How Dare You Make Me Cry?!

Promotional Poster for Hamilton

Hamilton (Left), and Burr (Right)

Burr (Far Left), Eliza (Left), Angelica (Center), and Peggy (Right)

The first time I watched the musical Hamilton, I was by myself. I saw it on Disney +, the day it came out, having heard the hype, but never seen it. I thought it was okay, first act was boring, overall it was okay. Hamilton wasn't the best rapper (or singer), and on my own the emotional scenes just felt awkward to me.

Tonight I watched it with my mom (on Disney +). She hadn't seen it either so I suggested we watch it together. Watching it the second time with someone else made a big difference. Movies are just fine watching on your own, they are something to be both private, and shareable. Theater, however, well it's something you kind of need to watch with someone. Imagine sitting in a Broadway Theater, and you are the only one there. Sure the novelty would be interesting, but it just wouldn't be as fun being the only person in the audience. With someone to share Hamilton with, I suddenly attacked with an ocean of feels during the emotional scenes. I barely cry ever, so HOW DARE Hamilton make me cry. It made my mom cry too! Square up you enjoyable piece of art! Ugh, my face is aching from crying. On the bright side, crying helps me sleep better, so there's the silver lining.

The first song I heard from Hamilton was actually a cover, and I was a bit confused because I didn't really know what the play was.

Gosh Dammit I read fan theories on what Eliza's gasp means at the end, and my eyes are watery again! (I think it's number 3)

In order from Left to Right: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, George Washington, Aaron Burr, Peggy Schuyler, Angelica Schuyler, Eliza(beth) Hamilton (nee Schuyler), and Phillip Hamilton