Revellers Covertly Exit Theatre After Amusing 'Hamilton' Tradition Takes Hold

In a delightful twist of events, a TikTok trend has emerged, centred around the beloved Lin-Manuel Miranda musical Hamilton. The decade-old production, which tells the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, has captivated audiences worldwide, and now, it's taking the social media platform by storm.

The trend involves fans creating humorous videos based on a scene from the musical. One of the most popular videos, with almost 10 million views, features TikToker @ashbyflorence, who delivers a humorous take on a sorrowful scene where Hamilton leaves his home in the dead of night to duel Aaron Burr. Her portrayal of Hamilton's reluctance to be around his wife, captured through a series of expressive facial gestures reminiscent of Jason Bateman, has been particularly well-received.

The "I know" smile in her video is noted as particularly humorous, and the red reflecting eyes add an additional source of humor. The video's success has even caught the attention of Lin-Manuel Miranda himself, with his participation in the trend receiving 6 million views. Miranda, who originated the role of Alexander Hamilton on Broadway, even joined in with his wax figure.

Another popular video, with 8.7 million views, features TikToker @actuallyhamilt0n portraying a peeved Hamilton. The identity of the TikTok user behind this viral video is not explicitly named in the search results provided.

The trend has not only entertained fans but also sparked conversations. Hamilton fans have expressed their thoughts on Lin-Manuel Miranda's participation in the trend in the comments. One commenter praises @ashbyflorence for capturing Hamilton's essence of not wanting to be around his wife, while another notes that Lin-Manuel Miranda finally saw the trend.

Meanwhile, a separate trend, 'I love summer... but I have an itch', is already exciting people for Halloween. As the summer comes to an end, it seems that the Hamilton trend is here to stay, providing a fun and creative outlet for fans of the musical.

In the musical, Hamilton's wife, Eliza, tries to prevent him from leaving, adding a poignant layer to the trend. The scene is a sorrowful one as Hamilton dies at the duel, making it a fitting subject for the humorous videos.

TikToker @riahjosephine made a video where they exited with a suitcase and brown leather shoes, receiving 2.9 million views, while @kirby_j's video where they exited via a boat received 2.7 million views. The trend continues to grow, with fans finding creative ways to bring the musical to life in a fun and entertaining way.