Brandon Victor Dixon joins me to discuss his time as Burr on Broadway, takes us back to his early workshop audition, tells how he later came to be part of the show just weeks after closing his Tony nominated performance in Shuffle Along, and Brandon dissects Burr's Judas complex. We Are Foundation Heaven Help Us All - Stevie Wonder Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert I'll Cover You (reprise) - Brandon Victor Dixon I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota Gillian o...
Oct 12, 2020•44 min
In part three with Jared Dixon we go into overtime as he shares some of the books that helped him change his outlook on life, discuss the complexities of Hamilton and the country he helped create, and how those reflect in the world we live in today. Washington Post: He’s touring in his dream role in ‘Hamilton.’ Here’s how this actor keeps himself going. I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation Jared Dixon on Instagram Panda McDixon on Instagram Gill...
Oct 05, 2020•55 min
In part two Jared Dixon talks about the musical influences in his life, takes us further down the Hamilton rabbit hole, and tells the story of meeting Nik Walker, who he would later take over the role of Burr for, at another job they shared. Inside Amy Schumer 2Pac - Hail Mary Cabinet Battle 3 Demo #BARS Musical Medley clipping. - Taking Off J ared Dixon - Summer Feels Jared Dixon on Instagram Panda McDixon on Instagram I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Philip tour's Aaron Burr, Jared Dixon sits down to talk about what it was like to join the cast just months before shows were halted, explains why waiting for it worked in his favor, and reflects on some of his craziest full circle moments. Make Them Hear You The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess: New Broadway Cast Recording Nik Walker on The Hamilcast Jared Dixon on Instagram Panda McDixon on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the ...
Sep 21, 2020•54 min
In part three Alex Horwitz discusses his role being in the room where it happens, explains why the heart of documentary and scripted film are one in the same, and takes more questions from the Patreon Peeps. Whitey: United States of America V. James J Bulger Paradise Lost on HBO To Life: Vanessa's Wedding Suprise Fraunces Tavern The Thing on Hulu Jaws on Hulu Strange-Case Hamilton's America Wants You to Vote I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation ...
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In part two of my conversation with "Hamilton's America" director Alex Horwitz: Alex takes us on location to Mount Vernon, The White House, and Central Park with Hamilton cast and creatives—and answers some questions from the Patreon Peeps. Rose Garden Freestyle feat. Lin-Manuel Miranda George Washington's Diamond Eagle Autonomy on Amazon Prime Hamilton's America Wants You to Vote I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation Alex Horwitz on Twitter Gill...
Sep 07, 2020•56 min
Alex Horwitz, director of Hamilton's America, joins me to discuss how the documentary came to be, the great companion it makes to the Hamilfilm, and how his friendships with the creative team helped make a more honest documentary. Hamilton's America Wants You to Vote I Will Vote Vote Riders When We All Vote The Big Send Mi Familia Vota We Are Foundation ALICE JACOBS IS DEAD PBS LEARNING MEDIA: HAMILTON'S AMERICA Flickerlab Alex Horwitz on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamil...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In part three with Jonah Moran, we wrap up our conversation with questions from the Patreon Peeps, Jonah tells us about some of his favorite shots from the cutting room floor, and breaks down how they finished the film in time for an early release on Disney+ during a global pandemic. Hamilton on Disney+ #HamiltonCHI on The Hamilcast Little Voice on Apple TV+ I'll Be Gone In The Dark on HBO Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory on HBO Mars on Netflix Fosse/ Verdon on Hulu Jonah Moran Gillian on Twitter Gill...
Aug 24, 2020•52 min
In part two of my conversation with #Hamilfilm editor Jonah Moran: Jonah discusses the natural cinematic language of Hamilton, gives us a peek at how the audio was mixed, and tells which number required so much attention it had to be edited before everything else. Hamilton on Disney+ Jason Crystal on The Hamilcast Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast Jonah Moran Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join th...
Aug 17, 2020•58 min
Editor of the #Hamilfilm, Jonah Moran, sits down with me to discuss how he got the gig, the process of putting the film together, and how each member of The Cabinet worked with him throughout. Hamilton on Disney+ In The Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams Fosse/Verdon on Hulu The Sopranos Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast RENT: Live on Broadway Jonah Moran Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In part two of my conversation with Joseph Morales, our friend Nik Walker sends some love, we discuss his final show and how things changed as theaters began shutting down, and Joseph takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. Nik Walker on The Hamilcast Joseph on YouTube Joseph on Twitter Joseph on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...
