Inspired by Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography of United States founding father Alexander Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip hop infused Hamilton begins performances on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, the former home of his Tony-winning In the Heights. The cast features Miranda, Leslie Odom, Jr., Jonathan Groff, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson and more. Book, music and lyrics are by Miranda.