#hamilton standby

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Andrew Chappelle is a standby (formerly billed as swing) for the Broadway production of Hamilton. He covers the following roles: Burr, Laurens/Philip, Lafayette/Jefferson, Mulligan/Madison, King George III. Andrew has been with Hamilton since it debuted at the Public Theatre. He was involved in the development process and for a while, he was the only cover for some of the roles and would often fill in for multiple actors during rehearsal. As a swing, he was also capable of going on for any ensemble track. He made his Broadway debut as Eddie in Mamma Mia! and toured with Priscilla Queen of the Desert. He has also appeared in several films and tv shows including Moesha.

Andrew is currently on LOA from Hamilton and is currently in Sarasota, working on a new musical called Beatsville where he plays five different characters. After that, he will appear in a St Louis production of Jesus Christ Superstar before returning to Hamilton.

Andrew frequently teachers theater and dance workshops in New York and across the country through A Class Act. He especially likes working with younger students.

In addition to singing and acting, Andrew is trained in many forms of dance including tango, ballet, ballroom, hip hop, jazz, salsa, swing, and tap.

Andrew has a background in improv comedy and has an original comedy sketch show called the Sketch Betch on YouTube.

Andrew has a very strong social media presence (twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) and is know for his sassy, often scathing, humor. His Snapchat and Instagram stories often include lifestyle commentary and humorous critiques of everything from politics to fashion to music to how slow people walk to the antics of his castmates. His social media presence has gained him a large fanbase known as Chappies.

Andrew has a dog named Patti LuBone.

Andre me is openly and proudly gay. And confused that people had to ask. He is in a relationship with designer/knitter Josh Bennett.

Andrew is Native American.

Andrew coving Jefferson, Burr, and Madison in a Ham4Ham: https://youtu.be/4KGboRn2tdU

Social media: @achapphawk

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Alysha can currently be seen as Peggy/Maria in the Broadway production of Hamilton. Prior to being cast in this role, she was a member of the Hamilton OBC as a standby for Angelica Schuyler, Eliza Schuyler, and Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds. She returned to Hamilton in December after having left a few months prior. She made her Broadway debut in 2012 as replacement ensemble in Sister Act and originated the role of Shirelle in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Before Broadway, Alysha worked as a voice actress, voicing Aisha in the English dub of the Italian cartoon, Winx Club.

Like many Hamilton cast members, Alysha is a supporter of civil rights and is a feminist. She participated in the Women’s March on NY. She is also an animal lover and has an adorable dog named Max who features heavily in her limited social media.

Alysha singing Satisfied: https://youtu.be/uHi9jukDAL0

Social media: @alysha_des

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Syndee Winters can currently be seen as the female (Angelica, Eliza, Peggy/Maria) standby in the Broadway production of Hamilton. She made her Broadway debut in 2012 as Nala in Lion King and also appeared in Motown the Musical and Pippin. Before Broadway, Syndee was a dancer for the New York Knicks City Dancers and a professional musician and rapper.

Syndee has worked on songs with Snoop Dogg, Big Daddy Kane, and Grandmaster Flash. She wrote and performed for songs which appeared on The Bridge by Grandmaster Flash. She is also a writer; most recently, Syndee wrote and performed her one-woman show, LENA about the life of Lena Horne.

Like much of the Hamilton cast, Syndee is an outspoken civil rights activist and feminist. She participated in the Women’s March on NY. She also has a passion for teaching.

Syndee’s newest single, Focus: https://youtu.be/k8LSmUPy9G4

Social media: @syndeewinters

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Colby Lewis can currently be seen as the standby for Washington, Lafayette/Jefferson, and Mulligan/Madison in the Chicago production of Hamilton. He is currently rehearsing for Burr as well. He was an athlete in school and stumbled upon his passion for acting by chance. His first professional role was in a Wilmington, NC production of RENT and prior to being cast in Hamilton, he performed in the Denver Theater production of One Night in Miami.

Like many of his cast mates, Colby is a supporter of various civil rifts movements and participated in the Women’s March on Chicago.

Social Media: @kingcolbythe1st

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Treco is the current George Washington/Aaron Burr (and rehearsing for Lafayette/Jefferson) standby on Broadway. As a close friend of Leslie Odom Jr., he first became aware of Hamilton as “that show [his] friend was in.” Prior to Hamilton, Treco appeared in several off-Broadway and regional productions including Zanna Don’t and Miracle Brothers (starring opposite Karen Olivo as a River Dolphin). He made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Taboo, also understudying the role of Boy George in 2003. He joined the company of Hamilton after a long hiatus from Broadway.

In addition to being a top notch actor (I know from first hand experience ;) ), Treco is extremely kind and open toward fans and provides what can best be described as a backstage pass to Hamilton through his frequent and extensive Instagram livestreams. He adores his fans (his Treco-stans and his Hamilfriends) and as a fan the same as your or I, he often livestreams while lip-syncing to the live feed of the show. As any true Treco-stan knows, he would make a bomb ass Angelica.

If you ask Treco, Mathenee is the better Treco brother. If you ask Mathenee, Greg is the better Treco brother. Where’s the lie?

Treco is from the Bahamas.

Treco is openly gay and has been with his partner for 14 years.

Here is Treco sing as song from Off-Broadway’s Zanna, Don’t, which he starred in: https://youtu.be/mczyHdr635I

Social media: @treco27

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Jevon McFerrin can currently be seen as the standby for “Hamilton and all his friends” in the Broadway production of Hamilton. He is one of two actors who currently switched off as alternate for Javier Muñoz (the other being Donald Webber Jr). He briefly served as the temporary principal Hamilton actor while Javier Muñoz was out with injury earlier this year. He made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Motown: The Musical (alongside many of his cast mates including close friends Donald Webber Jr and Nik Walker). He has also appeared in many off Broadway and regional productions, including RENT (also alongside Nik Walker). He has also appeared in several films, televisions shows, and commercials. Jevon is the son of Jazz vocalist Bobby McFerrin.

Jevon is a fan favorite for his portrayal of Hamilton and also has a strong social media presence. He often livestreams (or joins in on the livestreams of his castmates) and is very responsive in twitter. He has also gained the nickname Sassy Jevon (#sassyjevon).

Jevon likes starbursts and has a pit bull named Mama.

He is married to photographer Vanessa Bartlett.

Like many of his cast mates, Jevon is vocal supporter of various civil rights causes.

Jevon is also a comedian (improv and stand up).

Jevon as the voice of Jefferson in the Talk Less, Sign More Ham4ham: https://youtu.be/RI0V3MNAXQU

Jevon performing with his father: https://youtu.be/ADQ-4wg_MdY

Social media: @jevonmcferrin