The original Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning creative team of HAMILTON has officially announced the complete company for its new international tour. The tour will kick off in Manila before heading to Abu Dhabi, with more cities to be revealed later.
Leading the company are Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton, DeAundre’ Woods as Aaron Burr, Akina Edmonds as Angelica Schuyler, Darnell Abraham as George Washington, David Park as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Shaka Bagadu Cook as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Jacob Guzman as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Elandrah Eramiha as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, and Brent Hill as King George.
Adding to the excitement, Filipino performer, Rachelle Ann Go, who originated the role of Eliza Hamilton in London's West End, will return to her homeland to reprise the iconic role.
The international tour comprises 34 performers and features talents from various productions worldwide, including Broadway, North American Tours, London, Australia, and Germany.
Jeffery Seller, HAMILTON's producer, expressed enthusiasm about the international tour, saying, "The entire creative team and I are thrilled that HAMILTON will be seen by new audiences all over the world, and for them to experience the talents of this inspiring company."
Michael Cassel, producer of the international tour, also shared his excitement, stating, "We have assembled an extraordinary cast of superstars from productions all over the world for HAMILTON’s first-ever international tour. We can’t wait to introduce them to you as we make our way to exciting new places for the very first time."
The international tour of HAMILTON commences at The Theatre at Solaire on September 17 and will have its Middle Eastern premiere at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi on January 17. More cities will be announced in the coming months.
Due to high demand, additional seats have been released for the Manila season, and tickets are available at www.ticketworld.com.ph.
HAMILTON made its Broadway debut in August 2015 and has since garnered immense acclaim from critics and audiences worldwide. It has played successful seasons in London's West End, Australia, Germany, Canada, and New Zealand.
The musical's fusion of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway music has revolutionized theater and made a significant impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON, 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, is based on Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography, presenting the story of America then told by America now.
Since its inception in 2015, Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON has captivated audiences worldwide, receiving numerous 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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