“I know he was involved in the revolution and fighting for independence from the U.K., but that’s all I know,” said Sachin Pai, 40, an IT consultant. Michael Jibson’s prancing, comedic portrayal of a spurned King George III had the potential to alienate or offend a British audience that may be accustomed to its royals being treated with a tad more reverence. Mr. Miranda, the creator of “Hamilton,” told the London newspaper The Evening Standard this week that he was “excited to see” how the characterization played out here. In the audience on Wednesday night were some Americans feeling lucky to be able to see the musical at last. PhotoLena Levey, 15 and studying in London, said she “begged my mom to get tickets the second they came out.

Source: New York Times December 07, 2017 18:45 UTC