Aug 03, 2020•46 min
In part one of two with Hamilton CHI & Philip tour's Joseph Morales, he tells how he booked the role of A. Ham, shares his love of great food, traveling, and friendships, and how it all adds up to make some truly incredible vlog footage. Joseph on YouTube Ducan: A Doggie Vlog Rise Up, A Benefit For Puerto Rico! Hamilton Philip Tour: Florida Joseph on Twitter Joseph on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...
Jul 27, 2020•46 min
Director of We Are Freestyle Love Supreme Andrew Fried takes us inside the 15 year journey that led to the film we see on Hulu today. Andrew tells how passion, friendship, persistence, and collaboration helped capture the essence of what this group has been putting on stages before and after Hamilton, and how they've stayed true throughout. We Are Freestyle Love Supreme on Hulu Boardwalk Pictures "Everyday has the potential..." from TeeRico Chef's Table on Netflix In The Heights: Chasing Broadwa...
Jul 20, 2020•56 min
In part two of my conversation celebrating the release of #Hamilfilm on Disney+ with Lin-Manuel Miranda: Lin takes questions from the Patreon Peeps, talks a bit about his upcoming projects, shares some advice for writers, and performs a previously unheard draft of Hamilton's final duel a cappella. Hamilton on Disney+ Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast (2020) The Cabinet on The Hamilcast (2017-2020) D.O.A. - JAY-Z Word Crimes - Weird Al Yankovic F...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Lin-Manuel Miranda makes his first return to The Hamilcast to celebrate the release of the #Hamilfilm on Disney+. In part one, we reflect on what led us to this moment, Lin shares how he is feeling now that most of the world has access to Hamilton, he takes us on the journey of getting the film ready in time to release 15 months early, and we share a lot of laughs as Lin recalls some of his favorite moments on stage with the original Broadway cast. Hamilton on Disney+ Lin-Manuel Miranda on The H...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 17 min
In part three of our conversation with Chris Jackson he takes us behind the scenes of the original cast reunion surprise for Some Good News, shares what it's like to work for Sesame Street, and tells us what comes next. Sesame Street: Change The World Have A Nice Day SGN: Episode 2 Ready to Die - Biggie Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 222] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 223] Chris on Twitter Chris on Instagram M...
Jun 29, 2020•49 min
We're back for part two with Broadway's original George Washington, Chris Jackson. This week C-Jack is taking questions from the Patreon Peeps, tells us about recording the One Last Time 44 Remix with President Obama, and explains what is running through Washington's mind as he observes Alexander during Say No To This. One Last Time - 44 Remix Believe in Chris Jackson collection Shirty McShirtFace Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98] Chris Jackson on The ...
Jun 22, 2020•52 min
In part one of three, Mike and I catch up with Hamilton's original George Washington, Chris Jackson. He tells us what life has been like in the years since we last sat down to record The Hamilcast in 2017, brags on the creative team, and shares some quarantine tips. Black Lives Matter: Ways You Can Help Plan on Being an Ally John Adams on HBO Hamilton Town Hall Drunk History Andy Blankenbuehler on The Hamilcast Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 97] Chris Jackson on The Hamilcast [ep 98] Chris o...
Jun 15, 2020•51 min
In part two of my conversation with Jason Crystal we are talking about what it takes to deliver quality sound for a Broadway show when you don't know what will happen next, and Jason gives all the best tips and tricks for good sound and recording while you are spending time at home. Sony MDR-7506 Headphones Audacity GarageBand Will Wells on The Hamilcast...
Jun 01, 2020•45 min
Tomorrow I have an awesome episode headed your way, and that is part two of my conversation with Jason Crystal, but today I need take a moment to use the platform and privilege I have to denounce police brutality. So here’s my statement. I have an obligation as a white person to use my voice to speak truth and use the tools I have at my disposal for change. Mike and I are both life long New Yorkers, and the pain we see in the streets of this city right now is much like the pain seen all through ...
