"There is a lot more telling than showing in this show, "
I have heard and read this statement from several people, but I don't think it's fully accurate. Yes, there is a lot of telling in HAMILTON, but also a LOT of showing. As others have pointed out, there's also a lot of showing DURING sections that are worded as narration, which I guess is relatively unusual, but that only makes the show seem fresher and more original in my opinion.
Interesting to note that two of the most powerful numbers in 1776, "Momma, Look Sharp" and "Molasses to Rum," could definitely described as examples of telling rather than showing. |
