Common sense and self-esteem... would have to get me to quit, but your position to a degree phenomenal...
Quote Explanation: Comedy play staged by the Moscow theater Lenkom on the play by French playwright Yves Jamiaca "Monsieur Amilcar, or the Person who pays." Staging Elmo Nuganen.
[Washington and the company]
Son, we give in the arms,
Inferior in manpower!
[Hamilton]
You will need all the help, I have friends:
Lawrence, Mulligan, Marquis Lafayette. So, what else?
[The troupe]
We are inferior in numbers and organization!
[Hamilton]
We need spies,
Someone from the king's men, someone who can crank out a couple of things.
I will write to Congress, said that we need supplies,
And you get a group of people, use the element of surprise.
I will rise above, will be engaged in the processing of your data,
Until our new nation will not be on top, sir!
[The troupe]
Welcome General!
[Washington]
And his faithful assistant!
[The troupe]
BOOM!
[Washington & Company]
Son, we are outgunned!
Outmanned!
[Hamilton]
You need all the help you can get, I have some friends:
Laurens, Mulligan, Marquis de Lafayette! Okay, what else?
[Company]
Outnumbered, outplanned!
[Hamilton]
We'll need some spies on the inside
Some king's men who might let some things slide
I'll write to Congress and tell them we need supplies
You rally the guys, master the element of surprise
I'll rise above my station, organize your information
‘Til we rise to the occasion of our new nation, sir!
[Company]
Here comes the general!
[Washington]
And his right-hand man!
[Company]
BOOM!
[Washington]
All right, you want to fight, you crave it.
I was the same as you when I was young.
Head is full of dreams to die like a Martyr?
[Hamilton]
Yes.
[Washington]
Easy to die, young man, to survive difficult.
[Washington]
It's alright you want to fight, you've got a hunger
I was just like you when I was younger
Head full of fantasies of dying like a martyr.
[Hamilton]
Yes.
[Washington]
Dying is easy, young man; living is harder.
[Burr] Your Excellency, sir!
[Washington] Who are you?
[Burr] Aaron Burr, sir.
Allow me to state my case?
[Washington] Continue...
[Burr] Sir, I was a captain under the command of General Montgomery,
Until he caught a bullet in the neck in Quebec, and, in short,
I think that could be useful for you.
I admire how you keep the British
Shot at a distance.
[Washington] Ha!
[Burr] I Have a couple of questions, a few suggestions:
You have to fight instead of flee to the West.
[Washington] Yes?
[Burr] Well...
[Hamilton] Your Excellency? You wanted to see me?
[Washington] Come In, Hamilton. Are you familiar with Burr?
[Hamilton] Yes, sir.
[Hamilton and Burr] We constantly face somewhere...
[Burr] As I said, sir,
Your strategy has exhausted itself.
[Washington] Burr?
[Burr] Sir?
[Washington] Close the door from the other side.
[Burr] Your Excellency, sir
[Washington] Who are you?
[Burr] Aaron Burr, sir
Permission to state my case?
[Washington] As you were...
[Burr] Sir, I was a captain under General Montgomery
Until he caught a bullet in the neck in Quebec, and well, in summary
I think that I could be of some assistance
I admire how you keep firing on the British
From a distance
[Washington] Huh
[Burr] I have some questions, a couple of suggestions
On how to fight instead of fleeing west
[Washington] Yes?
[Burr] Well -
[Hamilton] Your Excellency? You wanted to see me?
[Washington] Hamilton, come in. Have you met Burr?
[Hamilton] Yes, sir
[Hamilton & Burr] We keep meeting...
[Burr] As I was saying, sir
I look forward to seeing your strategy play out
[Washington] Burr?
[Burr] Sir?
[Washington] Close the door on your way out
[Hamilton]
They fell upon our divisions, count losses,
We must stop them and capture the advantage
Let us take the position the Lord has given us a lot of exposure,
Hamilton will not leave the ship, let's take their guns!
(BOOM!)
[Washington]
(BOOM!) Gun shots, blood, and mud splashes...
(BOOM!) ...gun shots, we leave the Kips Bay...
