Black artists 24 years ago: “angelic grace, peace, prosperity, and the unencumbered pursuit of happiness."

Natalie Wood, an actress of Russian descent, played Maria, the Puerto Rican lead in “West Side Story”; until recently, “The Simpsons” featured white actors voicing Black and South Asian characters; and Jonathan Pryce wore prosthetics to transform into a Eurasian nightclub owner in the original West End performance of “Miss Saigon.” All three scenarios mark instances where white actors are thrust into the limelight for appropriating an unfamiliar culture and lifestyle.

the unquestioning acceptance of superficial diversity and inclusivity.

For one, many consider it an example of color-conscious casting rather than color-blind casting.

Is “Hamilton'' really that innovative if it fundamentally engages in an absurd form of racism known as color-blind casting?

10. True: Following the death of her husband, Eliza Hamilton took it upon herself to tell the story of her husband, which also benefited her!  Following the Reynolds Pamphlet, Eliza’s story was exploited without her permission. By telling Hamilton’s story after his death, Eliza was able to reclaim her own narrative as well.  As a reminder, the Reynolds Pamphlet was published by Alexander Hamilton to clear his name of being involved in political corruption after being blackmailed by James Reynolds.  In doing so, he admitted to his romantic involvement with James’ wife, Maria, and thus humiliating Eliza in the process.  Another truth to the musical is the depiction of Eliza burning love letters between her and Hamilton, though it cannot be known for certain her reasoning behind this.  Finally, in the last song of the musical, Eliza sings of her philanthropy that she became involved in after Hamilton’s death.  This was also true!  Eliza founded The Hamilton Free School which was the first school in Washington Heights and became heavily involved in helping orphans and widows.

On the contrary, John Adams was not a fan of Alexander Hamilton and oftentimes voiced his disdain toward him.

they can put their energies through writing, through challenging the people who are telling you things that you don't like to hear, like Hamilton did,"

as Americans grapple with the legacy of racism.

"I know that when I see a sign at a protest out in the street that says 'History Has Its Eyes On You,' or 'Tomorrow There'll Be More Of Us,' I know that the language of the show is connecting in a way that makes me incredibly proud," Miranda said, referring to popular lyrics from the show.

color-blind casting

The condemnation of demagoguery found in The Federalist Papers and theFarewell Address can also be found in Hamilton’s defense of the unpopularJay Treaty.

Toportray Hamilton as a champion of open borders, as Miranda arguably does, isan overstatement

the musical perpetuates the idea of Hamilton asa serial adulterer

Alexander Hamilton has been portrayed as an authoritarian-inclined philan-derer who sought to betray the Spirit of 1776.

Once againHamilton’s extramarital affair with Maria Reynolds provided the main plot-line. Hamilton,

Hamilton well into the twentieth centur

eiterating their condemnation of Hamilton’s alleged lust forpower and women. Abigail Adams refused to wear black,

Therewas a streak of anti-immigrant sentiment in Jefferson’s hostility to Hamilton,

manipulated an aging, somewhat obtuse Pres-ident George Washington.