The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

I went to Chicago and Mike met me there and we had a bit of a weekend! It kicked off with a #PitSit on Thursday, which means I GOT TO SIT IN THE PIT WITH THE MUSICIANS DURING A PERFORMANCE AND THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. The rest of the weekend involved #HamiltonCHI, #HamEx, an amazing listener meetup, and recording with cast members! Hamilton is the best. The end.

Welcome, folks! TO WILL WELLS' STUDIO?! Part Two of my hang with Will Wells (Hamilton's Electronic Music Producer) takes place in his studio where he shows me all the details of the samples he made and worked on for the Hamilton album. It was an unreal experience and I'm so excited to share it with you.   Episode #128: Alex Lacamoire Part Three: https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-128-and-im-tryin-not-to-cry-cause-theres-nothing-that-your-mind-cant-do-part-three/   Nikki Yanofsky | Little Secret https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFl9SwnItj0

Will Wells is Hamilton’s Electronic Music Producer and is responsible for #HipHopHorse (aka #RoboWhinny), those badass rhythmic bullets, and a ton of other samples you love so much. In his first episode, Will talks about how he got this rad job and his journey with The Cabinet™. WILL WELLS IN THE BUILDING! “Cry Today, Smile Tomorrow” by Anthony Ramos and Will Wells for Katie’s Art Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q9fjSGBeUk "Tequila" by Dan + Shay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4qgqNS_20s "Rude" by MAGIC! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlwIcTsmERw

In the second half my hang with Karl Queensborough (Alexander Hamilton alternate in London) and Mike (you know Mike) we have some authentic New York City desserts, speak in a bunch of different accents, and have a full on Hamilton love fest. WE LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH, YOU GUYS.  

Karl Queensborough (Alexander Hamilton alternate in London) came from all the way across the sea to hang out with me and Mike! We give Karl his very first slice of New York City pizza, hear about his Hamilton journey, and some of the craziest things that have happened to him on stage while performing the show in the West End. The Streets - Stay Positive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McXHHlzPZh0 Ted and Michael Read Sketches Into Microphones “Celebrity Smash Brothers” featured in Episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-one/id1458035175?i=1000435117404 Mr. Blobby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNkgDJpcuwU Jamael Westman on The Hamilcast https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-135-all-the-way-from-london-damn/ Kurt Crowley on The Hamilcast https://www.thehamilcast.com/kurt-crowley/

Abby Jaros (Hamilton's Philip Company) and her dog Ernie are back for another episode! In part two of our hang we talk about Ernie as Hamilton roles, hard lessons Abby learned while in Hamilton, and of course... Ouidad.   I Came As Soon As I Heard: The Hamilcast Goes to Vegas https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-129-i-came-as-soon-as-i-heard-lasvegust-part-one/ https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-130-i-came-as-soon-as-i-heard-lasvegust-part-two/ https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-131-i-came-as-soon-as-i-heard-lasvegust-part-three/   Abby’s SNL appearance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QD-8NYF0jg

Abby Jaros (Ensemble, Hamilton’s Philip Company) brought her dog Ernie over for a super fun chat about Hamilton and all the things! Mike joins us as we talk about Abby’s manifestation abilities, how dancing chose her, and a behind-the-curtain look into that tour life. We haven't seen Abby since she was on the big Vegas recording so it was great to hang with her again. DID I MENTION ERNIE THE DOG WAS THERE TOO?!   I Came As Soon As I Heard: The Hamilcast Goes to Vegas https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-129-i-came-as-soon-as-i-heard-lasvegust-part-one/ https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-130-i-came-as-soon-as-i-heard-lasvegust-part-two/ https://www.thehamilcast.com/episode-131-i-came-as-soon-as-i-heard-lasvegust-part-three/   UCF’s 30 Under 30: https://news.cah.ucf.edu/news/abby-jaros-30-under-30/ Broadway Theatre Project: https://broadwaytheatreproject.com/

Patrick Vassel, Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director, rounds out his episodes with details about those scary work sessions we've heard about from so many actors (finally), fills us in on The Character Constitution, and talks about the upcoming productions in Australia and Hamburg, Germany. 

