The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast (Gillian Pensavalle)
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| 12 Jun 2023 | #371: Daniel Assetta // Samuel Seabury in the Original Australian Production // Part Three | 00:39:40 | |
Daniel Assetta is as determined as he is talented as he is ready to put in the work. It’s not surprising he landed his dream role of Samuel Seabury in the Original Australian company of Hamilton. That story is full circle, starting and ending in New York City. From performing for his family starting at a very young age, to performing all over the world in various roles, Daniel always knew exactly what he wanted to do and he never once apologized for it. And yeah, going viral on TikTok with incredible dance videos from when he was 12 years old is a fun little detour. This week, Daniel reflects on the journey and contemplates what comes next. | |||
| 22 Jul 2019 | #178 // Karl Queensborough // Hamilton West End // Part Two | 00:44:34 | |
In the second half my hang with Karl Queensborough (Alexander Hamilton alternate in London) and Mike (you know Mike) we have some authentic New York City desserts, speak in a bunch of different accents, and have a full on Hamilton love fest. WE LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH, YOU GUYS.
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| 08 May 2023 | #366: DeAundre' Woods // Alexander Hamilton on the And Peggy Tour // Part Two | 00:54:03 | |
DeAundre’ Woods (Alexander Hamilton, the And Peggy Tour) is back for round two talking about Legacy… and not just his incredible vocal group (just wait til you hear them), but what inspires him and his plans for the future. Dre’ also shows us some vocal tricks of the trade he picked up during his opera training, explains why he loves sharing his passion with others through teaching, and we revisit the theory about how doing what you love doesn’t actually mean you “never work a day in your life.” It’s kind of the opposite, but that’s part of the journey! | |||
| 17 Dec 2018 | #149 // Attilio and Barbara Pensavalle // Gillian's Parents | 00:54:27 | |
Welllllll it happened! After countless requests from listeners, my parents Attilio and Barbara Pensavalle are on the pod! We talk about how they recently (finally!) saw Hamilton, their thoughts on the podcast, and lots of love for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tommy Kail, and Alex Lacamoire. Mike joins us (with a great cocktail) and the pups Pete and Alfie were in the room as well. Enjoy! | |||
| 05 Nov 2018 | #143: Lexi Garcia // Hamilton Broadway // Part Two | 00:36:17 | |
My lovefest with Hamilton Broadway's Lexi Garcia this week! Lexi goes IN on Woman 2, you guys are going to love it. It's such a technical track and Lexi gives so many great details from props to choreography. We also talk EduHam, falling on stage, the true awe of being in Hamilton: An American Musical. | |||
| 02 May 2016 | #14: Chernow Chapter 10: A Grave, Silent, Strange Sort of Animal | 00:42:07 | |
We’re back talking Chernow and this week we really #FeelTheBurr (especially since we’re sipping on some Aaron Burr Cidery goodness). It’s pretty much a therapy session for Aaron Burr. In spite of Gillian and Ashley’s best efforts to have a Harry Potter-centric episode, Bianca and Meg keep things on track. Fun fact: Ham4Ham didn’t start with the Broadway show we know and love. Intriguing right? | |||
| 23 May 2022 | #318: Wesley Ryan // Ensemble // Part One | 00:54:16 | |
Angelica tour's Wesley Ryan discusses growing up in LA, getting an early start in musical theatre, traveling the world to perform in shows, how they found confidence, and Wesley shares their first experiences with Hamilton, and his audition and rehearsal process. | |||
| 02 Mar 2020 | #208: Hannah Cruz // Eliza in The Angelica Company // Part Two | 00:59:35 | |
This week Hannah and I finish up our two part conversation by going IN on who lives, who dies, and who tells your story. We delve into Eliza’s blues as Hannah brings us on her journey Uptown. We talk where she is, where she started, and the flames that fed her Eliza to have such burning passion.
Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Schuyler, 20 July 1780: “You would love even my weaknesses…”
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| 16 Aug 2021 | #280: Giles Terera // Hamilton London's Original Aaron Burr // Part One | 00:53:54 | |
Hamilton West End's Giles Terera discusses his Olivier award winning performance in Hamilton in the role of Aaron Burr, the joys of working with the show's creative team, finding his Burr though personal journaling, and the release of his new book Hamilton & Me. | |||
| 06 May 2024 | #416: Billy Nevers // Hamilton UK/Ireland: Lafayette/Jefferson // Part Two | 00:49:13 | |
In his second episode, Billy Nevers (Lafayette/Jefferson on the UK/Ireland tour) talks about his extensive history with & Juliet, including working with the fantastic Bill Sherman and the prolific Max Martin. Billy also talks about how Legally Blonde was one of the best experiences of his life, how he booked Lafayette/Jefferson for the Hamilton tour, and tells me about the fateful phone call where he was asked a very loaded question: How do you feel about Aaron Burr? & Juliet (Original London Cast Recording) /// | |||
| 29 Jun 2020 | #224: Christopher Jackson // C-Jack Returns! // Part Three | 00:49:13 | |
In part three of our conversation with Chris Jackson he takes us behind the scenes of the original cast reunion surprise for Some Good News, shares what it's like to work for Sesame Street, and tells us what comes next. Sesame Street: Change The World
Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 222] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 223]
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| 15 Apr 2019 | #164 // Marc delaCruz - Hamilton Broadway // Part Two | 00:58:42 | |
In Marc’s second episode, Marc talks about how it still doesn’t feel real that he’s in Hamilton. He also tells me about the pressure and responsibility of playing Hamilton on Broadway and we have a long and meaningful conversation about the importance of representation. Marc opens up about growing up as an Asian-American and how the lack of representation played a large role in how he saw himself and others. | |||
| 09 Dec 2019 | #198: Aneesa Folds // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part Three | 00:52:55 | |
This week we wrap up my incredibly fun and inspiring chat with Aneesa Folds (Freestyle Love Supreme). We go in on the the Broadway run of FLS, performing with UTK on his debut, being one of two women to join the company for the first time, and so much more! Enjoy! Freestyle Love Supreme Academy https://freestylelovesupreme.com/academy/ Dope by UTK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUPbWQihMrQ A Stud and a Babe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25MUoRxJ-lQ Kaila Mullady’s second episode https://www.thehamilcast.com/195-kaila-mullady-freestyle-love-supreme-part-two/ The Wrong Man | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | #423: Aisha Jawando // Angelica Schuyler in the UK/Ireland Company // Part Three | 00:35:15 | |
Aisha Jawando (Angelica Schuyler, the UK/Ireland tour of Hamilton) wraps up her series by diving into her full Hamilton experience, including how she originally turned it down. From overcoming her intimidation to finding her (and Angelica's!) voice in a show about men, Aisha takes us on a deep dive into how her personal connection to Angelica leads to a layered, moving, and feminist performance. Plus, Aisha answers questions from the Patreon Peeps and talks about going back to save the day at Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at the last minute, her goal to be on the big screen, and why she doesn't believe in time travel of any kind. Aisha's Vintage/Pre-Loved Jewelry /// | |||
| 19 Feb 2018 | #106: Tyler McKenzie // Hamilton Broadway | 01:11:45 | |
