who wrote hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote Hamilton: An American Musical —he created the music, lyrics, and the book for the show.

Quick Scoop: Who Wrote Hamilton?

• The musical Hamilton: An American Musical was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is credited with the music, lyrics, and book.

• He also originated the role of Alexander Hamilton in the original Broadway production, performing as the title character while serving as the show’s primary creator.

A Bit More Context

• Hamilton is based on the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by historian Ron Chernow, but Chernow wrote the biography, not the musical itself.

• Miranda developed the show’s concept after reading Chernow’s book and shaped it into a hip‑hop–infused stage musical that went from Off‑Broadway in 2015 to a major Broadway hit.

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