what is hamilton about

Hamilton is a sung-and-rapped-through biographical musical with music, lyrics, and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda). The musical narrates Alexander Hamiltons life in two acts, detailing his involvement in the American Revolutionary War as an aide-de-camp to George Washington, his marriage to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, his career as a lawyer and secretary of the treasury, and his interactions with Aaron Burr which culminates in their duel at the end of Hamiltons life). The musical features a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, and has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. The pro-immigration message of Hamilton is at the forefront, as the show revolves around the life of one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Alexander Hamilton, and how he made his mark in American politics as an immigrant). The musical has been praised for its innovative approach to storytelling and its ability to make history accessible and engaging to a wide audience.