Current Broadway Cast and Principal Roles
The Broadway production of Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre features a rotating principal cast that reflects the show's long-running success. Lin-Manuel Miranda originated the role of Alexander Hamilton and is no longer in the current Broadway company, but the show continues to draw record audiences. The production is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, and the Hamilton Company, with orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire and direction by Thomas Kail. The show remains the longest-running Broadway production with a non-white principal cast, and its box office consistently ranks among the highest in the theater industry. The current Broadway cast list is published on the official Hamilton website and updated as replacements are announced.
Principal roles in the current Broadway company include Alexander Hamilton, Eliza Hamilton, Angelica Schuyler, King George III, Aaron Burr, and George Washington. The ensemble also features actors portraying Hercules Mulligan, Marquis de Lafayette, John Laurens, and the Schuyler sisters. Each performer is credited with specific tracks and choreography sections that align with the original Broadway staging. The Broadway company typically runs an eight-performance week with matinees and evening shows. Ticket availability and pricing are managed through the official Hamilton box office and authorized resellers, with premium seats often exceeding standard pricing tiers.
National Tour Companies and Cast Structure
The Hamilton national tour operates multiple simultaneous companies across North America, with each company maintaining a full principal cast and ensemble. Touring productions follow the same staging and orchestrations as Broadway, with adjustments for larger theaters and regional venues. The first national tour launched shortly after the Broadway opening and has played major markets across the United States and Canada. Additional touring companies have been added to meet demand, with schedules coordinated by the Hamilton touring office and Broadway Across America. Each touring company posts its current cast on the official Hamilton website and local theater websites.
Tour cast members typically sign contracts that include fixed engagement lengths and relocation requirements. The tour employs the same creative team structure as Broadway, with a stage manager, musical director, and choreographer assigned to each company. Touring productions often feature actors who have previously performed on Broadway or in other major regional productions. Compensation for tour performers includes base salary, housing allowances, and travel reimbursement as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. The tour's box office performance contributes significantly to Hamilton's overall grosses reported weekly by Forbes.
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Role and Original Cast Legacy
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the book, music, and lyrics for Hamilton and starred as Alexander Hamilton in the original Broadway production that opened on August 6, 2015. He departed the Broadway cast on July 9, 2016, after receiving the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Miranda reprised the role in the filmed version released on Disney+ in 2020, which was recorded during the 2016 Broadway cast run. The original Broadway cast included Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr, Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, and Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson. The original cast recording has been certified multi-platinum and remains a benchmark for Broadway cast albums.
The original Broadway cast's success established a template for the show's long-term production model, including casting diversity and hip-hop-driven storytelling. Miranda's involvement in the film adaptation and subsequent projects, including his work with Disney and other production companies, has influenced the show's global licensing structure. The original cast members have continued to