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INTRODUCING THE INTERNATIONAL TOUR CAST OF HAMILTON

HAMILTON ’s original Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning creative team today confirmed the full company for the new international tour which will commence in Manila before travelling to Abu Dhabi ahead of other cities to be announced.

The company is led by Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton, Rachelle Ann Go as Eliza Hamilton, DeAundre’ Woods as Aaron Burr, Akina Edmonds as Angelica Schuyler, Darnell Abraham as George Washington, David Park as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Shaka Bagadu Cook as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Jacob Guzman as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Elandrah Eramiha as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Brent Hill as King George.

The international tour company of 34 performers is completed by Claire Abaijah-Griffin , Kirrah Amosa , Curtis Angus , Kyla Bartholomeusz , Taylor Broadard , Trey Curtis , Aniya Danée , Lachlan Dearing , Winston Hillyer , Indigo Hunt , Marcus John , Julian Kuo , Iosefa Laga’aia , Ashton Lash , HaNy Lee , Terrance Martin , Trevor Miles , Eliza Ohman , Callan Purcell , Joshua Rivera , Wesley Ryan , Emmy Saheki , Terrance Spencer and Dayton Tavares .

The cast is drawn from productions all over the world including Broadway, the North American Tours, London, Australia and Germany.

HAMILTON ’s producer Jeffery Seller commented: “ The entire creative team and I are thrilled that HAMILTON will be seen by new audiences all over the world, and for them to experience the talents of this inspiring company. ”

Michael Cassel , producer of the international tour of HAMILTON said: “ We have assembled an extraordinary cast of superstars from productions all over the world for HAMILTON’s first ever international tour. We can’t wait to introduce them to you as we make our way to exciting new places for the very first time .”

The international tour of HAMILTON commences at The Theatre at Solaire on 17 September ahead of making its Middle Eastern premiere at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi on 17 January 2024. Further cities will be announced in coming months.

Tickets to the Manila and Abu Dhabi seasons are available now at hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour .

HAMILTON premiered on Broadway in August 2015 to wide critical and audience acclaim and has gone on to play seasons in London’s West End, Australia, Germany, Canada and New Zealand.

Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre – a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.

With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda , direction by Thomas Kail , choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire , HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow ’s acclaimed biography and is the story of America then told by America now.

Lin-Manuel Miranda ’s global phenomenon has been captivating fans across the world since it burst to life in 2015 and has received an array of accolades including 11 Tony Awards®, seven Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.

For news and updates, fans can visit hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour , instagram.com/hamiltoninternationaltour or facebook.com/hamiltonintltour .

‘Hamilton’ int’l tour cast shares what makes the American musical universal

Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton in the Australian Production | Photo by Daniel Boud

History has its eyes on Manila right now as the hit American rap musical “Hamilton” has finally made its international premiere in the city.

Six months after the viral two-second video teaser of “Hamilton” creator Lin Manuel Miranda saying, “What’s up, dude, pare” was posted, the musical has officially opened, featuring a touring cast with members from various US runs, the West End, and the recent Australia run.

The cast also includes Filipina singer-actress Rachelle Ann Go , who notably appeared in the West End productions of “Les Miserables,” “Miss Saigon,” and “Hamilton,” where she played Eliza Schuyler. She is reprising the role for the Manila run.

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Asked about her feelings on reprising the role, this time back in her home country, Go shared: “This is a dream come true for me. I was actually telling some of my friends that back in 2017, when I did this role in the West End, I had a feeling that ‘Hamilton’ would be going to the Philippines. For some reason, I had that vision. And I told myself, ‘I’m gonna do this role in the Philippines.’ And here I am, doing it in front of our kababayans, and it’s such a dream come true.”

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“We first started talking about launching an international tour of ‘Hamilton’ not long after the show premiered on Broadway,” Michael Cassel, CEO of the Michael Cassel Group and producer of the “Hamilton” international tour, said during a press conference. “And when I shared the idea with Jeffrey (Seller, producer of “Hamilton” on Broadway) that this would make a wonderful tour to share with audiences around the world, he asked me, ‘Michael, where will we start the show?’ I said, ‘The only place to start an international tour would be the Philippines.’” 

Manila is currently thriving with a great number of local theater productions, as well as local stagings of Broadway hits. Various international tours of musicals have also made their stops in the country—most recently “The Sound of Music” and “We Will Rock You.” Suffice it to say that Filipinos are a receptive audience for musical theater.

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“Hamilton” has gained a global following because of how it has creatively utilized musical genres that are unconventional for musical theater—using hip-hop, rap, and R&B to tell the story of America’s forgotten founding father as well as its road to independence. It is also notable in that it features a diverse, color-blind cast mix, where it is possible to see Black Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, and even Filipinos, portray people who were historically white.

“The only place to start an international tour would be the Philippines,” says “Hamilton” international tour producer Michael Cassel

Darnell Abraham, who plays the role of George Washington for the international tour, shares: “I remember our first preview performance here, and I was really moved because I looked across the stage and I had this thought, this must be heaven on Earth. Just to see everyone representing a unique culture and background.”

While the musical’s story revolves around the history and politics of the United States, the cast emphasizes how it is also—perhaps even more importantly—a reflection of the universal human experience and connection.

Rachelle Ann Go in the London production of Hamilton | Photo courtesy of Michael Cassel Group

“I think with this show, the call is that even as flawed humans, we can still do something. The beauty of this musical is that it is so universal. It’s about the human experience, about human flaws… but being able to do something that will be relevant,” says Akina Edmonds, who plays Angelica Schuyler in this run.

