That infamous “Sit down, John…” line in Hamilton isn’t just shock value. It’s a direct callback to 1776’s “Sit Down, John”, where John Adams gets put in his place over and over again. Same command. Same target. Different tone — and a not-so different century. Did you clock this theater-history deep cut… or is this your first time hearing it? 👀👇 #hamiltonmusical #TheatreKid #broadway #theatrehistory | John Devereaux