Tyler McKenzie had a one week vacation between Broadway's Hamilton and joining the Philip Tour and he spent his first night off hanging out with me and I am so grateful! Tyler talks about his Hamilton journey, his strong connection to spirituality, the glory of EduHam, finding stillness in a show that's nonnnnn STOP, and what George Eacker is thinking when Philip interrupts his big night out. This episode is so fun and Tyler brings such a positive energy and outlook to his life, his work, and this recording. #StayWeird, friends! Episodes mentioned:
Find Tyler: https://www.instagram.com/thisistylermckenzie/ https://twitter.com/tylermckenzie
Find The Hamilcast: https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast https://twitter.com/TheHamilcast | |||
| 07 Jan 2019 | #150 // Kurt Crowley, Hamilton Broadway's Music Director // Part One | 01:28:17 | |
Kurt Crowley, Hamilton Broadway's music director, kicks of 2019 with three mindblowing episodes. In this first episode Kurt pulls back the curtain on the #SNOB tradition (Saturday Night on Broadway), tells stories from the earliest days of Hamilton, goes in on his friendship/working relationship with Alex Lacamoire, and plays tons of motifs and musical gems because OF COURSE I MADE SURE THE KEYBOARD WAS PRESENT! | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | #387: Cristina Lundy and Fergie L. Philippe // Part Two | 00:56:29 | |
This week we bring back #YayHamlet! Cristina Lundy and Fergie L. Philippe talk about the similarities between Hamilton (the musical) and the works of Shakespeare, and why actors need to honor those pieces in the same way. Hint: no need to overact it; all the words are right there on the page. And they're not saying it's easy! Fergie used to think he had to do Shakespeare in a British accent because FANCY. We also talk about an unrealistic need for all works of art to be perfect and right and accurate when in reality, so much of it is about writers being inspired by, as Cristina says, "the influences that pollinate them as artists." Plus! Dream casting! Cristina and Fergie cast Hamilton actors in a slew of Shakespeare plays, they cast a Ted Lasso Much Ado About Nothing, and then we cast Ted Lasso characters in Hamilton. A Tribe Called Quest ft. Busta Rhymes - Scenario (LP Mix) The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to Act /// | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | #305: Christopher Henry Young // Hamilton's And Peggy Company // Part Two | 01:04:16 | |
And Peggy's Christopher Henry Young talks about navigating a path of your own in the theatre industry, the truth about swing life, nurturing the next generation of artists, and the work still needed for real change on Broadway and beyond. | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | #461: Jennifer Geller // Hamilton on Broadway // Part Two | 00:54:08 | |
In Jennifer Geller's second episode, she talks about how heartbroken she was not to book Hamilton Chicago after being personally invited to audition by Andy Blankenbuehler. But when she eventually booked Hamilton's first national tour, Andy reminded her it was all about trusting the process. Easier said than done, but a good lesson nonetheless. Jennifer also goes in on how the the ensemble is an extension of Burr's mind, especially during "The Room Where it Happens" (it's fascinating, you have to hear this) and explains how Hamilton's purposeful choreography and storytelling spoils performers forever. Plus, we talk about Hamilton coming back to Broadway after the COVID-19 lockdown and how we both used to be insufferable nightmares who didn't have any work/life balance but we've both moved on from that nonsense and have changed for the better (thank god). /// | |||
| 06 Apr 2020 | #213: Andrew Bancroft // Freestyle Love Supreme // Part Two | 00:52:38 | |
In part two with Andrew Bancroft, Mike joins us as we take a deeper look at where he started. Jelly tells us about his creative beginnings at Wesleyan, we hear what it was like to become a part of the official FLS family as Hamilton was being workshopped and original Broadway cast members are sleeping on the couch.
Funkmaster Flex - Nuttin' But Flavor (Instrumental) Eminem - Lucky You (Feat. Joyner Lucas) Ludacris - Southern Fried Intro/Blow It Out Sagat - Funk Dat | |||
| 07 May 2018 | #117: Holli Campbell // Associate Company Manager // Part Two | 00:54:56 | |
Holli Campbell is back and this #FeministHero is once again here to remind us that "there’s a place in the theatre for all of us; if you love it, pursue it.” Holli goes in on how she ended up at Hamilton's opening night (before she even worked there!), the beauty of EduHam, and the importance of following your gut. | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | #251: Cody Renard Richard // Stage Manager and Activist // Part Two | 01:01:35 | |
In part two, Cody Renard Richard discusses his journey to Broadway with Freestyle Love Supreme, how he is working to help usher in the next generation of stage management, his advocacy work, and holding Broadway accountable. | |||
| 23 Jul 2018 | #128: Alex Lacamoire // Part Three | 00:42:46 | |
In Alex Lacamoire's third episode Alex talks about how electronic sounds are used in Hamilton, why the orchestrations of It's Quiet Uptown destroy us every single time we listen to it, more musical themes, and finally... we do Barbershop Beastie Boys. Alex, please come back! (It's Quiet Uptown is discussed and played from 12:00-14:45 and again from 16:30-21:05) Will Wells: Aesop Rock - 1,000 O'Clock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-qrvz_tA_k The Beatles - Fixing a Hole: | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | #325: Jay Duckworth // Hamilton Propmaster // Part Two | 00:43:04 | |
Jay Duckworth discusses the early stages of Hamilton, from working with the best artists in the business at the top of their game to the decision making process that went into the props you see on stage, and Jay shares secrets behind where the props on stage are hidden when you can't see them. | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | #342: Paul Oakley Stovall // G.Wash on The Angelica Tour // Part Two | 00:55:44 | |
Paul Oakley Stovall discusses his other artworks, including writing plays, films, and series while on tour with Hamilton, how the company tour stops help shape the ways he works, what roles he would love to play if he wasn't in the role of George Washington, and more as Paul answers questions from the Patreon Peeps. | |||
| 29 Nov 2021 | #295: Marcus Choi // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part One | 00:46:37 | |
Philip company's Marcus Choi discusses his journey to from life in California to performing on Broadway stages in New York, how he booked Hamilton, the Philip tour origins, behind-the-scenes life of a Broadway dancer, and getting back to life on the road post-COVID shutdowns. | |||
| 27 Jun 2016 | #22: Chernow Chapter 14: Putting the Machine in Motion | 00:42:05 | |
*Recorded on May 19th* This episode is all about Chernow's Chapter 14: "Putting the Machine in Motion." We talk George Washington's sense of "doom" about the presidency, Angelica's Disney princess status, and the first writings referencing A.Ham's infidelity. Have you read this?! | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | #355: Ava Brennan // Angelica Schuyler in the West End // Part One | 00:47:48 | |
Ava Brennan played Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton at the Victoria Palace theater in London for a year, until August 2021. In her first solo episode (she was also featured in the London eps), Ava tells me about how she traveled the world playing characters she loves and how she eventually made her way to her West End debut as Nana in The Lion King. We also discuss Ava's performance in Top Boy on Netflix and discover of a mutual love for otters. | |||
| 29 Apr 2019 | #166 // Anthony Veneziale aka Two Touch of Freestyle Love Supreme // Part One | 01:21:19 | |
Anthony Veneziale (Freestyle Love Supreme's Two Touch) is here and oh mannnnnn did we have one hell of a conversation. In his first episode Anthony talks about the FLS origin story (including freestyling with Tommy Kail on a road trip, getting Cool Points from Chris Jackson, and working on In The Heights), the brain science behind improvisation, and the importance of bringing women and people of color into the space he's created.