“You see the best and worst of people, that people who have done great things have also done bad things. That’s part of the human experience. And that’s what makes [‘Hamilton’] an international show,” Jason Arrow, who plays the titular role Alexander Hamilton, adds.

Despite the popularity of “Hamilton” in the country, the cast jokingly remarked at how “polite” Filipino audiences are that prompted Rachelle Ann Go to explain that “Filipinos… wait until the end of the number to applaud”

Asked about the importance of “Hamilton”’s story to Asian audiences, Arrow, who also originally played Alexander Hamilton in the Australian run, says: “I thought [about] the same thing when they announced the show was coming to Australia. I didn’t know how the show would go anywhere but America. But what we found in Australia is that… the politics of it is just a vehicle for very human stories. That’s the main focus. And more and more I realize that politics has very little to do with it. The nationality doesn’t necessarily matter, what matters is the human connection.”

There has long been a clamor for the musical to be brought to the Philippines, and finally, Pinoy Hamilfans’ prayers have been answered. The multi-awarded historical hip-hop musical will be running at The Theatre at Solaire until November.

Despite the palpable popularity of “Hamilton” in the country, the cast jokingly remarked at how “polite” Filipino audiences are. Go explains, “Filipinos are very polite. I heard some (cast members) ask, ‘Are they enjoying it?’ And I have to explain to them that Filipinos… wait until the end of the number to applaud, which is amazing. I was watching everyone, and they’re really into it. They’re absorbing every single word, every single scene. Just to see their faces in awe makes my heart jump. As a Filipino, seeing my kababayans enjoy and have fun is amazing.”

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MANILA, Philippines – UK-based Filipina theater actress Rachelle Ann Go is making her musical homecoming in the Philippines as she’s set to reprise her role as Eliza Hamilton in the upcoming international tour of Hamilton, which will open in Manila on September 17. 

Hamilton International Tour released on Wednesday, July 19, a two-and-a-half minute video introducing its ensemble, revealing Go as Eliza Hamilton. 

Go first played the role for the original London company of Hamilton: An American Musical in 2017, a performance that won her a Best Actress award from BroadwayWorld UK.  

Go, who moved to London in 2019, has also played Fantine and Gigi Van Tranh in the Les Miserables and Miss Saigon productions, respectively. 

In an interview with ABS-CBN News , she shared that she’s looking forward to performing in front of the Filipino audience. 

“Excited ako to perform in front of our kababayans (fellowmen) and to share the story of this musical with everyone,” Go said. “I’ve done this show before and I feel like I’m gonna enjoy it in front of Pinoys.”

Go will headline the show with Jason Arrow, who will play the lead character Alexander Hamilton. Arrow previously played the role in the original Australian cast of Hamilton. 

They will be joined by DeAundre’ Woods as Aaron Burr, Akina Edmonds as Angelica Schuyler, Darnell Abraham as George Washington, David Park as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Shaka Bagadu Cook as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Jacob Guzman as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Elandrah Eramiha as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds, and Brent Hill as King George.

Meanwhile, Claire Abaijah-Griffin, Kirrah Amosa, Curtis Angus, Kyla Bartholomeusz, Taylor Broadard, Trey Curtis, Aniya Danée, Lachlan Dearing, Winston Hillyer, Indigo Hunt, Marcus John, Julian Kuo, Iosefa Laga’aia, Ashton Lash, HaNy Lee, Terrance Martin, Trevor Miles, Eliza Ohman, Callan Purcell, Joshua Rivera, Wesley Ryan, Emmy Saheki, Terrance Spencer, and Dayton Tavares are the show’s ensemble cast members. 

“We have assembled an extraordinary cast of superstars from productions all over the world for Hamilton’s first ever international tour. We can’t wait to introduce them to you as we make our way to exciting new places for the very first time,” producer Michael Cassell said in a statement. 

With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton through music that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes. 

Its set to make its Asian premiere in Manila, before it heads to the Middle East at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on January 17. 

Hamilton will be staged at the Theater at Solaire in Parañaque City and will run for almost two months between September 17 and November 26. 

Hamilton opened on Broadway in August 2015, and has since won Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Awards, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. – Rappler.com

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Introducing the International Tour Cast of Hamilton

The company is led by Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton, Rachelle Ann Go as Eliza Hamilton , DeAundre’ Woods as Aaron Burr, Akina Edmonds as Angelica Schuyler, Darnell Abraham as George Washington, David Park as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Shaka Bagadu Cook as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Jacob Guzman as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton, Elandrah Eramiha as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Brent Hill as King George.

The international tour company of 34 performers is completed by  Claire Abaijah-Griffin ,  Kirrah Amosa ,  Curtis Angus, Kyla Bartholomeusz ,  Taylor Broadard ,  Trey Curtis ,  Aniya Danée ,  Lachlan Dearing ,  Winston Hillyer, Indigo Hunt, Marcus John, Julian Kuo ,  Iosefa Laga’aia, Ashton Lash ,  HaNy Lee ,  Terrance Martin, Trevor Miles, Eliza Ohman, Callan Purcell, Joshua Rivera, Wesley Ryan, Emmy Saheki, Terrance Spencer  and  Dayton Tavares

The cast is drawn from productions all over the world including Broadway, the North American Tours , London, Australia and Germany.

HAMILTON ’s producer Jeffery Seller commented “ The entire creative team and I are thrilled that HAMILTON will be seen by new audiences all over the world, and for them to experience the talents of this inspiring company.”

Michael Cassel, producer of the international tour of HAMILTON said: “We have assembled an extraordinary cast of superstars from productions all over the world for HAMILTON ’s first ever international tour. We can’t wait to introduce them to you as we make our way to exciting new places for the very first time.”

