HAMILTON Principal Cast Replacements — Page 4

Someone bring Karen Olivo out of retirement to replace Renee Elise Goldsberry when she eventually leaves. And Mandy Gonzalez has got to play Eliza, right?

I certainly hope everyone stays with the show as long as possible, though I also wouldn't mind to see some of them open the show in Chicago--wishful thinking, I know.

Everyone besides Lin would do right to stay as long as possible unless a TV or movie offer comes up. Tony nods and wins give them renegotiating leverage to bump up those salaries. Keep very good money coming in. I know they might get bored but look how many people fade into obscurity after Tonys. Tony's don't equate more work necessarily.

ray-andallthatjazz86 said: "Someone bring Karen Olivo out of retirement to replace Renee Elise Goldsberry when she eventually leaves. And Mandy Gonzalez has got to play Eliza, right?"

Mandy and Karen have been my number one choices to replace Phillipa and Renée since I first heard the recording, Mandy especially.

Margo319 said: "Well, Lin usually casts his friends so....makes sense. If they are available. Karen seems quite content in Wisconsin.



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Chicago is only 3 hours from Madison...

Olivo is pure wishful thinking. She's retired and seems only interested in doing short gigs like TICK TICK BOOM, which is a real shame, she's one of the most thrilling performers I've seen in musicals and she would be unbelievable as either Angelica or Eliza.

However, Mandy Gonzalez as Eliza seems like a no brainer, I imagine she'd be at the top of the list of people to replace Soo when she eventually departs.

If only Olivo had played her cards right when Prince saw her in West Side Story, she could be the heir to his estate and living in Milwaukee-

btw- friends saw her last night in West Side Story in Salzburg and she supposedly was incredible- got a bigger ovation than Cecilia Bartoli.

AnnieBlack said: "If only Olivo had played her cards right when Prince saw her in West Side Story, she could be the heir to his estate and living in Milwaukee"

Yes, if only she had gone home with him instead of her husband, and created a relationship/new marriage for the sole purpose of financial gain, she would now be in the enviable position of having lost her husband to a sudden drug overdose. But hooray, she'd be rich!

A word about the OBC: they will never be hotter or more appealing to the industry than they are now. Right now, not in six months, not in a year, not ever. They would be crazy not to take advantage of other opportunities, knowing that this show will be open for many, many years and original cast members will most likely always have appeal to audiences.

Bumping this because conversations are emerging on Lin's departure date thread about other cast members.

Hooray for Javi!!! Does anybody know if he will be doing 8 shows a week or if he, too, will have an alternate (or a standby)?

Javier will do 7 a week.

https://mobile.twitter.com/petermarksdrama/status/743450036185477121

While no one is really surprised by this announcement, I'm very happy to finally get to see him in the role. Of course, with my luck, he'll choose Weds night as his off performance!

littlemouse921 said: "Looks like Javilton is official!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Javier-Munoz-Will-Take-Over-in-HAMILTON-When-Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Departs-in-July-20160616



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I just saw him on Sunday (I've also seen Lin) and I am so excited for this!! Javi is infinitely better. Lin has a great energy to him and is a phenomenal actor, but Javier brought the role to another level. If he had been in the OBC full time instead of Lin, I have no doubt he would have won the Tony.

Updated On: 6/16/16 at 12:03 PM