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HAMILTON Will Make its Asian Premiere In Manila This September

Performances will begin in September  2023 at The Theatre at Solaire.

Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize-winning Hamilton will make its Asian premiere in Manila, for a strictly limited season, at The Theatre at Solaire this September.

HAMILTON made its southern hemisphere premiere in Sydney in March 2021, before touring to Melbourne and Brisbane, and is now set to embark on its first ever international tour, starting in Auckland in May. The production will then travel to Manila to make its highly anticipated Asian premiere with a cast drawn from performers all over the world.

"From the spectacular opening night in Sydney in 2021, through the sensational seasons in Melbourne, Brisbane and, soon, Auckland, audiences have embraced Hamilton with an enthusiasm we could never have imagined," Hamilton Producer Jeffrey Seller said.

"Hamilton's fans from the Philippines have been telling us for years how much they want to see the show, many of them have travelled to see it all over the world. It is a thrill to, finally, be able to bring it to them," Producer of the international tour of Hamilton , Michael Cassel said. "Hamilton is musical theatre at its most innovative, original and transformative best. It is an absolute joy to be able to bring it to Asia for the first time and to assemble a cast of the best performers from all over the world to deliver it."

"We could not be more excited to be hosting Hamilton 's Asian premiere in Manila," GMG Productions' CEO Carlos Candal said. "We know we have a passionate Hamilton fan base who is absolutely thrilled that the show is coming later this year. We know Pinoy Hamilfans will not disappoint!"

HAMILTON premiered on Broadway in August 2015 to wide critical and audience acclaim. The show has won Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre - a musical that has had a profound impact on 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.

The Hamilton creative team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In the Heights.

Scenic design is by David Korins , costume design by Paul Tazewell , lighting design by Howell Binkley , sound design by Nevin Steinberg , hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe .

The international tour of Hamilton is produced by Jeffrey Seller , Sander Jacobs , Jill Furman , The Public Theater and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by GMG Productions.

How to get tickets/join the waitlist:

The Manila engagement is presented at The Theatre at Solaire by GMG Productions with tickets on sale on April 24, only through TicketWorld. A waitlist is now available at www.gmg-productions.com/hamilton and hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour .

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'Hamilton' in the Philippines: Everything we know so far

Now that "Hamilton" is confirmed to be staged in the Philppines — in September at The Theater in Solaire — here's everything we know so far.

GMG Productions and the producers of “Hamilton” said in an email that the Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will run in Manila for a strictly limited season.

The Manila run will mark the premiere of "Hamilton" in Asia, they added.

“Hamilton” will be staged at The Theatre in Solaire, which has a 1,740 seating capacity.

Australian Touring Production

The announcement also proved true, the hunches of many theater fans that it's the touring production from Australia that will make its way to the Philippines. 

“Hamilton” made its southern hemisphere premiere in Sydney in March 2021 and then made its way to Melbourne and Brisbane. According to the statement, it is now set to embark on its first international tour, starting in Auckland in May.

“The production will then travel to Manila to make its highly anticipated Asian premiere with a cast drawn from performers all over the world," it said.

“Hamilton fans from the Philippines have been telling us for years how much they want to see the show, many of them have travelled to see it all over the world. It is a thrill to, finally, be able to bring it to them,” said Michael Cassel, producer of the international tour of “Hamilton."

He adds, “Hamilton is musical theatre at its most innovative, original and transformative best. It is an absolute joy to be able to bring it to Asia for the first time and to assemble a cast of the best performers from all over the world to deliver it.” 

There is no announcement yet if there will be Filipino theater actors who will join the staging of "Hamilton" but it's well worth noting that Filipino actors Karylle Tatlonghari and Markki Stroem played lead roles in “The Sound of Music," which was produced by GMG Productions.

But in case you're wondering, below is the list of Australian cast members:

• Jason Arrow playing Alexander Hamilton
• Chloe Zuel as Alexander’s wife Eliza Hamilton
• Brent Hill as King George III
• Lyndon Watts as former US Vice President Aaron Burr who killed Hamilton in a duel
• Elandrah Eramiha alternates as Peggy Schuyler the sister in law of Alexander and as Maria Reynolds the mistress of Alexander
• Akina Edmonds as Angelica Hamilton, eldest daughter of Alexander and Eliza
• Marty Alix as Philip Hamilton was the eldest son of Alexander and Eliza; alternates as soldier John Laurens
• Victory Ndukwe alternates the roles of US President Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette, friend of Alexander who helped in the American Revolutionary War and became a key figure in the French Revolution
• Shaka Cook plays James Madison, the 4th President of the United States and Hercules Mulligan, one of America's most important spies

A waitlist is now available on the  GMG Productions website  and on the Hamilton website .

But if you want something concrete, tickets will go on sale beginning April 24. They will be sold only through TicketWorld.

The Manila Staging

GMG Productions on Monday teased Manila theatergoers with a short six-second video of "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda greeting Filipino fans, "What's up dude, pare?"

On Tuesday, GMG Productions released another video of Miranda on social media confirming that yes indeed, "Hamilton" is making its way to Philippine shores . 

In the email, GMG Productions’ CEO Carlos Candal said, “We could not be more excited to be hosting Hamilton’s Asian premiere in Manila. We know we have a passionate Hamilton fan base who is absolutely thrilled that the show is coming later this year. We know Pinoy ‘Hamilfans’ will not disappoint!”

“Hamilton” premiered on Broadway in August 2015 to wide critical and audience acclaim. The show has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, it has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre, a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.

Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography “Alexander Hamilton, the musical’s libretto, music and lyrics were written Lin-Manuel Miranda with direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire.

They comprised the creative team that previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical “In the Heights,” which had a two-year run in the Philippines in 2011 and 2012 via Bobby Garcia’s then called Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group. Miranda even attended the second run’s opening day in March, 2012.

The rest of “Hamilton’s” artistic team are; scenic designer David Korins, costume designer Paul Tazewell, lighting designer Howell Binkley, sound designer Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig designer by Charles G. LaPointe.

The international tour of “Hamilton” is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by GMG Productions.

GMGP has brought numerous productions in Manila including “Cats,” RSC’s “Matilda,” Disney’s “The Lion King”, “Les Misérables,” “Mamma Mia!”, “Wicked,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” and “West Side Story." — LA, GMA Integrated News

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‘Hamilton’ is Heading to Manila This September

• March 28, 2023

It has just been announced that the Tony, Grammy, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical HAMILTON will make its Asian premiere in Manila for a strictly limited season at The Theatre at Solaire this September!

After its southern hemisphere premiere in Sydney in March 2021 and the tour to Melbourne and Brisbane, the beloved musical is now embarking on its first-ever international tour starting in Auckland this May. It will then travel to Manila to make its Asian premiere with a cast drawn from performers from all over the world!

HAMILTON features a blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway in its score as it tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. The production has created a revolutionary moment in theatre while leaving a profound impact on 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. 

