The award-winning blockbuster hip-hop Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming to Boston.

On Monday, Broadway in Boston announced the show will come to Boston next year as part of Broadway in Boston’s 2017-2018 season.

Show dates will be announced on  a later date.

The show is about Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers, who became the nation’s first secretary of the Treasury.

The production features a wide array of music, including, rap, hip hop, blues, jazz and R & B. 

The show is based on a book about Hamilton by Ron Chernow.

Other attractions coming to Broadway in Boston this season include the popular shows The King and and I and Wicked.

Broadway in Boston 2016-2017 Season

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