The international tour of HAMILTON commences at The Theatre at Solaire on September 17 ahead of making its Middle Eastern premiere at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi on January 17. Further cities will be announced in coming months.

Tickets to the Manila and Abu Dhabi seasons are available now at hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour .

HAMILTON premiered on Broadway in August 2015 to wide critical and audience acclaim and has gone on to play seasons in London’s West End, Australia, Germany, Canada and New Zealand.

Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre – a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.

With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and is the story of America then told by America now.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s global phenomenon has been captivating fans across the world since it burst to life in 2015 and has received an array of accolades including 11 Tony Awards®, seven Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.

About Michael Cassel Group

Michael Cassel Group is a leading live entertainment company formed to produce and present the world’s high-quality hit musicals and theatrical productions, live entertainment experiences, marquee events and concert attractions. In January 2024, Michael Cassel Group will produce the West End premiere of Sydney Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sarah Snook. Productions include the first international tour of the world’s #1 musical, The Lion King , the Australian premieres of the award-winning productions Hamilton , Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , & Juliet , and Mary Poppins . Current Broadway, US Touring and West End credits include co-producer of MJ: The Musical , Into The Woods and Pretty Woman . Previous productions include co-lead producer of Almost Famous and co-producer of Into The Woods on Broadway, Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical on the West End and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical , Les Misérables , Kinky Boots , Singin’ In The Rain and Priscilla Queen of the Desert in Australia. Concert tours and major events include The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo , Celeste Barber , Not Now, Not Ever: Live on Stage with Julia Gillard , Tina Arena , Darren Criss and Lea Salonga , along with the opening celebration of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 which was televised internationally.

In addition to the group’s expanding theatrical interests, the company represents former Australian Prime Minister,  The Hon. Julia Gillard AC , journalist and broadcaster  Liz Hayes , former Olympian and global sporting administrator  Lord Sebastian Coe CH, KBE ,  Strictly You by Sonia Kruger, best-selling author Sarah di Lorenzo,  Better Homes and Gardens personalities  Charlie Albone and Juliet Love  and beloved Australian televisionpresenter  Sami Lukis . TixTrack Australasia, a partnership between TixTrack Inc and Michael Cassel Group, provides SaaS ticketing solutions for live entertainment and cultural organisations in Australia and New Zealand including the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Queensland Museum, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Auckland Art Gallery, Bundanon Art Museum and Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art.

Michael Cassel Group is headquartered in Sydney, with offices in New York, Singapore and Melbourne.

For news and updates, fans can visit hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour , instagram.com/hamiltoninternationaltour or https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonintltour .

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Cast of ‘hamilton’ international tour revealed—rachelle ann go to reprise role as eliza hamilton.

As September draws near, fans’ anticipation surrounding the “ Hamilton ” premiere in Manila only grows stronger. The award-winning, Broadway hit musical is going on an international tour, with Manila being its first stop in Asia.

Production company GMG, who is bringing the beloved musical to Manila, also revealed the cast on its social media. Actors from Hamilton’s productions around the world—Broadway, West End, Australia, Germany, and North American Tours—will be joining the Hamilton International Tour, including Philippines’ very own Rachelle Ann Go , who originated the role of Eliza Hamilton at London’s West End. And now, she gets to reprise the iconic role and perform in her motherland.

Photo: Daniel Boud via GMG | Rachelle Ann Go Facebook

ALSO READ:  ‘Hamilton’ to Make Its Asian Premiere in Manila This September

The Hamilton International Tour cast here:

• Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton
• DeAundre’ Woods as Aaron Burr
• Akina Edmonds as Angelica Schuyler
• Darnell Abraham as George Washington
• David Park as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson
• Shaka Bagadu Cook as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison
• Jacob Guzman as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton
• Elandrah Eramiha as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds
• Brent Hill as King George.
• Rachelle Ann Go as Eliza Hamilton

Completing the roster of Hamilton International Tour’s 34 performers are:

Claire Abaijah-Griffin, Kirrah Amosa, Curtis Angus, Kyla Bartholomeusz, Taylor Broadard, Trey Curtis, Aniya Danée, Lachlan Dearing, Winston Hillyer, Indigo Hunt, Marcus John, Julian Kuo, losefa Laga’aia, Ashton Lash, HaNy Lee, Terrance Martin, Trevor Miles, Eliza Ohman, Callan Purcell, Joshua Rivera, Wesley Ryan, Emmy Saheki, Terrance Spencer and Dayton Tavares.

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New seats added to Hamilton Manila

Due to popular demand, GMG also announced that new seats have been released for Hamilton Manila. Hamilton Manila tickets are available through TicketWorld here .

Hamilton Manila premieres on September 17, 2023 at The Theatre at Solaire and will be running for a strictly limited season.

Hamilton is a groundbreaking musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, which premiered in 2015 in Broadway. It reimagines American history through hip-hop, R&B, and diverse musical styles. The show follows Alexander Hamilton’s journey, from a penniless immigrant to a key figure in the American Revolution and politics. Its innovative storytelling and cultural impact earned it widespread acclaim. Hamilton has won numerous awards, including a Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize.

For more information on the Hamilton International Tour and Hamilton Manila, head to the GMG official website .

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Hamilton is coming to the Philippines!

Earlier today (28/03) , playwright, actor and rapper Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the Asian premiere of his award-winning musical via the newly created Hamilton International Tour Facebook and Instagram pages.

"We've had so many incredible Filipino company members, part of the Hamilton pamilya (family), all over tthe world, and now we get to bring the show to your beautiful country very soon. I can't wait for you to see it." Miranda said in the video message. Actors of Filipino descent who have been part of the cast include Marc dela Cruz , Christine Allado and Rachelle Ann Go .

