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While Broadway saw its first $100 million-plus annual box office gross in 2014 with “The Lion King,” according to Broadway World, “Hamilton” may be poised to eclipse the Disney production.

With the highest average ticket price at $161.82 and playing to standing-room-only houses, the Lin-Manuel Miranda-led musical could see a $105 million season in its first year on Broadway, according to theater analysts.

“Hamilton,” along with “Rent,” is a groundbreaking show able to tap into younger culture with the use of rap music and dance. This gives the show a second natural audience once the hype of “must-see” has died down.

Jeffrey Brabec, veteran Broadway analyst, also praises Miranda for his brilliant use of social media in a way that others don’t.

Deadline.com’s Jeremy Gerard says many plays fail at using social media, which can become “a negative” if not skillfully employed.

“Miranda,” Gerard adds, “gets the play mentioned everywhere and in such a way that it never sounds like hucksterism.”

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