The folks who say, “there is SOME language” in it are incorrect. There is language in every song with the exception of TWO - and if it's not language, it's something suggestive that would not be appropriate for a child to see or hear.
Sexual suggestive dialogue is said at various times, some including words like "intercourse" and "deflower." Hamilton is playfully referred to as "the tomcat." The majority of a scene detailing a character's affair is merely narrated, but includes descriptions like "she led me to her bed/ let her legs spread."
Everyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.
Top 10 Things Hamilton Got Factually Right and Wrong
Is Hamilton suitable for a 5 year old?
I would give Hamilton a PG-13 rating. Good for more mature kids, maybe not the sensitive/really young ones. I say that based on three things: Swearing is abundant, but not overdone.
At the age of 12, Hamilton began work as a clerk in a general store, but the boy had a keen intellect and ambitious goals. He was an excellent writer, in French as well as English. In 1772, a hurricaine ravaged the West Indies.
Swearing frequently occurs throughout the musical in 3 songs, including abuses of "Christ" and "Jesus." One of the songs (Yorktown) mutes the use of the 'f' word. There is an 'f' word during the song "Say No to This" and it is the only one Disney+ left uncensored.
The show combines hip-hop, rap, R&B, soul, and traditional show tunes to create its novel score. And Miranda's witty, sophisticated lyrics bring the familiar historical characters to life in a whole new way, drawing the audience in with their humanity and familiarity. The resounding success of Hamilton is undeniable.
What is the controversy with the Hamilton musical?
Some detractors point to the fact that Hamilton glorifies George Washington, who owned 123 of the 317 slaves at Mount Vernon during the time when the show is set. (He would eventually leave instructions in his will for the slaves owned by his estate to be freed after the death of his wife, Martha Washington.)
Violence & Scariness. Hamilton and his son are both killed (shot) in duels. Men call each other to revolution and war. Soldiers dance with weapons while gun and cannon blasts sound in the background.
Lin-Manuel Miranda (who wrote the show and starred as Alexander Hamilton in the original Broadway cast and Disney+ version) tweeted that he “literally gave two f—s so the kids could see it.” And viewers watching the show on Disney+ will find that, indeed, the show is sans two of its profanities.
The scene where Hamilton falls into this physical temptation has an overt sexual tone though there is never on-screen nudity. Some adult language remains. Thanks to Disney+, some of the adult language of Hamilton has been edited or beeped out; however, some strong language remains.
Hamilton is a perfect musical for school groups aged 10 and up. The story is based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, and his involvement in the American Revolution. The music is modern and hip-hop-influenced, making it accessible and enjoyable for today's youth.
The word appears in the songs “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)” and “Washington On Your Side.” The film adaption will drop two uses of the word, leaving one use. The Motion Pictures Association of American says that PG-13 ratings can have one use of the F-word.
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has given Hamilton a PG-13 rating “for language and some suggestive material.” However, if the Disney+ version of the film hadn't changed anything from the musical, it would more than likely require an R rating.
If you don't like a lot of music, this is not for you. This play/movie has amazing songs! Great props, costumes, and more. This will probably be better for older kids because it is hard to understand with 46 songs, no regular talking.
There are a couple scenes that include dialogue like the "Redcoat Transition," where ensemble members act as a redcoats and patriot spies between the songs "You'll Be Back" and "Right Hand Man," and the "Tomorrow There'll Be More of Us" scene, which happens when Hamilton finds out that John Laurens is killed.
The musical is mostly sung/rapped through. There are two pieces that involve lengthy speaking parts, however. In the song “One Last Time”, the then-President Washington, in preparation to step down as leader of the US, drafts his farewell address with the help of Alexander Hamilton.
Angelica's song "Satisfied" narrates a fictional flashback in which she reenacts falling in love with Hamilton at their first meeting, explaining that she stepped aside because her sister Eliza had also fallen in love with him.
The story of Hamilton is true (though with a little artistic license), based on the life of one of America's previously lesser known founding fathers. Though we learn the story of the birth of America, this is truly the story of Alexander Hamilton and those around him.
Hamilton fainted his way to his son's grave, and, according to his friends, the grief and horror of the event was permanently etched into his face thereafter.