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Starting out as a hip-hop concept album, Hamilton is a musical about the American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, based on Ron Chernow 's eponymous novel. It is acclaimed for drawing heavily from genres not usually associated with Broadway, such as R&B and hip-hop, as well as casting non-white actors as iconic figures in the history of the United States. 

Instructions on how to purchase tickets to the show are yet to be announced but fans are encouraged to sign up for the waitlist for pre-sale access. Sign up for the list here .

Sign up to the official Hamilton Philippines waitlist to gain pre-sale access. Link in bio. #HamiltonPH #HamiltonINTL pic.twitter.com/I1EWFsvEVe — GMG Productions (@GMGProds) March 29, 2023

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Rachelle Ann Go Returns Home for ‘Hamilton’ International Tour

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The internationally acclaimed musical ‘Hamilton’, with its trailblazing fusion of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, has swept audiences worldwide since its Broadway debut in 2015. Now, as it gears up for an international tour, the Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning production is poised to stir audiences in Manila before journeying to Abu Dhabi and other destinations. This highly anticipated Manila run will also feature the return of the Filipino performer who dazzled London’s West End as Eliza Hamilton, Rachelle Ann Go.

The Global Cast of ‘Hamilton’: A Melting Pot of Talent

The company is led by  Jason Arrow  as Alexander Hamilton,  DeAundre’ Woods  as Aaron Burr,  Akina Edmonds  as Angelica Schuyler,  Darnell Abraham  as George Washington,  David Park  as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson,  Shaka Bagadu Cook  as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison,  Jacob Guzman  as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton,  Elandrah Eramiha  as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and  Brent Hill  as King George.

The international tour company of 34 performers is completed by an array of remarkable artists, each bringing their unique flair to the production. From Claire Abaijah-Griffin, Kirrah Amosa, Curtis Angus, Kyla Bartholomeusz, Taylor Broadard, Trey Curtis, Aniya Danée, Lachlan Dearing, Winston Hillyer, Indigo Hunt, Marcus John, Julian Kuo, Iosefa Laga’aia, Ashton Lash, HaNy Lee, Terrance Martin, Trevor Miles, Eliza Ohman, Callan Purcell, Joshua Rivera, Wesley Ryan, Emmy Saheki, Terrance Spencer and Dayton Tavares, this talented cast is set to deliver a spellbinding performance that transcends borders and showcases the global allure of ‘Hamilton.’ With their combined artistry, audiences are in for an unforgettable theatrical experience that celebrates the beauty of diversity and the power of storytelling.

Rachelle Ann Go: Reprising a Beloved Role

Rachelle Ann Go, a beacon of Filipino talent on the global stage, reprises her role as Eliza Hamilton for the international tour, starting on her home turf. Her London’s West End performance as Eliza left audiences and critics alike in awe, and Filipino fans eagerly anticipate her homecoming.

The Producers’ Take: A Show for the World

Jeffery Seller, the original ‘Hamilton’ producer, and Michael Cassel, producer of the international tour, expressed their excitement over bringing ‘Hamilton’ to new audiences. Especially thrilling is the return of Rachelle Ann Go to her home country for the Manila leg of the tour.

The Tour Kick-Off

The ‘Hamilton’ international tour commences at The Theatre at Solaire on September 17. Following the Manila premiere, the cast will take to the stage at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on January 17, with more cities to be announced.

Due to high demand, additional seats have been released for the Manila season. Secure your spot to witness the musical phenomenon featuring our very own Rachelle Ann Go, with tickets available at  www.ticketworld.com.ph .

The Story Told Now

‘Hamilton’ revisits America’s past through the present lens, a retelling of the life of American founding father, Alexander Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s genius breathes life into this tale, resonating with audiences worldwide, including the Filipino crowd, eager to see their local talent on stage.

Stay updated on HAMILTON news and updates by visiting hamiltonmusical , Instagram , or Facebook .

Anticipate a riveting performance as Rachelle Ann Go and the international cast of ‘Hamilton’ take the stage in Manila. Brace yourself for a theater experience like no other!

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HAMILTON in MANILA! (A Review) + Guide

Hamilton, one of the most inspiring musicals of all time, finally opens in Manila! This Asian premiere is the only stop in Asia on the international tour before heading to Abu Dhabi. The musical tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States, and the American Revolution and politics after the war.

I still remember watching my first musical, Miss Saigon on Broadway with my family, starring Lea Salonga. This time, I wanted to make sure my boys got inspired by Hamilton, with Rachelle Ann Go performing as Eliza. It’s a great musical about building your legacy, standing for what you believe in, and not throwing away your shot with the opportunities given to you. Related blog post: Hamilton Musical Review (Disney+ Movie vs. Theatre Version)

The first part of the play was rough, with some performances being tentative and actors just standing up and singing the songs like a concert. This was the second show in Manila after the opening the previous Sunday. The second act was more engaged, with lively rap battles focused on politics, betrayal, and redemption. We were crying at the end, thanks to Eliza.

The boys loved the first act, which was all about the American Revolution, but the younger ones got lost in the politics part. It’s best for teenagers, who can better understand the story, the songs, and the message of not throwing away their shot.

The entire performance ended with a standing ovation. Thank you to  @gmg.productions  and  @solaireresort  for bringing Hamilton to Manila!

Don’t miss your shot in watching Hamilton in Manila. 

HAMILTON MANILA GUIDE

Arrive two hours early to take the perfect Hamilton selfies and poses before the crowd arrives.