Twitter Instagram Ars Nova Freestyle Love Supreme Academy
Freestyle Love Supreme Cypher clipping - “Inside Out” “Sunrise” Moondrunk - “My Words” Syndee Winters - “Focus”
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| 02 Oct 2017 | #88: #Lintoberfest with Lin-Manuel Miranda // Part One | 00:54:25 | |
Lin-Manuel Miranda came over to my apartment and we had so much fun that I have FIVE episodes for you! Welcome to #Lintoberfest, with my husband Michael Paul Smith joining me for these episodes. In Part One, I try to get over the fact that Lin is recording in my living room - spoiler! I don't! - But regardless, we tell the story of how Lin ended up on the podcast, details of the early days of Hamilton, why Lin is a Hamilton/Burr hybrid, and quote The West Wing a LOT. We also eat popcorn and drink the Spark Into a Flame cocktail, made especially for Lin and inspired by his Inwood, NYC roots. Stay tuned for four more episodes: two more with Lin and then the Lin B-Sides which will be outtakes, non-sequiturs, and commentary by me and Mike (you know Mike). And no, I'm still not over the fact that this happened! No chill whatsoever! To help Puerto Rico: Donate to disaster relief:
http://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-84-everybodys-dancin-and-the-bands-top-volume-part-two
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| 31 Oct 2016 | #40: Happy #Hamilween! | 00:41:40 | |
Happy #Hamilween, friends! Join us while we sit in a dark room lit only by candles and discuss haunted locations and spooky stories involving Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, George Washington, and a special Abigail Adams mention. | |||
| 05 Jul 2021 | #274: Krystal Joy Brown // Hamilton Broadway's Eliza // Part Two | 01:00:59 | |
In part two, Krystal Joy Brown discusses how she balances her mental health and daily routine to give her all as Eliza on Broadway, the shows that inspired her to pursue a life in theater, growing up in Virginia, her journey to The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and joining the Hamilton family. | |||
| 19 Jun 2017 | #73: Zeke Stokes and Carrie-Rachel Dean // GLAAD | 00:35:38 | |
Happy Pride! We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with GLAAD to help spread pride, love, and awareness not just during Pride Month but everyday of the year! Friends of the show and past guests, Zeke Stokes (VP of Programming at GLAAD) and Carrie-Rachel Dean (Events Manager at GLAAD) drop knowledge about the Together Movement. Ya know those ampersand pins you saw everyone wearing at the Tony Awards? That was for the Together Campaign! We talk about the importance of telling your story from the Revolution to the Resistance. And of course we do a quick Tony recap because we're not monsters. https://www.glaad.org/together The episode that inspired the partnership: Javier Munoz // Episode #64: I’m passionately smashin’ every expectation // Part Two: http://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-64-im-passionately-smashin-every-expectation-part-two/ Gregory Haney discusses playing a transgender character (La Cienega) in Bring It On the Musical: http://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-71-ready-for-the-moment-of-adrenaline-part-one/ Carrie on The Hamilcast: Episode #27: Look at where we are, look at where we started: http://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-27-look-at-where-we-are-look-at-where-we-started/ Episode #28: Weapon in my hand, a command, and my men with me: http://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-28-weapon-in-my-hand-a-command-and-my-men-with-me/ Zeke on The Hamilcast: Episode #38: Tomorrow there’ll be more of us: http://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-38-tomorrow-therell-be-more-of-us/
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| 06 Nov 2017 | #93: Anna-Lee Craig // Assistant Sound for Hamilton // Part One | 00:57:04 | |
Get ready to become OBSESSED with Anna-Lee Craig, one of Hamilton Broadway's team of groundbreaking sound experts. Anna-Lee's official title is A2/Assistant Sound, but I've also added Badass Lady because she is awesome. Having been with Hamilton since The Public, Anna-Lee knows how to make each and every performance sound its best. I mean, she came up with a special microphone design the crew calls the ALC Special. Does it get any cooler than that? Oh - one more thing - Anna-Lee invited me to watch the show from her sound console WHICH I WILL NEVER GET OVER, EVER! But having watch her mix a performance, I can tell you that what she does is nothing less than sorcery. Lezgo! | |||
| 10 Apr 2017 | #63: Javier Muñoz // Hamilton // Part One | 00:54:17 | |
Javier Muñoz is here! Yes, for real! This episode is packed, you guys. We sip on the custom-made Tom Cat cocktail as Javi tells us about his relationship with Lin-Manuel Miranda starting with In the Heights and how that impacts his experience in Hamilton, the importance of connecting with every cast member on stage, and his favorite parts of playing Hamilton. We also talk Harry Potter and reminisce about the 90s because of course.
"Praying for Time" by George Michael: https://youtu.be/goroyZbVdlo
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| 08 Jan 2018 | #100: Lexi Lawson, Jevon McFerrin, Eddy Lee, Lauren Boyd, Anna-Lee Craig, and Emily Roney // #HamiltonHouseParty | 01:11:42 | |
In honor of my 100th episode (whaaaat?!), I threw a #HamiltonHouseParty with some of my friends from the cast and crew of Hamilton on Broadway: Lexi Lawson, Jevon McFerrin, Eddy Lee, Lauren Boyd, Anna-Lee Craig, and Emily Roney. My right hand man, Michael Paul Smith, joins me as we host this fun, scrappy, and rowdy recording. From the ghosts that haunt the Richard Rodgers Theatre, to reflecting on this past year, we have a great time and Hamilton is so layered that even my guests are learning new things from each other. This is also easily the episode with the most cursing in it; it's not super vulgar but be aware of that if you listen with your little ones. Enjoy and thank you so much for taking this journey with me for my first 100 episodes - I'm just getting started! Stick around to the end to hear from some past alums of The Hamilcast who wanted to send some love for this milestone.
