The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

The Philip tour company's Laurens/Philip, Elijah Malcomb, joins me to discuss his journey to Hamilton, tell stories from the road, how he got recruited to The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and takes us behind-the-scenes of krumping his way through a Stephanie Klemons' dance call. The Hamilcast Goes To Las Vegas: Part 1 // Part 2 Raise A Little Hell from Bonnie and Clyde  All of Me - John Legend Elijah on Twitter Elijah on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps 

James Monroe Iglehart is taking questions from the Patreon Peeps, dream casts his ideal Hamilton line up featuring The Muppets, talks about working in a world with some of his biggest heroes, his favorite voice over gigs, and tells the story of the airport Disney Broadway showdown.   James Monroe Iglehart on Cameo Great Moments in History with The Muppets The LION KING & ALADDIN Broadway Casts Airport Sing-Off Biggest Little Christmas Showdown  The Muppet Christmas Carol on Disney+ Vampirina on Disney+ Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure on Disney+ Ducktails on Disney+ James on Twitter James on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

James Monroe Iglehart discusses how his Jefferson changes based on who he shares the stage with, what it was like to be in three shows at once with Hamilton, Hercules and Freestyle Love Supreme, and JMI turns the tables to take over the podcast.   #80: James Monroe Iglehart // Hamilton Broadway Chaos Twins That Thing You Do! James on Twitter James on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

James Monroe Iglehart returns to The Hamilcast to catch up on what's he's been up to since his first visit in 2017, takes us behind the curtain to what the whispers backstage were leading up to Broadway's eventual shutdown in 2020, and what it's been like to create virtual theatre experiences in the time of COVID. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Little Justice 'Twas the Night #80: James Monroe Iglehart // Hamilton Broadway James Monroe performs "Oogie Boogie's Song" | Disney Legends Ceremony  Rafael Casal sings Nightmare Before Christmas  James on Twitter James on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part three, Jonathan Groff takes questions from the Patreon Peeps, reflects on his roles in Looking, Spring Awakening, and Frozen, talks about why the stage door is important to him, and explains how Little Shop of Horrors was an out of body experience. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Little Shop of Horrors (The New Off-Broadway Recording) Jonathan Groff Channels His Inner Sutton Foster to Perform "Anything Goes" The Wild Party Off-Broadway Cast Recording Frozen on Disney+ Hamilton on Disney+ Mindhunter on Netflix Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

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. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Hamilton on Disney+ Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit Mindhunter on Netflix I Love Lucy - Headdress Drama Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Broadway's original King George III, Jonathan Groff, tells the story of how he met Lin-Manuel Miranda, how he became a part of the Hamilton cast, taking over Off Broadway for Brian d'Arcy James. Plus: how he found his inspiration for the role and stories from backstage. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Hamilton on Disney+ Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast Heights Cool Musical Too (Bet On It) Barbra Streisand - "When The Sun Comes Out" Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two, original company member Sasha Hutchings discusses her ongoing work to further the approaches and ways people interact with true representation in theater spaces, shares what she's been up to during the pandemic with The Chaos Twins, and reflects on her favorite moments with Hamilton while answering questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT  Hamilton on Disney+ Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast The Chaos Twins Sasha on Twitter Sasha on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps    

Original company member Sasha Hutchings joins me to discuss her journey from Georgia to New York City, pulling out all the stops for her Hamilton auditions, early workshops for The Public, and shares opening night stories. Plus, Sasha takes us behind-the-scenes on the set of SMASH and standing in for Jennifer Hudson. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Smash on NBC Epic Theatre Ensemble C.J. Cregg Does The Jackal Lin-Manuel's Soundcloud The Chaos Twins Sasha on Twitter Sasha on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

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. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   CLAIM OUR SPACE NOW Color of Change Broadway for Racial Justice Ashley De La Rosa on Instagram Ashley De La Rosa on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