No tickets yet? Enter the Weekly Lottery for two(2) orchestra seats. Buy Hamilton tickets here .

The best seats are in the Orchestra section , but it’s hard to get a block of seats, so it’s best to buy two at a time.

Souvenir Program sells for ₱1,000 with beautiful photography, historical timeline and background of the casts and the creative team.

Manila Cast . Rachelle Ann Go is the only Filipino performing the lead role of Eliza Hamilton.

We saw Rachelle perform as Eliza in the West End and now in Manila! Nakaka-proud siya.

The Souvenir Shop opens at 5:30pm and love the shirts (₱1,000) and tote bag (₱900).

If you have budget, the Hamilton Hoodies (₱3,000) are the best souvenir merchandise.

Love to eat at the Solaire’s Casino Food court and check out the Pan Asian or Yatai Japanese.

The Beef Rendang (₱495) is made with stewed tasty beef with lemon grass and a greasy coconut milk gravy with a big cup of rice.

Check out the menu: Beef, Dimsum | Nasi Goreng, Dessert | Drinks | Yatai Ramen

You can use your electronic ticket or have it printed for your souvenir (₱50 per transaction).

Sitting in the orchestra section, I had goosebumps watching Hamilton with our A.Fam in Manila—a dream come true!

The show started at 8:05 with a 5-minute grace period. If you are late, you will miss the best opening.

The world-class lighting, staging, and performances of Hamilton are a great exposure and inspiration for Filipino Gen Z.

Teenagers enjoyed the show and found it relatable, but younger kids got bored in the second act during the political rap battles.

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You cannot bring water inside, but you can leave it outside the door with your name on it.

The total run time is about 3 hours, so be sure to hydrate, especially if you are with kids.

The bar outside is so slow and water sells for ₱80 – not worth it to line up during intermission.

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Remember, you can take photos and videos during the encore, and give a standing ovation if you loved and were touched by the performance.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Hamilton is our favorite musical, and it has become our theme song for our entrepreneurial journey, which began when I quit my day job to pave the way for the content creator ecosystem in Manila.

I cried at the end of the show because it made me think about who would tell our story, what our legacy in Manila would be, and how our boys and readers would remember the Our Awesome Planet journey.

As we enter the next phase of our entrepreneurial journey, I am determined not to throw away my shot at expanding our projects and raising the next generation of Filipino Gen Zs.

Live an Awesome Life with Christ,

Founder & Digital Creator, Our Awesome Planet

Disclosure : We paid for our tickets. I wrote this article with my biases, opinions, and insights.

P.S. I hate this long line for the elevator going to the parking.

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Hi, how did you get your e-tickets printed like that?

They can print it for you for Php50 per transaction

If you brought your own water tumbler, I assume you also have to leave it outside with your name on it?

Yes, you have to leave it. (or hide in your bag?)

Thanks for this, sure helped us when we went. My comments:

1. I didn’t experience the lack of energy or emotion that you mentioned amongst the performers. They must have hit their stride and gained confidence as we watched a week after you. Most of them nailed it, with some of them having uncanny similar voices & accents as the original cast. (King George, Alex Ham). The sole underwhelming performer for me was Lafayette/Jefferson but then who can match up with Daveed Diggs?

2. I realized that revolutionaries are chick boys by nature, given they are in their prime, smart and in combat, plus women really throw themselves at them. Rizal, Luna brothers are no different from Hamilton et al. ha ha ha ha

3. Overall this was an extremely satisfying, enjoyable and educational experience. The 46 song, 3.5 hr performance was extreme value for money.

Thank you for this comment! Wow, this is a good feedback and glad everything was good. Chickboys nga ang mga revolutionaryos…

Good morning, your blogs are very helpful, thank you so much for that.

We are planning to watch Hamilton, does your seats Orchestra Left have still the best view? Does it have a huge TV in the room for those who seats far from the stage? Tia 😊

Orchestra left is good and you can see most of it even from the aisle side.

I did not see any TV. Best to bring binoculars to see the facial expression.

Hi! Can you take selfies before the show?

Yes, Definitely!

Our tickets are for October pa! Can’t wait! Question – if we go to solaire now can we buy merch? Or is merch only available for people who are seeing the show?

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Jane Seymour’s Former English Manor Lists for $15.8 Million

By Katie Schultz

An ancient English manor with a celebrity pedigree just hit the market with an asking price of $15.8 million (£12.5 million), Mansion Global reports. British actor Jane Seymour owned—and carefully restored—the 11-bedroom and seven-bathroom countryside dwelling from the mid-1980s until 2007. The abode, known as St. Catherine’s Court, is located near Bath, England.

The 18,987-square-foot home dates back at least as far as 1591 and features elements of both Tudor - and early- Jacobean -style. It’s a protected historic monument, as are its gardens. Also featured on the grounds of the 14-acre estate are its namesake church, a tithe barn, a five-bedroom lodge, a three-bedroom cottage, horse stables, and an orangery.

An aerial view of St. Catherine’s Court.

The Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman star lent out the space to several alt-rock bands in the ’90s; Radiohead recorded their Grammy-winning album OK Computer there, as did The Cure for their album Wild Mood Swings , and the group New Order recorded part of their 2005 album Waiting for the Sirens’ Call there. English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams rented the property in the 2000s and really must’ve taken a shine to it, as he presented the manor as his own dwelling on the first episode of MTV Cribs (he later apologized for the misleading claim).

Intricately carved plaster ceilings, stone-mullioned leaded glass windows, oak floors, coffered ceilings, and large fireplaces are among the home’s grand historic details.

