The Story of Tonight (Reprise) - Hamilton's Drunkenness

Is Hamilton drunk during The Story of Tonight (Reprise)? Is he not?


The Story of Tonight (Reprise) comes after Satisfied, in which Angelica gives the traditional Maid of Honor toast, which becomes a soliloquy and then a memory, and switches between the two. It appears that in The Story of Tonight (Reprise), Hamilton is drunk (along with Laurens, Lafayette, and Mulligan). This is evident due to his drunken "Ho!" which is exclaimed with one of his friends. 

 As soon as Burr walks in, Hamilton seems much less drunk and actually serious, maybe even respectful for asking his friends to leave for making Burr uncomfortable. Hamilton is serious as he converses with Burr. Burr confides in Hamilton about Theodosia, and Hamilton encourages Burr to go after her: "If you love this woman, go get her! What are you waiting for?" But does not appear drunk or trying to act sober. He sounds casual, like talking with a friend. But he was drunk before...where's the hangover?

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  1. UnknownMay 27, 2021 at 6:24 PM

    not actually drunk but it was originally going to be actually drunk but it ended up in them falling off the stage and getting concussions

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