Jason Arrow and Australian Hamilton Cast (Photo by Daniel Boud)
An exhilarated first audience welcomed the Tony, Grammy, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Hamilton to Manila last Sept. 16, ahead of the official opening night on Thursday, 21 September.
Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton (Photo by Sam Bisso)
Marty Alix, Jason Arrow, Victory Ndukw,e and Shaka Cook (Photo by Daniel Boud)
Chloé Zuel and Jason Arrow (Photo by Daniel Boud)
Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton in the Australian production (Photo Daniel Boud)
Celebrating their first performance at The Theatre at Solaire, the international tour company has been inspired by the enthusiasm of Filipinos, who have been waiting with great anticipation for performances since the season was announced in March.
Brent Hill as George III (Photo by Daniel Boud)
Lyndon Watts as Aaron Burr (Photo by Daniel Boud)
Chloe Zuel as Eliza (Photo by Daniel Boud)
Lyndon Watts, Chloé Zuel, Akina Edmonds, and Elandrah Eramiha (Photo by Daniel Boud)
Elandrah Eramiha, Chloe Zuel, and Akina Edmonds, the Schuyler sisters (Photo by Daniel Boud)
“Good things come to those who wait, and I know Hamilton’s Filipino fans have been waiting patiently for this moment to arrive,” said Michael Cassel, producer of Hamilton’s international tour. “The Manila audiences responded with such warmth, enthusiasm, and generosity—we couldn’t be more thrilled and we are ecstatic to bring the revolution to Asia for the very first time.”
Michael Cassel (Photo by Crissie Moir)
Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller
Hamilton’s first ever international tour continues at The Theatre at Solaire until November, with further extensions not possible. It will then make its Middle East premiere at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi in January 2024. More cities are expected to be announced in coming months.
Among the Manila cast at opening night last Sept. 21, Rachelle Ann Go reprised her role as Eliza Hamilton in a well-received homecoming after her West End run. Brent Hill was hilarious as King George III, and Korean-American Daniel Park was a scene-stealer as Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson. All the performers were excellent, however, and the simple but stunning set design, dazzling rap and lyrics, and riveting music were all a testament to the production values—as well as the genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the book, music, and lyrics and originated the role of Hamilton in the theatrical work which changed the perception of American history.
Tickets to the Manila and Abu Dhabi seasons are available now at hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour.
Hamilton premiered on Broadway in August 2015 to wide critical and audience acclaim. The show has won Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.
With book, music, and lyrics by Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
The Hamilton creative team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In the Heights.
Scenic design is by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe.
The international tour of Hamilton is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by Michael Cassel Group and GMG Productions.For news and updates, fans can visit hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour, instagram.com/hamiltoninternationaltour or https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonintltour.
