The biggest "Hamilton" fans of the Triangle came together in an eruption of sing-alongs, performing the entirety of the musical — dressed in their nicest 18th century clothing at Motorco Music Hall on Sunday.
The sold-out show, dubbed Hamiltunes, is the first officially sanctioned "Hamilton" sing-along in North Carolina, and fans performed their hearts out on stage. NC Hamiltunes cabinet members organized the non-profit event so ticket proceeds would go to the official Hamilton charity — the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History -- and Hurricane Harvey and Irma relief efforts.
Notable performances included the sassy six-year-old Tilly Curtis, who channeled her best Angelica in “The Schuyler Sisters” and quickly became a fan favorite. When asked why she loves the musical, Curtis said, “I just really like all the characters, and I like all the songs.”
Another standout singer was Isaiah Batoon, whose convincing performance of a lovestruck Eliza Hamilton in “Helpless” had the audience blown away.
He emphasized how important the musical is to him.
“It’s very inclusive," he said. "Hamilton’s played by a guy of Latin descent, and the white presidents being played by black people.”
Batoon attributed his great performance to his experience in a college a cappella group.
Allie Akers had a very busy night as she played Hamilton, Washington, Burr, Madison and Phillip Hamilton.
She said she performed in a founding father getup because she related to the songs, especially Burr's.
