The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Jeremy McCarter, co-author of the New York Times bestseller Hamilton: The Revolution and the upcoming In The Heights: Finding Home, discusses how his time spent at New York Magazine and The Public led to an unlikely friendship with Lin-Manuel Miranda, how they joined forces to put together a book in 7 weeks, and which of Stephen Sondheim's rules for writing helped inform the process. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT In the Heights Virtual Book Launch IN THE HEIGHTS: FINDING HOME HAMILTON: THE REVOLUTION Archive: Jeremy McCarter for New York Magazine 2007 In The Heights review Hat Box by Stephen Sondheim  Jeremy on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two, Hamilton hair and wig designer Charles G. LaPointe explains how the looks on stage transformed as the Hamilton family grew, which roles are always wigged and which roles adapt based on who is on stage, what comes next for him as Broadway reopens, why he loves his job, and Charles answers questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Hamilton Tickets On Sale NOW! Hamilton COVID-19 POLICIES Sydney's Aboriginal History Tigist Strode on Instagram Contact Charles G LaPointe Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Hair and wig designer Charles Lapointe sits down to tell how he came to work in the field, what inspires the looks in Hamilton, how every company has it's own style, and catch up on Hamilton Australia, behind-the-scenes of Zoom wig fittings and quarantine half way around the world. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Sydney's Aboriginal History Contact Charles G LaPointe Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

In part two, Elijah Malcomb explores the commonalities and differences in the lives and roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton, explains why family on and off stage is so important to him, tells stories from the Philip tour, and takes questions from some very special Patreon Peeps. Saturday Night On Tour The Hamilcast Goes To Las Vegas: Part 1 // Part 2 Kyle Scatliffe on The Hamilcast Elijah on Twitter Elijah on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

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