The producers of HAMILTON are pleased to welcome two original performers to the main cast of the Australian company, with newcomer Sami Afuni taking over the roles of Hercules Mulligan/James Madison and Rowan Witt (The E book of Mormon) assuming the crown as King George for the rest of the Melbourne season.
Sam Afuni
Rowan Witt
In the roles originated by Shaka Cook and Brent Ashley Hill in Australia, Afuni and Witt will pick to the stage from 27 September, marking the manufacturing’s first main cast exchange because it premiered in Sydney in March 2021.
Australian Producer Michael Cassel stated, “We are pleased that Sami Afuni and Rowan Witt would possibly be joining our Hamilton family, bringing their mountainous skill to the company. Needless to command, Shaka and Brent will continuously be portion of the #HAMFAM and discover left an indelible mark on the Australian manufacturing. I know Melbourne is in for a treat as Sami and Rowan be a half of this wise company and share their talents with Australian audiences.”
The uniquely diverse cast were properly-known for his or her landmark performances, earning both viewers and anxious acclaim in both Sydney and Melbourne. The Australian company is led by Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton, Chloé Zuel as Eliza Hamilton, Lyndon Watts as Aaron Burr, Akina Edmonds as Angelica Schuyler, Matu Ngaropo as George Washington, Victory Ndukwe as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Marty Alix as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, and Elandrah Eramiha as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds.
Becoming a member of the ensemble this identical week would possibly be Lachlan Dearing, Indigo Hunt and Trevor Santos, following Shewit Belay, Martha Berhane, Trey Curtis, Simon Fairweather, Christina Glur, Vincent Jamal Hooper, Emmy Saheki, and Dayton Tavares who discover all made their debuts all around the Melbourne season. The contemporary company is achieved by Daniel Assetta, Kyla Bartholomeusz, Justin Bryant, Olivia Carniato, Celine Cleveland, Keanu Gonzalez, Winston Hillyer, Julian Kuo, Iosefa Laga’aia, Stefan Lagoulis, Ashton Lash, Loredo Malcolm, Zelia Rose, Tainga Savage, Jas Smith-Sua, Romina Villafranca and Zachary Webster.
HAMILTON premiered on Broadway in August 2015 to huge crucial and viewers acclaim. The boom has won Tony®, Grammy, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unparalleled particular citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Featuring a ranking that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the fable of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary 2nd in theatre – a musical that has had a profound affect on culture, politics, and education.
With book, tune and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, path by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is per Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.
The HAMILTON inventive team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award-worthwhile Handiest Musical In the Heights.
Scenic create is by David Korins, costume create by Paul Tazewell, lighting fixtures create by Howell Binkley, sound create by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig create by Charles G. LaPointe.
The Australian manufacturing of HAMILTON is produced by Jeffrey Vendor, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Michael Cassel.
Tickets for the Melbourne season of HAMILTON are on-sale by scheme of Ticketek, within the period in-between reserving by scheme of to 18 December 2022.