We don’t really do politics around here, and mention of any of the major cable news channels tends to operate as mere verbal code for divisive political partisanship. mais 167 palavras
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The Misunderstood Genius of the Revolutionary Era
At some point I will write extensively about Hamilton. For now, please read this excellent profile by Don McClarey. It’s a magnificent summary of his life. mais 175 palavras
Politics & Pistols
Back in 1800’s America deuling with pistols served as a problem-solving strategy for everything from defending the honor of one’s wife to setting arguments. Vice president Aaron Burr and former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton famously dueled over political differences in 1804. mais 44 palavras
Song Of The Week #3 "My Shot" from Hamilton
We’ll admit, we’re big musical theatre fans here. There was a time when a song from a musical would easily do well in the charts and we feel that trend returning! mais 225 palavras
PragerU: Hamilton - The Man Who Invented America
“This most self-made of self-made men took a country with no past and planned its future.”
The United States has a rich history of men and women who helped mold the nation into what it has become.
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Theatre Review: "Hamilton", London
I first became aware of the Broadway show Hamilton when we visited family in the US in 2016. I was told that if (when!) this came to London I should beg, steal or borrow tickets because it was sensational. mais 529 palavras
ReelReviews #133: Hamilton (2015 Broadway Musical)
NOV 1, 2018: Hamilton (The Broadway Musical)
Live, on stage, it’s founding father Alexander Hamilton, now a Puerto Rican rapper!
“Hamilton” is the first blog review I’ve done of a non-film. mais 1.265 palavras
