This theater opened in 1926 and is unique for several reasons. It was the first to allow all patrons to enter through one set of doors (generally there were separate entrances for low-price ticket holders, aka riff-raff, to come through). It also has the honor of being the venue for the highest number of Best Play and Best Musical Tony Awards.
Broadway's hottest ticket, Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed musical Hamilton, uses contemporary hip-hop beats to recount the story of America's first secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Inspired by Ron Chernow's best-selling biography, the show has won a flock of awards, with 11 Tony Awards (including Best Musical), a Grammy for its triple-platinum cast album and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Book tickets at least six months in advance or be prepared to pay high resale rates on the ticket sites. Alternatively, head to the online ticket lottery, which can be accessed at www.luckyseat.com or via the dedicated Hamilton app (yes, this show is that popular). Winners can purchase one or two $10 front-row tickets (in honor of the man himself, who graces the 10-dollar bill).