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How Leo Skepi Promises to Unlock Your Core Confidence

By Kate Lindsay

Leo Skepi is not a therapist, and he wouldn’t describe himself as a self-help guru, either. Instead, the 26-year-old creator thinks of himself as the realest person in your group chat—the one who cuts through everyone else’s platitudes to say that you might just be full of shit.

Skepi has “an unorthodox take on all things self-development,” as he puts it, mixed “with a little bit of entertainment.”

When Skepi started on TikTok in 2021, he was not planning to become an inspirational speaker. He was just sharing his thoughts on life and found an audience that he resonated with. Not long after, he launched the podcast Aware and Aggravated . Altogether, he has over 4 million followers.

“Being insecure is actually hurtful to other people,” he advises in a typical video . “You’re not going to feel better by withholding love.”

“In Leo we trust!!!” replied one commenter, using the slogan that also provides the name of Skepi’s summer tour. In Leo We Trust , which Skepi describes as a live, interactive version of his podcast, kicked off on May 4 in Massachusetts, and has the creator making 19 other stops throughout the US this summer. (He's appearing at The Fonda in Los Angeles on Friday, May 17 .)

“You're getting the ultimate version of me and the ultimate guide for confidence from my eyes,” he tells GQ over Zoom—and in return, he says, audience members are giving him “the most heartfelt and transformative” hugs. Here, Skepi explains what he most wants to teach his followers and how he handles learning (and sometimes, stumbling) in public.

Leo Skepi : I'm 26, I'm Albanian, and I'm gay. And that brings up a plethora of different ideas and contradictions shooting around. But the way it got started was my background being Albanian, being gay, going through the upbringing that I have—which was eventful to say the least—I realized I have a very specific approach to life, and a personality that is not typical. There's a lot of duality in my personality and a lot of contrast. I just started making TikToks for fun, and then I quickly started getting a lot of traction and questions and people liking my personality and wondering how I had such a carefree approach and a sense of self-acceptance and competence that they hadn't seen before, especially in someone who's gay and young. It wasn't typical, from their perspective, to see someone like me show up.

I stopped and thought about the power of a following and what could come from it. And people started asking a lot of questions. And self-development is something that's been a big component of my life. A lot of my personality is not by accident—a lot of the things I know are not by accident or just from one resource, like a book or a podcast or a leader or an idol or something like that. I've had to do a lot of work on myself and nothing is an accident with how I am and how I present in the world. So I figured it was a really good opportunity, since everyone pointed out what I wasn't seeing about myself.

I'm a registered nurse and I was a nurse for a few years. Aside from health care experience, there is a big section of nursing that is around psychology and mental health. I have a lot of infield experience with people suffering from many different mental disorders, from minute things to full schizophrenia where it debilitates your entire ability to live and you have to be confined to a facility.

Personally, I had my own self-acceptance and growth journey because I dealt with a lot of bullying growing up and a lot of things from my culture influenced my personality in a way. I started reading self-help books and I read over a hundred by the time I was 20 and I appreciated a lot of the advice. I went to therapy when I was 19 to help with my sexuality. Never thought I would come out, which is insane. I didn't come out until 21. But I have a lot of personal experience with this field. Specific things I've learned have come from my own insight and reflection and introspection that I've done.

I'd say edutainment. I use my personality that everybody likes to deliver the information, and I talk about a lot of deep and heavy topics with a little bit of lightheartedness and sense of humor. I know how to navigate that dance of what's delicate and what can be laughed at.

That's one thing that is very hard to pin down, 'cause I don't really talk to a specific type of person. I speak to every person individually because the thing I talk about the most is emotions, perspectives, and feelings. And everybody has them. So whoever it hits is whoever it hits. And that's one thing I love about going to see everyone in person on my tour is the melting pot of ages, sexes, races. Every walk of life comes in the door and I love it.

That's one thing that's nuts—seeing the impact. Because I have a weird thing in my brain with social media. I look at it kind of like a video game. It's easy to track numbers and be like, Okay, cool, this amount of people watch this. But I forget that it's people. So when I get to see people in person, it changes the whole thing. I see who I'm speaking to. And it's softened my approach and helped me get better at what I do because when I'm talking to a camera in my apartment, it's easy to be a little bit more insensitive than you would if there's someone across from you. But I think the biggest thing with recognizing impact is the way that people hug me at my live show. This sounds insane, but the way people hug me is like, you can tell I've helped them. And a lot of them say that I've saved their life and the way that they hug me, I feel it. And it makes me so happy and it makes me so grounded. And this is real. This is not a video game.

I would say the DMs that I started getting from people, and when people started to recognize me in person and come up to me in day-to-day life. The reactions people would have, they would be so overwhelmed with the emotion. A lot of people would cry. Like I said, the hugs people give me are insane.

Accountability, discipline—encouragement is a big one. Making people recognize the power in themselves and helping them spot the control they do have, when you do feel powerless. I've struggled with that and I know how impactful that can be. It's just to crack one perspective and show someone a tool that they have or a skill that they already have in them and they can use it to change something they're unhappy with. And I'd say growth. That's the biggest one. It's not fun. It's uncomfortable. Having a community built now and being able to have my journey be online and showing the growth and growing in front of everyone's eyes is not fun.

I went into social media very authentic, vulnerable, and honest. And I've kept that approach, but I've learned through time to set up boundaries with what you will and won't share, what you should or shouldn't share. And also boundaries around a certain topic that I'm still emotionally charged by, because you do not make good content and you do not articulate things correctly. I've learned from a lot of mistakes.