https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-52-pride-is-not-the-word-im-looking-for-part-one/ https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-53-pride-is-not-the-word-im-looking-for-part-two/ https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-54-you-walked-in-and-my-heart-went-boom-part-one/ https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-55-you-walked-in-and-my-heart-went-boom-part-two/ https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-86/
https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-93-we-move-under-cover-and-we-move-as-one-part-one/ https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-94-we-move-under-cover-and-we-move-as-one-part-two/ Eddy Lee's and Emily Roney's episodes are coming in January! Stay tuned! The end audio montage of past guests, in order of appearance in the montage: Lin-Manuel Miranda with Kurt Crowley
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| 04 Mar 2019 | #158 // Scott Wasserman - Hamilton's Ableton Programmer // Part Two | 00:54:13 | |
Scott Wasserman, Hamilton's Ableton Programmer, is back this week and on this episode we REALLY dive into how Ableton is used in the show. Scott breaks down how Ableton is used in Ten Duel Commandments, the rewind in Satisfied, The Reynolds Pamphlet, and more! We also talk about musical gems in Wait For It, Non-Stop, and Blow Us All Away. | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | #411: Vincent Jamal Hooper // Part Two | 00:49:39 | |
Vincent Jamal Hooper is back for round two! Vinny’s Hamilton experience took him to Puerto Rico, California, Texas, and Australia playing the roles of Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Lafayette/Jefferson, George Washington, and KGIII. This week, Vinny talks about going from Hamilton to White Girl in Danger to making his Broadway debut as Simba in The Lion King. Plus, Vinny explains the responsibility of tone setting in a production, tells us about all the playlists he made to get in character for his multiple Hamilton roles, all the "animal work" he did to prepare for Hamilton and Burr, and why video games are a parable life. Vincent Jamal Hooper on Instagram /// | |||
| 28 Jun 2021 | #273: Krystal Joy Brown // Hamilton Broadway's Eliza // Part One | 00:54:59 | |
Krystal Joy Brown discusses the upcoming re-opening of Broadway, her visit to Good Morning America, the work happening behind-the-scenes at Hamilton over the last year, why seeing yourself on stage matters, and the importance of investing in artists doing the work to make theatre a better experience for all. Broadway shows to reopen - Good Morning America | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | #313: Phil Colgan // Universal Swing // Part Two | 00:59:13 | |
Phil Colgan talks about his return to Hamilton, the process of reopening after the 18 month COVID shutdowns, making his Broadway debut, what it's like to step into various Hamilton companies all over the country, and Phil takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. Hugh Jackman praises 'courage' of understudies after Covid forces out Broadway costar | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | #291: Rebecca Covington Webber // Hamilton's And Peggy Tour // Part Two | 00:41:58 | |
Rebecca Covington Webber shares stories and gives behind-the-scenes access to her audition process, the journey to Hamilton Puerto Rico, family life on the road, and shares cures for imposter syndrome. Pressure by Jonathan McReynolds Jennie Harney-Fleming on The Hamicast | |||
| 25 Sep 2017 | #87: Lesli Margherita | 00:55:32 | |
All hail Queen Lesli Margherita (Matilda, Dames at Sea)! Lesli is Broadway royalty and also human royalty because she rules her own kingdom, you guys. Get inspired as Lesli talks all about what it means to rule your kingdom and how can make it happen. And, duh, we talk all about Hamilton! Lesli gets super emotional reminiscing about seeing Hamilton for the first time and conversations with her friends and to Hamilton OGs Leslie Odom, Jr., Betsey Struxness, and Thayne Jasperson when they first started their crazy journey into what can only be described as Broadway's version of Beatlemania. Oh and we laugh a lot and drink wine out of GOBLETS! | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | #382: Morgan Anita Wood // Eliza on the And Peggy Tour // Part Two | 00:52:04 | |
Morgan Anita Wood is back for round two. After a bit of a scary start, Morgan was off and running with the And Peggy Tour and this week she talks about the tour leaving Puerto Rico and setting up shop in San Francisco. Morgan tells us about her experience with the Eliza Company and then coming back, or as she says, coming home to her And Peggy Company. She started as Woman 5, a role that is very close to her heart and led to some unbreakable bonds. But there was something about Eliza that really made Morgan really wanted to tell that story eight times a week. Morgan has been through a lot with Eliza, and she explains her strong connection to the role, how it's healed her, and what she's learned from the woman whose strength and courage reminds Morgan of her own mom. | |||
| 18 May 2020 | #219: Andy Blankenbuehler // Part Three | 01:07:47 | |
| 13 Nov 2017 | #94: Anna-Lee Craig // Assistant Sound for Hamilton // Part Two | 00:50:30 | |
Anna-Lee Craig is back again this week and if you don't think she's the coolest, just you wait until you listen to this episode: ALC talks about being a badass lady in a field that has traditionally been dominated by men. We also talk about the hardest Hamilton tracks to mix, and how the cast and crew are Hamilton super fans - just like us! | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 | #340: Charles Simmons // G.Wash in Hamilton Germany // Part Two | 01:21:38 | |
Hamilton Germany's Charles Simmons shares an inside look at how Hamilton got to Hamburg. From how you can bring change to a beloved show in a new and interesting ways, to how Broadway's creative team worked with German translators to make the show's many hip-hop references land in a new language, and bringing together a cast from all around the world to make it sing. | |||
| 23 Jan 2020 | With love to Gregory Treco, in memory of Rich Affannato | 00:06:55 | |
Gregory Treco (Hamilton Broadway and Chicago) recently lost his husband Rich Affannato. Rich was a wonderful person and Mike and I are sending all of our love to Greg during this time. This short announcement has all of the information from Gregory Treco himself, and below are resources and ways you can help. GoFundMe: In Support of Greg Treco BWW Obituary: Producer Rich Affannato Dies
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| 30 May 2022 | #319: Wesley Ryan // Ensemble // Part Two | 01:06:32 | |
Wesley Ryan talks about the fun and games happening behind-the-scenes at Hamilton, how the cast keeps the show fresh on a nightly basis, the process of remounting the show after the shutdown, and Wesley takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. | |||
| 26 Feb 2018 | #107: Fergie L. Philippe and Julian Ramos // #HamiltourToo // Part One | 00:47:12 | |
Fergie L. Philippe and Julian Ramos of Hamilton's Philip Tour join me for a #HamiltourToo party! We have the best time and in this first episode, Fergie and Julian talk about the journeys that led them both to Hamilton: from Fergie tweeting acapella Hamilton raps to Lin-Manuel Miranda back in 2015 to Julian working at The Public as a host and seating Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tommy Kail, and Oskar Eustis for their very early Hamilton meetings.
Fergie's tweets to Lin: https://twitter.com/fergsters95/status/678842103284277252 https://twitter.com/fergsters95/status/679529520341364737
Hamilton at The Public Theater - Montage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaSD7NY3SCo
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| 29 Aug 2022 | #332: Marja Harmon // Angelica on the And Peggy Tour // Part One | 00:39:42 | |
And Peggy tour's Angelica, Marja Harmon, visits The Hamilcast and shares how a chance encounter with a waiter while touring colleges helped her book her first professional gig, leading her from a life in Indiana to starring in shows on Broadway, how she booked Hamilton, and more. | |||
| 11 Oct 2021 | #288: Sharon Rose // Hamilton London's Eliza // Part One | 00:44:12 | |
West End's Sharon Rose shares her how life experiences durning the theatrical shutdown helped evolve her role as Eliza, what it takes to put on the show after 15 months away, the emotional journeys of Hamilton carrying into life, and the importance of celebrating Blackness on stage and screen.
