James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON

[GreasedLightning]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#1

Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:43am

I am, as the kids these days are saying, "shook" by this. 

This is so strange to me. Thoughts? 

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Tony-Winner-James-Monroe-Iglehart-Will-Join-HAMILTON-on-Broadway-20170117

Updated On: 1/17/17 at 09:43 AM

[IdinaBellFoster]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#2

Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:46am

I think his Jefferson will be inspired - his Lafayette will be interesting.

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[disneybroadwayfan22]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#3

Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:47am

HOLY SH*T. 

[LesWickedly]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#4

Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:53am

I wish he was joining sooner as I will be going in March. This is very interesting casting!

[TheGingerBreadMan]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#5

Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:57am

This is an unexpected choice, yet I am very interested to see how he does. I think he could be very good. I've never heard him rap, so I'm eager to see how he handles the insanely fast tempo of Guns and Ships, especially with a thick French accent. 

[neonlightsxo]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#6

Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:58am

He's a skilled rapper. He's a member of Freestyle Love Supreme.

[nightnic001]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#7

Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:00am

neonlightsxo said: "He's a skilled rapper. He's a member of Freestyle Love Supreme.

 

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Yup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVBx59lIXbA

[LizzieCurry]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#8

Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:01am

I saw James in Bat Boy and Spelling Bee back when he was working primarily in the Bay Area. He is going to be HILARIOUS. I never would've thought of this, but holy crap.

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[Theater_Nerd]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#9

Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:06am

It's casting like this that really gets me excited! Iglehart is uber-talented he's going to be fabulous! 

Now I have to go do some more damage to my credit card and get some tickets! 

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[Anshel2]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#10

Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:12am

Wanna see his last show in Aladdin - does he play Sunday nights?

[haterobics]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#11

Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:23am

My August ticket just gets better and better... Anthony Lee Medina and now Iglehart...

[Petralicious]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#12

Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:41am

Wow, this will be interesting. I am sure he was probably sick by now of Genie. BTW, one of the nicest men I have ever met in the theatre

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[Call_me_jorge]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#13

Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:49am

From one hit right on to the next! I wish James as much luck needed! 

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[A Canadian in NYC]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#14

Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:58am

WOW!   I misread it at first and thought he was taking over for George Washington and thought... yeah I can see that.  But then re-read and saw its Lafayette/Jefferson role...  inspired!!   I'm seeing it again in May and now really glad to be doing so.

[Ado Annie D'Ysquith]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#15

Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:07am

From one Tony-winning Supporting Actor to another! This is swell news...and it couldn't have happened to a cooler guy. Go James!

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[ebontoyan]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#16

Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:08am

Wow last week I just saw a video of Lin and James performing My Shot in its early incarnations!  It seem like James was part of early Hamilton.  So excited with this casting, I need to watch again this year!!!

PS:  Sorry don't know how to post a video!

[LizzieCurry]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#17

Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:12am

ebontoyan said: "PS:  Sorry don't know how to post a video!"

Just copy and paste the URL.

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[TenuousBond]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#18

Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:41am

Is there a chance he will be there on April 7th? I really want to see him.

[neonlightsxo]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#19

Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:43am

It says mid April date TBD, so I guess there's a chance?

[AC126748]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#20

Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:44am

Anshel2 said: "Wanna see his last show in Aladdin - does he play Sunday nights?

 

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He plays all performances -- but even so, do you really think he would sit out his last show?

"You travel alone because other people are only there to remind you how much that hook hurts that we all bit down on. Wait for that one day we can bite free and get back out there in space where we belong, sail back over water, over skies, into space, the hook finally out of our mouths and we wander back out there in space spawning to other planets never to return hurrah to earth and we'll look back and can't even see these lives here anymore. Only the taste of blood to remind us we ever existed. The earth is small. We're gone. We're dead. We're safe." -John Guare, Landscape of the Body

[Phantom4ever]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#21

Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:59am

I think he will make an excellent TJ/Lafayette and I look forward to seeing someone with comedic timing and wit back in the role.

[Mike Barrett]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#22

Posted: 1/17/17 at 12:09pm

His "What'd I miss?" Is just gonna be so much fun. Finally saw the show this past weekend, and man I just wish he was in it! 

[amaklo]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#23

Posted: 1/17/17 at 12:13pm

I'm finally seeing Hamilton for the first time at the end of April. This is very exciting news!

[little_sally]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#24

Posted: 1/17/17 at 1:22pm

Seeing the show in August and hoping to catch him. This is great casting.

A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.

[thirtythirtyninety]

James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#25

Posted: 1/17/17 at 1:39pm

wondering if this means Seth will stay in the role until he takes over in April?