The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Author Sam Wasson is back and talking all about the post-show daze after his first time seeing Hamilton (while revealing truths on the industry art of going backstage after a show), dives deep on the sticking power of great art, the good and bad feelings it can bring, the rituals we create to consume art, why a good movie musical adaptation is, and should be, different on the screen from what you'...

Sam Wasson, the New York Times best-selling author behind Fosse ; Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, "Breakfast at Tiffany's," and the Dawn of the Modern Woman ;  Improv Nation: How We Made a Great American Art ...and more visits The Hamilcast to talk about his early college connections with Hamilton creatives—and how it helped lead to Tommy Kail, Alex Lacamoire, Andy Blankenbuehler and Lin-Man...

Broadway's Johanna Moise discusses what new things she learned about Hamilton by being in the room where it happens, gives a track-by-track break down of who does what as Woman One through Woman Five on and off stage, explains how she keeps so many roles fresh in her mind, and more as she takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix Secret Magic Control Agency on Net...

Hamilton Broadway's Johanna Moise recounts how she went from growing up in Florida, to chasing her dreams as a Hamilton super fan to join the cast on Broadway straight out of high school, and tells all about her first encounters with the creatives, cast, and crew.   Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix Secret Magic Control Agency on Netflix Johanna Moise Johanna on Instagram Johanna on TikTok Gilli...

Hamilton Propmaster Jay Duckworth explains what goes into making Eliza's letters burn, talks about favorite props he's made throughout his career, shares tips and tricks of the trade, and more as he answers questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Jay Duckworth Jay Duckworth Linktree Jay Duckworth on Instagram Jay Duckworth on Twitter Jay Duckworth on TikTok Gillian o n Twitter Gillian...

Jay Duckworth discusses the early stages of Hamilton, from working with the best artists in the business at the top of their game to the decision making process that went into the props you see on stage, and Jay shares secrets behind where the props on stage are hidden when you can't see them. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Jay Duckworth Jay Duckworth Linktree Jay Duckworth on Instagram Jay Duckworth on Twitt...

In Episode 324, we take a deep dive with Hamilton propmaster Jay Duckworth on how he got his start making props for the theater, what goes into bringing history to life on the stage, and Jay shares behind-the-scenes stories of Hamilton's journey, from early days at The Public to Broadway. Jay Duckworth Jay Duckworth Linktree Jay Duckworth on Instagram Jay Duckworth on Twitter Jay Duckworth on TikT...

Philip tour's Stephanie Jae Park talks about the new creative projects she started while Hamilton was on hold, living a multi-hyphenate life, performative action vs. real change in the theatre industry, and Stephanie takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Stephanie Jae Park Stephanie on Instagram Stephanie on YouTube Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twit...

Philip tour's Stephanie Jae Park, discusses growing up in the arts, her first interactions with Hamilton, the journey to the role of Eliza, tour life, and the joys and struggles behind working in the industry. Stephanie Jae Park Stephanie on Instagram Stephanie on YouTube Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps

And Peggy's Alexander Hamilton, Julius Thomas III, reflects on his first interactions with the show, what it was like to audition for the role, his best and worst moments playing Hamilton on stage, and Julius takes questions form the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Julius Thomas III Julius Thomas III on Instagram Julius Thomas III on Youtube Julius Thomas III on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillia...

And Peggy tour's Alexander Hamilton, Julius Thomas III, discusses how growing up in Gary, Indiana prepared him for a life performing on international stages, his journey to New York, audition stories, and what it is like creating work with legends like James Lapine and Kander and Ebb. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Julius Thomas III Julius Thomas III on Instagram Julius Thomas III on You tube Julius Thomas II...

Wesley Ryan talks about the fun and games happening behind-the-scenes at Hamilton, how the cast keeps the show fresh on a nightly basis, the process of remounting the show after the shutdown, and Wesley takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Odie on Instagram Wesley on TikTok Wesley on Instagram  Wesley on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter...

