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Link to Post Back to Top Post by popcultureboy on Given how merciless the "fan" resellers were for Lin-Manuel's final show ($12,000 a ticket on on Ticketmaster, something that was reported in the press without so much as a hint at any condemnation), I imagine this isn't poor management. I would say this is the producers doing what little they can to try and prevent scalpers from cashing in, so giving as little advance notice as possible for the main leads departing is one way of doing that. Book of Mormon on Broadway took a similar tack with their original cast members too.

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Link to Post Back to Top Post by 49thand8th on popcultureboy said: Given how merciless the "fan" resellers were for Lin-Manuel's final show ($12,000 a ticket on on Ticketmaster, something that was reported in the press without so much as a hint at any condemnation), I imagine this isn't poor management. I would say this is the producers doing what little they can to try and prevent scalpers from cashing in, so giving as little advance notice as possible for the main leads departing is one way of doing that. Book of Mormon on Broadway took a similar tack with their original cast members too.

Yeah, but they didn't rotate understudies until they finally announced the replacements. But that seems to only be happening with Burr and Lafayette/Jefferson, to a slightly ridiculous degree.



I remember being in line for Josh Gad's last show (which was three days before Andrew Rannells' last show) when they finally announced Nic Rouleau and Jared Gertner were replacing. It was a mixture of FINALLY! and anti-climactic, since they'd both been the standbys and it made the most sense. Yeah, but they didn't rotate understudies until they finally announced the replacements. But that seems to only be happening with Burr and Lafayette/Jefferson, to a slightly ridiculous degree.I remember being in line for Josh Gad's last show (which was three days before Andrew Rannells' last show) when they finally announced Nic Rouleau and Jared Gertner were replacing. It was a mixture of FINALLY! and anti-climactic, since they'd both been the standbys and it made the most sense.

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Link to Post Back to Top Post by Hamilton Addict on 49thand8th said: popcultureboy said: Given how merciless the "fan" resellers were for Lin-Manuel's final show ($12,000 a ticket on on Ticketmaster, something that was reported in the press without so much as a hint at any condemnation), I imagine this isn't poor management. I would say this is the producers doing what little they can to try and prevent scalpers from cashing in, so giving as little advance notice as possible for the main leads departing is one way of doing that. Book of Mormon on Broadway took a similar tack with their original cast members too.

Yeah, but they didn't rotate understudies until they finally announced the replacements. But that seems to only be happening with Burr and Lafayette/Jefferson, to a slightly ridiculous degree. At least with Burr they had announced who will be taking over and when, I haven't a clue what they're doing with Lafayette/Jefferson. There must be someone out there who can play the part??

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Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on I get the feeling Daveed left at the last minute, considering he left only a week after Lin, Pippa and Leslie. Perhaps he found out he'd got one of his TV/film roles that week and needed to leave for it, leaving them in the lurch a little bit to find a replacement.

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Link to Post Back to Top Post by theatremadness on So breakdowns have just gone out on Spotlight for all characters and ensemble for the West End. As much as I'd love to, I'm not really at liberty to publically divulge in specific casting information as Spotlight make it clear that it's not allowed, but I'm sure MT actors up and down the country have just gone into meltdown!



For each character, they do these "'Musical theatre character' meets 'well known rapper/R&B singer'" to give you an idea of the character.



Some of them are quite inspired!

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For each character, they do these "'Musical theatre character' meets 'well known rapper/R&B singer'" to give you an idea of the character.



Some of them are quite inspired! So breakdowns have just gone out on Spotlight for all characters and ensemble for the West End. As much as I'd love to, I'm not really at liberty to publically divulge in specific casting information as Spotlight make it clear that it's not allowed, but I'm sure MT actors up and down the country have just gone into meltdown!For each character, they do these "'Musical theatre character' meets 'well known rapper/R&B singer'" to give you an idea of the character.Some of them are quite inspired!

Similar to what they've done before? Here are the Los Angeles casting descriptions:





Similar to what they've done before? Here are the Los Angeles casting descriptions:

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Link to Post Back to Top Post by theatremadness on Does make me wonder how many actors see those comparisons and when asked to bring songs to audition with (usually 2 contrasting in the style of the show) will bring Herod's Song, Brotherhood of Man, Ordinary People, Empire State of Mind, etc!!

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Eliza Hamilton: fiercely loyal, self-possessed, proud. Evolves from lovesick, wealthy young woman to the sole keeper of her late husband’s legacy. Alicia Keys meets Elphaba; soprano.



Angelica Schuyler: fierce, dazzling, brilliant, can read a room and everyone in it instantly. Deeply in love with Hamilton, who is married to her beloved sister Eliza. Nicki Minaj meets Desiree Armfeldt; mezzo-soprano, must be able to sing and rap well.



Aaron Burr: our narrator; a cool, steely reserve. An orphan raised in wealth, plays his cards and opinions close to the vest. Slow to anger, but when he gets there, look out. Javert meets Mos Def; tenor/baritone, sings and raps in equal measure.



