Hamilton Storms Bristol! Announcing the Star-studded Cast for Its Maiden UK & Ireland Odyssey!
Bristol, brace yourself! The sensational and globally acclaimed Hamilton is ready to dazzle the Bristol Hippodrome! As part of its inaugural UK and Ireland spree, the hit musical will grace the city, sending waves of excitement across all quarters. With the grand performances set between April 30 and June 22, 2024, those lucky to have snagged tickets since their May release are in for a theatrical treat.
Originally debuting to a full house at the revamped Victoria Palace Theatre in London in December 2017, Hamilton hasn’t slowed down a beat. Broadway, North America, and Toronto have all witnessed the magic. Chronicling the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, it bagged an astounding 11 awards out of 16 nominations at the 70th Tony Awards in 2016 and clinched the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
And now, for the pièce de résistance: the star-studded cast lineup!
- Shaq Taylor steps into the shoes of Alexander Hamilton. With riveting performances from the West End to Netflix, he’s set to light the stage afire.
- Sam Oladeinde is set to portray Aaron Burr, and having previously been a part of Hamilton’s original West End Cast, we know he’s going to be spectacular!
- Gabriela Benedetti takes on the roles of Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, fresh from her mesmerizing stints in Cabaret and Legally Blonde.
- KM Drew Boateng will be the powerful Hercules Mulligan/James Madison. His illustrious career speaks volumes of the brilliance we’re about to witness.
- Daniel Boys reigns as King George. With a slew of West End credits and television appearances, he’s bound to steal the show.
- Maya Britto is our Eliza Hamilton. Having debuted in Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre, her return is highly anticipated.
- Aisha Jawando, our Angelica Schuyler, boasts of a remarkable journey from Tina – The Musical to Netflix’s Sex Education.
- Deangelo Jones, Billy Nevers, and Charles Simmons round off the cast with pivotal roles that promise to captivate the audience with their previous successful stints.
In the words of producer Cameron Mackintosh:
Introducing this talent powerhouse for Hamilton’s first UK and Ireland Tour has been exhilarating. With two splendid Hamilton troupes in the UK – the record-smashing ensemble in London and our new touring prodigies – audiences are in for a treat. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical is set to astound once more!
Clear your calendars, Bristol. A revolutionary musical experience awaits!