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| 18 Nov 2024 | #444: Jisel Soleil Ayon // The Schuyler Sisters on Hamilton's Philip Tour // Part One | 00:46:08 | |
Jisel Soleil Ayon (Hamilton's Philip Tour) is here for two fun, authentic, and very honest episodes. Jisel grew up watching old musicals and performing as a kid but then she hit college where they do the ridiculous thing of making teenagers pick a major?! Insanity! While Jisel loved performing, she also wanted a job where she could make a living, so she took her passion for American Sign Language and studied speech pathology and speech therapy. During her second semester, she was cast as Daniela in In the Heights and everything changed. She switched schools, focused on performing, and her career has been thriving since she graduated. Jisel speaks very candidly about her initial apprehension towards Hamilton, her unexpected casting as a standby for the Schuyler sisters, and how being on tour as an offstage cover can actually be very lonely, especially for a self described "extroverted extrovert." /// /// | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | #309: Ta'Rea Campbell // Angelica in Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Three | 00:38:49 | |
Ta'Rea Campbell of the Philip company talks about her routine for two show days, what it looks like to create a home for yourself while on tour, what leadership means to her, what comes next, and so much more as she answers questions from the Patreon Peeps. | |||
| 10 Oct 2016 | #37: Michael Paul Smith // Spamilton Recap | 00:52:26 | |
If The Hamilcast could get more Hamilton, we managed to accomplish it in this episode. Mike joins us to tell us about seeing Hamilton for the first time, Bianca talks about how her boyfriend Dan liked the show, and we gush over the new cast. But wait! There's more! We discuss Spamilton, Jeff Wilser's book Alexander Hamilton's Guide to Life, our experience speaking at the Dalton School about Alexander Hamilton, and we do describe ourselves in #3HamiltonCharacters. See? It's quite a HamilEpisode! | |||
| 17 Jul 2017 | #77: Mandy Gonzalez // Hamilton Broadway | 00:39:40 | |
Calling all #FearlessSquad members (aka #SquadKicks): We have the one and only Mandy Gonzalez on the podcast this week! Mandy talks all things #FearlessSquad, what it's like playing Angelica in Hamilton on Broadway, her experience as Nina in In The Heights, the importance of having a fight within you, and why the world is a better place with Lin-Manuel Miranda in it. You will feel so motivated by the end of thisHamilton, Broadway, American History, Musical, Mandy Gonzalez, Fearless Squad, In the Heights episode! | |||
| 07 Feb 2022 | #303: Blaine Alden Krauss // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Three | 00:41:01 | |
Blaine Alden Krauss talks about activism in art, what it's like to switch from playing Hamilton to Burr on the road, show changes, and more with questions from the Patreon Peeps. | |||
| 08 Oct 2018 | #139: Solea Pfeiffer & Ryan Vasquez // Part One | 00:59:00 | |
Solea Pfeiffer and Ryan Vasquez are here! Solea originated Eliza on the First National Tour of Hamilton aka The Angelica Tour. On that same tour Ryan covered Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, George Washington, James Reynolds, Philip Schuyler, and The Doctor. Ryan is now in Hamilton's Broadway company covering those same roles and this amazing couple came over to talk to me about their relationship, careers, and what it was like for a real life couple to play Hamilton and Eliza on stage. @HamiltonAsDogs tweets: https://twitter.com/hamiltonasdogs/status/947214093936615424 https://twitter.com/hamiltonasdogs/status/851516338673598464 https://twitter.com/hamiltonasdogs/status/845067399724359681 https://twitter.com/hamiltonasdogs/status/818906991267459072
Bedknobs and Broomsticks - "Portobello Road" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYBECKl0zFo
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| 27 Nov 2017 | #96: Carvens Lissaint // Hamilton Broadway // Part Two | 00:47:36 | |
Carvens Lissaint (Washington, Burr, Lafayette/Jefferson in Hamilton on Broadway) is back! This week, Carvens goes in on the backlash he received after having a poem go viral, the logistical differences between Washington and Burr, the beginnings of his Black Velvet persona, and the importance of being authentic. Journal to Journey: http://urbanwordnyc.org/journal-to-journey/ Urban Word: http://www.urbanwordnyc.org/ hispanicfederation.org/donate
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| 17 Jun 2019 | #173 // Patrick Vassel // Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director // Part Two | 01:00:34 | |
Patrick Vassel, Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director, is back this week to talk moving from The Public to Broadway, the joy and misery of tech, and how The Cabinet (Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Alex Lacamoire, and Andy Blankenbuehler) established and continue to keep an extraordinary amount of trust among eeryone working on the show. Oh! And PDV raps cut lyrics from two songs, with explicit permission from Lin-Manuel, who texted us during the recording.
The Room Where It Happens (Off-Broadway): https://genius.com/Lin-manuel-miranda-the-room-where-it-happens-off-broadway-lyrics
What'd I Miss? (Off-Broadway): https://genius.com/Lin-manuel-miranda-whatd-i-miss-off-broadway-lyrics
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| 22 Mar 2021 | #259: Jonathan Groff // Hamilton Broadway's Original King George III // Part Two | 00:49:55 | |
Jonathan Groff reflects on what it was like to be part of the show as Hamilton on Broadway's popularity grew, navigating multiple busy shooting schedules from Mindhunter to the Tony awards, and the Hamilton live capture, and reveals his favorite places to hide out in the Richard Rodgers Theatre. | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | #446: Nicole deRoux // Swing on Hamilton's Philip Tour // Part One | 00:44:26 | |
Nicole deRoux is here for three episodes to wrap up 2024! Nicole played Woman 3 aka The Bullet on Hamilton's Philip Tour for five years and most recently became a swing, which she absolutely loves. Born and raised in New Jersey, Nicole has always had a balance between being academic and being creative; she grew up as a competition dancer, went to Drexel University on a dance scholarship, and graduated with a degree in marketing and retail merchandising. Hamilton was Nicole's first official gig right out of college and after five years of the bullet, performing over 1500 shows in over 50 cities, Nicole started to look towards the future. She jumped at the opportunity to make a change and take on more responsibility and with her post-Hamilton life in mind, she made the decision to turn her world upside down and become a swing. Nicole is also a big reader and makes a point to exclusively read diverse, non-male authors so she has some great recommendations if you too are sick and tired of the patriarchy. /// /// | |||
| 21 Jan 2019 | #152 // Kurt Crowley, Hamilton Broadway's Music Director // Part Three | 00:58:04 | |
The theme of Kurt Crowley's third episode (and all of his episodes, really) is "beautifully nerdy." We talk Kurt's impeccable mashups, conducting big moments in the show (the big WAITs in "Wait For It" and that final moment with Eliza), and Kurt gives advice for anyone who wants to be a Broadway musician.
