Who are your favorite actors for each role? (In other words. What would be your ultimate cast?)
Some context for anyone who doesnât know: I have seen Hamilton 29 times in 4 different cities: New York, San Francisco (Angelica Tour), Chicago, and London. I have never seen the same cast twice, even if itâs just a change of ensemble. (I have literally gone to see a show just to see certain swings on in certain tracks.) But, I have not seen literally every iteration possible and have definitely slowed down in my Hamilton-going habits in the last year. I also did not see the full OBC (only Anthony, Chris, Oak, and Jasmine, so this does not 100% take them into account, which imo makes it a bit more interesting).
Disclaimer: Each and every person who is in Hamilton has been cast for a reason. They are all incredibly talented, and I donât want this to be seen as objective rule or me bashing other actors. It is not. This is all very subjective and based on my personal tastes. That being said, I do think it is interesting to see how different people view this show, which is why I am doing this.
Alexander Hamilton: Michael Luwoye (NY/Angelica Tour)
Runner up: Miguel Cervantes (NY/Chicago)
Eliza Hamilton: Julia K. Harriman (Angelica Tour/And Peggy Tour)
Runner up: Syndee Winters (NY)
(I havenât seen Jennie in this role, but knowing sheâs a fucking goddess Iâm sure iâd want her to play Eliza too.)
Aaron Burr: Gregory Treco (NY/Chicago)
Runner up: Nik Walker (very close) (NY/Philip Tour)
Angelica Schuyler: Jennie Harney (Universal Standby) (If this was physically possible. Since itâs obviously not and her Peggy/Maria is to die for, Iâd go with Mandy Gonzalez (NY))Â
Runner up: Syndee Winters (NY)
George Washington: Christopher Jackson (NY, OBC)
Runner up: Obioma Ugoala (London)
Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson:Â Jordan Donica (Angelica Tour)
Runner up: Chris Lee (Chicago/Angelica Tour)
Hercules Mulligan/James Madison: Okieriete Onaodowan (NY, OBC)
Runner up: Tarinn Callender (London)
John Laurens/Philip Hamilton:
Anthony Ramos (NY, OBC) as Laurens
Anthony Lee Medina (NY) as Young Philip
Jordan Fisher (NY) as Older Philip
If I had to pick just one: Anthony Ramos (NY)
Runner up: Jordan Fisher (NY)
Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds: Jennie Harney (Universal Standby)
Runner up: Jasmine Cephas Jones (NY, OBC)
King George: Alexander Gemignani (London)
Runner up: Taran Killam (NY)
Obviously, I didnât include the ensemble tracks, but if you want to see those, I might take the time to write it up.