(BOOM!) ...another ship, and...
(BOOM!) ...we just lost the southern tip...
(BOOM!) ...we need to quickly get to Harlem
We can't afford another mistake,
Arms and horses, come on!
I decided to disperse my troops,
They're too stubborn ever since the British captured the city,
They are willing to give up in the face of challenges.
I scream in the face of this mob of rebels:
"And these are people with whom I will defend America?"
We go to midnight, Manhattan is far.
I can't be everywhere at once, people
I really need help.
[Hamilton]
They're battering down the Battery, check the damages
We gotta stop ‘em and rob ‘em of their advantages
Let's take a stand with the stamina God has granted us
Hamilton won't abandon ship, yo, let's steal their cannons!
(Shh-BOOM!)
[Washington]
(BOOM) goes the cannon, watch the blood and the shit spray, and
(BOOM) goes the cannon, we're abandoning Kips Bay, and
(BOOM) there's another ship, and
(BOOM) we just lost the southern tip and
(BOOM) we've gotta run to Harlem quick,
We can't afford another slip
Guns and horses giddy up,
I decide to divvy up my forces,
They're skittish as the British cut the city up
This close to giving up, facing the mad scrutiny
I scream in the face of this mass mutiny:
"Are these the men with which I am to defend America?"
We ride at midnight, Manhattan in the distance
I cannot be everywhere at once, people
I'm in dire need of assistance.
[Hamilton]
And here it is!
[The troupe]
Here General!
[Burr]
Ladies and gentlemen!
The moment you've all been waiting for!
The Pride Of Mount Vernon -
George Washington!
[Washington]
We are inferior to them in arms,
Inferior in manpower,
Inferior in numbers
And organization!
We must do everything possible to survive,
Hey, I need the right hand!
Look
Can I just take a minute to be honest.
Even a fraction of a second?
Can I relax and tell people how I feel.
Now I am the model of a modern major-General,
Honorary veteran of Virginia, whose soldiers
Paved me the way to the podium.
In letters to their loved ones
Describe my elegance and my eloquence.
But there is a problem that is ignored
The truth that is written on your face
When you hear the thunder of the British guns (BOOM!).
Any hope of success is fleeting,
How can I lead the army
If the people whom I command, retreat?
We put an end to the bloodshed,
When the British seized Brooklyn,
The knight took the rook, but look:
We are inferior to them in arms,
Inferior in manpower,
Inferior in numbers
And organization!
We must do everything possible to survive,
Hey, I need the right hand!
Get down!
[Hamilton]
Here he comes!
[Company]
Here comes the general!
[Burr]
Ladies and gentlemen!
The moment you've been waiting for!
The Pride of Mount Vernon!
George Washington!
[Washington]
We are out-gunned!
Out-manned!
Out-numbered,
Out-planned!
We gotta make an all-out stand
Hey yo I'm gonna need a right-hand man
Check it -
Can I be real a second?
For just a millisecond?
Let down my guard and tell the people how I feel a second?
Now I'm the model of a modern major general
The venerated Virginian veteran whose men are all
Lining up to put me up on a pedestal
Writing letters to relatives
Embellishing my elegance and eloquence
But the elephant is in the room
The truth is in your face
When you hear the British cannons go (BOOM!)
Any hope of success is fleeting
How can I keep leading
When the people I'm leading keep retreating?
We put a stop to the bleeding
As the British take Brooklyn
Knight takes rook, but look
We are out-gunned!
Out-manned!
Out-numbered,
Out-planned!
We gotta make an all-out stand
Ayo, I'm gonna need a right-hand man
Incoming!
[Hamilton] When I was a kid and lived in the Caribbean, I dreamed about the war.
I knew that poor, and knew it was the only way...
[Burr, Mulligan, Lawrence, Lafayette] ...to climb!
[Hamilton] To me was rumoured
I either have to die heroically on the field of battle, or...
[Burr, Mulligan, Lawrence, Lafayette] ...to climb!
[Hamilton] I will fight for this land, but there's only one person,
Who can give us an order and we...
