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CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Musical ‘Hamilton' and historian Ron Chernow to receive Liberty Medal awards
Renee Elise Goldsberry, from left, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Christopher Jackson perform a medley from "Hamilton" during the 78th Tony Awards on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) PHILADELPHIA — The Broadway musical 'Hamilton' and the historian whose book inspired it will collect the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal this fall, an award for efforts to spread liberty around the world. Ron Chernow and ' Hamilton ' will collect the medal and its $100,000 cash prize at an event in October on Philadelphia's Independence Mall. Award organizers credited the book and musical for having a 'singular impact' by bringing to life and spreading the story of the U.S. Constitution and Alexander Hamilton, a pivotal figure in drafting and promoting the governing document. He was also the first U.S. treasury secretary. 'Hamilton,' which debuted on Broadway a decade ago, has become a cultural touchstone, winning the Pulitzer Prize, a Grammy and 11 Tony awards. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created the musical, called the award a deep honor. 'The Constitution is not just a historical artifact — it's a challenge. A call to participate. To speak up, to imagine better, and to work, every day, toward that more perfect union,' he said in a statement released before the formal announcement. Chernow's many books have included biographies of former presidents George Washington and Ulysses S. Grant and, more recently, of writer and humoristMark Twain. 'In writing about Hamilton, Washington, and Grant, I've come to see that liberty is not a gift passed down through generations — it's a responsibility,' Chernow said in a statement. 'One that demands courage, compromise, and commitment. These men were imperfect, but they dared to envision something greater than themselves.' The Liberty Medal was established in 1988 to honor the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution's 1787 signing. Recent winners have included the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and PBS documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. The Associated Press
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Musical 'Hamilton' and historian Ron Chernow to receive Liberty Medal awards
PHILADELPHIA — The Broadway musical 'Hamilton' and the historian whose book inspired it will collect the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal this fall, an award for efforts to spread liberty around the world. Ron Chernow and ' Hamilton ' will collect the medal and its $100,000 cash prize at an event in October on Philadelphia's Independence Mall.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Musical 'Hamilton' and historian Ron Chernow to receive Liberty Medal awards
The Broadway musical 'Hamilton' and the historian whose book inspired it will collect the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal this fall, an award for efforts to spread liberty around the world. Ron Chernow and ' Hamilton ' will collect the medal and its $100,000 cash prize at an event in October on Philadelphia 's Independence Mall. Award organizers credited the book and musical for having a 'singular impact' by bringing to life and spreading the story of the U.S. Constitution and Alexander Hamilton, a pivotal figure in drafting and promoting the governing document. He was also the first U.S. treasury secretary. 'Hamilton,' which debuted on Broadway a decade ago, has become a cultural touchstone, winning the Pulitzer Prize, a Grammy and 11 Tony awards. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created the musical, called the award a deep honor. 'The Constitution is not just a historical artifact — it's a challenge. A call to participate. To speak up, to imagine better, and to work, every day, toward that more perfect union,' he said in a statement released before the formal announcement. Chernow's many books have included biographies of former presidents George Washington and Ulysses S. Grant and, more recently, of writer and humoristMark Twain. 'In writing about Hamilton, Washington, and Grant, I've come to see that liberty is not a gift passed down through generations — it's a responsibility,' Chernow said in a statement. 'One that demands courage, compromise, and commitment. These men were imperfect, but they dared to envision something greater than themselves.' The Liberty Medal was established in 1988 to honor the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution's 1787 signing. Recent winners have included the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and PBS documentary filmmaker Ken Burns.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Musical 'Hamilton' and historian Ron Chernow to receive Liberty Medal awards
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Broadway musical 'Hamilton' and the historian whose book inspired it will collect the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal this fall, an award for efforts to spread liberty around the world. Ron Chernow and ' Hamilton ' will collect the medal and its $100,000 cash prize at an event in October on Philadelphia's Independence Mall. Award organizers credited the book and musical for having a 'singular impact' by bringing to life and spreading the story of the U.S. Constitution and Alexander Hamilton, a pivotal figure in drafting and promoting the governing document. He was also the first U.S. treasury secretary. 'Hamilton,' which debuted on Broadway a decade ago, has become a cultural touchstone, winning the Pulitzer Prize, a Grammy and 11 Tony awards. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created the musical, called the award a deep honor. 'The Constitution is not just a historical artifact — it's a challenge. A call to participate. To speak up, to imagine better, and to work, every day, toward that more perfect union,' he said in a statement released before the formal announcement. Chernow's many books have included biographies of former presidents George Washington and Ulysses S. Grant and, more recently, of writer and humoristMark Twain. 'In writing about Hamilton, Washington, and Grant, I've come to see that liberty is not a gift passed down through generations — it's a responsibility,' Chernow said in a statement. 'One that demands courage, compromise, and commitment. These men were imperfect, but they dared to envision something greater than themselves.' The Liberty Medal was established in 1988 to honor the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution's 1787 signing. Recent winners have included the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and PBS documentary filmmaker Ken Burns.
Axios
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your Philly weekend: Wawa Hoagie Day, Magic Gardens after dark
🥪 Dedicated enough to brave the heat? You can get a free sandwich today at Independence Mall for the annual Wawa Hoagie Day, starting at noon. Shortis served while supplies last. The Five Points Night Market takes over Northeast Philly tonight from 5-9pm. Music, vendors, food trucks and live performances from Laura Cheadle + The Girls, DJ Fly Girrl and more. 🎵 Gospel singer Marvin Sapp headlines a soulful concert at Independence Hall on Friday at 7pm. It's free, but seats are limited. 🐞 Philly Magic Gardens is continuing its art-after-dark series. Live performances, crafts, and more. This Friday's event (7-10pm) features artist Valentín Sánchez-Stoddard, who is teaching how to make recycled resin rings and magnets, and music from Faith the Violinist. Tickets: $25 for adults 🛒 It's the last weekend for the Made in Philadelphia Marketplace. More than a dozen artists and crafters are hawking their handmade goods at Dilworth Park this Friday and Saturday, noon-6pm. Also, it's your last chance to skate at the park's roller rink. 🎤 Check out this year's Wadsworth Day. The annual festival shuts down traffic on Wadsworth Avenue on Saturday from noon-7pm. Family fun, including food trucks and a margarita garden, plus music from DJ Diamond Kuts and others. 🎃 It's Halloween in the heat. The fall frills at Shadybrook Farm's Summerween might make you forget about the scorching temps for a second.
