30 Revolutionary Hamilton Trivia and Answers
1Who wrote the music, lyrics, and book for the musical "Hamilton"?
2In what year did "Hamilton" make its Broadway debut?
3Which historical figure serves as the narrator in "Hamilton"?
4How many songs are in the original cast recording of "Hamilton"?
5Who played the role of George Washington in the original Broadway production?
6Which song features the line "Immigrants, we get the job done"?
7What is the name of Alexander Hamilton's wife?
8Which character sings "The Room Where It Happens"?
9How many Tony Awards did "Hamilton" win?
10Who was Alexander Hamilton's famous rival, leading to a fatal duel?
11Who played the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the original Broadway cast of "Hamilton"?
12Which song in "Hamilton" features the fastest rap lyrics, with an average of 6.3 words per second?
13What is the name of the song where Angelica Schuyler confesses her love for Alexander Hamilton, despite introducing him to her sister Eliza?
14Which U.S. President is depicted in "Hamilton" as seeking advice from Alexander Hamilton in the song "One Last Time"?
15How many performances did the original Broadway production of "Hamilton" have before the COVID-19 pandemic caused theaters to shut down in March 2020?
16What is the title of the song in which King George III warns the American colonists about the consequences of their rebellion?
17Who succeeded Lin-Manuel Miranda in the role of Alexander Hamilton on Broadway after his departure in July 2016?
18Which character sings the song "Wait for It," expressing his philosophy of patience and caution?
19What is the name of Alexander Hamilton's eldest son, who dies in a duel defending his father's honor?
20In "The Room Where It Happens," which three historical figures are depicted negotiating the Compromise of 1790?
21Which actress originated the role of Angelica Schuyler in the original Broadway cast?
22What is the title of the final song in "Hamilton," which reflects on the legacy left behind by the main characters?
23Which song features a cabinet meeting presented as a rap battle between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?
24Who was the director of the original Broadway production of "Hamilton"?
25In which song does Eliza Hamilton express her desire to erase herself from the narrative after discovering Alexander's infidelity?
26What is the name of the duel commandments that are outlined in the musical, detailing the rules of dueling?
27Which character provides comic relief by portraying multiple roles, including Hercules Mulligan and James Madison?
28What is the significance of the song "Dear Theodosia" in the musical?
29Which song in "Hamilton" discusses the challenges of writing and defending the U.S. Constitution?
30How many Tony Awards was "Hamilton" nominated for in 2016?
Answer Key
- 1. Lin-Manuel Miranda
- 2. 2015
- 3. Aaron Burr
- 4. 46
- 5. Christopher Jackson
- 6. "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)"
- 7. Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
- 8. Aaron Burr
- 9. 11
- 10. Aaron Burr
- 11. Daveed Diggs
- 12. "Guns and Ships"
- 13. "Satisfied"
- 14. George Washington
- 15. 1,919 performances
- 16. "You'll Be Back"
- 17. Javier Muñoz
- 18. Aaron Burr
- 19. Philip Hamilton
- 20. Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison
- 21. Renée Elise Goldsberry
- 22. "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story"
- 23. "Cabinet Battle #1"
- 24. Thomas Kail
- 25. "Burn"
- 26. "Ten Duel Commandments"
- 27. Okieriete Onaodowan
- 28. It is a duet where Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton sing to their newborn children, expressing hopes for their futures.
- 29. "Non-Stop"
- 30. "16"