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| 02 Sep 2019 | #184: #HamiltonCHI Part Four // More Partying with Cast Members! | 00:58:29 | |
Welcome to the #HamiltonCHI party! This is the second episode of the party recording but the fourth episode of my series covering my Chicago Adventure. Mike and I were joined by Dylan Hoffinger (Man 1), Akron Watson (Aaron Burr), Tamar Greene (George Washington), and Justin Bryant (Man 3). I hope you're having a great time! | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | #458: Shonica Gooden // Hamilton on Broadway // Part One | 00:51:36 | |
Shonica Gooden (Hamilton Broadway's Woman 4) was born and raised in Atlanta, where she focused on what was supposed to be a thriving modern dance career. She had zero interest in musical theatre and didn't see herself as a triple threat. Luckily, her teachers at DanceMakers of Atlanta did see her as a triple threat and strongly encouraged Shonica to audition for Bring It On. This led to callbacks and work sessions with Alex Lacamoire and Andy Blankenbuehler, and it would prove to be the start of a beautiful friendship with The Cabinet. Shonica had the incredibly unique experience working with Andy Blankenbuehler in the pre-production phase of Hamilton, and she was one of the dancers Andy called to help him visualize what would end up being the choreography in the show. It was a shock to everyone (especially Andy) when Shonica turned down the opportunity to be a swing when Hamilton was transferring to Broadway. As Shonica explains, it was a terrifying decision that ended up being the right move. Plus, Shonica talks about being a mother on Broadway including not feeling guilty about having a child, what needs to change in the industry, refusing to make excuses, and teaching her son that being busy is normal because she's not giving up her career anytime soon. The Black Artists Dance Collective /// | |||
| 17 Oct 2016 | #38: Zeke Stokes // VP of Programs at GLAAD Talks #SpiritDay | 00:31:35 | |
Zeke Stokes, Vice President of Programs at GLAAD, joins us as we go purple for #SpiritDay to support the LGBTQ community and take a stand against bullying. We discuss how Broadway has always been at the front of the line when it comes to acceptance, love, understanding, and allying with the LGBTQ community. And of course we bring it back to Hamilton! | |||
| 25 Mar 2019 | #161 // Mike Moise - Hamilton's Assistant Conductor // Part Two | 00:55:42 | |
In Mike Moise’s second ep, we really get into the #TeamMusic of it all. From what he does for his pre-Hamilton piano warmup, to diving into the amazingness of What’d I Miss and The Room Where It Happens, to how he taught himself to play Ableton tracks and saving the show by playing them during a performance, Mike has stories for days! Not to mention the story about Chris Jackson that starts at a Marshalls and ends on the golf course. | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | #427: Alexis Hasbrouck // Swing on Hamilton's North American Tour // Part One | 00:44:14 | |
Alexis Hasbrouck is currently a swing on the North American tour of Hamilton and my guest for the next two episodes! Alexis has been dancing since she was three years old, studying absolutely everything: ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, musical theatre dance, contemporary, lyrical, you name it. This week, Alexis talks about the musical theatre program at Rider University (which she loved!) and taking a year off to do Cats on the Royal Caribbean Oasis cruise ship. By the time Alexis was ready to finish her last semester, COVID hit and her whole college experience moved online. While Alexis waited for the entertainment industry to open back up she found her second true love: teaching elementary school special education, which she hopes to return to someday. After leaving what Alexis describes as a very toxic atmosphere doing Cats, she joined the first national tour of Moulin Rouge and had an incredible time. She was so thrilled to be a part of it, she learned everything she could, and she never took a second of it for granted. All the while, Hamilton kept calling... /// | |||
| 06 Jun 2016 | #19: 2016 Tony Predictions | 01:00:35 | |
It's almost time for the Hamiltonys! Well, Tony Awards to the non-Ham people out there. This week we talk Tony predictions (as painful as it may be), and tell you all about our new partnership with Broadway Radio. | |||
| 24 Feb 2020 | #207: Hannah Cruz // Eliza in The Angelica Company // Part One | 00:52:17 | |
Hannah Cruz peels off the mask to take us on her journey into Eliza. In part one of our two part conversation, we talk the worlds you keep creating in your mind, grappling with forgiveness, and what it’s like living in the greatest city in the world. We both let it go as we take a note from The Cabinet™ that you can always find something new and I LOSE MY MIND OVER SOMETHING I’VE NEVER HEARD ABOUT BEFORE!
HER ROSE’S TURN IN HIIIIIGH SCHOOL I CAN’T
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| 28 Aug 2017 | #83: Ian Weinberger // Hamilton Broadway // Part One | 00:50:50 | |
Ian Weinberger, the Associate Musical Director of Hamilton on Broadway, is going to BLOW US ALL AWAY. Ian conducts the show, plays keyboard in the pit, and happens to be one of the nicest people on the planet. In this first episode, Ian tells us how he got involved in Hamilton (Dear Evan Hansen is involved), confirms that Alex Lacamoire and Kurt Crowley are as nice as they are brilliant, and explains the musician's version of #BurrsCorner. Oh, did I mention there's a keyboard involved? Thank you Gregory Treco for telling me to get a keyboard for this recording and thank you Tyler Mount for making that happen.
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| 13 Jan 2017 | Mini Episode! @HappyBdayLin Fundraiser for @BCEFA | 00:04:05 | |
Hello! Have you heard about @HappyBdayLin? Alicia, one of the creators of the fundraising campaign, sent us a message that we wanted to share with you. They are trying to raise money to not only help the wonderful Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, but it's also in the spirit of wishing Lin-Manuel Miranda a happy birthday. Even TeeRico is involved! I'll let Alicia tell it... | |||
| 03 Jan 2022 | #298: Conroe Brooks // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part One | 00:59:04 | |
Conroe Brooks shares the incredible stories of his life in the arts. From being discovered early by MC Hammer, to his hand in creating what would go on to be the national craze of flash mobs, and now touring with Hamilton in the Philip Company. | |||
| 25 Jul 2016 | #26: Michael Paul Smith & Kelly Warne // Chernow Chapter 17: The First Town in America | 00:47:00 | |
We are once again joined by Kelly Warne and! It’s the “Guns and Ships” episode! Mike makes good on his promise and totally nails the Lafayette’s rap and it’s so much fun. Pop culture references include: That Thing You Do! (again), The West Wing (again), and Bette Midler’s Bathhouse Betty days. Oh! And we YASSSSS KWEEN over a flawless Abigail Adams quote. All while bracing the New York City summer heat. | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | #314: Meecah // Principal Standby: Angelica, Eliza, Peggy/Maria // Part One | 00:40:12 | |
Meecah, Principal Standby for all three Schuyler sisters on the Philip Tour, discusses how growing up in the church led her to a life in the arts, her journey from creating as a singer/songwriter to the musical theater, and her journey to Hamilton. | |||
| 14 Aug 2017 | #81: Bryan Terrell Clark // Hamilton Broadway | 00:32:08 | |
Bryan Terrell Clark (George Washington in Hamilton on Broadway) was kind enough to invite me to his dressing room to hang out on a very busy two show day! Spoiler alert: things get real emotional real quick as BTC tells me about how his first time singing "One Last Time" was when President Barack Obama was giving his Farewell Speech in Chicago. Bryan gives beautiful insight to GDubbs, explains why he could never be a swing/cover/understudy (but why he has the utmost respect for them!), and how he keeps himself G.Wash-ready. President Barack Obama's Farewell Speech Bryan's t-shirt company inDEFINED | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | #370: Daniel Assetta // Samuel Seabury in the Original Australian Production // Part Two | 00:38:37 | |
Daniel Assetta was the original Samuel Seabury in Australia (with the fun bonus of covering King George III), and in this episode you get to hear the story of how that happened. It started in New York City in 2016, took a turn in Australia in 2019, and then stopped cold in 2020 (ugh pandemic). It was a tumultuous time for countless reasons but it has a happy ending: not only did Daniel book Hamilton, but the Australia company was the first one back after lockdown. Daniel is telling me this from his apartment in New York City, so his Hamilton story is truly full circle. | |||
| 18 Jan 2021 | #250: Cody Renard Richard // Stage Manager and Activist // Part One | 00:58:53 | |
Stage manager and activist Cody Renard Richard joins me to discuss his journey from Texas to New York, how he wound up as a stage manager for Hamilton and Freestyle Love Supreme, the power of a good cold email, and creating a path for yourself where there isn't one.
