Celebrating 10 years of the Tony Award-winning masterpiece—with the money raised from the $10 Chicago tickets—Concord Academy is proud to announce that the 2025-2026 musical will be Hamilton.
Contrary to popular belief, this is not problematic at all, as the performing arts department has decided to frame this production as a celebration of revolutionary Concord. With the town marking its 250th anniversary this April, there is truly no better way to honor the history than by watching a bunch of theater kids rap about the American Revolution. Rumor has it that the History Department is also partnering with the production to provide historical accuracy workshops—because nothing says realism like 18th-century Founding Fathers performing hip-hop numbers.
The cast list and further information are yet to be released, but here is the inside scoop on some of the director’s decisions: one anonymous source reported, “Ticket prices may increase to fund the turntable in the center of the stage—so say goodbye to Formal next spring.” With the majority of the budget being redirected to the turntable, it is clear that Formal will be downgraded to an informal potluck in the Stu-Fac. If you were planning on wearing a prom dress, just know that you will have to settle for your best Stu-Fac fit instead. Suggested attire includes pajama pants, fleece jackets, and that one hoodie you have not washed since sophomore year.
While there are rumors that Lin-Manuel Miranda will be in attendance on opening night, his appearance depends on whether there are enough seats in the Centennial Arts Center. His agent declined to comment but did request a corner seat so Miranda could perform the entirety of “My Shot” if the cast needs a little extra inspiration. Miranda will reportedly only accept the invitation if he is also allowed to give a four-hour lecture on the importance of rhyming “shiny piece of coal” with “unimpeachable.” Students interested in attending the lecture will need to submit a 500-word reflection on why they are not throwing away their shot.
Sydney Johnston will star for one night only as Aaron Burr—because who better to portray one of the most controversial figures in American history than the woman who sang “All That Jazz” in front of multiple audiences only a month ago?
Rehearsals are set to begin next November, with the production opening in February. If you want to be in “The Room Where It Happens,” keep an eye out for audition sign-ups in the late fall. And if you don’t make the cast—don’t worry. There’s always a place for you backstage… or in the Revolutionary War reenactment that happens every year in Concord Center on Patriot’s Day.