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.

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