My biggest approach to this is not betraying myself. I'm very authentic. I'm very myself and I'm very honest and it's a big, big challenge to not be swayed by backlash and hate. I never want to be insincere when I say something. So I do not let myself speak on something until I've actually shifted my perspective. And I feel like it is the truth. I'm never gonna get online just to appease people. A lot of people get mad at me for the timing and when I talk about things, but I'm making sure I'm at a point where I fully understand it, feel differently about it, and can speak eloquently about that instead of just rushing a response that seems insincere or goes against myself and then I'm lying online, which I don't wanna do.

Everything kind of boils back down to the point of somehow feeling defective or not enough. Relationship content that I make does extremely well because people are trying to understand why they were not enough for someone or why they were treated the way that they were and they think it's something about them. Same thing with eating, diet, exercise—all of that comes down to trying to get away from that feeling of not being enough.

Oh, all the time. Putting yourself online puts you in a hot seat and opens you up to so much more information because you're being looked at from so many different perspectives. A lot of people can identify things that you might not be seeing. So I'm very, very open to learning from my audience. I learn from them all the time and I encourage everyone in my comments with every podcast that I do to leave information they might know or a different perspective they may have. And if you have something else to share, share it. I'm very open to learning. I've had to recently change my relationship to criticism, but now I've learned a way to even learn from that.

My whole tour is around the topic of confidence. You're getting the ultimate version of me and the ultimate guide for confidence from my eyes. You get reconnected with who you are at the core and confidence coming from that, but also clearing up all the things that are preventing you from already being confident. I'm basically gonna remind you who you are at the core and that confidence is already there, uncover everything that's blocking you from it. I'm gonna rip it off. And then we just let it shine through the tactics that I share. The way that you maneuver life is gonna be completely different. I always say at the beginning of the shows: Prepare to say goodbye to who you were when you walked in, because it's gonna be a whole new version coming out.

But there's also a big community aspect to my shows, because they're all people who relate to what I say. People have gone to my show alone and left posting photos with six or seven people at dinner. Like, “Oh my God, I made all these friends.” So it's a very transformative event to go to, but it's also great for people who are looking for friends and looking for community.

(G)I-DLE ‘i-DOL' world tour 2024: Dates, locations, & all we know so far

T he K-pop girl group, (G)I-DLE, took to Instagram this Monday, May 13, to reveal dates for an international tour called the ‘i-DOL' World Tour. The much-awaited outing for the group will begin this year in Seoul on August 3.

The ‘i-DOL' World Tour comes on the head of the group's latest album, 2, released earlier this year on January 29. Although this would be the group's first international outing this year, they have not confirmed if the tour supports the new album.

The summer outing will last over two weeks and spans 14 cities across Asia, North America, and Australia. (G)I-DLE will kick off the tour with two back-to-back shows in Seoul and follow a similar double-concert pattern for the following shows in Hong Kong, and Tokyo.

The five members - Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, and Shuhua - will then head to Tacoma for the North American section of the tour. The upcoming tour in North America will span through mid-September as the group takes over the stages in - Oakland, Anaheim, Houston, Rosemont, and Belmont Park.

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After wrapping up the concert in New York's Belmont Park on September 18, (G)I-DLE will take a short break. The K-pop girl group will be back on the road next month as they pick off the ‘i-DOL' world tour in Taipei with two successive performances on October 5 and 6.

The last three performances of the Asian section of the tour will be hosted in Bangkok and Macau. The girl group will then head to Australia for a show in Melbourne on October 31, followed by the closing performance of the ‘i-DOL' world tour in New South Wales on November 2.

As of the writing, most details including the venues for (G)I-DLE's tour are still under wraps. The group has also not disclosed details about the presale and ticketing dates yet.

Fans awaiting the ‘i-DOL' world tour look forward to a joyful and thrilling musical experience this summer. However, some of them can't help feeling left out, considering the tour covers only 14 cities.

Others seem hopeful, believing the girl group may add more dates or cities to the tour. While no such details have been confirmed, fans can follow (G)I-DLE on Instagram (@official_g_i_dle) to receive quick updates.

The full list of the confirmed dates for the i-DOL world tour includes:

• August 3 - Seoul, South Korea
• August 4 - Seoul, South Korea
• August 24 - Hong Kong, China
• August 25 - Hong Kong, China
• August 31 - Tokyo, Japan
• September 1 - Tokyo, Japan
• September 6 - Tacoma, Washington
• September 8 - Oakland, California
• September 10 - Anaheim, California
• September 13 - Houston, Texas
• September 15 - Rosemont, Illinois
• September 18 - Belmont Park, New York
• October 5 - Taipei, Taiwan
• October 6 - Taipei, Taiwan
• October 19 - Bangkok, Thailand
• October 26 - Macau, China
• October 27 - Macau, China
• October 31 - Melbourne, Victoria
• November 2 - New South Wales, Sydney

(G)I-DLE's second studio album , 2 , was based on diverse themes of destiny, female empowerment, love, and more. The eight-track album comprises the hits - Super Lady, Revenge, Doll, Vision, 7Days, Fate, Rollie, and Wife.

Besides the group album, the vocalist and dancer, Song Yuqi, also released her solo (mini) debut album, YUQ1, on April 23, 2024. The mini album includes two tracks called Could It Be and Freak that have surpassed over 3 million and 21 million views on YouTube respectively.

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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s “Undisclosed Location” Was a Very Expensive Italian Villa

By Kase Wickman

On Wednesday’s episode of the New Heights podcast, Travis Kelce was notably shifty about where he was holed up with Taylor Swift after taking in her Sunday evening Eras Tour performance in Paris . “I can neither disclose that information nor do I know,” he said when his brother-slash-co-host Jason Kelce asked where he was recording. “I can give you a continent: I’m in Europe.”