The revolution is coming to Manila in September! Make sure to follow @hamiltoninternationaltour on Instagram and Facebook to get the latest updates and announcements. #HamiltonPH #HamiltonINTL pic.twitter.com/nmtoLXJVk2 — GMG Productions (@GMGProds) March 28, 2023

Scenic design is by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, with hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe. 

“From the spectacular opening night in Sydney in 2021, through the sensational seasons in Melbourne, Brisbane and, soon, Auckland, audiences have embraced Hamilton with an enthusiasm we could never have imagined,”  HAMILTON  Producer Jeffrey Seller said.  

“Hamilton’s fans from the Philippines have been telling us for years how much they want to see the show, many of them have traveled to see it all over the world. It is a thrill to, finally, be able to bring it to them,” Producer of the international tour of  HAMILTON , Michael Cassel added. “Hamilton is musical theatre at its most innovative, original, and transformative best. It is an absolute joy to be able to bring it to Asia for the first time and to assemble a cast of the best performers from all over the world to deliver it.”  

“We could not be more excited to be hosting Hamilton’s Asian premiere in Manila,” GMG Productions’ CEO Carlos Candal said. “We know we have a passionate Hamilton fan base who is absolutely thrilled that the show is coming later this year. We know Pinoy Hamilfans will not disappoint!”

Don’t miss HAMILTON in Manila by securing your tickets when they go on sale on April 24, only through TicketWorld. A waitlist is now available at the GMG Productions website and Hamilton Musical website .

The international tour of  HAMILTON  is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by GMG Productions. 

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'Hamilton' to make its Asian premiere in Manila in September

Hamilton is coming to the Philippines!

Earlier today (28/03) , playwright, actor and rapper Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the Asian premiere of his award-winning musical via the newly created Hamilton International Tour Facebook and Instagram pages.

"We've had so many incredible Filipino company members, part of the Hamilton pamilya (family), all over tthe world, and now we get to bring the show to your beautiful country very soon. I can't wait for you to see it." Miranda said in the video message. Actors of Filipino descent who have been part of the cast include Marc dela Cruz , Christine Allado and Rachelle Ann Go .

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Starting out as a hip-hop concept album, Hamilton is a musical about the American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, based on Ron Chernow 's eponymous novel. It is acclaimed for drawing heavily from genres not usually associated with Broadway, such as R&B and hip-hop, as well as casting non-white actors as iconic figures in the history of the United States. 

Instructions on how to purchase tickets to the show are yet to be announced but fans are encouraged to sign up for the waitlist for pre-sale access. Sign up for the list here .

Sign up to the official Hamilton Philippines waitlist to gain pre-sale access. Link in bio. #HamiltonPH #HamiltonINTL pic.twitter.com/I1EWFsvEVe — GMG Productions (@GMGProds) March 29, 2023

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‘HAMILTON’ Asian premiere in Manila warmly welcomed by Filipino fans

• September 18, 2023
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An exhilarated first audience welcomed the Tony, Grammy, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical  HAMILTON  to Manila last night, ahead of the official opening night on Thursday 21 September.  

Celebrating their first performance in The Theatre at Solaire, the international tour company has been inspired by the enthusiasm of Filipinos, who have been waiting with great anticipation for performances since the season was announced in March.  

“Good things come to those who wait, and I know Hamilton’s Filipino fans have been waiting patiently for this moment to arrive,”  said  Michael Cassel,  producer of  HAMILTON’S  international tour. “ The Manila audiences responded with such warmth, enthusiasm and generosity – we couldn’t be more thrilled and we are ecstatic to bring the revolution to Asia for the very first time.” 

HAMILTON’S  first ever international tour continues at The Theatre at Solaire until November with further extensions not possible. It will then make its Middle East premiere at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi in January, 2024. More cities are expected to be announced in coming months.

Tickets to the Manila and Abu Dhabi seasons are available now at  hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour . 

HAMILTON  premiered on Broadway in August 2015 to wide critical and audience acclaim. The show has won Tony ® , Grammy ® , and Olivier Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway,  HAMILTON  has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre – a musical that has had a profound impact on 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.

The  HAMILTON  creative team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical  In the Heights .

Scenic design is by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe.

The international tour of  HAMILTON  is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by Michael Cassel Group and GMG Productions.For news and updates, fans can visit  hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour ,  instagram.com/hamiltoninternationaltour  or  https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonintltour .

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HAMILTON MAKES ITS ASIAN PREMIERE IN MANILA

HAMILTON is NOW PLAYING at the Theatre at Solaire in Manila, Philippines!

Filipino audiences have patiently waited for the cultural phenomenon to arrive since long before creator Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the production’s arrival in March this year.

Since HAMILTON began performances on 17 September at Manila’s Theatre at Solaire, audiences have been abuzz with excitement upon finally seeing the production live, at home, in its Asian Premiere season as part of the show’s first ever international tour.

#Hamilfans and the Philippines’ biggest names alike glammed up to grace the red carpet for the show’s Gala Night on 21 September. Fans were also treated to an exclusive Manila #Hamilfans event the day prior, in which fans joined forces with cast members to play games – including local hit Pinoy Henyo – and hear from the cast in a very special Q&A.

The international tour sees an incredible cast made up of performers from around the world, including alumni from HAMILTON companies in Australia, the West End, Broadway, North American tours and the German production in Hamburg.

Announced to great anticipation in July, the international tour company is led by Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton, the Philippines’ very own Rachelle Ann Go as Eliza 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.

The company of 34 performers is completed by Claire Abaijah-Griffin , Kirrah Amosa , Curtis Angus , Kyla Bartholomeusz , Taylor Broadard , Trey Curtis ,  Lachlan Dearing , Winston Hillyer , Indigo Hunt , Marcus John , Julian Kuo , Iosefa Laga’aia , Ashton Lash , HaNy Lee , Terrance Martin , Trevor Miles , Eliza Ohman , Callan Purcell , Joshua Rivera , Wesley Ryan , Emmy Saheki , Terrance Spencer and Dayton Tavares .

HAMILTON has also launched Manila’s first ever ticket lottery, in which Filipino audiences can win the opportunity to purchase tickets at just PhP 800 each through TicketWorld.

Following Manila, the production heads to Abu Dhabi in January of 2024. Tickets are available for the Abu Dhabi season through Etihad Arena.

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'Hamilton' in Manila, a visual and sensory feast

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton: An American Musical masterfully weaves the imperfect tapestry of Alexander Hamilton's life into a breathtaking theatrical production.

The genius of this musical lies in its ability to take a story riddled with flaws, political controversies, and personal imperfections, and transform it into a flawless piece of art.

From the opening notes, Hamilton immerses the audience in a world where complex characters grapple with their ambitions, principles, and the consequences of their actions.

Alexander Hamilton, brilliantly portrayed by Jason Arrow, is far from a flawless hero.

