Jason Arrow is set to reprise his role as Alexander Hamilton as the acclaimed stage musical 'Hamilton' returns to Australia later this year. The production will grace the Sydney Lyric Theatre stage for a limited engagement from July 30 to the end of October 2024. Sydney will be the sole city in Australia to host the production before it moves on.
The original Australian production of 'Hamilton' debuted at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in March 2021, subsequently touring to Melbourne, Brisbane, and New Zealand, concluding its run in June. Producer Jeffrey Seller expressed excitement about returning to Sydney, stating, 'We know we have so much unfinished business left with Sydney and we can't wait to get back to 'Hamilton's' original Australian home.'
The cast for this return engagement features familiar faces and fresh talent. Callan Purcell reprises his role as Aaron Burr, while Akina Edmonds returns as Angelica Schuyler, Elandrah Eramiha as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, and Brent Hill as King George. Joining the cast in their 'Hamilton' debuts are Vidya Makan as Eliza Hamilton, Gerard-Luke Malgas as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Etuate Lutui as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, and Googoorewon Knox as George Washington.
Tainga Savage, a familiar face from the original Australian company and international tour, steps into a principal role as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton. The ensemble is rounded out by a talented group of performers, including Claire Abaijah-Griffin, Celine Cleveland, Lachlan Dearing, Winston Hillyer, Indigo Hunt, Marcus John, Julian Kuo, Iosefa Laga'aia, Ashton Lash, Terrance Martin, Avigalle Mendoza, Sebaga Neumann, Bronson Pfeiler, Joshua Rivera, Wesley Ryan, Emmy Saheki, Trevor Santos, Sean Sinclair, Dayton Tavares, Anusha Thomas, and William Tukia-Edwards.
'Hamilton' has captivated audiences worldwide, with 22 million people experiencing the epic saga of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. The musical, based on Ron Chernow's biography, features a groundbreaking score blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway genres. Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, 'Hamilton' has garnered numerous accolades, including 11 Tony Awards, Grammy Awards, Olivier Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
The Australian production of 'Hamilton' is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater, and Michael Cassel, promising an unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences in Sydney.
