“I live in both the white man’s world and the blackfella’s world.” The Wiradjuri man will take over the role of Aaron Burr when the musical Hamilton opens in Brisbane - and knows change can be a force for good.
Hamilton,the musical,is a mouthful,even in English. So imagine the challenge of adapting the story of America’s first treasury secretary for a German-speaking audience.
For a first-timer in the world of musical theatre,you could do a lot worse than landing a role in Hamilton’s principal cast.
This musical justifies all the hype. It’s the kind of game-changer it promises to be and thoroughly deserves its place as the hottest ticket in town.
To keep the show on the road,standby performer Jimmie “JJ” Jeter has to be ready to step up for multiple roles – sometimes at just minutes’ notice.
With Hamilton set to premiere in Melbourne,here’s a primer on what it takes for a musical to hit the heights of success.
As Lin-Manuel Miranda’s celebrated musical comes to Melbourne,we meet the people whose stories shaped America.
The actor discusses the slow move in theatre away from all-white casting panels,the difficulties he faced as a teenager – and why he wants to play an elf.
Tick,tick… Boom! may be an affectionate tribute to one of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s old Broadway friends,but it’s Andrew Garfield who steals the show.
Negotiations are under way to bring the smash-hit Broadway musical back after a stint in Melbourne.
The cast of Hamilton Australia took to the stage on Tuesday night for the first time in four months.