His unrelenting drive, sharp wit, and determination are juxtaposed with his arrogance, impulsiveness, and moral ambiguities. Yet, it is precisely these imperfections that make him a compelling protagonist.

The production's genius extends beyond its portrayal of Hamilton.

It gives equal weight to the imperfections of other historical figures, such as Thomas Jefferson played by David Park and Aaron Burr played by DeAundre Woods. Both are brought to life by phenomenal performances.

The Philippine run marks the triumphant return of Pinoy pride Rachelle Anne Go , who delivers an outstanding portrayal of Eliza Hamilton, Alexander's wife.

The theater actress gave birth to her second baby in March, and is still "nursing" so she brought the entire family—husband Martin Spies , son Lukas Judah, and baby Sela Teruah—to Manila.

Read: Rachelle Ann Go shows country-style home in London

PRODUCTION VALUE

As the characters' lives unfold on stage, the audience is treated to a musical score that marries hip-hop, R&B, and traditional show tunes in a harmonious blend.

The songs are not just catchy; they serve as a lyrical reflection of the characters' inner turmoil and societal issues.

Miranda's lyrics are a triumph of storytelling, filled with wordplay and historical references that reward attentive listeners.

The set design, choreography, and costume choices further elevate the production.

The rotating stage, intricate dance sequences, and period-appropriate attire transport the audience to the late 18th century.

It's a visual and sensory feast that adds layers of depth to the narrative.

In the end, Hamilton is a testament to the power of art to transcend imperfections.

It takes the tumultuous life of Alexander Hamilton, a man flawed like any other, and crafts it into an exquisite narrative that celebrates both his accomplishments and his failures.

The musical reminds us that history is rarely a tale of perfect heroes, but a complex interplay of ambition, morality, and circumstance.

In its imperfection, Hamilton finds its perfection.

It encourages us to examine the flawed aspects of our own lives and society while celebrating the extraordinary potential for greatness that exists within us all.

This musical is a masterpiece not because it tells a flawless story, but because it brilliantly captures the essence of the imperfect human experience, and in doing so, it achieves perfection on the stage.

On September 21, 2023, at the Theater at Solaire, a constellation of celebrities walks the red carpet to witness Hamilton in Manila , the inaugural Asian tour.

It will run until November 26 at the Theater at Solaire.

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Blow Us All Away: ‘Hamilton’ Makes Its Asia Debut In Manila 

BY Pilar Gonzalez

Jason Arrow and Rachelle Anne Go, who play Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler respectively, share their thoughts ahead of the hit musical’s opening night in Manila. 

Last March, GMG Productions —the company that’s brought numerous prestigious musical productions to the Philippines—posted a short video of Lin-Manuel Miranda that got Filipino theater fans buzzing. “ Kamusta Philippines? What’s up dude, pare ?” said the Tony-award winning artist. An official announcement shortly followed, confirming that Miranda’s sensational musical, Hamilton , would be going on its first ever international tour with shows in the Philippines . What’s more, the hit production is making its Asia debut in none other than Metro Manila’s The Theater at Solaire from September to November. 

After months of anticipation and ticket purchases, fans can now experience the show themselves. On the evening of September 17, an exhilarated first audience welcomed the Tony, Grammy, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. This comes shortly before the production’s grand opening night on September 21 (Thursday). 

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“Good things come to those who wait, and I know Hamilton ’s Filipino fans have been waiting patiently for this moment to arrive,” stated Michael Cassel AM, producer of Hamilton ’s international tour, in a press release. “The Manila audiences responded with such warmth, enthusiasm and generosity—we couldn’t be more thrilled and we are ecstatic to bring the revolution to Asia for the very first time.” 

Some members of the main cast also sat with the press to share their thoughts and insights in light of their Manila debut. Namely Jason Arrow (Alexander Hamilton), Rachelle Anne Go (Eliza Schuyler), DeAundre’ Woods (Aaron Burr), Akina Edmonds (Angelica Schuyler), and Darnell Abraham (George Washington).

A World-Class Theatrical Experience 

“This cast for the international tour represents the very best talent from Hamilton productions all around the world. We have cast members from the most recent production in Australia, […] West End, and Broadway, as well as the production in Hamburg, Germany,” shared Cassel in his opening remarks during the press event. A total tour company of 34 performers comprise this talented group. 

Jason Arrow, who played the main character Alexander Hamilton in the Australian production, will be reprising his role in Hamilton ’s first international tour.

Meanwhile, Filipina performer Rachelle Ann Go, will be reprising her role as Hamilton’s wife Eliza Schuyler—which she originally played in London’s West End. 

Joining them are DeAundre’ Woods as Aaron Burr, Akina Edmonds as Angelica Schuyler, Darnell Abraham as George Washington, David Park as Marquis de LafayeLe/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.

Alexander Hamilton

Producers Jeffrey Seller and Michael Cassel AM felt that casting Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton was a “natural decision.” 

“Jason’s nuanced, thoughtful, and searing rendition of Alexander Hamilton has been beloved by audiences throughout Australia and New Zealand, we are thrilled that he will continue bringing his sensational performance to audiences around the world in Hamilton ’s international tour,” shared Cassel in a press release. 

As for Arrow, the upcoming shows in Manila will not only mark his first performances in the Philippines, but also his first with many cast members. When Lifestyle Asia asked what makes the experience so different compared to his past productions, Arrow shared: “It depends on who’s on stage. It kind of changes the show’s dynamics.” 

“I’ve worked with Akina [Edmonds] before, but everyone else you see on this table [Go, Woods, and Abraham], it’s a first time for me. So it definitely changes how you interpret the show and how your character evolves throughout [it],” Arrow continued. “So for me, it’s not necessarily where the show is—though that plays into it as well—but the people you’re doing it with.”

Being in the Philippines has also been a new and exciting experience for Arrow, who speaks highly of the warm hospitality, kindness, and the innate musicality of Filipinos. 

The Schuyler Sister

Filipina performer Rachelle Ann Go made headlines when she got the part of Eliza Schuyler in Hamilton ’s West End production. Hamilton’s compassionate wife is arguably the beating heart of the show with her compelling character arc and role within the narrative (but no spoilers here for first-time viewers of the musical). 

Go’s singing prowess is undeniable, as she’s no stranger to belting high notes and delivering touching performances. She starred in a number of local and international musical productions like The Little Mermaid, Tarzan the Musical, Miss Saigon , and Les Misérables . On top of that, she also appeared in various TV shows, produced her own songs, and sang in special charity concerts.

During the press conference, Lifestyle Asia asked Go how she felt reprising her role as Eliza Schuyler in the country where she was born and raised in. 

“This is a dream come true for me. I was actually telling some of my friends, back in 2017 when I did this role in West End, that I had a feeling Hamilton would be coming to the Philippines. For some reason, I just had that vision,” Go told Lifestyle Asia . “And I told myself, ‘I’m going to do this role in the Philippines,’ and here I am doing it in front of our kababayans .” Go also discussed how elated she is to return home and spend time with members of her family. 

Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story 

Hamilton ’s huge success is due in part to its timeless story. Since its first show in 2015, the production has gained millions of fans around the world. This seems peculiar for a musical so steeped in a particular historical context, namely the story of American immigrant and political figure Alexander Hamilton. 

Yet the appeal of the production lies not in specificity, but rather, the universality of its central narrative. Its characters paint complex portraits of the human condition, creating a work that resonates with all kinds of audiences. As Arrow shared during the press conference, the play is but a vehicle for something far bigger and deeper than a history lesson. 

Hamilton made waves with its diverse cast, who’ve changed the way stories are told—and of course, who tells them. Lin-Manuel Miranda also redefined what a musical could be with his production’s eclectic yet refreshing mix of hip-hop, jazz, and R&B songs that seamlessly combine with classic Broadway melodies. 

But, don’t just take our word for it; as with any theatrical performance, Hamilton is a phenomenon best experienced in person, and it looks like audiences are in for quite the show. 

Hamilton’s opening night will take place on the evening of September 21 at The Theater at Solaire, with shows running from September to November. The Manila season is presented by the Michael Cassel Group and GMG Productions. For news and updates, you may visit the international tour’s official website , Instagram , and Facebook .

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MANILA, Philippines – Theater enthusiasts and fans of Hamilton rejoiced when the award-winning musical announced that they were finally coming to the Philippines. Many thought it was about time the show be brought into the country, and the producers also agreed – even adding that the decision to bring Hamilton to Manila had been locked down a few years back. 

Saying that the show’s Asian debut has been a “long time in the making,” Michael Cassel, producer of the Hamilton international tour, recalled that he and original Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller had been talking about launching an international tour just shortly after the show premiered on Broadway.

“In fact, it was in September 2015 – about a month after the show debuted back on Broadway – that I met with Jeffrey in New York City. It was then when we started talking about plans for sharing this incredible musical with audiences around the world.” 

“He asked me, ‘Where do we start the show?’ And I said,  the only place to start the international tour would be the Philippines.” 

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton through music that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes.

Since it opened on Broadway in August 2015, it has won Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Awards, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Aside from Broadway, the show was also brought to London’s West End, Australia, Germany, and New Zealand. 

For its Manila leg, Hamilton will be staged at the Theater at Solaire for more than two months between September 17 and November 26, with no further extensions possible. 

“We were overwhelmed with the responses that we received from the audiences here,” Michael told Filipino media in a press conference on Wednesday, September 20, sharing that a friend even told him that there were screams and cheers when the announcement for the Manila shows went live on social media. 

Michael said they’re “beyond thrilled” at how warm and enthusiastic the Filipino audience are with the shows, especially that they were a “little nervous but excited” when they made the announcement. For the producers, it’s proof that they made the right call in choosing Manila as the first stop for the show’s Asian premiere. 

“You have amazing audiences that embrace musical theater,” Michael said. “And so, it’s a natural choice that the company will be assembled for the very first time here in Manila.” 

For the Manila shows, Michael said that they assembled the “very best talent” from Hamilton talent productions from all over the world. Jason Arrow plays titular character Alexander Hamilton, DeAundre’ Woods is Aaron Burr, Akina Edmons is Angelica Schuyler, Darnell Abraham is George Washington, and the Philippines’ Rachelle Ann Go is Eliza Hamilton. 

Rachelle on reprising the role of Eliza

Calling it a “dream come true,” Rachelle told the Filipino press that she’s been hoping for Hamilton to come to the Philippines since she first played the role of Eliza Schuyler-Hamilton almost six years ago. Her performance there won her a Best Actress award from BroadwayWorld UK.  

“I was actually telling my friends that back in 2017, when I did this role in the West End, I had a feeling that Hamilton would be coming to the Philippines. For some reason, I just had the vision. And I told myself I’m going to do this role in the Philippines. And here I am, doing it in front of our kababayan (fellowmen.)”

“This is such a dream come true,” Rachelle said, adding that it’s “nice to be home” and with her family. 

Aside from playing for the Filipino audience, the actress also couldn’t help but get sentimental over how much she’s grown since she first portrayed Eliza.

“I believe I was a totally different person back then. Now, I am a mom of two,” she said. 

Relating her experience as a mom to a scene from the play that she feels strongly for, Rachelle said that she really gets emotional when she thinks of the death of her character’s son Phillip.

“Now, I don’t have to dig deeper before I approach the scene. I can be in that moment and feel all the emotions because I know how to be a mom. I know what a mom feels like.” 

Such takeaways, she explained, have also shaped her priorities in carrying her character.

“Before, I was just thinking that I need to sing this song perfectly. I need to hit the right notes. Now, it’s not about that. It’s about telling the story and sharing what the musical is about.”

The cast members on working with each other

Jason, who also previously played the lead character Alexander Hamilton in the original Australian cast, also talked about the importance of having a good relationship with other cast members.

“The show’s the same, the mood is the same, the music is the same. It can change fast depending on who’s playing that role though,” he said. 

Having experienced working with a different ensemble in the past, Jason emphasized how cast member changes also shaped his approach to portraying his role.

“It definitely changes how you interpret the show. It changes how your character evolves throughout the show. It’s not necessarily where the show is staged, and while that plays into it as well, but the people you’re doing with it matters. So my Hamilton and Eliza relationship is very different to what has been in the past,” he said. 

Rachelle echoed the sentiment, saying that prior to the opening of the Manila shows, they weren’t familiar with each other.

“We really didn’t have any relationship before. But onstage, it just happened. There’s chemistry, and being authentic, and just telling the story. That’s how I felt. And it was amazing. There was just a lot of trust,” she said. 

Jason disclosed that they only had a tech week to “get things together.”

“But there was a lot of trust. And I think we knew we had a job to do as well, and that’s what keeps you going. And having great scene partners across the board helps that. You really need to have open and honest people on stage.”

The Hamilton cast on the Filipino audience

Apart from Rachelle, it’s the other cast members’ first time in the Philippines. And while they’ve only been in the country for several weeks, they said that they’ve already felt how welcoming Filipinos are.

“So far, the people are incredible. They really want to make sure you’re accommodated in any way, shape, or form,” Akina said. 

Darnell, meanwhile, said that he’s looking forward to exploring more about the country’s rich music culture.

“The music culture here is extraordinary, which really inspires me,” he said. “Since this show is very musical and there’s a rich musical history and heritage here [in the Philippines], I think they will certainly connect quite well to the show.”

Aside from the country’s love for music, Darnell also disclosed that he’s “inspired by the resiliency found here in the Philippines,” and how it could resonate with the Hamilton viewers.

