The producers of the Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Pulitzer-winning musical Hamilton have announced that actor Jason Arrow will play Alexander Hamilton during the world tour of the play, which will debut in January in Abu Dhabi.
Michael Castle, producer of the play’s world tour, said: “We are delighted that Arrow has been chosen to reprise his role as Alexander Hamilton after delivering a standout performance that won over audiences in Australia and New Zealand. We look forward to bringing the show to wider audiences during the Hamilton world tour.”
For his part, actor Jason Arrow said: “I am delighted to have this opportunity to continue playing one of the most iconic roles in the world of theatre. My choice to portray the role of Alexander Hamilton marked a turning point in my career and I look forward to continuing to learn from this character.”
“Audience engagement with the play has been great in Australia and New Zealand and I can’t wait to introduce this character to audiences around the world,” he added.
Full cast details will be announced in the coming months. Hamilton, the first such world tour, is currently showing at the Spark Arena in Auckland and is scheduled to open at the Solaire Theater in Manila next September, with its Middle East premiere at the Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi next January.
The play premiered on Broadway in August 2015, and received critical and audience acclaim, gaining international acclaim for performances in prestigious West End theaters in London, as well as Australian and German theatres. In New Zealand. The play will be shown for the first time in the Philippines, ahead of its scheduled premiere in Abu Dhabi. Through hip-hop, jazz, R&B and a unique Broadway vibe, Hamilton tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers, with an iconic musical style that has had profound impacts on culture, politics and education. .
Based on the famous biography by Ron Chernow, the musical is written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, directed by Thomas Kyle, and directed by Thomas Kyle in collaboration with famous choreographer Andy. Blankenbuhler and Alex Lacamoire took over the musical supervision duties.
Showcasing the genius of American musician Lin-Manuel Miranda, the play has won numerous awards, including 11 Tony Awards, seven Olivier Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Best Play, and has been a hit with art lovers around the world since its premiere. , and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2016.
• Producer of the play: “We look forward to making the show available to a wider audience during Hamilton’s world tour.”
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