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Hamilton is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s genre-blending musical about Alexander Hamilton, told through hip-hop, R&B, and show-tune storytelling with intentionally diverse casting. Since its 2015 Broadway opening, Hamilton has become one of the biggest theater blockbusters of the modern era—measured in awards, album sales, and box office.
This page pulls together the most verifiable Hamilton statistics (Broadway performance, awards, and soundtrack milestones), while keeping older figures clearly labeled by year.
Hamilton by the Numbers (2026)
- Off-Broadway debut: Feb. 17, 2015 (The Public Theater)
- Broadway opening: Aug. 6, 2015 (Richard Rodgers Theatre)
- All-time Broadway gross: $1.143B+ (tracking total)
- All-time Broadway attendance: 5.01M+ (tracking total)
- Tony Awards (2016): 16 nominations, 11 wins
- Pulitzer Prize: 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Drama
- Disney+ release: July 3, 2020
- Soundtrack milestone: Cast album certified Diamond (10M) by the RIAA (2023)
Sources:
IBDB (opening date / venue) |
BroadwayWorld (gross/attendance total) |
Pulitzer (Drama winner) |
Disney (Disney+ date) |
Playbill (RIAA Diamond)
Key Hamilton Metrics Table
| Metric | Figure | Year / As-of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway opening date | Aug. 6, 2015 | Broadway | IBDB |
| Broadway theatre | Richard Rodgers Theatre | Broadway | IBDB |
| All-time Broadway gross (tracking total) | $1.143B+ | As currently listed | BroadwayWorld |
| All-time Broadway attendance (tracking total) | 5.01M+ | As currently listed | BroadwayWorld |
| Tony Awards nominations | 16 | 2016 | Tony Awards (2016) |
| Tony Awards wins | 11 | 2016 | Tony Awards (2016) |
| Pulitzer Prize for Drama | Winner | 2016 | Pulitzer |
| Disney+ debut (filmed version) | July 3, 2020 | Streaming | The Walt Disney Company |
| Cast album certification | RIAA Diamond (10M) | June 2023 | Playbill |
Hamilton Facts
- Creator: Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Based on: Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton
- Music style: hip-hop, R&B, pop, and traditional musical theatre
- Broadway venue: Richard Rodgers Theatre
Broadway Box Office: All-Time Performance
Because Broadway grosses change weekly, the most useful “big picture” metric is the running total. One major tracking page lists Hamilton at $1.143B+ in all-time Broadway gross with 5.01M+ attendance.
Source: BroadwayWorld (all-time totals)
Awards Snapshot
Hamilton set a modern benchmark for awards recognition:
- 2016 Tony Awards: 16 nominations and 11 wins (including Best Musical)
- 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Winner
Sources:
Tony Awards (2016) |
Pulitzer
Soundtrack Milestones
The Original Broadway Cast Recording is one of the biggest musical-theater albums ever recorded. In June 2023, Playbill reported the cast album was certified Diamond by the RIAA—signaling 10 million in verified sales/units in the U.S.
Source: Playbill (RIAA Diamond)
Hamilton on Disney+
The filmed version of the original Broadway production premiered on Disney+ on July 3, 2020, per The Walt Disney Company’s announcement.
Source: The Walt Disney Company
Historical Stats (Year-Labeled)
- 2016 (reported financing): Investors put up $12.5 million to finance Hamilton (reported by The New York Times).
Source: The New York Times (2016)
FAQ
When did Hamilton open on Broadway?
Hamilton opened on Broadway on August 6, 2015 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Source
How much money has Hamilton made on Broadway?
Totals vary by tracker and update timing, but one widely used grosses page lists Hamilton at $1.143B+ in all-time Broadway gross. Source
How many Tony Awards did Hamilton win?
Hamilton received 16 nominations and won 11 Tony Awards in 2016. Source
Did Hamilton win a Pulitzer Prize?
Yes. Hamilton won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Source
Is Hamilton on Disney+?
Yes. The filmed production premiered on Disney+ on July 3, 2020. Source
How successful is the Hamilton soundtrack?
Playbill reported that the original Broadway cast album became the first cast recording certified Diamond by the RIAA (10 million) in June 2023. Source
