The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Ashely De La Rosa and Jared Dixon are back in part two of our conversation about Ham4Progress, the new Hamilton social justice initiative, and the return of Broadway. Ashley and Jared talk about how to spot the organizations doing the work, ways audience members can take part in the change happening in the industry, and what they look forward to as world stages reopen. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Broadway for Racial Justice Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Beyond the Stage Door Broadway Advocacy Coalition @Ham4Progress @crutches_and_spice Ashley De La Rosa on The Hamilcast Ashley De La Rosa on Instagram Ashley De La Rosa on Twitter Jared Dixon on The Hamilcast Jared Dixon on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

Ashely De La Rosa and Jared Dixon return to The Hamilcast to discuss the work being done behind-the-scenes in the Hamilton Racial Justice Task Force aka Ham4Progress, where company members come together for social justice causes and serving as a place where topics can be discussed and meaningful progress can be pursued. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT   Broadway for Racial Justice Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Beyond the Stage Door Broadway Advocacy Coalition @Ham4Progress @crutches_and_spice Ashley De La Rosa on The Hamilcast Ashley De La Rosa on Instagram Ashley De La Rosa on Twitter Jared Dixon on The Hamilcast Jared Dixon on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

In part three Krystal Joy Brown talks about her favorite parts of the job, why she loves playing roles based on real people, how she learned to love writing, the importance of representation in theatre, and why she believes why access to mental health care is vital for the industry as it seeks to change the way it cares for artists. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT CASA Vote Riders New York Immigration Coalition Unlikely Heroes The Equalizer on CBS How We Do This podcast She-Ra and the Princesses of Power  Broadway Impact Krystal Joy Brown Linktree Krystal on Twitter Krystal on Instagram  Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps 

In part two, Krystal Joy Brown discusses how she balances her mental health and daily routine to give her all as Eliza on Broadway, the shows that inspired her to pursue a life in theater, growing up in Virginia, her journey to The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and joining the Hamilton family. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT T.I. - Live Your Life How We Do This podcast She-Ra and the Princesses of Power  Broadway Impact Krystal Joy Brown Linktree Krystal on Twitter Krystal on Instagram  Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

Krystal Joy Brown discusses the upcoming re-opening of Broadway, her visit to Good Morning America, the work happening behind-the-scenes at Hamilton over the last year, why seeing yourself on stage matters, and the importance of investing in artists doing the work to make theatre a better experience for all. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Broadway shows to reopen - Good Morning America How We Do This podcast She-Ra and the Princesses of Power  Broadway Impact Krystal Joy Brown Linktree Krystal on Twitter Krystal on Instagram  Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part three Paul Tazewell takes questions from the Patreon Peeps, shares the inspirations for some of his greatest looks from Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk to Jesus Christ Superstar Live, his favorite parts of the job, what a great creative environment looks and feels like, how the industry has changed in the span of his career, and Paul's words of wisdom for Broadway's next generation of great designers. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Costume Industry Coalition Paul Tazewell Paul on Twitter  Paul on Instagram  Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

In part two Hamilton costume designer Paul Tazewell delves into the process of finding the now iconic looks for the principal roles, takes us behind-the-scenes of opening Hamilton Australia, the differences in style from The Public to Broadway, and what details to keep an eye out for when watching Hamilton on Disney+. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Costume Industry Coalition Paul Tazewell Paul on Twitter  Paul on Instagram  Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

Hamilton costume designer Paul Tazewell discusses his journey to Broadway. From growing up in Akron, OH to his first Tony nomination for Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk, how he first came to work with the core creative team on In the Heights, how the ideas for what we now see on stage were realized, what ideas were scrapped early on, and what it takes to build each look to directly reflect the individual playing the role.  EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Charles G. LaPointe on The Hamilcast Paul Tazewell Paul on Twitter  Paul on Instagram  Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps    

In part two, Jeremy McCarter recalls the feelings of surprise success with Hamilton: The Revolution, being at a book release without any books, shares what we can expect to see inside the new In The Heights: Finding Home, stories behind his journey of loving the show and getting to know the cast of the new movie. Plus: questions from the Patreon Peeps, what books are on Jeremy's nightstand now, and his favorite part of the writing process. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT In the Heights Virtual Book Launch IN THE HEIGHTS: FINDING HOME HAMILTON: THE REVOLUTION My Broken Language: A Memoir by Quiara Alegría Hudes "One Last Time" - Hamilton At The White House Jeremy McCarter Jeremy on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

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