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His work as James Madison is not something I'd want to see lost, though he certainly could play Washington ably. I've never seen such a large, clearly powerful guy make himself so small and weak of body. I totally bought him as the diminutive Madison.

re Oak,

the first time I saw Hamilton, among all the great performances, his Mulligan and Madison intrigued me. I'm sure he'd be a great Washington, but I think others could be too. His performances are unique.

James Madison was a notorious hypochondriac...he had a few health ailments early in his life, but always felt he was harboring a horrible disease. On top of that, he was a very slight man. Only about 5'4" and 100lbs, making him our smallest president to date.

This website gives a brief overview of his health.

Question: is there really no King George understudy or the person just doesn't want to be listed? I mean, it's not a large or diffcult part and Groff doesn't seem like the type of actor to take off random days, but I'm curious if they have someone as a back-up.

There are 2 understudies listed in the playbill, Sydney Harcourt and Austin Smith. 

Haterobics, you are so right. My bad. 

I don't have the playbill from the Public in front of me, but I think Javier Munoz may have covered that it as well. Or I may be totally off. I suspect, though, that it's a track at least one swing knows. King George has a great song and gets some laughs, but it may just be considered "featured ensemble," so no specific understudy may be listed.

I kinda want Thayne to take on the role. 

However, in regards to the comment about Javier maybe not covering the role due to the deliberate choice of King George being the only white featured actor - I think that when it comes to understudies, they are taking more leeway. Angelica is covered by Betsy Struxness and Eliza is covered by Carleigh Bettiol, both of whom are white. It is also important to note that the sisters have a standby as well, Alysha Deslorieux, so they wouldn't be the first to go on. 

Neil sings. He was in Altar Boys and was delightful.

I was thinking the same thing with he and Thayne being the only white guys besides Groff.

I wonder if they'll try to bring in a known entity for the time Groff will be filming.

Andrew went on tonight for Anthony.

Muñoz definitely covered the role downtown according to this tweet from Lin in March: https://twitter.com/Lin_Manuel/status/578992468852666368

I'm not sure if his new title as the official alternate for Hamilton would affect his covering the role uptown. But, as others have said, I assume Thayne Jasperson is a King George understudy.

Updated On: 8/11/15 at 01:06 AM

hey everyone

what days and performances does the understudy play the lead for hamilton?

I thought it was publicly posted on ticketmaster, but i dont see it anywhere

thanks!

from the press release, plastered all over the internet:"After opening he will play Saturday matinees through Labor Day, Sept. 7. Thereafter, he will continue to perform Sunday matinees during the run of the show."