There is a long tradition of portraying the immigrant experience on stage. And with immigration again one of the most hotly debated issues in American politics today, it’s only fitting that the most popular show on Broadway right now is the hip-hop musical Hamilton, which celebrates one of America’s most remarkable immigrants, Alexander Hamilton. One line from Hamilton (which just won a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album!) succinctly summarizes one of its important messages: “Immigrants / We get the job done.” In exploring the life of Alexander Hamilton, the show certainly goes far to show how he got the job done and to establish his importance in our history.