portrayal of America as a place of opportunity, debate, and inclusiveness, and highlights its unique use of rap and hip-hop to tell a historical story. The speaker introduces Common, an Academy Award-winning composer, and includes a snippet of the musical's lyrics emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and the watchful eye of history.
🎵 The Revolutionary Spirit of 'Hamilton'
This paragraph continues the narrative of 'Hamilton', focusing on the revolutionary spirit and the fight for freedom during the American Revolution. It includes dialogue and lyrics from the musical that depict the camaraderie and determination of the characters, including Alexander Hamilton, Lafayette, and Hercules Mulligan. The scene described involves the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, where the American forces, including both black and white soldiers, are fighting for independence. The lyrics express the characters' resolve, their readiness to fight for freedom, and their hope for a new nation. The paragraph concludes with the British surrender and the jubilant reactions of the American people, symbolized by the song 'The World Turned Upside Down', which signifies the profound change brought about by the revolution.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hamilton
💡Civics lesson
💡Hip-hop
💡Inclusivity
💡Opportunity
💡Young, scrappy, and hungry
💡Rap
💡Tony Awards
💡Lin-Manuel Miranda
💡Immigrants
💡Freedom
Highlights
Introduction of the young man who would later create 'Hamilton', a musical about America's first Treasury Secretary.
The unexpected success of 'Hamilton', turning it into a popular civics lesson for children.
The use of rap and hip-hop in 'Hamilton' to convey the revolutionary spirit and the urgency of the American story.
Description of America as a place of citizenship, inclusiveness, and opportunity, reflecting the themes of 'Hamilton'.
Emphasis on America as an ongoing experiment and a project that belongs to all its people.
The importance of maintaining the youthful, scrappy, and hungry spirit of America.
Introduction of Common, a rapper, actor, and composer, and his role in the event.
Praise for 'Hamilton' as a game-changing piece of art that has inspired a new generation.
Record-breaking 16 Tony Award nominations for 'Hamilton'.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's innovative use of rhymes and contemporary beats in 'Hamilton'.
The song 'History Has Its Eyes on You', a reflection on the uncontrollable nature of legacy.
The portrayal of the Battle of Yorktown and the strategic planning that led to victory.
The theme of immigration and the contribution of immigrants to the founding of America.
The determination and resilience of the main character, refusing to waste his opportunity.
The strategic operation during the Battle of Yorktown, with the code word 'Rochambeau'.
The aftermath of the battle, with the anticipation of freedom and the beginning of a new nation.
The celebration of victory and the hope for a new beginning in America.
Transcripts
Good evening.
Seven years ago, a young man came to a poetry jam that Michelle and I held at the White House.
He took the mic and said that he was gonna perform a song from something he was working on
about the life of somebody who embodies hip-hop:
America's first Treasury Secretary.
I confess, we all laughed. But who's laughing now?
[laughter]
Seven years later, "Hamilton" has become not only a smash hit, but a civics lesson our kids can't get enough of.
One with fierce, youthful energy.
One where rap is the language of revolution and hip-hop its urgent soundtrack.
It's a musical about the miracle that is America.
A place of citizenship, where we debate ideas with passion and conviction.
A place of inclusiveness, where we value our boisterous diversity as a great gift.
A place of opportunity, where no matter how humble our origins, we can make it if we try.
That's the story of America, an experiment that is not yet finished,
a project that belongs to all of us.
America is what we, the people, make of it,
as long as we stay – just like our country – young, scrappy, and hungry.
That's the story of "Hamilton," and you get to see it, coming up.
[applause]
Ladies and gentlemen, rapper, actor, and Academy Award-winning composer, Common.
[applause]
In every art form, there are game-changers,
artists whose unique voice and vision have a significant impact on the way we think and create.
The next nominee for Best Musical not only changed the game for theatre here in New York,
it's become a cultural phenomenon.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's ingenious rhymes and contemporary beats have inspired young and old to come to Broadway.
Simply put, it's one of the greatest pieces of art ever made.
Nominated for a record 16 Tony Awards tonight,
give it up for the company of "Hamilton."
[applause]
Let me tell you what I wish I'd known
when I was young and dreamed of glory.
You have no control who lives, who dies, who tells your story.
I know that we can win.
I know that greatness lies in you.
But remember from here on in: History has its eyes on you.
Oh-oh-oh
History has its eyes on you.
The battle of Yorktown.
1781.
Monsieur Hamilton.
Monsieur Lafayette.
In command, where you belong.
How you say, no sweat? We're finally on the field. We’ve had quite a run.
Immigrants:
We get the job done.
[applause]
So what happens if we win?
I go back to France I bring freedom to my people if I’m given the chance
We’ll be with you when you do
Go lead your men.
I'll see you on the other side.
Till we meet again, let’s go!
I am not throwin’ away my shot!
I am not throwin’ away my shot!
Hey yo, I’m just like my country, I’m young, scrappy and hungry
And I’m not throwin’ away my shot!
I am not throwin’ away my shot!
Till the world turns upside down…
Till the world turns upside down.
I imagine death so much it feels more like a memory
This is where it gets me: on my feet, the enemy ahead of me
If this is the end of me, at least I have a friend with me
Weapon in my hand, a command, and my men with me
Then I remember my Eliza’s expecting me... Not only that, my Eliza’s expecting
So, we gotta go, gotta get the job done
Gotta start a new nation, gotta meet my son! Take the bullets out your gun!
What?
The bullets out your gun!
What?
We move under cover and we move as one
Through the night, we have one shot to live another day We cannot let a stray gunshot give us away
We will fight up close, seize the moment and stay in it
It’s either that or meet the business end of a bayonet
The code word is "Rochambeau," dig me?
Rochambeau!
You have your orders now, go, man, go!
And so the American experiment begins with my friends all scattered to the winds.
Laurens is in South Carolina, redefining brav’ry
We’ll never be free until we end slavery!
When we finally drive the British away Lafayette is there waiting in Chesapeake Bay.
How did we know that this plan would work? We had a spy on the inside. That’s right.
Hercules Mulligan!
A tailor spyin’ on the British government! I take their measurements, information and then I smuggle it
Up
To my brother's revolutionary covenant I’m runnin’ with the Sons of Liberty and I am lovin’ it!
See, that’s what happens when you up against the ruffians We in the shit now, somebody gotta shovel it!
Hercules Mulligan, I need no introduction When you knock me down I get the fuck back up again!
Whoo!
Left! Right! Hold!
Go!
What! What! What!
After a week of fighting, a young man in a red coat stands on a parapet
We lower our guns as he frantically waves a white handkerchief
And just like that, it’s over. We tend to our wounded, we count our dead
Black and white soldiers wonder alike if this really means freedom
Not yet.
We negotiate the terms of surrender
I see George Washington smile
We escort their men out of Yorktown They stagger home single file
Tens of thousands of people flood the streets There are screams and church bells ringing
And as our fallen foes retreat I hear the drinking song they’re singing…
The world turned upside down
The world turned upside down
The world turned upside down
The world turned upside down
Down, down, down!
Freedom for America, freedom for France!
Down, down, down!
Gotta start a new nation! Gotta meet my son!
Down, down, down!
We won! We won! We won! We won!
The world turned upside down!
[applause]
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