“I’m really struck by the history that we were able to share that’s not just unique to the United States, but is also, I think, unique here also in the Philippines,” he said. 

Agreeing, DeAundre’ highlighted that theater shows like Hamilton are not just “forms of entertainment, but also of education.”

“That’s what this show does – it challenges us to see things in different light, and to include the heart, and not just the external diversity.”

As for the performing for the Filipino audience, Rachelle admitted that it’s heartwarming to take the stage in her home country. 

“Filipinos are very polite. They’re into it. They’re absorbing every single word, every single scene. And just seeing their faces in awe makes my heart throb,” she said. “I guess that’s the difference between performing here and abroad. Just being home itself is already such a gift.” – Rappler.com

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Honored to be rejoining the Phillip tour, where he previously was the standby for Hamilton/Burr. Broadway:  The Great Comet of 1812 ,  Kinky Boots ,  The Cher Show . Tour: Disney’s  The Lion King . TV: “Pose.” Presidential Scholar in the Arts and CCM graduate. Love to my family and Nicolosi!

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BROADWAY: Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast), Mamma Mia. TOUR: Priscilla Queen of the Desert. OFF BROADWAY: Hamilton (Public Theatre) TV/FILM: Scotty in Blindspotting (Starz!), Jlo in Escape at Dannemora (Showtime).

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Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning songwriter, actor, producer and director. Creator and original star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Hamilton and In the Heights . Additional Broadway: Freestyle Love Supreme (2020 Special Tony Award, co-creator/producer/guest performer) , Bring It On: The Musical (co-composer/co-lyricist, Tony nomination for Best Musical) and West Side Story (2009 revival, Spanish translations). Recipient of the 2015 MacArthur Foundation Award, the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors, and the 2019 Portrait of a Nation Prize. Emmy Award winner with Tom Kitt for their song “Bigger” from the 67th Annual Tony Awards. Mr. Miranda and The Miranda Family actively support initiatives that increase the representation of people of color throughout the arts and government, that ensure access to women’s reproductive health, and that promote resilience in Puerto Rico. TV/Film : Vivo , In The Heights , Hamilton , His Dark Materials , Fosse/Verdon , Curb Your Enthusiasm (2018 Emmy nomination), Saturday Night Li ve (2017 Emmy nomination), We Are Freestyle Love Supreme ; Siempre, Luis ; Sesame Street , The Electric Company , House , DuckTales , 200 Cartas , The Odd Life of Timothy Green , Moana (Grammy Award for Best Original Song), and Mary Poppins Returns . Fall 2021 releases: Disney’s Encanto and Netflix’s Tick, Tick… BOOM! (film directorial debut). For Vanessa, best of wives and best of women.

Thomas Kail

Broadway directing credits include  Sweeney Todd  (upcoming), Hamilton , Freestyle Love Supreme ,  In the Heights ,  Lombardi , and  Magic/Bird . Off-Broadway selected directing credits include the world premieres of Hamilton , Dry Powder ,  Tiny Beautiful Things , and  Kings  at The Public Theater; the world premiere of  The Wrong Man  at MCC Theater; the world premiere of  In the Heights ;  Broke-ology  and the world premiere of  When I Come to Die at Lincoln Center Theater; and the world premiere of Daphne’s Dive  at Signature Theatre. Broadway producing credits include  Derren Brown: Secret and  Freestyle Love Supreme . Television directing and producing credits include “Up Here” on Hulu (upcoming), “Hamilton” on Disney+, “Fosse/Verdon” on FX and “Grease: Live” on Fox. He is a recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor and a graduate of Wesleyan University.  

Andy Blankenbuehler

Choreographer

Mr. Blankenbuehler is three-time Tony Award winner for his choreography in the Broadway productions of Bandstand , In The Heights, and Hamilton, for which he also received London’s Olivier Award. Other Broadway credits include Bring It On , 9 to 5 , The People in the Picture , The Apple Tree , Annie , and the revival of CATS. Upcoming theatre projects include the new musical Only Gold with British singer/songwriter Kate Nash, The Secret of Santa Vittoria with writer John Weidman, and the new musical Five Points . Recently, Mr. Blankenbuehler’s work has been seen on the Emmy Award-winning FX series Fosse/Verdon , as well as the Universal Studio film of the musical CATS.   He made his concert debut with a piece entitled Remember Our Song for the Tulsa Ballet Company. As a performer, Mr. Blankenbuehler has danced on Broadway in Fosse , Contact , Man of La Mancha , Saturday Night Fever , Steel Pier , Big, and Guys and Dolls . Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. Blankenbuehler resides in New York City with his wife, Elly, and two children, Luca and Sofia.  Mr. Blankenbuehler has received Dance Magazine and Drama Desk Awards for his achievement in the theatre, as well as the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors for his work on the musical Hamilton.

Alex Lacamoire

Orchestrations / Co-Arranger

Alex Lacamoire is a four-time Grammy, three-time Tony, and Emmy winner for his work on Dear Evan Hansen , Hamilton , In the Heights , and FX's mini-series Fosse/Verdon . His credits as music director, arranger, and/or orchestrator include: Message in a Bottle (London), The Wrong Man (Off-Broadway), Annie (2011 Broadway Revival), Bring It On , The People in the Picture , 9 to 5 (Drama Desk and Grammy noms), Legally Blonde , High Fidelity , Wicked , Bat Boy , and Godspell (2001 National Tour). He also serves as the Executive Music Producer for many films including The Greatest Showman (20th Century Fox), In the Heights (Warner Brothers) and the upcoming animation Vivo (Netflix), Dear Evan Hansen (Universal Pictures), and Tick, Tick...Boom! (Netflix). Love to Mom, Dad, Little Sis, and to his wife, Ileana.

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Ron Chernow is the prize-winning, best-selling author of seven volumes and the recipient of the 2015 National Humanities Medal. His first book, “The House of Morgan,” won the National Book Award; “Washington: A Life” won the Pulitzer Prize for biography; and “Alexander Hamilton” — the inspiration for the musical — won the George Washington Book Prize. He is one of only three living biographers to have received the Gold Medal in Biography of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. A past president of PEN America, Chernow has received eight honorary doctorates. He resides in Brooklyn, New York.

David Korins

Scenic Design

Broadway:  Here Lies Love ;   Hamilton  (Tony nomination);  Beetlejuice  (Tony nom);  Dear Evan Hansen ;  Mrs. Doubtfire ; War Paint  (Tony nom); Bandstand ; Misery ; The Great Society ;  Motown: The Musical ;  Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike ; Annie ; Bring It On ; Magic/Bird ;  An Evening With Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin ; Godspell ; Chinglish ; The Pee-wee Herman Show ; Lombardi ; Passing Strange ;  Bridge and Tunnel . TV: “Grease: Live!” (Emmy Award); 91st & 94th Academy Awards (Emmy noms); “Elton John: A Grammy Salute”; “Last Week Tonight” with John Oliver; “The Big Brunch”; Heisman Trophy Award ceremony. Creative Director: “ Immersive Van Gogh ”; “ Disney Animation Immersive Experience”; “ Hamilton: The Exhibition”; DiscOasis NYC; the Shoah Foundation; numerous collaborations with Sotheby’s  and TED. He has collaborated with David Blaine, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Mariah Carey, and Andrea Bocelli. Extensive theater, hospitality, event, and experience design. Dad: Stella & Vivian.

