Manila, PHILIPPINES - Producers Jeffrey Seller and Michael Cassel AM are thrilled to announce that Jason Arrow will reprise his role as Alexander Hamilton in the international tour of the Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning production, HAMILTON. The tour will kick off in Manila this September, marking Arrow's continued portrayal of the iconic character.
Having originated the role in the original Australian cast of HAMILTON during its premiere in Sydney in March 2021, Arrow has since captivated audiences as Alexander Hamilton in Melbourne, Brisbane, and now Auckland.
Michael Cassel AM, producer of HAMILTON's international tour, expressed his confidence in the decision to have Arrow lead the production. "Jason's nuanced, thoughtful, and searing rendition of Alexander Hamilton has been adored by audiences throughout Australia and New Zealand," Cassel stated. "We are thrilled that he will continue to bring his sensational performance to audiences around the world during HAMILTON's international tour."
Arrow expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to continue portraying one of theater's most iconic roles. "Playing Alexander Hamilton has been the greatest honor of my career, and I am immensely proud to continue learning and growing through this character," Arrow shared. "Audiences throughout Australia and New Zealand have embraced HAMILTON with open arms, and I cannot wait to share it with even more people worldwide."
Further announcements regarding the full cast of the international tour will be made in the coming months.
HAMILTON's first-ever international tour is currently enchanting audiences at Spark Arena in Auckland, with its Manila premiere scheduled for September at The Theatre at Solaire. The tour will then make its Middle East debut at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi in January 2024. Additional cities for the tour are expected to be announced soon.
Tickets for the Auckland, Manila, and Abu Dhabi seasons are now available at hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour.
Since its Broadway premiere in August 2015, HAMILTON has received widespread critical acclaim and garnered a devoted global fanbase. The production has enjoyed successful runs in London's West End, Australia, Germany, and most recently, New Zealand. Following the upcoming Philippines premiere, HAMILTON will continue its journey to Abu Dhabi.
Featuring a groundbreaking score that seamlessly blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON tells the extraordinary story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, creating a revolutionary moment in theater that has deeply impacted culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography and presents the story of America then, told by America now.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's global phenomenon HAMILTON has captivated fans worldwide since its inception in 2015, receiving numerous prestigious awards, including 11 Tony Awards®, seven Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
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