Patrick Vassel, Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director, is back this week to talk moving from The Public to Broadway, the joy and misery of tech, and how The Cabinet (Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Alex Lacamoire, and Andy Blankenbuehler) established and continue to keep an extraordinary amount of trust among eeryone working on the show. Oh! And PDV raps cut lyrics from two songs, with explicit permission from Lin-Manuel, who texted us during the recording.   The Room Where It Happens (Off-Broadway): https://genius.com/Lin-manuel-miranda-the-room-where-it-happens-off-broadway-lyrics   What'd I Miss? (Off-Broadway): https://genius.com/Lin-manuel-miranda-whatd-i-miss-off-broadway-lyrics  

Patrick Vassel, Hamilton's Associate & Supervising Director, stops by for an extremely deep dive into how Hamilton runs smoothly as it continues to expand all over the world. In his first episode PDV talks about how he landed this badass job, explains how he does it, and shows all the love for director Thomas Kail.   Paul Tazewell's 2016 Tony Acceptance Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD_6MdscV1E   Patrick Vassel (Assoc. Director, Hamilton) Graduation Speech Notre Dame PolSci, Commencement 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ_jhr15yjs

Hello! A message from the King! (Get it? Because Rory O'Malley has been in both The Book of Mormon *and* Hamilton). Join me as I hang out with the kind, funny, warm, and super talented Rory O'Malley! Rory talks about what it's like to be a brand new father, he tells me his Hamilton story and his experience playing King George III on Broadway and the first national tour, and we bond over podcasting. Plus, we talk The Book of Mormon including sage advice about King George III from Andrew Rannells, what KGIII and Elder McKinley have in common, and Rory does one hell of a Josh Gad impression. Twitter: @RoryOMalley Instagram: @MrRoryOMalley Marc Tumminelli http://www.broadwayworkshop.com/faculty-bio/marc-tumminelli/ Patrick Hinds and Steve Tipton on The Strangers Podcast http://www.storycentral.org/two-men-and-a-baby-the-final-episode/ Nerds on Twitter
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 HAMILTON #Ham4Ham "Congratulations" with Renée Elise Goldsberry 8/31/16 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7K7pvJB27w The Twitter So

Arthur Lewis (Freestyle Love Supreme's Arthur the Genius) back! This week we're taking an even DEEPER dive into the inner workings of Freestyle Love Supreme and the power of practice, practice, practice. Arthur also talks about the moving improvised tribute FLS did for him during a recent show, what's like knowing Lin-Manuel Miranda for almost your entire life, and yes he tells The Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Story™. Twitter: @arthurlewis Instagram: @arthurlewis Twitter: @freestylelove Instagram: @freestylelovesupreme http://arthurthefourth.com/ "What Y’all Know" - Madonna/Boston Tea Party/Upper West Side Episode 10: Two Jacks Beat Queens https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86gwIpjcaPg&list=ELLpHMo3LpQj5ddv90QMB0Ew Never Catch Up (Instrumental Demo) by Arthur Lewis https://soundcloud.com/arthurlewis/never-catch-up-instrumental-demo "True" - Sunrise Episode 2: “Feed Me” https://www.amazon.com/Freestyle-Love-Supreme-HD/dp/B00IWYEYCQ https://soundfly.com/ "Second Chance" - Birthday Episode 4: You Can’t G

Arthur Lewis (Freestyle Love Supreme's Arthur the Geniuses) is here talking FLS, his journey as a musician, and his favorite music of the moment. Arthur's insight into how and why Freestyle Love Supreme works so well is eyeopening and inspiring.  Twitter: @arthurlewis Instagram: @arthurlewis Twitter: @freestylelove Instagram: @freestylelovesupreme http://arthurthefourth.com/ "True" - Grandma From Episode 6: “The Burbs” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9n1KMJzd_8&list=ELLpHMo3LpQj5ddv90QMB0Ew "On the Fence" - Moving Out From Episode 10: “Two Jacks Beat Queens” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86gwIpjcaPg&list=ELLpHMo3LpQj5ddv90QMB0Ew Silly Pop Song by Arthur Lewis Album: If We Were http://arthurthefourth.com/music We Made It by Arthur Lewis https://soundcloud.com/arthurlewis/we-made-it Perfect Moment (Demo B) by Arthur Lewis Album: Demos from Another Life http://arthurthefourth.com/music Giant Steps by John Coltrane Album: Giant Steps https://open.spotify.com/album/7cZ6oBx0SEUPDAoxJtxNDh?autoplay=true&a

