Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

William769

(55,144 posts)
Sun Jun 26, 2016, 07:39 PM Jun 2016

Hamilton Will Perform for Hillary Clinton Fundraiser

Nothing brings people to a political fundraiser like a special performance of Hamilton — and Hillary Clinton knows it. The Clinton campaign announced on Saturday that an extra performance of the Broadway hit has been scheduled on July 12 as a fundraiser for the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, according to an email sent to supporters.

“When I first saw the musical Hamilton last year, I was blown away,” the email read. “It’s an incredible feat of storytelling about the fight for the heart and soul of our very nation. It’s a look at history that feels immediately relevant today. It’s a beautiful piece of art with empathy to spare.”

Organized by the Hillary Victory Fund, seats for the matinee performance start at $2,700 and go to $100,000 for “event chair” tickets, which includes two premium seats, a wrap party with Clinton and “other special guests,” and an invite to the Democratic National Convention. Tickets are available on Clinton's website.

Entertainment Weekly notes that last November, the show’s cast hosted a fundraiser for the Democratic National Hope Fund, which President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended. Both fundraisers indicate that the Tony Award-winning Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda — a hot commodity for the Clinton campaign — is not shying away from political advocacy both on and off Broadway.

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/06/hamilton-hillary-clinton-fundraiser

8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Hamilton Will Perform for Hillary Clinton Fundraiser (Original Post) William769 Jun 2016 OP
I know! I've been responding to fundraising emails all day! Rose Siding Jun 2016 #1
May good Karma be you. riversedge Jun 2016 #4
This is so wonderful it makes my heart sing! Mahalo, William~ Cha Jun 2016 #2
Now this is cool ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #3
He is a good dude. My friend Jessica designed the Love is Love image he used on his Lucinda Jun 2016 #5
That is awesome, Lucinda! Kath1 Jun 2016 #6
KICK! Cha Jun 2016 #7
Huge Kick and Rec! sheshe2 Jun 2016 #8

Rose Siding

(32,623 posts)
1. I know! I've been responding to fundraising emails all day!
Sun Jun 26, 2016, 07:49 PM
Jun 2016

They are giving away 2 tickets so I optimistically enter and enter again. Of course. I want to go SO bad!

Cha

(297,048 posts)
2. This is so wonderful it makes my heart sing! Mahalo, William~
Sun Jun 26, 2016, 07:49 PM
Jun 2016
Janet Dickerson ?@TheRealPRLady
#Hamilton cuts guns from #Tony performance
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/hamilton-cuts-guns-from-tony-performance/
2:56 PM - 12 Jun 2016


https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/12/an-attack-on-all-of-us/#comments



http://www.democraticunderground.com/1107165223

I'm so happy and grateful for Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Hamilton, and for those who get to attend their special performance!

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
5. He is a good dude. My friend Jessica designed the Love is Love image he used on his
Sun Jun 26, 2016, 09:59 PM
Jun 2016

tshirts supporting the Orlando gay community after the shooting. It was based on his Tony speech.

http://www.latina.com/entertainment/celebrity/lin-manuel-miranda-creates-shirts-help-orlando

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Hillary Clinton»Hamilton Will Perform for...