Gillian Pensavalle

The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 513 episodes

In this podcast about all things Hamilton, host Gillian Pensavalle speaks with guests, and sometimes co-host/all time husband Michael Paul Smith, about the innerworkings of the show, how it came together, what it takes to put on all around the world, finding Hamilton references in everyday life, and much more. The Hamilcast has played host to every member of the original creative team, aka "The Cabinet", including repeat visits from Hamilton creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Hamilcast features interviews with cast members from every Hamilton tour, Broadway, and UK company--crew members, musicia...

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Gillian Pensavalle

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Arts

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www.thehamilcast.com

Latest episode

Jan 26, 2026

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Episodes

#282: Giles Terera // Hamilton London's Original Aaron Burr // Part Three 30.08.2021

Giles Terera looks back on his time as Aaron Burr in the West End production of Hamilton, discusses publishing his acting journal to inspire future generations of theater-makers, and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Jamael Westman on The Hamilcast Hamilton & Me Hamilton & Us Giles on Twitter Giles on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitt...

#281: Giles Terera // Hamilton London's Original Aaron Burr // Part Two 23.08.2021

In part two West End's original Aaron Burr, Giles Terera, talks about the Hamilton audition and rehearsal process,  finding Hamilton in everyday places, and why perspective in storytelling matters. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Ham4Ham: The Opening of  #HamiltonLDN Hamilton & Me Hamilton & Us Muse of Fire Giles on Twitter Giles on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The...

#280: Giles Terera // Hamilton London's Original Aaron Burr // Part One 16.08.2021

Hamilton West End's Giles Terera discusses his Olivier award winning performance in Hamilton in the role of Aaron Burr, the joys of working with the show's creative team, finding his Burr though personal journaling, and the release of his new book Hamilton & Me. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Hamilton & Me Hamilton & Us Muse of Fire Olivier Awards 2018 Giles on Twitter Giles on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gi...

#279: Warren Egypt Franklin // Lafayette/Jefferson in Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Two 09.08.2021

Warren Egypt Franklin discusses the projects that have kept him busy during Hamilton Philip tour's down time, tells stories from the road, how Freestyle Fridays got started, and answers questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Grownish on Hulu Warren Egypt Franklin on Instagram Elijah Malcomb on The Hamilcast Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcas...

#278: Warren Egypt Franklin // Lafayette/Jefferson in Hamilton's Philip Company // Part One 02.08.2021

Philip tour's Lafayette/Jefferson, Warren Egypt Franklin, discusses his journey to Hamilton and how a chance In The Heights rehearsal with Alex Lacamoire led him to a night backstage at The Richard Rodgers Theatre, where he would get wisdom from the original cast on following his dreams, working hard, and later wind up in Hamilton callbacks straight from graduation. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Grownish on...

#277: Ashley De La Rosa & Jared Dixon // Hamilton & @Ham4Progress // Part Two 26.07.2021

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...

#276: Ashley De La Rosa & Jared Dixon // Hamilton & @Ham4Progress // Part One 19.07.2021

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 Scholarsh...

#275: Krystal Joy Brown // Hamilton Broadway's Eliza // Part Three 12.07.2021

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 Coalitio...

#274: Krystal Joy Brown // Hamilton Broadway's Eliza // Part Two 05.07.2021

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 Pow...

#273: Krystal Joy Brown // Hamilton Broadway's Eliza // Part One 28.06.2021

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...

#272: Paul Tazewell // Hamilton's Costume Designer // Part Three 21.06.2021

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 o...

#271: Paul Tazewell // Hamilton's Costume Designer // Part Two 14.06.2021

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  Pau...

#270: Paul Tazewell // Hamilton's Costume Designer // Part One 07.06.2021

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 t...

#269: Jeremy McCarter // Co-Author, Hamilton: The Revolution & In the Heights: Finding Home // Part Two 31.05.2021

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, an...

#268: Jeremy McCarter // Co-Author, Hamilton: The Revolution & In the Heights: Finding Home // Part One 24.05.2021

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 TRANS...

#267: Charles G. LaPointe // Hamilton's Hair & Wig Designer // Part Two 17.05.2021

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-...

#266: Charles G. LaPointe // Hamilton's Hair & Wig Designer // Part One 10.05.2021

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...

#265: Elijah Malcomb // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Two 03.05.2021

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...

#264: Elijah Malcomb // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part One 26.04.2021

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...

#263: James Monroe Iglehart Returns! // Part Three 19.04.2021

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 Air...

#262: James Monroe Iglehart Returns! // Part Two 12.04.2021

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 Instagr...

#261: James Monroe Iglehart Returns! // Part One 05.04.2021

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 // Hami...

#260: Jonathan Groff // Hamilton Broadway's Original King George III // Part Three 29.03.2021

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...

#259: Jonathan Groff // Hamilton Broadway's Original King George III // Part Two 22.03.2021

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...

#258: Jonathan Groff // Hamilton Broadway's Original King George III // Part One 15.03.2021

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...

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