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The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

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, musicians, creatives, and the hard working people behind-the-scenes that keep the production alive. Plus: historians, super fans, celebrity Hamilton enthusiasts, and group cast recordings! When I started this podcast in January of 2016, I could not have imagined the incredible community that has grown around the show and the amazing experiences that have come my way. Thank you to everyone who has listened, appeared on the show, contributed, or reached out in any way. This podcast is for you and I absolutely love making it. If you have any great Ham stories or funny references that you've come across, let me know! Email TheHamilcast [at] gmail [dot] com, or contact me on social media @TheHamilcast. I also have a Patreon that has given rise to the loveliest corner of the internet, ever. You can learn more about how to be a part of that lovely corner, and how to submit questions to guests, and to be part of my monthly AMA's at https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast
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Oct 11, 2021

West End's Sharon Rose shares her how life experiences durning the theatrical shutdown helped evolve her role as Eliza, what it takes to put on the show after 15 months away, the emotional journeys of Hamilton carrying into life, and the importance of celebrating Blackness on stage and screen.  

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Oct 4, 2021

West End's Stephenson Ardren-Sodje shares life lessons and favorite memories from his time in Hamilton, the similarities and differences of Hamilton and Shakespeare, what's inspiring him now, and Stephenson takes questions from the Patreon Peeps.

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CREED: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The Mismatch By SARA JAFARI

Generation Vex

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Sep 27, 2021

Hamilton London's Stephenson Ardern-Sodje talks about the process of learning multiple tracks for the show, making his West End debut, lessons from the creative team, and examines Alexander's mindset and motives.

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Leslie Bowman

Scarin Tarinn

Generation Vex

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Sep 20, 2021

Hamilton West End's Stephenson Ardern-Sodje discusses his journey from being a writer to a performer, his very unique Hamilton audition process, what it has been like working alongside some of his heroes, and why hard work always pays off.

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Sep 6, 2021

Leslie Garcia Bowman recounts his time as Charles Lee in London, from dancing through the audition process with a broken collar bone to eventually handing the roll over to one of his closest friends. Plus backstage antics, busking his way to West End, and what he's up to now.

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Opening Night Tweet

Swing Men

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Aug 30, 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.

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Jamael Westman on The Hamilcast

Hamilton & Me

Hamilton & Us

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Aug 23, 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.

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Ham4Ham: The Opening of #HamiltonLDN

Hamilton & Me

Hamilton & Us

Muse of Fire

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Aug 16, 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.

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Hamilton & Me

Hamilton & Us

Muse of Fire

Olivier Awards 2018

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Aug 9, 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.

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Aug 2, 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.

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Jul 26, 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.

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Broadway for Racial Justice

Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program

Beyond the Stage Door

Broadway Advocacy Coalition

@Ham4Progress

@crutches_and_spice

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Jul 19, 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.

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Broadway for Racial Justice

Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program

Beyond the Stage Door

Broadway Advocacy Coalition

@Ham4Progress

@crutches_and_spice

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Jul 12, 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.

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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

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Jul 5, 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.

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T.I. - Live Your Life

How We Do This podcast

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power 

Broadway Impact

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Jun 28, 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.

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Broadway shows to reopen - Good Morning America

How We Do This podcast

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power 

Broadway Impact

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Jun 21, 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 of great designers.

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Costume Industry Coalition

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Jun 14, 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+.

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Costume Industry Coalition

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Jun 7, 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 the individual playing the role. 

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May 31, 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, and his favorite part of the writing process.

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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

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May 24, 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.

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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 

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May 17, 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.

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Hamilton Tickets On Sale NOW!

Hamilton COVID-19 POLICIES

Sydney's Aboriginal History

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May 10, 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.

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Sydney's Aboriginal History

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May 3, 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

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Apr 26, 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 Legend

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