Anthony's third episode opens with an emotional story involving Freestyle Love Supreme's own Arthur Lewis (Arthur the Geniuses), a significant loss, and how the crew grieved together live on stage during FLS' most recent run. After a pizza break, Anthony answers more questions from the Patreon Peeps including how his daughters reacted to seeing him at FLS (and how more and more kids are coming to the shows), how much he loves being in a classroom, and a new way to sing "Your Obedient Servant." FLS Mic Check: https://twitter.com/freestylelove/status/1102395450261426176 Twitter @freestylelove Instagram @freestylelovesupreme Ars Nova https://arsnovanyc.com/ Freestyle Love Supreme Academy https://freestylelovesupreme.com/academy/ Caricia Catalani https://www.ideo.com/people/caricia-catalani https://www.who.int/ http://www.publichealthcomms.com/news/2016/4/29/caricia-catalani-an-introduction-xcpft-h9m36 Speechless https://www.speechlessinc.com/ LL Cool J - “Around the Way Girl” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwg

Anthony Veneziale (aka Two Touch) kicks off his second episode with his Hamilton experience, from Lin-Manuel Miranda calling him as Hercules Mulligan to seeing it in previews at The Public. We also have a therapy session about why freestyling seems so terrifying and why people (especially women) have been hardwired to think that way. Plus, Anthony explains how Freestyle Love Supreme stays positive in this political climate. And then Mike comes home and we order pizza! Yeah, there's a lot going on in this one. FLS Mic Check: https://twitter.com/freestylelove/status/1102395450261426176 Twitter @freestylelove Instagram @freestylelovesupreme Ars Nova https://arsnovanyc.com/ Freestyle Love Supreme Academy https://freestylelovesupreme.com/academy/ Caricia Catalani https://www.ideo.com/people/caricia-catalani https://www.who.int/ http://www.publichealthcomms.com/news/2016/4/29/caricia-catalani-an-introduction-xcpft-h9m36 Speechless https://www.speechlessinc.com/ The Power of Shared Imagination | HUGE: Anthony Venez

Anthony Veneziale (Freestyle Love Supreme's Two Touch) is here and oh mannnnnn did we have one hell of a conversation. In his first episode Anthony talks about the FLS origin story (including freestyling with Tommy Kail on a road trip, getting Cool Points from Chris Jackson, and working on In The Heights), the brain science behind improvisation, and the importance of bringing women and people of color into the space he's created.   Twitter @freestylelove Instagram @freestylelovesupreme Ars Nova https://arsnovanyc.com/ Freestyle Love Supreme Academy https://freestylelovesupreme.com/academy/ Hamletmachine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamletmachine Freestyle Love Supreme Cypher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl7ovlJU_wc clipping - “Inside Out” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tFXIy7OWos “Sunrise” Freestyle Love Supreme Episode 2: “Feed Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS7dodhE8c8&list=ELLpHMo3LpQj5ddv90QMB0Ew Moondrunk - “My Words” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4xE3xA0mxw Syndee Winters - “Focus” ht

Wrapping up my hangout with Marc delaCruz we take questions from the Patreon Peeps, talk about the massive impact of Hamilton around the world, and the importance of telling your story. 

In Marc’s second episode, Marc talks about how it still doesn’t feel real that he’s in Hamilton. He also tells me about the pressure and responsibility of playing Hamilton on Broadway and we have a long and meaningful conversation about the importance of representation. Marc opens up about growing up as an Asian-American and how the lack of representation played a large role in how he saw himself and others. 

Marc de la Cruz recently made history as the first ever Asian American actor to play the role of Hamilton on Broadway. After falling in love with In the Heights and realizing what was possible on Broadway, he wondered if he’d ever get the chance to work with The Cabinet and SPOILER it’s happening!! In Marc’s first episode, we talk about his journey to Broadway and his experiences with High School Musical, If/Then, and Allegiance.  via YouTube OnQ Talent Agency Published on Nov 23, 2014 Allegiance features music and lyrics by Jay Kuo, book by Marc Acito, Kuo and Lorenzo Thione, direction by Stafford Arima, choreography by Andrew Palermo and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Lynne Shankel.

Mike Moise’s third episode covers a LOT of ground. In addition to lots more Hamilton goodness Mike talks about playing softball with the cast and crew of Hamilton in the Broadway Show League, why A Winter’s Ball into Helpless is one of the most satisfying (heyooo!) parts of the show to conduct, and we go INNNNNNNNN on Leonard Bernstein and West Side Story.