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The Man Is Non-Stop! Tony Winner James Monroe Iglehart Will Join HAMILTON on Broadway (BroadwayWorld):

Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart will join the Broadway cast of Hamilton in the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson starting in mid April (date TBD), it has been announced by producer Jeffrey Seller.

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I know these cast members have posted their Snapchat usernames on other social media like Twitter/Instagram: 

Official Snapchat: hamiltonmusical

Broadway Cast Members:

Carleigh Bettiol (carleighbettiol)

Andrew Chappelle (achapphawk)

Nicholas Christopher (nikriz)

Ariana DeBose (adebose5)

Daveed Diggs (daveeddiggs)

Hope Easterbrook (hope_brooks1)

Jordan Fisher (jordan_fisher)

Mandy Gonzalez (mandy.gonzalez1)

Gregory Haney (ghaney22)

Neil Haskell (neilhaskell)

Sydney Harcourt (sydneyhardcore)

Brandon Hudson (brandonhudson90)

Lexi Lawson (leonidasalexe)

Javier Munoz (thejnm2)

Okieriete Onaodowan (oaksmash)

Jon Rua (jonruagrit)

Seth Stewart (iamsethstewart)

Kamille Upshaw (kamilleupshaw)

Tanairi Vazquez (tanavazq13)

Donald Webber Jr. (webjam721)

Syndee Winters (syndeewinters)

Chicago Cast Members:

Ari Afsar (ariannaafsar)

Amber Ardolino (amberardolino) 

Justice Moore (justice_moore)

Karen Olivo (karenolivo76)

Hamilton Announces National Tour Cast (Playbill) [x x x x x]:

Casting has been announced for the national tour of Hamilton, which launches March 10 at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco.

Michael Luwoye, the current Alexander Hamilton alternate on Broadway, will take on the starring role in the tour. Luwoye made history earlier this year as the only actor to have portrayed both Hamilton and Aaron Burr.

Joining Luwoye will be Tony nominee Joshua Henry, who currently stars as Aaron Burr in the Chicago sit-down production of Hamilton. Rory O’Malley, Broadway’s current King George, will also repeat his performance on the road.

The cast will also include Rubén J. Carbajal as John Laurens/Phillip Hamilton; Jordan Donica as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Amber Iman as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds; Isaiah Johnson as George Washington; Solea Pfeiffer as Eliza Hamilton; Emmy Raver-Lampman as Angelica Schuyler; and Mathenee Treco as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison.

Completing the cast are Ryan Alvarado, Raymond Baynard, Amanda Braun, Daniel Ching, Karli Dinardo, Jeffery Duffy, Jennifer Geller, Jacob Guzman, Julia Harriman, Afra Hines, Sabrina Imamura, Lauren Kias, Yvette Lu, Desmond Newson, Desmond Nunn, Josh Andrés Rivera, Raven Thomas, Ryan Vasquez, Keenan D. Washington, and Andrew Wojtal.

Q&A: Westchester Native [Anthony Lee Medina] Lands Broadway Debut in ‘Hamilton’ (Westchester Magazine):

[…] You’re taking on the role in March?

I have a tentative date of March 7, but that will change depending on a lot of things that I don’t know yet. I’m contracted for a year.

What are your thoughts and expectations about the roles you are being cast for?

I have been auditioning for this role for a really long time. I started auditioning when it was off-Broadway about two years ago. I didn’t really know what it was at first — I was auditioning for what was at the time The Hamilton Mixtape, which I just thought was a hip hop show.

As far as expectations go, I just want to do my job to the best of my ability and make sure everyone walks out with thoughts on what this experience was, something that makes you think. I want you to have an opinion, no matter whether it be a bad opinion or a good opinion. That’s all I strive for.

What went through your head when you heard about getting the role?

I freaked out. I dropped my phone. My phone cracked. I was like a crazy person, jumping up and down. I didn’t know what to say or what questions I should’ve asked at that point. I’m just like screaming. It was amazing. It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me, ever.

Is there anything you’re excited to see behind the scenes?  

I first saw the show with the idea that, here was a part for me, but then as soon as it started — I’m not going to lie — I started crying. Then three hours later the show was ending and I was still crying.

I don’t remember what I saw or what any of it was. But I’ll see it a lot in February; I’ll see it every night. I have no idea what to expect.

How are you going to turn down everyone asking for tickets?

Look, if I could get a ticket for every single person I’ve ever met in my life, I would. I think people will understand. It’s friends and family first, because I’ve had a really great support system for a very long time and they deserve to see the fruits of their labor.

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Any words of encouragement for aspiring artists?

Be as persistent as you possibly can, and don’t compare yourself to anyone. There’s so many times when I’ve been in finals for something or not even gotten the audition, and it sucks. The business you are working towards is a continuous series of “nos.” And being told no everyday is really hard on your soul. If you keep pushing forward, it pays off. I’m living proof.