‘Hamilton’ creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, center, hand over his heart, takes his final curtain call at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Sat., July 9, 2016, in New York. Mr. Miranda’s work on the show, a hip-hop-infused story of one of America’s Founding Fathers, has earned him a Pulitzer Prize and a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant. The show also won 11 Tony Awards, including for best musical, and a Grammy award for best musical theater album. Evan Agostini/Associated Press …  Star Lin-Manuel Miranda shares the moment with fellow ‘Hamilton’ cast members during his final curtain call. Also stepping away from the show that night were Leslie Odom Jr. (second from left), who played Hamilton’s frenemy Aaron Burr, and Phillipa Soo, who portrayed Alexander Hamilton’s wife Eliza. Evan Agostini/Associated Press …  Fans wait in the rain outside of Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre to see whether Lin-Manuel Miranda would appear following his final performance in the hit musical ‘Hamilton.’ Jason Andrew for The Wall Street Journal …  In a surprise appearance, ‘Hamilton’ creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda waves to fans from atop the marquee of the Richard Rodgers Theatre following his final performance in the award-winning musical. Jason Andrew for The Wall Street Journal …  Secretary of State John Kerry was one of several celebrities to attend Lin-Manuel Miranda’s final ‘Hamilton’ performance, including Jennifer Lopez, Rosie O’Donnell, Jane Fonda and Spike Lee. The cabinet member’s motorcade parks while guests take pictures outside the Richard Rogers Theatre. Jason Andrew for The Wall Street Journal …  ‘Hamilton’ creator Lin-Manuel Miranda waves to fans from atop the marquee after his final performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Sat., July 9, 2016, in New York. Evan Agostini/Associated Press …  Lisa Hester, left, and her daughter Avalon, both of Seattle, work on a portrait of Lin-Manuel Miranda on a large black canvas outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre before Mr. Miranda’s final ‘Hamilton’ performance. They flew to New York and paid premium ticket prices to experience the event. Jason Andrew for The Wall Street Journal …  Kamille Upshaw, a swing (a performer who can step into multiple roles) in the Broadway musical ‘Hamilton,’ signs autographs for fans before the performance on July 9. Jason Andrew for The Wall Street Journal …  A women sells programs as guests wait to enter the Richard Rodgers Theatre to see Lin-Manuel Miranda give his last performance as star of the hit Broadway musical ‘Hamilton.’ Jason Andrew for The Wall Street Journal …  Crowds wait in line outside Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre to see Lin-Manuel Miranda give his final performance as the star of ‘Hamilton.’ Jason Andrew for The Wall Street Journal …  Inside Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Last Night in ‘Hamilton’
WSJ photos capture the bows, the crowds and the star’s surprise post-show appearance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway, on the night he and two of his co-stars gave their final performances.