By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/cast-of-hamilton-takes-broadway-hit-to-the-white-house Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Cast of ‘Hamilton’ takes Broadway hit to the White House Arts Mar 14, 2016 4:51 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The cast of “Hamilton” is at the White House for an unusual performance of songs from the mega-hit Broadway show. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show’s writer and star, is joining President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama for the event. The cast will perform songs for the first family and answer questions from schoolchildren. The world turned upside down. #Bam4Ham pic.twitter.com/k6GAtd1H6K — Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) March 14, 2016 "This is for you all." @FLOTUS @MichelleObama addresses the students here @whitehouse. #Bam4Ham pic.twitter.com/eqb7L40Enr — Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) March 14, 2016 The musical tells the true story of Alexander Hamilton, the nation’s first treasury secretary. It is told by a young African-American and Latino cast and has a varied score that ranges from pop ballads to sexy R&B to rap battles. The Obamas have been big boosters of the show. The president took daughters Sasha and Malia to see it last year after Michelle Obama caught it last spring. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The cast of “Hamilton” is at the White House for an unusual performance of songs from the mega-hit Broadway show. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show’s writer and star, is joining President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama for the event. The cast will perform songs for the first family and answer questions from schoolchildren. The world turned upside down. #Bam4Ham pic.twitter.com/k6GAtd1H6K — Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) March 14, 2016 "This is for you all." @FLOTUS @MichelleObama addresses the students here @whitehouse. #Bam4Ham pic.twitter.com/eqb7L40Enr — Hamilton (@HamiltonMusical) March 14, 2016 The musical tells the true story of Alexander Hamilton, the nation’s first treasury secretary. It is told by a young African-American and Latino cast and has a varied score that ranges from pop ballads to sexy R&B to rap battles. The Obamas have been big boosters of the show. The president took daughters Sasha and Malia to see it last year after Michelle Obama caught it last spring. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now