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Hamilton's America - Viewing "Meetup" with The Historical Society of Rockland County
Join members of the Historical Society of Rockland County and other fellow history enthusiasts for
Hamiltons America Documentary Viewing
When: Friday, October 21 at 8:30 -10:30 p.m.
Where: The Tappan Library
Admission: $FREE (space is limited, reservations required)
This is a meet-up announcement for history enthusiasts.
Join fellow Hamilton super fans for a viewing of the all new documentary Hamiltons America. The documentary film brings history to vivid life through the lens of Lin-Manuel Mirandas pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton winner of 11 Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize explodes onto THIRTEENs Great Performances.
Bring your own popcorn! Complimentary apple cider will be provided.
Watch the trailer for the documentary here: http://www.pbs.org/video/2365846171/
The story of Alexander Hamilton is most remembered for its dramatic conclusion, which saw Hamilton killed in a duel by Vice President Aaron Burr. But the full story of this political genius a poor immigrant who built himself up from nothing to become one of the nations most vital architects has largely been forgotten by historyuntil now.
Today, Hamiltons fan club is vocal and growing, thanks, in no small measure, to Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-winning composer and actor, Lin-Manuel Mirandas revolutionary musical. With its young cast claiming Americas history as its own, Hamilton is redefining how audiences learn about history.
Produced by Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producers RadicalMedia (What Happened, Miss Simone?, Keith Richards:Under The Influence, In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams for PBS) and directed by Alex Horwitz, Hamiltons America delves even deeper into the creation of the show, revealing Mirandas process of absorbing and then adapting Hamiltons epic story into groundbreaking musical theater. Further fleshing out the story is newly shot footage of the New York production with its original cast, trips to historic locations, such as Mt. Vernon and Valley Forge with Miranda and other cast members, and a surprising range of interviews with prominent personalities, experts, politicians, and musicians including President Barack Obama, President George W. Bush. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Secretary Hank Paulson, Secretary Timothy Geithner, Questlove, Black Thought, Jimmy Fallon, John Weidman, Nas and Stephen Sondheim.
Hamiltons America shows just how timeless the hot-button issues of todays America are: immigration, States rights, debt, income inequality, and race relations. These were the same fights that defined Hamiltons time, and they are the driving force of Mirandas historic work. The film endeavors to brush the dust off American history, much as the musical does, and provide a unique new way for us to view our national heritage and current political landscape.
A unique window into the artistry and research involved in making the show, viewers will witness Miranda at the White House in 2009 performing an early version of what would become Alexander Hamilton, the first number in the musical and they will also be given an inside view of Miranda as he composes songs in Aaron Burrs Manhattan bedroom. They will travel to Virginia with Christopher Jackson who was Tony-nominated for his portrayal of George Washington in the musical as he reveals his personal struggle preparing for the role, while grappling with our Founders legacy of slavery. Back in New York, Miranda, who originated the Tony-nominated role of Hamilton in the musical and Leslie Odom, Jr. who won a Tony Award for his portrayal of Aaron Burr visit the Museum of American Finance to get a deeper understanding of the historical figures they are depicting on stage, including a memorable moment from this research trip, when the two actors brandish authentic 19th-century dueling pistols.
About Great Performances:
Great Performances is produced by THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC for WNET, one of Americas most prolific and respected public media providers. Throughout its more than 40 year history on public television, Great Performances has provided viewers across the country with an unparalleled showcase of the best in all genres of the performing arts, serving as Americas most prestigious and enduring broadcaster of cultural programming. The series has been the home to the greatest artists in the areas of drama, dance, musical theater, classical and popular music, providing many with their very first television exposure.
About the Documentary:
Hamiltons America was directed by Alex Horwitz and produced by Nicole Pusateri, with Executive Producers Jon Kamen, Justin Wilkes, and Dave Sirulnick for RadicalMedia. Jeffrey Seller and Lin-Manuel Miranda also served as executive producers.
For Great Performances, Bill ODonnell is series producer; David Horn is executive producer.
The Great Performances presentation is funded by the Irene Diamond Fund, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, The LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Rosalind P. Walter, The Agnes Varis Trust, The Starr Foundation, The Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, the Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Lenore Hecht Foundation, The Abra Prentice Foundation, Jody and John Arnhold, and PBS. Major corporate funding for Hamiltons America is provided by BNY Mellon.
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LocationThe Tappan Library (View)
93 Main St.
Tappan, NY 10983
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 12 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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