Paul Tazewell

Costume Design

Received an Emmy Award for costume design of The Wiz! Live and a Tony Award for costume design of Hamilton . Film: West Side Story , directed by Steven Spielberg upcoming release (20th Century Studios); Hamilton (Disney+); Harriet (Focus Features); The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks , starring Oprah Winfrey (Cine Mosaic/HBO). Broadway: In the Heights (Tony nomination); The Color Purple (Tony nomination); Memphis (Tony nomination); Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk (Tony nomination); Side Show ; A Streetcar Named Desire (Tony nomination); Caroline, or Change ; Elaine Stritch at Liberty; Doctor Zhivago . TV: Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert for NBC, starring John Legend.

Howell Binkley

Lighting Design

Broadway: Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations (2019 Tony nomination), Come From Away (2017 Tony nomination), Hamilton (Tony Winner), Allegiance , After Midnight (2014 Tony nomination), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (2011 Tony nomination), West Side Story (2009 Tony nomination), In the Heights, (2008 Tony nomination), Jersey Boys (2008 Tony winner), Avenue Q , The Full Monty , Parade , Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993 Tony nomination/Olivier and Dora winner). Co-founder/resident lighting designer: Parsons Dance.

Nevin Steinberg

Sound Design

Broadway: Sweeney Todd (2023 Revival, Tony Award), Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Tony nomination), Hadestown (Tony Award), Hamilton , Dear Evan Hansen , Freestyle Love Supreme , The Cher Show , Bandstand , Bright Star , It Shoulda Been You , Mothers and Sons , Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Tony nomination) , The Performers , Magic/Bird . Over thirty Broadway productions with Acme Sound Partners and five additional Tony nominations: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess , Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo , Fences , Hair , In the Heights .

Charles G. LaPointe

Hair and Wig Design

Charles G. LaPointe is an award-winning Wig and Hair Designer. Theatre: Numerous Broadway; Touring; Regional Theatre; West End and International productions, including: Hamilton (Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylist Guild Award); Ain’tToo Proud ; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical ; Beetlejuice ; The Cher Show (Drama Desk Award); The Band’s Visit ; Anastasia ; SpongeBob SquarePants (Drama Desk Award); Jersey Boys ; A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder ; The Color Purple ; Newsies ; In the Heights.  Television: The Wiz Live! (Emmy Nomination ) ; Jesus Christ Superstar Live! (Emmy Nomination and Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylist Guild Award); Blue Bloods ; American Crime ; Maddoff ;  Hairspray .

Michael Keller and Michael Aarons

Music Coordinators

Broadway: & Juliet , Moulin Rouge! , Hamilton , Dear Evan Hansen , The Lion King , Wicked , The Book of Mormon . Upcoming Broadway: The Devil Wears Prada . Off-Broadway: Kinky Boots , Little Shop of Horrors . Current tours: Moulin Rouge! , Hamilton , Dear Evan Hansen , Jagged Little Pill , Pretty Woman , Frozen .

Randy Cohen

Synthesizer and Drum Programmer

Randy Cohen has programmed more than 70 Broadway shows including Hamilton , The Book of Mormon , Dear Evan Hansen , Frozen , Anastasia , Pretty Woman , Kinky Boots , A Bronx Tale , Once on This Island (revival), Bring It On , Grey Gardens , Peter and the Starcatcher , and In the Heights . Keyboardist for TV’s “Sesame Street.”

Emmanuel Schvartzman

Music Director/Conductor

Broadway:  On Your Feet!  Off-Broadway:  Real Men  (New World Stages) .  Tour:  On Your Feet!  International:  Rent  (Havana, Cuba),  Carmen La Cubana  (Paris). Manny was born in Argentina and grew up in Miami. He has served as a music director, conductor, pianist, arranger, and orchestrator for more than a hundred productions. Love to the HamFam!

Matt Gallagher

Associate Music Supervisor

Broadway, Associate Conductor: Doctor Zhivago , Hands on a Hardbody , Jesus Christ Superstar (2012), 9 to 5 , Legally Blonde , High Fidelity . Off-Broadway, Music Director: Cymbeline (The Public), Tick, Tick... Boom! (Encores!), The Last Five Years (Second Stage). Training: Leite Music Studios, Adelphi University, Merce Cunningham.

Hudson Theatrical Associates

Technical Supervision

Over 100 Broadway productions and tours. Recent: Mrs. Doubtfire , American Buffalo , The Minutes , Hangmen , For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf , Girl From the North Country , American Utopia , Hadestown , Hamilton , Aladdin . HTA is a member of Neil A. Mazzella’s Hudson family, which includes Hudson Scenic Studio, Bridget Van Dyke, Sam Ellis, Sean Gorski, Brianne Tabak, and Irene Wang.

Patrick Vassel

Associate and Supervising Director

Broadway: Hamilton , Freestyle Love Supreme (Associate Director), Magic/Bird (AD). Off-Broadway: Freestyle Love Supreme (Greenwich House), Hamilton (The Public Theater), Working (Prospect). Credits: In a Little Room (Ten Bones), Sorin , Six Characters in Search of an Author (Notre Dame), Welcome to the Gun Show (ANTFest), Nothing Left to Burn (O’Neill Semi-Finalist, Ars Nova ANTFest).

Resident Director

Death of a Salesman  (Associate Director);  Hadestown  (Associate Director);  Space Dogs  (Associate Director, MCC);  Kin  (Pipeline Festival);  Jump  (IU Theatre);  Everybody ,  Antigone  (Atlantic Theater/NYU);  Moby Dick  (Assistant Director; ART). Drama League Fellowship, SDCF Gielgud Directing Fellowship, Bret C. Harte Directing Fellowship, Victory Garden’s Directors Initiative, and the WP Directors Lab. Lucy Powis, A3

Stephanie Klemons

Associate & Supervising Choreographer

Drama Desk Award-winning performer and choreographer. Original Broadway companies: Hamilton , If/Then , Bring It On, In the Heights . Notable O ff-Broadway: Hamilton, In the Heights, Repo!... First national tours: Bombay Dreams , In the Heights, Bring It On . 

Michael Mindlin

Supervising Choreographer

Choreographer:  The Nice List  (Masie Productions),  Gypsy  (North Carolina Theatre), Xanadu  (ReVision Theatre),  Beauty and the Beast  (Northern Stage),  Awesomer and Awesomer  (The Triad Theatre),  All Hail the Queen  (The Cutting Room), numerous BC/EFA benefit concerts. Broadway performance:  Aladdin ,  Bring It On ,  Mamma Mia! ,  9 to 5 ,  Chitty Chitty Bang Bang . Faculty at Broadway Dance Center and STEPS.

