HAMILTON Principal Cast Replacements — Page 30

I'm surprised as well with Nicholas Christopher's exit. He started his run in November? I believe I was there for his debut and he was wonderful. Are these replacements just signing shorter contracts so they can participate in Hamilton and then move on? It will be an entirely new cast again by the time I see it in May - and I'm not complaining!

Canadian, Nick is off to star in Miss Saigon...it was always temporary.

Updated On: 12/14/16 at 06:01 PM

Saw the show yesterday for the first time since the OBC has left. Mostly everyone was great, however I haven't kept up with the Hamilton threads so I have to ask...is it just me, or are Lexi and Mandy not good in these roles? Most of the show Lexi could barely sing over the music.

As far as Mandy...Angelica is my favorite role. Mandy is not a rapper, clearly, and frequently was behind the music in Schuyler Sisters and Satisfied. It was easy to see she was struggling with the rap, but even for the singing most of it she seemed to be just screaming whatever note she could muster up. I was very disappointed. I loved Mandy in In The Heights, but this music just did not seem to fit her voice. Maybe they were just having an off night.

On the other hand, I LOVED Nicholas as Washington (I hope he comes back to the role someday) and Alysha as Peggy. Also, I have never heard of Elizabeth Judd but I could not keep my eyes off of her whenever she was on stage. I bet she'll make for a great Angelica if she ever gets the chance to go on.

Alexander Lamar, Judd actually has gone on for Angelica a couple times. There are a couple pictures of her in costume on her Instagram.

OK, but if she isn't keeping up with the conductor, shouldn't he slow down?

MyLife said: "I saw Judd as Angelica, and she was not great. I was disappointed in the whole performance. I would kill to see her as Eliza though. She comes off as too sweet and innocent for Angelica."

I was disappointed as well. There was no spark to her performance. I felt as if I were seeing one in a thousand YouTube High School Angelica-wannabes. This combined with a similarly tepid performance from Lexi as Eliza left me underwhelmed. Fortunately the men and the show itself were outstanding.

I am amazed that Mandy is behind . She did ITH Did ITH have no rap?

Jiaroony said: "I am amazed that Mandy is behind . She did ITH Did ITH have no rap?"

ITH, yes. Her character, no.

What do we think of Ana Villafañe as a future Eliza replacement?

Valentina3 said: "What do we think of Ana Villafañe as a future Eliza replacement?



I would give my left arm for that to happen.

^ J. Quinton Johnson begins in the role on January 6!

Was lucky enough to win the lottery last month and got to see Jevon McFerrin go on for Mulligan/Madison. He was very good, but that's a big step up to play Hamilton. I'd be interested in hearing what people think of his performance.

Also... is the lack of a Lafayette/Jefferson announcement driving anyone else as crazy as it is me? I thought Seth Stewart was just covering the role until the end of the year?

Updated On: 1/4/17 at 10:32 AM

"Seth Stewart was just awful as Lafayette/Jefferson so let's hope he's taken out of that role ASAP."

I have to say that is French accent sucks....like a lot, but his Jefferson is much better than his Lafayette.

Updated On: 1/4/17 at 11:25 AM