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| 25 Jul 2022 | #327: Johanna Moise // Hamilton Broadway // Part One | 00:40:37 | |
Hamilton Broadway's Johanna Moise recounts how she went from growing up in Florida, to chasing her dreams as a Hamilton super fan to join the cast on Broadway straight out of high school, and tells all about her first encounters with the creatives, cast, and crew. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | #255: Ashley De La Rosa // Peggy/Maria on the And Peggy Tour // Part Two | 00:46:40 | |
In part two, Ashley De La Rosa talks about working with organizations like Broadway for Racial Justice, how Hamilton has come together to make change from within over the last year, reflects on her Hamilton rehearsal process, and gives her unique and playful take on playing Peggy. | |||
| 03 Aug 2020 | #229: Joseph Morales // HamiltonCHI & Philip Co. // Part Two | 00:46:02 | |
In part two of my conversation with Joseph Morales, our friend Nik Walker sends some love, we discuss his final show and how things changed as theaters began shutting down, and Joseph takes questions from the Patreon Peeps.
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| 15 Jan 2018 | #101: Eddy Lee // Hamilton Broadway // Part One | 00:48:00 | |
Remember when Eddy Lee called our recording a therapy session during last episode's Hamilton House Party? Yeah, this episode proves that almost immediately. In the first part of our hang, Eddy - a swing in Hamilton on Broadway - opens up about how he almost became a doctor and how at first his mother didn't approve of dancing as a career choice. Don't worry, all is well now, but his story is definitely one that may sound familiar to other aspiring artists out there. Hamilton House Party aka #Hamilcast100: https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-100-grind-to-the-rhythm-as-we-wine-and-dine/ | |||
| 12 Feb 2018 | #105: Antuan Raimone // Hamilton Universal Swing | 01:00:34 | |
Antuan "Magic" Raimone lives up to his nickname as a Universal Swing in Hamilton. Magic talks about his experience with In the Heights, why he didn't want to audition for Hamilton (and the crazy story about how that went), what happens when you get "Swing Brain," and how his photographic ability to instantly pick up choreography earned him the nickname "Magic." Trigger warning: Towards the end of the episode we spend time discussing Antuan's experience with childhood sexual abuse and his activism for other survivors of sexual assault. | |||
| 13 Aug 2018 | #131: Hamilton's Philip Company // Cast and Musicians // #LasVegust Part Three | 00:51:22 | |
The final installment of #LasVegust with Hamilton's Philip Company! Here's the second half of my hang with cast members Nik Walker, Kyle Scatliffe, Shoba Narayan, Ta'Rea Campbell, Elijah Malcomb, Tyler McKenzie, Conroe Brooks, and Abby Jaros, as well as musicians Austin Burket, Buffi Jacobs, and Lily Ling. I miss Vegas already! Massive thank you to the Neiman Marcus Cafe on Las Vegas Blvd! | |||
| 20 Nov 2017 | #95: Carvens Lissaint // Hamilton Broadway // Part One | 00:56:14 | |
Carvens Lissaint is an excellent human and an award-winning poet. He is also covering Washington, Burr, and Lafayette/Jefferson in Hamilton on Broadway. The Carvens Origin Story is INSANE. The Carvens Hamilton Origin Story is EVEN MORE INSANE. Carvens talks about how In The Heights changed his life (Lin came out during intermission during In The Heights to chat with him - which would NEVER happen now), his experience growing up in Harlem with Haitian parents, and how he literally had a Hamilton in his bank account before he booked Hamilton on Broadway. Urban Dove: http://www.urbandove.org/ Urban Word: http://www.urbanwordnyc.org/ Brave New Voices slam champion Joshua Bennett performs "Tamaraʼs Opus at the White House Evening of Poetry, Music, and the Spoken Word on May 12, 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U5BwD8zOeM
hispanicfederation.org/donate
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| 20 Sep 2021 | #285: Stephenson Ardern-Sodje // Hamilton West End // Part One | 00:58:17 | |
Hamilton West End's Stephenson Ardern-Sodje discusses his journey from being a writer to a performer, his very unique Hamilton audition process, what it has been like working alongside some of his heroes, and why hard work always pays off. | |||
| 22 Oct 2018 | #141: Solea Pfeiffer & Ryan Vasquez // Part Three | 00:36:01 | |
Here it is! The third and final (sad face!) episode with Solea Pfeiffer and Ryan Vasquez. We talk a lot about James Reynolds, praise costume designer and genius Paul Tazewell, and Ryan and Solea talk about what they've learned about themselves and each other thanks to their experience working together in Hamilton. And as Solea says, we're taking it to the streets and calling out Neil Haskell to be on the podcast! #GoNeilOrGoHome | |||
| 03 Jul 2017 | #75: Gregory Treco // Hamilton Broadway // Part Two | 00:29:40 | |
Make yourself another Burrgory Bay Breeze because Gregory Treco is back again this week! In addition to taking questions from our lovely Patreon Peeps, Gregory talks about his experiences as both an original Broadway cast member of Boy George's musical Taboo and a finalist on WB's Popstars. Gregory also goes in on his fantastic relationship with his ultra talented brother Mathenee (Mulligan/Madison on the HamilTour) and their very similar career paths.
