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Broadway Shockers 2015: Hamilton Celebrates Opening With Fireworks Over the Hudson

In 2015, the birthday celebration of the next great American musical rivals that of America herself.

Editorial Staff

Broadway

December 28, 2015

It's weird that there were fireworks at the opening night of Hamilton. Broadway shows often throw elaborate parties celebrating the official beginning of their run, but usually those events are limited to friends, family, and the odd member of the press. But Hamilton's not just any show. Amiright? I am right. Hamilton shot off fireworks over the Hudson River for everyone to see to celebrate its opening.

Fireworks light up the Hudson River to celebrate @hamiltonmusical

A photo posted by TheaterMania (@theatermania) on Aug 6, 2015 at 7:47pm PDT

Also, The Roots were there giving a super-special-secret performance. WTF.

@theroots remix “My Shot” from @hamiltonmusical during their surprise concert at the show’s gala opening celebration

A video posted by TheaterMania (@theatermania) on Aug 7, 2015 at 1:11pm PDT

#LinManuelMiranda jams with @theroots at the @hamiltonmusical opening night party

A video posted by TheaterMania (@theatermania) on Aug 6, 2015 at 9:14pm PDT

No one but America herself has ever had a better birthday party.

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