George Washington: authoritative, regal, aloof, aware of his place in history at all times. John Legend meets Mufasa; tenor/baritone, sings and raps in equal measure.



Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson: Tenor-baritone, must be able to sing and rap well. Lafayette is an earnest, idealistic Frenchman who reveals himself to be a superb military commander/rapper. Think Lancelot meets Ludacris. Jefferson is relaxed, jazzy, brilliant, whose effortless cool is ruffled only by Hamilton. Harold Hill meets Drake.



Hercules Mulligan/James Madison: Tenor/baritone, must be able to sing and rap well. Mulligan is the life of the party, dripping with swagger, streetwise and hilarious. Joins the revolution to get out of being a tailor’s apprentice, and befriends Laurens, Hamilton and Lafayette. Busta Rhymes meets Donald O’Connor. Madison is incisively intelligent, quiet, professional. A former Hamilton ally, he becomes Jefferson’s detail man concerning all matters—he gets things done. Rza meets Zach from "A Chorus Line."



John Laurens/Philip Hamilton: Tenor, must be able to sing and rap well. Laurens is an ardent young abolitionist and idealist, born into privilege, joining the Revolution. Hamilton’s loyal best friend. Nas meets Elder Price. Philip Hamilton is prodigious, full of life, a wordsmith in the mold of his father Alexander. Tupac meets J. Pierrepont Finch.



Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds: Mezzo-Soprano. Peggy Schuyler: sweet, shy, youngest of the three Schuyler Sisters. The Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child. Maria Reynolds: sultry, young, calculating. Affects the role of a damsel in distress to seduce Hamilton. Jasmine Sullivan meets Carla from "Nine."



King George: the King of England, entitled, pouty nihilist. Sees the American Colonies as a deluded former lover, who will come crawling back. Rufus Wainwright meets King Herod in JCS; British accent, tenor. Alexander Hamilton: an earnest, ambitious hothead, a man possessed. Speaks his mind, no matter the cost. Must be able to rap very well. Eminem meets Sweeney Todd; tenor-baritone.Eliza Hamilton: fiercely loyal, self-possessed, proud. Evolves from lovesick, wealthy young woman to the sole keeper of her late husband’s legacy. Alicia Keys meets Elphaba; soprano.Angelica Schuyler: fierce, dazzling, brilliant, can read a room and everyone in it instantly. Deeply in love with Hamilton, who is married to her beloved sister Eliza. Nicki Minaj meets Desiree Armfeldt; mezzo-soprano, must be able to sing and rap well.Aaron Burr: our narrator; a cool, steely reserve. An orphan raised in wealth, plays his cards and opinions close to the vest. Slow to anger, but when he gets there, look out. Javert meets Mos Def; tenor/baritone, sings and raps in equal measure.George Washington: authoritative, regal, aloof, aware of his place in history at all times. John Legend meets Mufasa; tenor/baritone, sings and raps in equal measure.Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson: Tenor-baritone, must be able to sing and rap well. Lafayette is an earnest, idealistic Frenchman who reveals himself to be a superb military commander/rapper. Think Lancelot meets Ludacris. Jefferson is relaxed, jazzy, brilliant, whose effortless cool is ruffled only by Hamilton. Harold Hill meets Drake.Hercules Mulligan/James Madison: Tenor/baritone, must be able to sing and rap well. Mulligan is the life of the party, dripping with swagger, streetwise and hilarious. Joins the revolution to get out of being a tailor’s apprentice, and befriends Laurens, Hamilton and Lafayette. Busta Rhymes meets Donald O’Connor. Madison is incisively intelligent, quiet, professional. A former Hamilton ally, he becomes Jefferson’s detail man concerning all matters—he gets things done. Rza meets Zach from "A Chorus Line."John Laurens/Philip Hamilton: Tenor, must be able to sing and rap well. Laurens is an ardent young abolitionist and idealist, born into privilege, joining the Revolution. Hamilton’s loyal best friend. Nas meets Elder Price. Philip Hamilton is prodigious, full of life, a wordsmith in the mold of his father Alexander. Tupac meets J. Pierrepont Finch.Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds: Mezzo-Soprano. Peggy Schuyler: sweet, shy, youngest of the three Schuyler Sisters. The Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child. Maria Reynolds: sultry, young, calculating. Affects the role of a damsel in distress to seduce Hamilton. Jasmine Sullivan meets Carla from "Nine."King George: the King of England, entitled, pouty nihilist. Sees the American Colonies as a deluded former lover, who will come crawling back. Rufus Wainwright meets King Herod in JCS; British accent, tenor.

Is it these? 'Cos these have been on the internet since at least before the original move to Broadway.

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I was told by a certain actor at a certain stage door of a certain show, which I shall not reveal, some certain casting news for Hamilton...



LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA WILL BE STARRING IN HAMILTON FOR THE FIRST FEW MONTHS!!!!!!



Was so excited to share that news! I cannot wait to see Lin, will try and get tickets for opening night!



This actress claimed to know it due to the fact she is currently in the final round of auditions for Angelica.