| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 230 pages) : color illustrations. |
| Series |
Series in American History
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Series in American history.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: From Nevis to New York / Chloe Northrop -- Part one. Strike the set. Dramatizing the American Revolution on the way to Hamilton / Kade Ivy ; Hamilton : an American (Psycho) musical : illusion and identity in two American musicals / Kristin Leadbetter ; Hamilton and historical memory : an American musical raises the curtain on historical trauma and decolonization of American identity / Kerry L. Goldmann -- Part two. Don't be shocked when your history book mentions me. Hamilton and the historical profession / Eric Medlin ; Ladies don't wear red : gender, class, and fashion in Hamilton / Larissa Knopp ; Reclaiming the narrative : Hamilton as a repertory archive / Kaitlin Tonti -- Part III. "What is a legacy?" Who tells which story? : teaching Hamilton, history, and memory / Shira Lurie ; "In the (class)room where it happens" : Hamilton rewrites the American literature course / Katherine L. Curtis and Alison Tracy Hale ; Thinking about "the room where it happens" : using place to teach about Alexander Hamilton and early America / Julie Richter -- Epilogue: Hamilton and Disney / Chloe Northrop. |
| Summary |
"The Hamilton Phenomenon brings together a diverse group of scholars including university professors and librarians, educators at community colleges, Ph.D. candidates and independent scholars, in an exploration of the celebrated Broadway hit. When Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical sensation erupted onto Broadway in 2015, scholars were underprepared for the impact the theatrical experience would have. Miranda's use of rap, hip-hop, jazz, and Broadway show tunes provides the basis for this whirlwind showcase of America's past through a reinterpretation of eighteenth-century history. Bound together by their shared interest in 'Hamilton: an American Musical', the authors in this volume diverge from a common touchstone to uncover the unique moment presented by this phenomenon. The two parts of this book feature different emerging themes, ranging from the meaning of the musical on stage, to how the musical is impacting pedagogy and teaching in the 21st century. The first part places Hamilton in the history of theatrical performances of the American Revolution, compares it with other musicals, and fleshes out the significance of postcolonial studies within theatrical performances. Esteemed scholars and educators provide the basis for the second part with insights on the efficacy, benefits, and pitfalls of teaching using Hamilton. Although other scholarly works have debated the historical accuracy of Hamilton, The Hamilton Phenomenon benefits from more distance from the release of the musical, as well as the dissemination of the hit through traveling productions and the summer 2020 release on Disney+. Through critically engaging with Hamilton these authors unfold new insights on early American history, pedagogy, costume, race in theatrical performances, and the role of theatre in crafting interest in history."--Publisher's description. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Miranda, Lin-Manuel, 1980- Hamilton.
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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 -- Drama.
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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 |
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Hamilton (Miranda, Lin-Manuel) |
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Musicals -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Musicals |
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United States |
| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Drama
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| Added Author |
Northrop, Chloe, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Northrop, Chloe The Hamilton Phenomenon Wilmington, DE : Vernon Press,c2022 9781648891250 |
| ISBN |
9781648891250 [hardcover] |
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164889125X [hardcover] |
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9781648894220 electronic book |
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1648894224 electronic book |
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