LA Times: Hollywood Boulevard, 4:45 a.m. The sky is charcoal-colored and hazy, the nearly empty streets bathed in a blur of red, orange and green from a thicket of neon signage — the W Hollywood hotel, Deco-era apartments, Dunkin’ Donuts.
Suddenly a spot of white appears in the distance. Two 18-wheel trucks roll into view, cutting through the glow of the lights. The unmarked trucks could be carrying produce to nearby restaurants or T-shirts to a souvenir shop. But as they rumble and turn onto Argyle Avenue, a finely printed slogan becomes visible on the truck’s side: “Let’s get the show on the road.”
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This article demonstrates the power of “Hamilton” to expand and thrill audiences in unique ways. This show is a testament to America being a country of immigrants filled with diversity. Los Angeles is a great city that epitomizes the diversity that truly makes America great. Allowing Los Angeles to experience the powerful message of this show and be entertained via a medium that is distinct from the film industry which dominates the city is also a great opportunity for new and diverse audiences to be exposed to theater. By moving the show to Los Angeles it also offers less well off people to be able to see the show, such as individuals who could not afford to travel cross country to New York to see it. Additionally this article demonstrates how Lin Manuel Miranda refused to compromise his vision for what the show should be, and is a great testament for how artists should not let monied interests compromise their vision.
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