Desmond Nunn

Dance Supervisor

Hamilton Deutschland (Assistant Choreographer), Hamilton Angelica Tour (Dance Captain/Swing, John Laurens/Philip Hamilton Cover, Dance Supervisor). Huge thanks to the HamFam past and present, and his family, whose love and support fuel him daily. Stream his debut single, “My Mind,” on Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal.

Maggie Brohn

Executive Producer

J. Philip Bassett

Production Supervisor

Broadway: Hamilton , The Last Ship , A Night with Janis Joplin , Breakfast at Tiffany’s , Magic/Bird , The Miracle Worker , In the Heights , Grey Gardens , Lestat , The Glass Menagerie , Bombay Dreams , Hairspray , Neil Simon’s 45 Seconds from Broadway , Footloose , The Scarlet Pimpernel and others.

Jimmie Lee Smith

Production Stage Manager

Jimmie Lee Smith comes directly from  The Outsiders , a new musical. Select Broadway credits: Disney’s  The Lion King ,  Aladdin ,  Mary Poppins , Kenny Leon’s  The Mountaintop  with Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett. Select National Tours include  Saturday Night Fever ,  Jekyll & Hyde ,  Evita , and  Jesus Christ Superstar . He has also managed political and corporate events for Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, and for the MLK Memorial.

Aldora Neal

Assistant Stage Manager

Aldora Neal is a Brooklyn native and SUNY Purchase alumna blending her passions of stage management and dance. Broadway, Production Assistant:  Frozen ;  Caroline, or Change ;  Freestyle Love Supreme ;  The Cher Show ;  Once on This Island . Regional, Production Stage Manager:  Hedda Gabler  (IRT Theatre),  Radioactive  (Manhattan School of Music); Production Assistant:  Urban Retreat  (Public Theater). Dance: Project D, First Place,  Elements XV & XVI ;  Prelude New York ;  Defining Rhythm 2015 & 2016 . Aldora would like to dedicate each show to the company she keeps.

Rolando A. Linares

Stage Manager

Is excited to take Hamilton on the road. National tours: Wicked. Chicago sit-downs: Hamilton, Wicked . Regional: Several productions at the Goodman Theatre and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Born and raised in Panama, he is a graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul University. Proud member of Actors’ Equity.

Matthew Matulewicz

Broadway:  To Kill a Mockingbird ;  The Iceman Cometh ;  Meteor Shower;   Hello, Dolly! ;  Dear Evan Hansen ;  In Transit ;  Shuffle Along ;  School of Rock ;  Gigi . National Tours:  The Little Mermaid ,  A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder ,  Beautiful: The Carole King Musical . BFA, UNCSA ’15.

The Telsey Office Bethany Knox, CSA

Broadway/tours: Beetlejuice ; Be More Chill ; Network ; The Cher Show ; The Prom ; American Son ; Pretty Woman ; My Fair Lady ; Mean Girls ; Frozen ; Anastasia ; Come From Away ; Waitress ; Kinky Boots ; Wicked ; Hello, Dolly! ; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ; On Your Feet! Off-Broadway: Atlantic Theater Company, Classic Stage Company, MCC Theater, St. Ann’s Warehouse, Second Stage Theater. Film: Mary Poppins Returns , Ben Is Back , The Greatest Showman , Into the Woods , Rachel Getting Married . TV: “Rent: Live,” “Murphy Brown,” “This Is Us,” “House of Cards,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “One Day at a Time.”

The Press Room

Press Representative

Broadway:  Hamilton ,  The Book of Mormon , and this season’s  Prima Facie  starring Jodie Comer. Off-Broadway:  Everything’s Fine ,  Hyprov ,  Fiddler on the Roof   in Yiddish . Institutions: The Acting Company, Antonyo Awards, Barrington Stage Company, Drama Book Shop, Hunter Theater Project, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, NY Classical Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, Out of the Box Theatrics, Paper Mill Playhouse, Rosie’s Theater Kids, Shakespeare’s Globe, Vineyard Theatre, Waterwell, The Wooster Group. Upcoming:  Born for This ,  Grace ,  Invincible ,  Personality ,  Sidney ,  A Wonderful World ,  Working Girl The Musical .

Laura Matalon

Marketing and Communications

John Gilmour, Gabriella Godinez

Susan brumley.

Company Manager

Broadway: The Present starring Cate Blanchett, Sister Act, Bring It On: The Musical . National Tours: The Book of Mormon, Evita, Next to Normal, Yo Gabba Gabba, Hairspray, Eve Ensler’s The Good Body . Off Broadway: Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812. Australia: The Book of Mormon. To the revolution!

Brad Broman

Associate Company Manager

Broadway:  Hello, Dolly!  starring Bette Midler & David Hyde Pierce;  The Book of Mormon . National Tours:  Hamilton  (Philip),  The Book of Mormon ,  Dirty Dancing ,  We Will Rock You ,  Mary Poppins ,  La Cage aux Folles  starring George Hamilton & Christopher Sieber,  High School Musical  (Ryan),  Hairspray  (Brad, u/s Wilbur, MAF). GMA:  Jersey Boys ,  ELF ,  The Sound of Music . Pittsburgh Native. NYU-Tisch: BFA Musical Theatre. Proud Union Member, ATPAM.

Clarissa Po

Assistant Company Manager

So grateful and excited to be joining the Hamilton Philip Tour company, her first tour! Regional: “Celebrating the Black Radical Imagination: Nine Solo Plays” (Williamstown), Chester Theatre Company. Proud Smith College graduate and member of Baseline Theatrical’s Beyond the Stage Door inaugural cohort. New Jersey native. Forever thankful for the love and support of family and friends.

The Booking Group

Tour Booking Agency

Baseline Theatrical

General Management

Founded by Andy Jones in 2014 and joined by Nick Lugo, Baseline’s Broadway credits include Hamilton ; Sweeney Todd ; Fat Ham ; freestyle love supreme ; Pass Over ; Derren Brown : Secret ; The Cher Show ; The Great Comet ; The Last Ship . Off-Broadway: Audible Theatre at Minetta Lane, The Enigmatist . National Tours: Hamilton , freestyle love supreme . Recently established Beyond the Stage Door, a no-cost educational intensive created to prepare underrepresented undergraduates for theater management careers. 

