How Old Is Hamilton

So, you're curious about Hamilton, huh? The musical, not the guy on the tenner. Well, grab a coffee, 'cause we're about to dive into a world of Founding Fathers, hip-hop, and more history than your high school textbook could handle. Let's get started!

Born in the USA...ish

Alright, so here's the thing: Hamilton wasn't actually born in the good ol' US of A. No, no, he was born in the Caribbean, in a place called Nevis. But don't worry, he wasn't some sort of musical immigrant, he moved to New York when he was just a wee lad. So, he's basically American, right?

Now, you might be thinking, "But how old is the musical?" Well, hold your horses, we're getting there. First, we need to talk about the man himself, Alexander Hamilton.

Hamilton: The Original Rap God

Born in 1755 or '57, depending on who you ask, Hamilton was a bit of a Renaissance man. He was a soldier, a statesman, and, according to Lin-Manuel Miranda, a bit of a rapping sensation. Now, we can't confirm if he actually spit rhymes, but we like to imagine him freestyling about the Constitution while he was drafting it.

He was also a bit of a rebel. I mean, he was a founding father, so that's kind of a given. But he was also a bit of a loose cannon. He had a kid out of wedlock, he had a duel with Aaron Burr (spoiler alert: it didn't end well), and he was a bit of a political wild card. But hey, nobody's perfect, right?

From Dead Founding Father to Broadway Sensation

So, Hamilton the man was born in the 18th century, died in the early 19th, and then spent a couple of centuries just chillin' in his grave. Then, in 2015, Lin-Manuel Miranda came along and decided to give him a musical makeover.

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Miranda, who was already a bit of a Broadway darling with his musical "In the Heights," decided to take a chance on this founding father with a hip-hop twist. And boy, did it pay off. "Hamilton" opened on Broadway in August 2015, and it's been a smash hit ever since.

Now, you might be thinking, "But how old is the musical, really?" Well, as of right now, it's about six years old. But in Broadway years, that's like, what, 40? These shows age like fine wine, you know?

Hamilton: The Musical Phenomenon

"Hamilton" has been breaking records left and right. It's won a gazillion Tony Awards (okay, 11, but that's still a lot), it's been seen by millions of people, and it's even got its own fanbase, complete with Hamilton-themed merchandise and fan fiction. Yes, you read that right. Founding Father fan fiction. The world is a strange place, my friends.

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And let's not forget the Hamilton Mixtape. You know, that little album that Miranda put out with a bunch of famous people singing Hamilton songs. Oh, you haven't heard it? Well, you're missing out. It's basically the Hamilton soundtrack, but with more celebrity cameos than a Marvel movie.

So, How Old Is Hamilton?

Well, Hamilton the man is either 266 or 268 years old, depending on which birthday you're counting. And Hamilton the musical is six years old. But who's counting, right?

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got a date with a history book and a Hamilton playlist. Until next time, folks!