For the first time ever, the Grammys live-streamed a performance from a Broadway stage, and Twitter collectively lost its mind.
Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s “Hamilton” has been a phenomenon since its debut, but tonight it was introduced to thousands — if not millions — of potential new fans in the grandest way.
“Landing tickets to Hamilton just got even MORE difficult,” tweeted one user, referencing the regularly sold-out show at the Richard Rogers Theatre, where orchestra tickets routinely go for over $400 at face value.
“.@HamiltonMusical did not throw away its shot on #Grammys tonight. Next stop: #Tonys,” said another.
Shortly after the performance, the musical won Best Musical Theatre Album, prompting Miranda to give a rap-style acceptance speech, no doubt earning even more fans.
Below is a sampling of Twitter users who lost their minds over the history-making performance.
.@HamiltonMusical did not throw away its shot on #Grammys tonight. Next stop: #Tonys.
— Matt Roush (@TVGMMattRoush) February 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/taylizlou/status/699421881686958080
https://twitter.com/joelcifer/status/699421842814214145
https://twitter.com/thatsostelle/status/699421835830681600
https://twitter.com/emerylord/status/699421835574779905
Now Hamilton tickets are gonna be even more expensive 😔😔😔
— Patrick Dougall (@PatrickADougall) February 16, 2016
Oh no bring Hamilton back..I don't care about these pensants
— Anthony Joseph (@Ant_Maggs) February 16, 2016
nothing can beat hamilton so im just gonna sleep
— carolina (@preserum) February 16, 2016