[Burr, Mulligan, Lawrence, Lafayette] ...up!
[Hamilton] See, this is the only opportunity...
[Burr, Mulligan, Lawrence, Lafayette] ...to climb! Up!
[Hamilton] As a kid in the Caribbean I wished for a war
I knew that I was poor, I knew it was the only way to.
[Burr, Mulligan, Laurens, Lafayette] Rise up!
[Hamilton] If they tell my story
I am either gonna die on the battlefield in glory or
[Burr, Mulligan, Laurens, Lafayette] Rise up!
[Hamilton] I will fight for this land but there's only one man
Who can give us a command so we can.
[Burr, Mulligan, Laurens, Lafayette] Rise up!
[Hamilton] Understand, it's the only way to.
[Burr, Mulligan, Laurens, Lafayette] Rise up, rise up!
[King George]
You say that our love is deadly
And you can't take it anymore.
But you will be unhappy when I leave you...
And no, don't go away from the subject,
Because you're my favorite subject
My sweet, obedient subject,
My loyal Royal subject
Now and forevermore...
You'll be back
As before,
I will continue to fight and win the war
For your love,
For your praise.
And I will love you until the end of his days,
When you leave,
I'll go crazy.
So don't destroy what was between us
Because at the crucial moment
I'll kill your friends and loved ones,
To remind you of my love!
[King George]
You say our love is draining
And you can't go on
You'll be the one complaining when I am gone...
And no, don't change the subject
Cuz you're my favorite subject
My sweet, submissive subject
My loyal royal subject
Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever...
You'll be back
Like before
I will fight the fight and win the war
For your love
For your praise
And I'll love you till my dying days
When you're gone
I'll go mad
So don't throw away this thing we had
Cuz when push comes to shove
I will kill your friends and family
To remind you of my love.
[King George]
You say
The price of my love - not the price you're willing to pay.
You cry
Over tea, which are thrown into the sea,
On seeing me coming.
Why are you so sad?
Remember, we signed a contract when you left?
Now you're driving me crazy.
Remember, despite the separation, I'm your man.
You'll be back
Soon you will realize
You will remember that you belong to me.
You'll be back
Time will tell
You will remember that I served you faithfully.
The oceans rose,
Empires collapsed -
We met each other, despite all this.
And at the crucial moment
I will send a fully-armed army,
To remind you of my love!
[King George]
You say
The price of my love's not a price that you're willing to pay
You cry
In your tea which you hurl in the sea
When you see me go by
Why so sad?
Remember we made an arrangement when you went away
Now you're making me mad
Remember, despite our estrangement, I'm your man.
You'll be back
Soon you'll see
You'll remember you belong to me
You'll be back
Time will tell
You'll remember that I served you well
Oceans rise
Empires fall
We have seen each other through it all
And when push comes to shove
I will send a fully armed battalion
To remind you of my love!
Quote Explanation: King George in response to the US desire to become independent. The song "You'll be back".
[Hamilton]
Yo!
He would have left you to die
The cries,
But the coming revolution,
And the poor will win the victory.
It's hard to listen to you, keeping a serious face.
Chaos and bloodshed haunt us
Not worth even to talk about it.
What can you say about Boston?
Look at the price we got it,
How much we have lost
And you're talking about Congress?!
Yes my dog is more eloquent than you!
Oddly enough, you're both equally lousy.
The king is in Jersey?
In the name of the revolution!
[Seabury]
Pay no attention to the rabble,
Screaming about revolution
In their hearts there is no place for your interests.
Chaos and bloodshed is not the solution.
Don't let them mislead you,
This Congress does not speak on my behalf.
They are playing a dangerous game,
I pray the king showed him leniency
Shame, shame...
[Troupe] In the name of the revolution!
[Seabury] ignore...
[Hamilton] and If you repeat it again, I...
[Seabury] That screams...
[Hamilton] Seriously, look at me, please, but not in their notes!
[Seabury] there is No place for your interests...
[Hamilton] If you don't want to pipe down, no need to join with me in discussion.
Why a tiny island in the sea sets the price of tea?