Jeffrey Seller

Jeffrey Seller is the winner of four Tony® Awards for Best Musical: Hamilton  (2016) and  Rent  (1996), both of which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama;  Avenue Q  (2004); and  In the Heights  (2008). He also produced  De La Guarda  (1998), Andrew Lippa’s  The Wild Party  (2000), Baz Luhrmann’s direction of Puccini’s  La Bohème  (2002),  High Fidelity  (2006), the 2009 revival of  West Side Story ,  The Last Ship  (2014),  The Cher Show  (2018),  Derren Brown: Secret  (2019), and the 2023 revival of  Sweeney Todd . He was executive producer of the NBC drama “Rise” (2018) and HBO’s “Coastal Elites” (2020). Jeffrey is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

Sander Jacobs

Received the Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Musical for the Pulitzer Prize–winning  Hamilton , and a Tony Award for  In the Heights . He recently served as executive producer of the  Hamilton  film and received an Emmy Award. He is a producer and/or investor for numerous Broadway, national, and international productions, such as  Les Misérables ,  The Phantom of the Opera ,  Grand Hotel ,  Follies ,  West Side Story ,  Bengal Tiger , and  The Last Ship .

Jill Furman

Broadway: Freestyle Love Supreme (Special Tony Award), Hamilton (Tony Award), In the Heights (Tony Award), Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella , The Heiress , Seminar , West Side Story , The Drowsy Chaperone , Sly Fox , and Fortune’s Fool . Jill is an Executive Producer of In the Heights and the Hamilton movie on Disney+, as well as a producer of the Hulu documentary We Are Freestyle Love Supreme . In 2011 Furman received the Robert Whitehead Award for Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Theatre Producing. Furman is on the board of the Freestyle Love Supreme Academy, the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, the Corporation of Brown University, and the President’s Advisory Council for the Arts at Brown.

The Public Theater

Premiered Hamilton on January 20, 2015, on the same stage where A Chorus Line premiered 40 years earlier. New York’s Public Theater continues the work of founder Joe Papp as an advocate for theater as an essential cultural force, leading and framing the important issues of our day. Programming includes new work, Shakespeare in the Park, Public Forum, Mobile Unit, Under the Radar, Public Studio, Public Works, Joe’s Pub. Recipient of 59 Tonys, 169 Obies, 53 Drama Desk Awards, 54 Lortel Awards, 32 OCC Awards, 6 Pulitzer Prizes.

Asian Premiere

The tony ®, grammy ®, olivier & pulitzer prize winning musical..

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. This “theatrical landmark has transformed theatre and the way we think about history.”   – The New York Times

Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre – a musical that has had a profound impact on 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.

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ASIA Announces 'The Heat Of The Moment' July 2024 U.S. Tour

ASIA has announced "The Heat of The Moment Tour" , headlined by ASIA and also featuring FOCUS , Martin Turner (ex- WISHBONE ASH ) and CURVED AIR and MC'd by artist Roger Dean .

The trek will commence on July 3, 2024 and will incorporate 21 dates across the USA and Canada.

The tour has been masterminded by rock music keyboard legend and original ASIA member Geoff Downes ( BUGGLES , YES ).

"Asia" was the biggest selling album of 1982, No. 1 on Billboard for nine weeks and pioneers of the MTV era. Downes 's brand new iteration of ASIA first began to evolve last summer at the concert held in memory of late lead singer, songwriter and bassist John Wetton ( KING CRIMSON , ROXY MUSIC , URIAH HEEP , WISHBONE ASH , UK , ASIA , JOHN WETTON BAND , ICON ). Downes invited old friend John Mitchell ( IT BITES , FROST, LONELY ROBOT , KINO , JOHN WETTON BAND , ICON ) and newcomer Harry Whitley to join him on stage to celebrate Wetton 's life by performing some of the classic ASIA hits. Such was the uproarious reception to their set, that Downes wondered if something magical was beginning to take shape.

"And so it was that the John Wetton tribute last August really reminded me how much ASIA 's music belongs on the stage," Geoff said. "The response to it all was literally…spine-tingling."

Downes 's new-look ASIA will once again feature Mitchell on guitars and Whitley on lead vocal and bass. The quartet will be made complete by the addition of Virgil Donati ( UK , SOUTHERN SONS , STEVE VAI , ALLAN HOLDSWORTH ) on drums.

Downes continues: "With the addition of Virgil Donati and John Mitchell , two of the finest musicians in the world in their respective classes, this is almost going full circle bearing in mind their previous close collaborations with John W . Completing this circle is also the amazing Harry Whitley who absolutely floored the audience with his incredible vocal interpretation of the ASIA songs that John W and I so lovingly wrote over the years."

The tour will also feature sets from other classic acts FOCUS , Turner and CURVED AIR . All three support acts boast their founder bandleaders and have deservedly attained the status of legend.

FOCUS will release a brand new studio album later in 2024. Led by the indomitable Sir Thijs Van Leer , it features original 1970s drummer Pierre Van Der Linden , plus the virtuoso talents of Menno Gootjes on guitar and Udo Pannekeet on bass.

Martin Turner was lead vocalist, bassist, founding member and creative force behind 1970s rock music behemoth WISHBONE ASH , best known for such classic albums as "Argus" and "Pilgrimage" .

Formed in 1970, CURVED AIR are one of the founders of progressive rock and a retrospective collection of their most influential and ground-breaking material is currently in the planning stages. Sonja Kristina (vocals) and Kirby Gregory (guitar) will treat audiences to an acoustic set featuring some of the band's most memorable musical moments. They will be joined by violinist Grzegorz Gadziomski .

Each performance on the tour will be MC'd by legendary artist Roger Dean . For so many, Dean 's artwork is synonymous with the music of the time and stands to represent the very best of British rock music.

The final word goes to Geoff Downes : "I am convinced that John 's [ Wetton ] spirit is with us as we set out on this new adventure. After all, it is the Year Of The Dragon — just as it was in 1982, when we released our first ASIA album. It's as though it was meant to be. Looking forward to seeing you there, my friends — bring it on!”

2024 "Heat Of The Moment Tour" dates:

July 03 - Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT July 04 - Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls, ON July 06 - Chevalier Theatre, Medford, MA July 07 - The Paramount, Huntingdon, NY July 09 - Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, NJ July 10 - Count Basie Center, Red Bank, NJ July 12 - Tropicana Showroom, Atlantic City, NJ July 13 - Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem, PA July 14 - American Music Theatre, Lancaster, PA July 16 - Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg, SC July 17 - Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN July 18 - Columbia County Performing Arts Center, Evans, GA July 20 - Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL July 21 - Pompano Beach Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, FL July 22 - Seminole Hard Rock, Tampa, FL July 24 - North Charleston PAC, North Charleston, SC July 25 - Macon City Auditorium, Macon, GA July 26 - Saenger Theatre, Mobile, AL July 28 - VBC Mark Smith Concert Hall, Huntsville, AL July 30 - The Arcada Theatre, St Charles, IL July 31 - The Pabst Theater, Milwaukee, WI

Geoffrey Downes - Keyboards, Vocals John Mitchell - Guitars, Vocals Harry Whitley - Bass Guitar, Lead Vocal Virgil Donati - Drums

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