Become a Patreon Peep: https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast Mathenee Treco on American Idol: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xxv8xw_mathenee-treco-sudden-death-american-idol-12_music Mathenee Treco's Music Page: https://www.facebook.com/mathenee/?pnref=lhc
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| 10 Feb 2020 | #205: Deon'te Goodman // Hamilton Broadway // Part One | 01:29:20 | |
This week is my first episode with Hamilton Broadway's Deon'te Goodman (Ensemble and cover for George Washington/Hercules Mulligan/James Madison/ and Aaron Burr)! We talk about his training in classical music, how he chooses roles that lead to important conversations, his audition process for Hamilton, and so much more! Come hang!! Kyle Scatliffe episode #202 “Me for Me” from Bayard: A New Musical https://www.facebook.com/FREEDOMRIDERSbayard/videos/614201272411164/
Bayard Rustin: https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/encyclopedia/rustin-bayard https://www.biography.com/activist/bayard-rustin https://www.history.com/news/bayard-rustin-march-on-washington-openly-gay-mlk
Freedom Riders and Bayard: https://www.facebook.com/FREEDOMRIDERSbayard/
“Nothin’ But Nothin’” from Freedom Riders: The Civil Rights Musical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT5VL2_rkuQ&list=TLPQMTEwMTIwMjD87X5wQBIQXg&index=1
Photo with Daveed Diggs https://www.instagram.com/p/BWyPIaQDfFm/
Sam Smith - I’m Not the Only One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCkpzqqog4k
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| 29 Jul 2019 | #179 // Will Wells // Hamilton's Electronic Music Producer // Part One | 01:03:17 | |
Will Wells is Hamilton’s Electronic Music Producer and is responsible for #HipHopHorse (aka #RoboWhinny), those badass rhythmic bullets, and a ton of other samples you love so much. In his first episode, Will talks about how he got this rad job and his journey with The Cabinet™. WILL WELLS IN THE BUILDING! “Cry Today, Smile Tomorrow” by Anthony Ramos and Will Wells for Katie’s Art Project: "Tequila" by Dan + Shay "Rude" by MAGIC! | |||
| 09 Sep 2019 | #185: #HamiltonCHI Part Five // Last Round of Partying with Cast Members! | 00:42:46 | |
Thank you for coming to the #HamiltonCHI party! This is the third episode of the party recording but the fifth and final episode of my series covering my Chicago Adventure. Mike and I were joined by Dylan Hoffinger (Man 1), Akron Watson (Aaron Burr), Tamar Greene (George Washington), and Justin Bryant (Man 3). I hope you had a blast! Get home safe! | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | #341: Paul Oakley Stovall // G.Wash on The Angelica Tour // Part One | 00:51:08 | |
Paul Oakley Stovall shares stories from his incredible life working in the arts and public service after surviving gun violence, overcoming addiction, making a life in the theatre world, working for the Obama family, to touring the world with Hamilton as George Washington, taking home a Tony award, and more. | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | #391: Brandee Danielle Huston // Hamilton Broadway's Hair Supervisor // Part One | 00:42:12 | |
aBrandee Danielle Huston is currently the Hair Supervisor at Hamilton Broadway, and has been in the entertainment industry her entire life. She grew up in a 5th generation carnival concession business and has been working since she was two years old. Inspired by painting people's faces at carnivals, she started working in theatre, and when she saw that there was a job in fixing the Santa beards for the famous Rockettes show and she thought, "Why am I not doing THIS?!" Brandee did everything from pushing boxes backstage, electrical work, sound, handling props, driving a forklift, you name it... all while going to cosmetology school. There's not a guidebook for breaking into the industry and working with the unions but this episode is definitely a very good start. /// | |||
| 05 Jun 2017 | #71: Gregory Haney // Part One | 00:45:42 | |
Hamilton's Gregory Haney is on the podcast this week and we are thrilled to have him! Gregory tells us what it's like playing some of the grimiest characters in the show: James Reynolds, Charles Lee, and George Eacker. We also talk to Gregory about his experience as La Cienega, Broadway's first transgender high school student in Bring It On, and he dishes about being in Grease Live! Not to mention the fact that he WON GLOBAL GUTS ON NICKELODEON WHEN HE WAS 13 YEARS OLD NBD.
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| 07 Dec 2020 | #247: Aaron J. Albano // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Two | 01:02:58 | |
In part two, Aaron J. Albano tells what the process of booking Hamilton was like for him, talks about his change and growth as an artist from his first Broadway shows to now, and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. | |||
| 27 Jul 2020 | #228: Joseph Morales // HamiltonCHI & Philip Co. // Part One | 00:46:23 | |
In part one of two with Hamilton CHI & Philip tour's Joseph Morales, he tells how he booked the role of A. Ham, shares his love of great food, traveling, and friendships, and how it all adds up to make some truly incredible vlog footage. | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | #398: Alexander Ferguson // Hamilton Broadway // Part Three | 00:44:16 | |
As we wrap up our chat, Alexander Ferguson (Hamilton Broadway) takes questions from the fantastic Patreon Peeps. He explains why he thinks Hamilton isn’t actually a history piece, talks about the characters he relates to the most, tells me why he turned down the opportunity to be on MasterChef, and speaks the truth about why our friends can be so inspiring. | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | #383: Fergie L. Philippe Returns! // Mulligan/Madison on Broadway and the Philip Tour // Part One | 00:49:45 | |
Note: These episodes are brought to you by Everclear and whiskey. Not an ad, just an admission. I'm thrilled to have my dear friend Fergie Philippe back on the podcast. Fergie is a multi-talented artist – an actor, writer, director, and puppeteer – who recently concluded his five-year run as Hamilton's Mulligan/Madison in February 2023. Starting from the Philip Tour and making his way to Broadway, Fergie considers these episodes as his post-mortem reflections on his time with the show. This week, Fergie delves into the experience of not just meeting but working with his heroes, which happened when he was cast as Lord Sagramore in the Broadway adaptation of Camelot by Aaron Sorkin. Fergie also opens up about his post-Hamilton life after Broadway, sharing stories about performing to the seat he once sat in as a fan, his last show that never happened, and how he knew it was the right time to move on. Plus lots of love for the inimitable Philip company, the unbreakable friendships formed through Hamilton (both on and offstage) and the feeling that everyone is just getting started. Fergie and I go way back and below you'll find all of his previous episodes on The Hamilcast: #107: We tell your story // Part One #108: We tell your story // Part Two #129: I came as soon as I heard // #LasVegust Part One #300: James Monroe Iglehart and Friends Take Over the Podcast to Celebrate 300 Episodes! /// | |||
| 29 May 2023 | #369: Daniel Assetta // Samuel Seabury in the Original Australian Production // Part One | 00:44:14 | |
Welcome to the first of three episodes with Daniel Assetta, the original Samuel Seabury (and u/s King George III) in Hamilton’s Australian company. There’s a good chance you’ve seen Daniel before, either on stage around the world in one of his many roles, or… going viral on TikTok. Does the term "Cotton Eyed Joe Kid" mean anything to you? Daniel has millions of likes and views on his videos of old footage of him dancing as a child. Additionally, Daniel talks about how his lifelong love of performing, starting with putting on shows with his superstar sister Chiara, combined with his unapologetic determination and some of the most supportive family on Earth, led him to where he is today. | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | #348: Michael Jibson // London's Original King George III // Part Two | 01:06:54 | |
West End's Michael Jibson shares the similarities between Shakespeare and Hamilton, the unique opportunity to be in the room with "The Cabinet" as they stage the show, and much more as he answers questions from the Patreon Peeps in the final episode of The Hamilcast for 2022! | |||
| 26 Aug 2019 | #183: #HamiltonCHI Part Three // Partying with Cast Members! | 00:55:17 | |
Welcome to the #HamiltonCHI party! Mike and I were joined by Ebrin Stanley (Mulligan/Madison), Nikki Renee Daniels (Angelica Schuyler), Dylan Hoffinger (Man 1), Akron Watson (Aaron Burr), and Tamar Greene (George Washington). Have fun and stay tuned a different crew of guests next week! Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast:
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