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10/31/2018
get back on your feet!
Challenge: Dream cast for Miss Saigon, however, ALL parts must be filled (including ensemble, understudies, etc.)
Oh girl.
Megan Masako Haley as KimJose Llana as The EngineerCorey Cott as ChrisWayne Brady as JohnEmily Blunt as EllenJin Ha as Thuy (Engineer u/s)Cha Ji-Yeon as GigiIsa Briones as Kim (alt)
Alan Ariano as Vietnamese Army Soldier/Ensemble
Alexander Ferguson as Vietnamese Army Soldier/Ensemble
Alice Lee as Bargirl (Kim u/s)
Alison Luff as Ensemble (Ellen u/s)
Andrew Fitch as Marine/Ensemble
Atsuhisa Shinomiya as Vietnamese Army Soldier/Ensemble
Austin Scott as Vietnamese Army Solider/Ensemble
Autumn Ogawa as Bargirl/Ensemble
Billy Harrigan Tighe as Marine/Ensemble (Chris u/s)
Courtney Kristen Liu as Fifi/Ensemble
Daniel Ching as Vietnamese Army Solider/Ensemble
Desmond Newson as Marine/Ensemble
Gregory Treco as Schultz/Ensemble (John u/s)
Harry Shum, Jr. as Assistant Commissar/Ensemble (Thuy u/s)
Jeff Sears as Marine/Ensemble (Chris u/s)
Jen Sese as Yvette/Ensemble (Gigi u/s)
Joe Cassidy as Marine/Ensemble
Josh Andrés Rivera as Marine/Ensemble
Kevin Schuering as Vietnamese Army Solider/Ensemble
Kavin Panmeechao as Vietnamese Army Soldier/Ensemble (Thuy u/s)
Marc delaCruz as Marine/Ensemble (Engineer u/s)
Misa Iwama as Bargirl/Ensemble
Paul Nakauchi as Vietnamese Army Soldier/Ensemble
Philip Dean Lightstone as Marine/Ensemble
Ryan Vasquez as Marine/Ensemble (John u/s)
Stephanie Jae Park as Yvonne/Ensemble
Sumie Maeda as Bargirl/Ensemble
T.V. Carpio as Domonique/Ensemble (Ellen u/s, Gigi u/s)
Aaron J. Albano as Swing
Heeya Kim as Swing
Marcus Shane as Swing
Max Clayton as Swing
Yvette Lu as Swing
Who are your favorite actors for each role? (In other words. What would be your ultimate cast?)
Some context for anyone who doesn’t 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 it’s 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 don’t 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 haven’t seen Jennie in this role, but knowing she’s a fucking goddess I’m sure i’d 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 it’s obviously not and her Peggy/Maria is to die for, I’d go with Mandy Gonzalez (NY))
Runner up: Syndee Winters (NY)
George Washington: Christopher Jackson (NY, OBC)
Runner up: Obioma Ugoala (London)
Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson: 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:
If I could have my way:
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 didn’t include the ensemble tracks, but if you want to see those, I might take the time to write it up.
jacobdharen: So thrilled I got to make it out to Chicago to see @ariannaafsar’s final performance as Eliza in @hamiltonmusical. I am still in awe of the talent and poise Arianna has as a performer and in this role, but I am even more in awe of the journey this woman has been on in the past year and a half. She is a STAR on stage and in the streets as an incredible activist. I love you so so much and I’m so proud of you!!!
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Oui, oui, mon ami, je m’appelle Lafayette ...
Thomas Jefferson’s coming home....
Seth Stewart, Daveed Diggs, James Monroe Iglehart, Jordan Donica, Chris Lee, Jevon McFerrin, Jean Floradin, Donald Webber Jr, Gregory Treco, Andrew Chappelle, Colby Lewis, Desmond Newson