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Chicago vs Hamilton

Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.

Chicago

Chicago

87
Critical Gold9 reviews
Get Tickets from $73
Hamilton

Hamilton

92
Critical Gold41 reviews
Get Tickets from $112
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Show Details
Production
Original
Genre
classictony-winnericonicrush
historicalhip-hoptony-winnericonic
Opened
Nov 14, 1996
Aug 6, 2015
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1
1
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βœ— None
Rush
βœ— None
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Which Show Should You See?

Audiences say: Chicago earns a B+ (Liking It), while Hamilton gets an A+ (Loving It).

Short on time? Chicago runs 2h 30m while Hamilton runs 2h 45m.

Bringing kids? Chicago is recommended for Ages 13+, while Hamilton is Ages 10+.

Budget-friendly option: Hamilton has a $10 lottery for discounted tickets.

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Critics Say
Chicago

Critics hail this stripped-down revival as wildly entertaining and pulse-racing, with top-flight performances bringing fresh vitality to Kander and Ebb's dark musical about celebrity and crime.

Hamilton

Critics hail Hamilton as a groundbreaking masterpiece that revolutionizes the Broadway musical through hip-hop storytelling. Miranda's audacious, electrifying work about the Founding Father earns near-unanimous raves for its innovation and artistry.