He died in a tragic duel with his political rival, Aaron Burr. Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1757, in Nevis, British West Indies. His father, James Hamilton, was a Scottish trader.

Obviously, after the opening number “Alexander Hamilton,” it is clear that the song’s namesake is a main character of the show, but he is certainly not the only protagonist. The musical ...

Three of the stars of "Hamilton" had a rare reunion at a film screening on Monday, where they performed an iconic song from the Broadway musical.

Find out more about the character of founding father Alexander Hamilton, and see aspects of the astute mind behind the face on the ten dollar bill. Hamilton was a foreigner with a different ...