Last Wednesday, Austin Mayor Steve Adler presented the cast of “Hamilton” with the Key to the City, an honor that no other city in the United States has bestowed upon them. An advocate for diversity in a city that champions inclusivity, Adler recognized the play and its creator, Lin Manuel-Miranda, for its dedication to these ideals.
Adler, who spoke at a rally in support of LGBTQ equality in Austin and extended invitations to transgender military personnel to apply for positions in the Austin Police Department after Trump declared they would no longer be able to serve, has endeavored during his term to preserve Austin’s culture of inclusion.
“This musical is great because it gives us a historical perspective on what is happening now, politically,” Adler said during his presentation of the key to “Hamilton” cast members Nik Walker (Aaron Burr), Marcos Choi (George Washington) and Ta’Rea Campbell (Angelica Schuyler).