And Peggy! Tour's Peggy/Maria, Ashley De La Rosa joins me to tell how her journey led to Hamilton: from her beginnings as a young voice on Dora the Explorer and season two contestant on NBC's The Voice, to booking Fosse/Verdon, RENT, Mean Girls, and more. Plus, her surprise family connections to the show. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Ashley De La Rosa Full Blind Audition  Ashley De La Rosa - Foolish Games  Jennie Harney-Fleming on The Hamilcast   Ashley De La Rosa on Instagram   Ashley De La Rosa on Twitter   Gillian on Twitter   Gillian on Instagram   The Hamilcast on Twitter   The Hamilcast on Instagram   Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two of my conversation with Josh Tower, Josh explains how his history in the military shows itself onstage, shares some of his most outrageous show stopping moments, and plans are laid out for a Hamilton Haunts tour.   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   Dear Theodosia - Election Day Josh on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Angelica tour's Aaron Burr, Josh Tower, joins me to discuss his Broadway beginnings, his history working with original cast member Chris Jackson, his time with early Hamilton workshops, and his inspiration to pursue Burr. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Ham4Change Brandon Victor Dixon on The Hamilcast Josh on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

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. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   #227: Andrew Fried We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Cody Renard Richard Cody on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

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.     EPISODE TRANSCRIPT     Ham4Ham: Love for Techies  Cody Renard Richard Cody on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps      

In part two, multi-hyphenate Hrishikesh Hirway takes us behind-the-scenes of filming with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Alex Lacamoire Netflix's 'Wait For It' episode of Song Exploder, shares his about his night out at Hamilton with the cast of The West Wing, breaks down his favorite parts of the gig, takes questions from the Patreon Peeps, and much more.     EPISODE TRANSCRIPT      The One AM Radio The West Wing Weekly Song Exploder Song Exploder on Netflix Home Cooking Partners Everything Sucks! Gilmore Guys The West Wing on HBO Max Hrishikesh Hirway Hrishikesh Hirway on Twitter Hrishikesh Hirway on Instagram  Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

Creator of Netflix's new series Song Exploder and The West Wing Weekly podcast, Hrishikesh Hirway, joins me to discuss his journey exploring Hamilton with the show's creators, deep dive the connections between The West Wing and Hamilton, talk about what it means to care about something enough to make discovering its finest details your day job, and why that attention to detail and hard work matters to the artists who make the things we love.     EPISODE TRANSCRIPT     The West Wing Weekly Song Exploder Song Exploder on Netflix Home Cooking Partners Everything Sucks! Gilmore Guys Almost Like Praying The West Wing on HBO Max Hrishikesh Hirway Hrishikesh Hirway on Twitter Hrishikesh Hirway on Instagram  Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

A celebration of all the holiday classics, ’Twas The Night is a feel-good homage to the original poem, set in a world with security alarms, cell phones, and a little Christmas magic. Parents Ian and Margaret are having a serene Christmas night, their two children dreaming of sugar plums in the next room, when a series of noises and crashes cause concern that Margaret’s younger brother is playing a holiday prank. But who, really, arose such a clatter? In the end, the whole family remembers that it’s never too late to say what you mean and that the spirit of Christmas is stronger than ever. Listeners of 'Twas the Night are encouraged to donate to The Actors Fund, supporting their mission of fostering stability and resiliency, and providing a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan.  Visit twasthenightplay.com for more information.   Credits Aneesa Folds as Margaret​ Michael Paul Smith as Ian Nik Walker as Nick​ Fergie L Philippe as Max Lexi Garcia as Julie James Monroe

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. Newsies Newsies: The Broadway Musical Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway 'Twas The Night Donate to The Actors Fund Aaron J. Albano on Twitter Aaron J. Albano on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

A celebration of all the holiday classics, ’Twas The Night is a feel-good homage to the original poem, set in a world with security alarms, cell phones, and a little Christmas magic. Parents Ian and Margaret are having a serene Christmas night, their two children dreaming of sugar plums in the next room, when a series of noises and crashes cause concern that Margaret’s younger brother is playing a holiday prank. But who, really, arose such a clatter? In the end, the whole family remembers that it’s never too late to say what you mean and that the spirit of Christmas is stronger than ever. ’Twas The Night features voice acting from Christopher Jackson, James Monroe Iglehart, Aneesa Folds, Lexi Garcia, Nik Walker, Fergie L. Phillippe, Eddy Lee, Patrick Hinds, Michael Paul Smith, and Gillian Pensavalle. ’Twas The Night will be released at twasthenightplay.com and on all podcast apps, via The Hamilcast feed, on Monday, December 14th. Listeners are encouraged to donate to The Actors Fund, supporting their mission