Full casting announced for Hamilton in the West End
New talent Jamael Westman to lead the show in the title role
16th June 2017
Further casting has been announced for Hamilton, opening at Victoria Palace Theatre later this year.
Fresh out of training at RADA, Jamael Westman has been cast in the title role of Alexander Hamilton. Credits up to now include Torn at Royal Court, and The White Devil at Wanamaker Playhouse.
The role will also be played by Ash Hunter at certain performances, whose theatre credits include shows at The Globe and the National Theatre.
King George, originated by Jonathan Groff on Broadway, will be portrayed by Michael Jibson, who was nominated for an Olivier in 2004 for his performance in Our House.
This casting completes the cast after previous announcements.
Full casting includes:
Jamael Westman - Alexander Hamilton
Ash Hunter - Alexander Hamilton (Select performances)
Michael Jibson - King George
Rachelle Ann Go - Eliza Schuyler
Giles Terera - Aaron Burr
Rachel John - Angelica Schuyler
Obioma Ugoala - George Washington
Christine Allado - Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds
Jason Pennycooke - Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson
Cleve September - John Laurens/Philip Hamilton
Tarinn Callender - Mulligan/Madison
Previews start for Hamilton on November 21st, with the show officially opening December 7th.
Fresh out of training at RADA, Jamael Westman has been cast in the title role of Alexander Hamilton. Credits up to now include Torn at Royal Court, and The White Devil at Wanamaker Playhouse.
The role will also be played by Ash Hunter at certain performances, whose theatre credits include shows at The Globe and the National Theatre.
King George, originated by Jonathan Groff on Broadway, will be portrayed by Michael Jibson, who was nominated for an Olivier in 2004 for his performance in Our House.
This casting completes the cast after previous announcements.
Full casting includes:
Jamael Westman - Alexander Hamilton
Ash Hunter - Alexander Hamilton (Select performances)
Michael Jibson - King George
Rachelle Ann Go - Eliza Schuyler
Giles Terera - Aaron Burr
Rachel John - Angelica Schuyler
Obioma Ugoala - George Washington
Christine Allado - Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds
Jason Pennycooke - Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson
Cleve September - John Laurens/Philip Hamilton
Tarinn Callender - Mulligan/Madison
Previews start for Hamilton on November 21st, with the show officially opening December 7th.