BroadwayCon 2025

A decade after Hamilton blew us all away with its innovative score, scholars and fans are still uncovering fresh delights in its rich music and lyrics. This panel will demonstrate the brilliance of Hamilton with specific reference to Lin-Manuel's composing choices, talent at synthesis, and hidden musical flourishes, with plenty of examples. Who tells your story? Three music educators: Edward Barnes, who has taught Miranda's music at Juilliard; Howard Ho, a successful YouTuber with a forthcoming book about Hamilton; and Mateo Chavez Lewis, a Broadway Maven co-host who runs the Music Theatre Theory YouTube channel. You'll never listen to the musical of the decade the same way again!