“Hamilton,” with book and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the story, in song, of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, including his work with George Washington, his disagreements with Thomas Jefferson and his fatal duel with Aaron Burr. It premiered in New York City in 2015; the following year, it won 11 Tonys (out of a record 16 nominations), including Best Musical. It has also won a Pulitizer Prize and been awarded a Kennedy Center honor.