Shows similar to Hamilton

Posted on 3 Jul 2026

So you’ve seen *[Hamilton](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hamilton-west-end-tickets)*, and you’re looking for something to fill that hip-hop musicals hole in your life. We don’t blame you. **Lin-Manuel Miranda**’s groundbreaking musical changed theatre forever. Not only did it make history cool, it also popularised using rap as its primary storytelling device and brought diversity to the [Victoria Palace Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/victoria-palace-theatre-london) in ways a theatre show hadn’t before. Since opening in London in 2017, Hamilton isn’t just one of the [top West End musicals](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musicals); it’s also one of the top tourist attractions. And there are no shows like Hamilton… right? Well, we have news for you. There are quite a few musicals similar to Hamilton, and some of them are on in the West End right now. So buckle up, because we’re going to dish out some facts and let you know what to watch after Hamilton. ### **What musical is most like Hamilton?** Realistically, the show most similar to Hamilton is *In The Heights*. Lin-Manuel Miranda earned his first Tony Award for this rapped-through hip-hop musical about life as a Latino in a poor neighbourhood in New York. Though In The Heights isn’t currently playing in London, it does come back to the West End, so keep your eyes peeled. For shows currently playing in the West End, musicals similar to Hamilton include *[Hadestown](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hadestown-tickets)*, *[Jesus Christ Superstar](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/jesus-christ-superstar-tickets)*, *[SIX](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/six-london-vaudeville-theatre-tickets)*, and even *[Les Mis](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/les-miserables-tickets)*. ### **What should I watch if I loved Hamilton?** So, if you were going to ask us what is the best musical to see after Hamilton right now in the West End, it really depends on which elements of the show you enjoyed most. Here are a few musicals similar to Hamilton and how they compare. If you liked Hamilton for its music, [Hadestown](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hadestown-tickets) is absolutely for you. The sung-through show is full of soul and catchy numbers, and there are definitely trills and rhythms that’ll give you the same goosebumps Hamilton did. Featuring a diverse cast, a moody atmosphere, and having won eight Tony Awards, it’s definitely not a show to be missed. Now, you may be wondering how on earth [Jesus Christ Superstar](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/jesus-christ-superstar-tickets) has anything to do with Hamilton, but hear us out. When Jesus Christ Superstar was first staged in 1971, it broke all the rules. Not only did it take a well-documented story and couple it with a non-traditional musical genre for the time, but it also used the show’s antagonist as its narrator. Using a sung-through rock score, Jesus Christ Superstar walked on water so Hamilton could charge the battleground. Hamilton tells the untold story of Alexander Hamilton. [SIX](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/six-london-vaudeville-theatre-tickets) tells the untold story of Henry VIII’s wives. Giving these historical women the voices male-dominated storytelling hadn’t afforded them before, SIX empowers the victims of the lecherous king to step out and be heard. With a mix of musical genres, it’s definitely one to watch if you liked Hamilton. From one revolution to another, [Les Misérables](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/les-miserables-tickets) tells the story of one man’s road to redemption during a revolution… which sounds a bit like Hamilton, where one man is trying to prove himself during a revolution. Featuring battles, camaraderie, and a healthy dose of the “doing what’s rights,” Les Mis is definitely a show to watch after Hamilton.

### **What is the best musical to see after Hamilton?** If you had to twist our arm and pick just one musical to see after Hamilton, we’d say [Hadestown](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hadestown-tickets). And with a 4.7-star rating from our customers, they’d probably agree. ### **Is Hamilton suitable for children?** Hamilton deals with some very adult topics, including war, death, and extramarital affairs. It also contains strong language. The official guidance states the show is appropriate for children aged 10+, and children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 4 are not permitted into the Victoria Palace Theatre. ### **What are the best hip-hop-style musicals in London?** Currently, Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre is the only commercial hip-hop-style musical in London.