Specifically, we now know, he was in Italy, at the Grand Hotel Tremezzo’s Lake Como-view Villa Sola Cabiati. Swift and Kelce stayed on the property for three nights, Page Six reported , spending nearly $21,000 per night for the space, which boasts six suites and sleeps up to 12.

The property comes with the use of a full staff, including butlers and a private chef, at the disposal of guests, as well as more frescoes than you can shake a Neo-Classical stick at. The property is the historic home of the Dukes of Serbelloni, according to the hotel’s website , and “remains full of period heirlooms and artwork—including the bed in which Napoleon and Joséphine Bonaparte slept when they visited the Palazzo Serbelloni in Milan.” Don’t forget about the 17th-century villa’s private pool and sprawling garden property, either.

Swift and Kelce, both 34, were spotted Monday evening enjoying dinner al fresco and strolling through the property’s grounds.

The next stop on Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour is Stockholm, Sweden, where she will play three shows at the Friends Arena beginning Friday. Kelce has not confirmed whether he plans to attend, though he did mention on the podcast earlier this week that “I’m gonna be dancing around, I’m all around the world this off-season.”

Representatives for Taylor Swift did not immediately return Vanity Fair ’s request for comment.

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Emma Stone Brings Lauren Hutton To Cannes

By Alice Newbold

Fresh from her Poor Things campaign, which ended in an Oscar and a Ryan Gosling-induced, bodice-ripping fashion moment , Emma Stone is back promoting Yorgos Lanthimos’s latest surrealist project, Kinds of Kindness . The Cannes Film Festival red carpet has prompted a distinct vibe shift from the pastel, ruffled whimsies that paid homage to Bella Baxter , the brilliantly bonkers character that scored the actor her second Academy Award. This new-look Stone on the Riviera is sexy, and not at all cutesy; a touch ’70s, rather than period costume adjacent; and inspired by the easy glamour of French style, as opposed to Frankenstein-like fashion drama.

“There’s something so modern, fresh and effortless about this look,” says Stone’s longtime stylist, Petra Flannery, of the burgundy sequined gown featuring a deep V-neckline, sheer tulle back panels and a slight ruffled train, designed–of course–by Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton, for whom Stone is ambassador. “I loved the idea of this deep brown-red color set against the blue sky and water. With Emma’s red hair and pale skin, we knew it would pop at Cannes.” The 800,000 paillettes, which took a total of 1,700 hours to perfect, certainly helped.

The dark rouge palette was not just plucked from thin air, but has roots in Lanthimos’s new current-day movie, in which Stone plays three juxtaposing protagonists in a trio of interconnected fables. The polar opposite of Poor Things ’s sherbet-colored dreamscape, Kinds of Kindness (no spoilers!) feels, says Petra, “streamlined and crisp”. More effortless than frou-frou, Flannery found she had one woman in mind when musing on Stone’s no-frills promo looks: Lauren Hutton.

Known for her classic approach to getting dressed–“Fashion is what you’re offered four times a year and style is what you choose for yourself,” Hutton told Vogue recently–the now-80-year-old model-actor is still put on a pedestal for her uncomplicated, impeccably chic wardrobe choices. As Cannes Film Festival becomes more and more like the Met Gala, with Tinseltowners, models and media personalities all turning out their takes on megawatt glamour, how reassuring to have an understated icon in the back of one’s mind.

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Travis Kelce Has a Very Travis Kelce Nickname for His Taylor Swift Concert Buddy, Bradley Cooper

By Emily Tannenbaum

Of course, of course, Travis Kelce refers to Bradley Cooper as “Big Coop.”

In the latest episode of the New Heights  podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs player told his brother Jason Kelce all about attending the Eras Tour with Gigi Hadid and her boyfriend , Big Coop. The group danced the night away at Swift’s final show in Paris on May 12, which also happened to be her 87th show. The number 87 is of particular significance to Travis, who wears it on his jersey in honor of his older brother, who was born in 1987.

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Swift herself marked the occasion during her surprise set by singing a mash-up of “Treacherous” and “ The Alchemy ,” a new song from The Tortured Poets Department that is largely believed to have been written about Travis—though the “shirts off” lyric could easily be considered a nod to Jason .

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Overall, it sounds like Travis had a great time with the Hollywood It couple, as well as two other VIPs. According to the football player, Donna Kelce and Cooper’s mom, Gloria Campano, were also in attendance. It was Mother’s Day in the United States, after all.

“I got to see Gigi and Bradley. Bradley Cooper, man. B.C., Big Coop. We were all in the suite having a blast. They’re amazing,” Travis Kelce told his brother on their podcast, which dropped its latest episode on May 15. “Of course, Bradley Cooper’s a huge Eagles fan. And he got to see Mom.”

After hearing Travis describe the evening as “an all-around lovely night,” Jason asked him how the show measured up to the previous four Eras Tour stops he has attended in Kansas City, Argentina, Singapore, and Australia. “I don’t know if they’re just getting better or if I just keep forgetting how they are,” Travis said. “It was electric in there.”

They aren't hiding their PDA.

Though Travis admitted that “Kansas City showed out,” Argentina was “unbelievable,” Australians “party with the best of them,” and Singapore was “so unique and so fun,” the NFL star said Paris was on “a whole ’nother level, man.”

“I’m just happy for everybody that’s in the Eras Tour that’s performing,” Travis continued. “From the dancers to the band, and obviously Taylor, it just looks like they’re having so much fun up there and they’re absolutely killing it, and they’re putting on a show that you won’t get anywhere else.”

When it comes to support like that, who are we to fight the alchemy?

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