[Burr] Alexander, please...
[Hamilton] Burr, I'd rather be straightforward than indecisive
Discard the courtesy aside.
[The Troupe] Silence! A message from the king!
A message from the king!
[All] a Message from the king!
[Hamilton]
Yo!
He d have you all unravel at the
Sound of screams but the
Revolution is comin’
The have-nots are gonna win this
It's hard to listen to you with a straight face
Chaos and bloodshed already haunt us
Honestly you shouldn't even talk.
And what about Boston?
Look at the cost,
N’ all that we've lost
N’ you talk about Congress?!
My dog speaks more eloquently than thee!
But strangely, your mange is the same
Is he in Jersey?
For the revolution!
[Seabury]
Heed not the rabble
Who scream revolution
They have not your interests at heart
Chaos and bloodshed are not a solution
Don't let them lead you astray
This Congress does not speak for me
They're playing a dangerous game
I pray the king shows you his mercy
For shame for shame
[Company] For the revolution!
[Seabury] Heed -
[Hamilton] If you repeat yourself again I'm gonna -
[Seabury] Scream -
[Hamilton] Honestly, look at me, please don't read!
[Seabury] Not your interests -
[Hamilton] Don't modulate the key then is not to debate with me!
Why should a tiny island across the sea regulate the price of tea?
[Burr] Alexander, please!
[Hamilton] Burr, I'd rather be divisive than indecisive,
Drop the niceties
[Company] Silence! A message from the King!
A message from the King!
[All] A message from the King!
Quote Explanation: The first verse Seabury and Hamilton sing at the same time, literally shouting over each other. The Song "The Farmer Refuted".
[Seabury]
Attention, attention! My name is Samuel Seabury,
And I present to you "the Free thought
On the progress of work of the Continental Congress"!
Pay no attention to the rabble,
Screaming about revolution
In their hearts there is no place for your interests.
[Mulligan]
Oh, my God. Silence this fool.
[Seabury]
Chaos and bloodshed is not the solution.
Don't let them mislead you,
This Congress does not speak on my behalf.
[Burr]
Let him speak.
[Seabury]
They are playing a dangerous game,
I pray the king showed him leniency
Shame, shame...
[Seabury]
Hear ye, hear ye! My name is Samuel Seabury
And I present “Free Thoughts on the
Proceedings of the Continental Congress!”
Heed not the rabble
Who scream revolution
They have not your interests at heart.
[Mulligan]
Oh my God. Tear this dude apart.
[Seabury]
Chaos and bloodshed are not a solution
Don't let them lead you astray
This Congress does not speak for me.
[Burr]
Let him be.
[Seabury]
They're playing a dangerous game
I pray the king shows you his mercy
For shame, for shame...
Quote Explanation: The messenger of the King calls to ignore the revolutionaries. The Song "The Farmer Refuted".
[Eliza] Look around, look around -
How lucky we are to live right now!
[Eliza/Peggy] Look around, look around -
How lucky we are to live right now!
[Eliza/Angelica/Peggy] History is in Manhattan, and we were just lucky to be
In the greatest city in the world!
[Sisters Skyler and the company] In the greatest city in the world!
[Eliza] Look around, look around at how
We are Lucky to be alive right now!
[Eliza/Peggy] Look around, look around at how
We are Lucky to be alive right now!
[Eliza/Angelica/Peggy] History is happening in Manhattan and we just happen to be
In the greatest city in the world!
[Schuyler sisters & Company] In the greatest city in the world!
Quote Explanation: The song "The Schuyler sisters".
[Burr]
There is nothing better than summer in the city.
Someone in a hurry for someone pretty...
I'm sorry, miss, I know it's not funny
But your perfume smells like your daddy's money.
Why do you wander around the poor district for fashion-forward heels?
Looking for the bum that will give you new ideas?
[Angelica] Burr, you disgust me.
[Burr]
Ah, so you heard of me?
I trust, baby, trust me!
[Angelica]
I read "Common sense" of Thomas Paine,
Men say I'm easily impressed or abnormal.