May 31, 2020•2 min
In my first recording of quarantine I am talking with Jason Crystal, associate sound designer and sound supervisor for Hamilton. We get an in depth look at what it takes to make Hamilton sing, Jason tells us how the tours manage to be ready for new venues just days after being on stage at the last, and we learn the art of making sure you always hear the conversations on stage you should, and none of the ones you shouldn’t. Anna-Lee Craig on The Hamilcast Ian Weinberger on The Hamilcast Jason Cry...
May 25, 2020•57 min
In part three of my conversation with Andy Blankenbuehler, Andy is taking your questions. He digs deep into his favorite moments of the show, reveals more Easter eggs, and Andy reflects on the moments of Hamilton we never saw that were staged--but later cut. Gone With The Wind scene Bandstand Kate Nash The Cabinet on The Hamilcast Andy on Twitter Andy on Instagram...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 8 min
I'm back with Andy Blankenbuehler for part two of our incredible conversation. This week we are talking about some of Andy's proudest moments in the show, and the sky's the limit. We talk about having no chill whatsoever, we learn what makes a moment feel like morning, Andy talks Fosse and his date night Gwen Verdon! Mr. Bojangles - Andy Blankenbuehler PORCUPINE RACETRACK The Sopranos: The Knight in White Satin Armor T he Cabinet episodes on The Hamilcast...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Andy Blankenbuhler is joining me for the next three episodes. In part one Andy takes us back to some of the most important moments in his process of creating what we see on stage. He tells us about all-nighters, the moments it clicked, seeing the numbers and, in a moment I’ve waited years for, a step by step breakdown of Yorktown. Episode #110: Stephanie Klemons Sing, Sing, Sing White Nights The Cabinet on The Hamilcast...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Alex Brightman tears down the walls as we wrap up in part two of our conversation. We dote on David Korins, discuss why it is so important to bring everything you've got to every show you do, and Alex takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. Must Dearly Depart the Winter Garden Theatre Rory O'Malley Beetlejuice Broadway Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Performance 2019 The Whole Being Dead Thing Doug Loves Movies Alex on Twitter...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Things start real and they keep getting realer as Alex Brightman and I talk what it was like to navigate Tony season alongside the cast of Hamilton, learning from those you believe to be better than you, and we catch a glimpse of the other side as we check in on Beetlejuice on Broadway. Original Cast Album: Co-Op When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock - School of Rock OBCR Tuvan Throat Singing Beetlejuice Animated Series Fright of Their Lives - Beetlejuice OBCR Follow Alex on Twitter...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min
This week we are wrapping up with Jelly D of Freestyle Love Supreme! In part three of our conversation Andrew is answering questions from the Patreon Peeps, through which we learn some ways to use freestyle as a tool for storytelling and how uplifting fellow artists and creating safe spaces of support help breed creativity. FLS Academy Michael Arthur on Twitter
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In part two with Andrew Bancroft, Mike joins us as we take a deeper look at where he started. Jelly tells us about his creative beginnings at Wesleyan, we hear what it was like to become a part of the official FLS family as Hamilton was being workshopped and original Broadway cast members are sleeping on the couch. Funkmaster Flex - Nuttin' But Flavor (Instrumental) Eminem - Lucky You (Feat. Joyner Lucas) Ludacris - Southern Fried Intro/Blow It Out Sagat - Funk Dat...
Apr 06, 2020•53 min
Andrew Bancroft aka Jelly Donut of Freestyle Love Supreme is hanging out with me for three super fun episodes! In this episode we rewind FLS's run on Broadway, talk what it feels like to create in the moment, and go all the way back to Jelly's first cassette tape. We hear the incredible story of how his parents met and fell in love, and it's a little bit me, a little bit Andrew on being weird kids who love The Monkees. Andrew on YouTube TO MY FATHER I LOVE MY MOM YOU THE BEST MAINE Freestyle Lov...
Mar 30, 2020•57 min
This week as we wrap up with Nik Walker and Sarah Joyce we dive into what brings joy and fulfillment into each of their lives, both in the day to day and creatively. Sarah tells us some ways we can write our legacy by leaving less behind, Nik shares a word on picking up the pen, and we all check in on how important it is to take a break. Come with us as we venture through the Disney Parks, put on your sorting hats, it's the final episode of date night!
Mar 23, 2020•45 min
