06 Mar ‘Hamilton’ George Washington coming to Wheeler
Aspen Daily News, Geoff Hansen
“Hamilton” is arguably the most iconic play of the 21st century. It was nominated for 16 Tony Awards — the most ever — winning 11 including best musical, best score and best book.
Performed by an almost entirely Black cast singing hip-hop songs about 18th century white colonialists, the play created nothing short of a cultural frenzy.
Actor Christopher Jackson originated the role of George Washington on Broadway. Jackson sang in 22 of the 47 songs in the play including favorites “Right Hand Man” and “One Last Time.”
On Saturday, Theatre Aspen presents “An Evening with Broadway’s Christopher Jackson” at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30 p.m. He will perform with music director and guitarist Felton Offard and pianist Dan Lipton.
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