Saturday, April 15, 2017

A Hamilton Spoof "Spamilton" at the Triad-Hamilton is the Best Making It Hard for the Rest

The phenomenal juggernaut "Hamilton," rapping with our founding fathers lends plenty of fodder for parody.  Forbidden Broadway's creater, writer & musical director Gerard Alessandrini has been spoofing Broadway shows & actors since 1982.  Alessandrini was granted a magical wish with a musical genius to dish.  Lin-Manuel Miranda is the thespian star who outshines all other artists by far.  Alessandrini could not resist knocking Miranda whose on the top of list.  What sets "Spamilton" apart from his previous irreverent forays of others plays is the comical tone that hones in on Miranda.  The farcical biographical fantasy is filled with fawning glee.  How could it be, someone as young as he,  win a Tony for "In the Heights" (written while at Welsley) and then creates Tony, Pulitizer Prize winning "Hamilton;" an indomitable Broadway legacy.  "Spamilton" spreads the satire fast with a Broadway caliber cast.  My favorite spots from a medly of lots: the old man who wants to know what he missed and I'm not gonna be in the film when it happens.  Alessandrini did take aim at a mishmash of other Broadway musicals and composers.  Disney got the lion's share of mockery.  Miranda along with other great composers/lyricist grant permission to use their songs for parody; a testament to the  clever hilarity.  "Spamilton" is fun for those who revere musicals and those who do not.  You do want to be in the room as it happens.  And know, the moderate priced tickets do not include a 2 drink minimum which brings the price above an average off B'wy show.

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