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The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

Gillian Pensavallewww.thehamilcast.com
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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Episodes

#297: Marcus Choi // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Three

Marcus Choi talks about making George Washington his own, what representation on stage means to him, his favorite tour stops, works that inspire him, and what it's like to travel with Hamilton in the time of COVID. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Lea Salonga joins #Ham4Ham Lea Salonga - On My Own Chef's Table: Sean Brock Can’t Hurt Me Marcus on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Dec 13, 202158 min

#296: Marcus Choi // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part Two

Philip Company's Marcus Choi talks about getting his start with Disney, being a part of the cultural phenomenon of Sharknado, shares some of his favorite moments as Washington, and why it is important to always be looking for new things to feed off of when you are part of a long running show like Hamilton. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Sharknado The First Conspiracy Marcus on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Dec 06, 202154 min

#295: Marcus Choi // Hamilton's Philip Company // Part One

Philip company's Marcus Choi discusses his journey to from life in California to performing on Broadway stages in New York, how he booked Hamilton, the Philip tour origins, behind-the-scenes life of a Broadway dancer, and getting back to life on the road post-COVID shutdowns. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Flower Drum Song Someone In A Tree Marcus on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Nov 29, 202147 min

#294: Jordana Grolnick // Hamilton's And Peggy Tour // Part Two

Jordana Grolnick discusses what comes next for the theater industry, her dream roles, what it's like to be a dance captain in Hamilton, and reveals who has the best view of Yorktown in the house. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT A Chorus Line - Original Cast Recording Jordana Grolnick Jordana Grolnick on Twitter Jordana Grolnick on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Nov 22, 202151 min

#293: Jordana Grolnick // Hamilton's And Peggy Tour // Part One

And Peggy's Jordana Grolnick talks about swing life, falling in love with the creative team at an early age, her three year audition process, and changes to look for in Hamilton's reopening era. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Ashley De La Rosa on The Hamilcast Andra Day - Rise Up Hamilton Mixtape - Burn ZZ Ward - Til the Casket Drops Ham4Progress Jordana Grolnick Jordana Grolnick on Twitter Jordana Grolnick on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instag...

Nov 15, 20211 hr 18 min

#292: Rebecca Covington Webber // Hamilton's And Peggy Tour // Part Three

Rebecca Covington Webber talks about how quickly life changed during the COVID shutdown, heading back into rehearsals as a new mom, and takes questions from the Patreon Peeps. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Rebecca on Instagram Rebecca on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Nov 08, 202145 min

#291: Rebecca Covington Webber // Hamilton's And Peggy Tour // Part Two

Rebecca Covington Webber shares stories and gives behind-the-scenes access to her audition process, the journey to Hamilton Puerto Rico, family life on the road, and shares cures for imposter syndrome. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Pressure by Jonathan McReynolds Jennie Harney-Fleming on The Hamicast Donald Webber on The Hamilcast Rebecca on Instagram Rebecca on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Nov 01, 202142 min

#290: Rebecca Covington Webber // Hamilton's And Peggy Tour // Part One

Hamilton And Peggy tour's Rebecca Covington Webber talks life on the road with a new baby, finding her love of music and theatre early, her journey to New York, and how she met fellow Hamilton castmate (and husband) Donald Webber. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Jennie Harney-Fleming on The Hamicast Donald Webber on The Hamilcast Rebecca on Instagram Rebecca on Twitter Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Oct 25, 202149 min

#289: Sharon Rose // Hamilton London's Eliza // Part Two

West End's Sharon Rose reflects on her Hamilton audition process, getting back on stage at Victoria Palace, the familial bond within the cast, and shares Eliza's guide to Burn. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible Character Breakdown Jingle Jangle on Netflix Sharon Rose on Spotify Sharon Rose on Twitter Sharon Rose on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Oct 18, 202150 min

#288: Sharon Rose // Hamilton London's Eliza // Part One

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. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Jingle Jangle on Netflix Sharon Rose on Spotify Sharon Rose on Twitter Sharon Rose on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagra...

Oct 11, 202144 min

#287: Stephenson Ardern-Sodje // Hamilton West End // Part Three

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. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT CREED: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Mismatch By SARA JAFARI Generation Vex Stephenson on Twitter Stephenson on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Pa...

Oct 04, 202157 min

#286: Stephenson Ardern-Sodje // Hamilton West End // Part Two

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. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Leslie Bowman Scarin Tarinn Generation Vex Stephenson on Twitter Stephenson on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Sep 27, 202150 min

#285: Stephenson Ardern-Sodje // Hamilton West End // Part One

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. EPISODE TRASNCRIPT Hot Ones on YouTube Generation Vex Stephenson on Twitter Stephenson on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Sep 20, 202158 min

#284: Leslie Bowman // Hamilton London's Original Charles Lee // Part Two

In part two West End's Leslie Garcia Bowman gives advice to his younger self, discusses what art is inspiring him now, recalls his first time seeing Hamilton, and what comes next. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Skate Chichester Festival Theatre Flight of the Conchords Cody Renard Richard Leslie on Twitter Leslie on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Sep 13, 202142 min

#283: Leslie Bowman // Hamilton London's Original Charles Lee // Part One

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. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT High Strung on Netflix Opening Night Tweet Swing Men Leslie on Twitter Leslie on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peep...

Sep 06, 202145 min

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

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 Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Aug 30, 202159 min

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

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 Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Aug 23, 202155 min

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

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 Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon ...

Aug 16, 202154 min

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

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 Hamilcast on Instagram Join the Patreon Peeps...

Aug 09, 202149 min

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

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 Hulu Warren Egypt Franklin on Instagram Elijah Malcomb on The Hamilcast Gillian on Twitter Gillian o...

Aug 02, 202158 min

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

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 for Racial Justice Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program Beyond the Stage Door Broadway Advocacy C...

Jul 26, 20211 hr 7 min

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

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 Scholarship Program Beyond the Stage Door Broadway Advocacy Coalition @Ham4Progress @crutches_and_spice Ashley ...

Jul 19, 20211 hr 9 min

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

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 Coalition Unlikely Heroes The Equalizer on CBS How We Do This podcast She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Bro...

Jul 12, 202154 min

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

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 Power Broadway Impact Krystal Joy Brown Linktree Krystal on Twitter Krystal on Instagram Gillian on Twi...

Jul 05, 20211 hr 1 min

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

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 She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Broadway Impact Krystal Joy Brown Linktree Krystal on Twitter Kry...

Jun 28, 202155 min

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

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. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Costume Industry Coalition Paul Tazewell Paul on Twitter Paul ...

Jun 21, 202144 min

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

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 Paul on Instagram Gillian on Twitter Gillian on Instagram The Hamilcast on Twitter The Hamilcast on Inst...

Jun 14, 202148 min

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

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. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Charles G. LaPointe on The Hamilcast Paul Tazewel...

Jun 07, 202145 min

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

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. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT In the Heights Virtual Book Launch IN...

May 31, 202159 min

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

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 TRANSCRIPT In the Heights Virtual Book Launch IN THE HEIGHTS: FINDING HOME HAMILTON: THE REVOLUTION Archi...

May 24, 202153 min
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