Angelica tour's Wesley Ryan discusses growing up in LA, getting an early start in musical theatre, traveling the world to perform in shows, how they found confidence, and Wesley shares their first experiences with Hamilton, and his audition and rehearsal process. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT This Cat Insists on Crashing His Dad's Auditions | The Dodo Odie on Instagram Wesley on TikTok Wesley on Instagram  W...

Angelica tour's Deejay Young talks about his audition process for Hamilton, what it is like to learn multiple roles for the show at once, going out on tour, and Deejay takes questions from the Patreon Peeps.  EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Deejay Young Deejay on Twitter Deejay on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps  

Angelica tour's Deejay Young talks about how growing up in the performing arts helped lead him to the career he has now, his early connections to his later fellow HamFam members, how studying creative writing helped inform his work as an actor on stage, the music and artists that inspire him, stories behind working for Disney, and touring with Jordan Fisher. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Deejay Young Deejay...

Meecah is back for part two, and discusses her journey to finding herself within all three Schuyler sisters, life on the road, why making music and being an artist with something to say means so much to her, and Meecah takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Meecah  Meecah on TikTok Meecah on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcas...

Meecah, Principal Standby for all three Schuyler sisters on the Philip Tour, discusses how growing up in the church led her to a life in the arts, her journey from creating as a singer/songwriter to the musical theater, and her journey to Hamilton. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT  Meecah  Meecah on TikTok Meecah on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Inst...

Phil Colgan talks about his return to Hamilton, the process of reopening after the 18 month COVID shutdowns, making his Broadway debut, what it's like to step into various Hamilton companies all over the country, and Phil takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Hugh Jackman praises 'courage' of understudies after Covid forces out Broadway costar When Brooklyn Was Queer: A Histor...

Phil Colgan talks about the work that led him to create his own individualized study to be able to spend his life in dance and theater, learning still-in-development Hamilton numbers from Andy Blankenbuehler, his Hamilton audition process, his role as a Universal Swing in Hamilton, what it's been like to travel and work in the industry in COVID times.     Phil Colgan Phil on Instagram Phil on Twit...

Aaron J. Albano, Karla Puno Garcia, and Sasha Hutchings discuss showing up fully as an ensemble member, dismantling old ways in the industry while working within it, doubling down in the face of uncertainty, why every voice in the room matters, and the differences in performance verses action.  ENSEMBLE DOCUMENTARY Ensemble film on Facebook Ensemble film on Instagram Aaron J. Albano on The Hamilca...

Former guests of The Hamilcast Aaron J. Albano, Karla Puno Garcia, and Sasha Hutchings return for a roundtable about life as ensemblists working on Broadway, in national tours, returning to theater after a pandemic, and the new film that covers it all. ENSEMBLE DOCUMENTARY Aaron J. Albano on The Hamilcast Karla Puno Garcia on The Hamilcast Sasha Hutchings on The Hamilcast Aaron J. Albano on Twitte...

Ta'Rea Campbell of the Philip company talks about her routine for two show days, what it looks like to create a home for yourself while on tour, what leadership means to her, what comes next, and so much more as she answers questions from the Patreon Peeps. Ta'Rea Campbell on Facebook Ta'Rea Campbell on Instagram Ta'Rea Campbell on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instag...

Ta'Rea Campbell, Angelica in the Philip company, talks about seeing Hamilton opening night at the public, her audition process, finding the things that are specifically for you, leaning into the weird, and stories from behind-the-scenes of shooting her first movie. Ta'Rea Campbell on Facebook Ta'Rea Campbell on Instagram Ta'Rea Campbell on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle o...

Ta'Rea Campbell of Hamilton's Philip Company talks about the lessons she learned from getting an early start in showbiz, how being yourself can land you a role, and why taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do for your art. The Hamilcast in Las Vegas  Ta'Rea Campbell on Facebook Ta'Rea Campbell on Instagram Ta'Rea Campbell on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gill...

Christopher Henry Young talks about joining the company, life on the road, some of his favorite moments with the And Peggy tour, and more with questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Christopher Henry Young  Christopher on Twitter Christopher on Instagram Christopher on TikTok Gillian Pensavalle on Twitter Gillian Pensavalle on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Insta...