You want a revolution? I want revelations
So listen to my statement:
[Eliza/Angelica/Peggy]
"We hold these truths self-evident,
That all men are created equal".
[Angelica] And when I meet Thomas Jefferson,
I'll get him to include women in the continuation of the Declaration!
[Women] Work!
[Burr]
Wooh! There's nothin’ like summer in the city
Someone in a rush next to someone lookin’ pretty
Excuse me, miss, I know it's not funny
But your perfume smells like your daddy's got money
Why you slummin’ in the city in your fancy heels
You searchin for an urchin who can give you ideals?
[Angelica] Burr, you disgust me.
[Burr] Ah, so you've discussed me
I'm a trust fund baby you can trust me!
[Angelica]
I've been reading Common Sense by Thomas Paine
So men say that I'm intense or I'm insane
You want a revolution? I want a revelation
So listen to my declaration:
[Eliza/Angelica/Peggy]
"We hold these truths to be self-evident
That all men are created equal"
[Angelica] And when I meet Thomas Jefferson
I'm ‘a compel him to include women in the sequel!
[Women] Work!
Quote Explanation: The song "The Schuyler sisters".
[Peggy] Dad told us to be home before sunset.
[Angelica] Dad must not know.
[Peggy] my Dad said not to go to the city center.
[Eliza] I told you, you can go back.
[Angelica] But, look around, look around,
In new York the revolution.
[Eliza/Peggy] New York City!
[The Troupe] Angelica!
[Sisters Skyler and the company] Work!
[Peggy] Bad that dad wants to go to war.
[Eliza] People shout on the square.
[Peggy] Bad that on our side starts the violence.
[Angelica] New ideas are in the air.
[Angelica and male ensemble] Look around, look around
[Eliza] Angelica, remind me what we're looking for...
[Men] She was looking for me!
[Angelica] Eliza, I'm looking for a job for the mind
I am looking for a job for the mind
I am looking for a job for your mind!
[Eliza/Angelica/Peggy] Work!
[Peggy] Daddy said to be home by sundown
[Angelica] Daddy doesnt need to know
[Peggy] Daddy said not to go downtown
[Eliza] Like I said, you're free to go
[Angelica] But - look around, look around, the
Revolution''s happening in New York
[Eliza/Peggy] New York
[Company] Angelica
[Schuyler sisters & Company] Work!
[Peggy] It's bad enough daddy wants to go to war.
[Eliza]
People shouting in the square.
[Peggy] It's bad enough there'll be violence on our shore.
[Angelica] New ideas in the air.
[Angelica & Male ensemble] Look around, look around -
[Eliza] Angelica, remind me what we're looking for...
[All men] She's lookin’ for me!
[Angelica] Eliza, I'm lookin’ for a mind at work
I'm lookin’ for a mind at work!
I'm lookin’ for a mind at work!
[Eliza/Angelica/Peggy] Work!
Quote Explanation: The song "The Schuyler sisters".
[Burr]
For the rich there is nothing better
Than on the way to the city center to wrap up in the slums,
Where the poor live.
They drove in their carriages and gawking
Students, in General,
Just to see how they talk.
Here, for example, Philip Skyler, a man with money,
Uh-Oh, only he knows
His daughter, Peggy, Angelica, Eliza
Secretly sneaking into the city to look at guys
[The troupe] at work, at work!
[Angelica] Angelica!
[The troupe] work, Work!
[Eliza] Eliza!
[Peggy] Peggy!
[The troupe] work, Work!
Sister Skyler!
[Burr]
There's nothing folks love more rich
Than going downtown and slummin’ it
With the poor
They pull up in their carriages and gawk
At the students in the common
Just to watch them talk
Take Philip Schuyler: the man is loaded
Uh-oh, but little does he know that
His daughters, Peggy, Angelica, Eliza
Sneak into the city just to watch all the guys at -
[Company] Work, work!
[Angelica] Angelica!
[Company] Work, work!
[Eliza] Eliza!
[Peggy] And Peggy!
[Company] Work, work!
The Schuyler sisters!
Quote Explanation: The song "The Schuyler sisters".
