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HAMILTON Will Make its Asian Premiere In Manila This September

Performances will begin in September  2023 at The Theatre at Solaire.

Tony, Grammy, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize-winning Hamilton will make its Asian premiere in Manila, for a strictly limited season, at The Theatre at Solaire this September.

HAMILTON made its southern hemisphere premiere in Sydney in March 2021, before touring to Melbourne and Brisbane, and is now set to embark on its first ever international tour, starting in Auckland in May. The production will then travel to Manila to make its highly anticipated Asian premiere with a cast drawn from performers all over the world.

"From the spectacular opening night in Sydney in 2021, through the sensational seasons in Melbourne, Brisbane and, soon, Auckland, audiences have embraced Hamilton with an enthusiasm we could never have imagined," Hamilton Producer Jeffrey Seller said.

"Hamilton's fans from the Philippines have been telling us for years how much they want to see the show, many of them have travelled to see it all over the world. It is a thrill to, finally, be able to bring it to them," Producer of the international tour of Hamilton , Michael Cassel said. "Hamilton is musical theatre at its most innovative, original and transformative best. It is an absolute joy to be able to bring it to Asia for the first time and to assemble a cast of the best performers from all over the world to deliver it."

"We could not be more excited to be hosting Hamilton 's Asian premiere in Manila," GMG Productions' CEO Carlos Candal said. "We know we have a passionate Hamilton fan base who is absolutely thrilled that the show is coming later this year. We know Pinoy Hamilfans will not disappoint!"

HAMILTON premiered on Broadway in August 2015 to wide critical and audience acclaim. The show has won Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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.

The Hamilton creative team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical In the Heights.

Scenic design is by David Korins , costume design by Paul Tazewell , lighting design by Howell Binkley , sound design by Nevin Steinberg , hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe .

The international tour of Hamilton is produced by Jeffrey Seller , Sander Jacobs , Jill Furman , The Public Theater and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by GMG Productions.

How to get tickets/join the waitlist:

The Manila engagement is presented at The Theatre at Solaire by GMG Productions with tickets on sale on April 24, only through TicketWorld. A waitlist is now available at www.gmg-productions.com/hamilton and hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour .

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In 2023, The Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical HAMILTON embarked on its first international tour, produced by Michael Cassel Group. After launching in Auckland, New Zealand, HAMILTON made its Asian Premiere in the Philippines, and visits Abu Dhabi, UAE and Singapore.

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.

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'Hamilton' in the Philippines: Everything we know so far

Now that "Hamilton" is confirmed to be staged in the Philppines — in September at The Theater in Solaire — here's everything we know so far.

GMG Productions and the producers of “Hamilton” said in an email that the Tony®, Grammy®, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will run in Manila for a strictly limited season.

The Manila run will mark the premiere of "Hamilton" in Asia, they added.

“Hamilton” will be staged at The Theatre in Solaire, which has a 1,740 seating capacity.

Australian Touring Production

The announcement also proved true, the hunches of many theater fans that it's the touring production from Australia that will make its way to the Philippines. 

“Hamilton” made its southern hemisphere premiere in Sydney in March 2021 and then made its way to Melbourne and Brisbane. According to the statement, it is now set to embark on its first international tour, starting in Auckland in May.

“The production will then travel to Manila to make its highly anticipated Asian premiere with a cast drawn from performers all over the world," it said.

“Hamilton fans from the Philippines have been telling us for years how much they want to see the show, many of them have travelled to see it all over the world. It is a thrill to, finally, be able to bring it to them,” said Michael Cassel, producer of the international tour of “Hamilton."

He adds, “Hamilton is musical theatre at its most innovative, original and transformative best. It is an absolute joy to be able to bring it to Asia for the first time and to assemble a cast of the best performers from all over the world to deliver it.” 

There is no announcement yet if there will be Filipino theater actors who will join the staging of "Hamilton" but it's well worth noting that Filipino actors Karylle Tatlonghari and Markki Stroem played lead roles in “The Sound of Music," which was produced by GMG Productions.

But in case you're wondering, below is the list of Australian cast members:

• Jason Arrow playing Alexander Hamilton
• Chloe Zuel as Alexander’s wife Eliza Hamilton
• Brent Hill as King George III
• Lyndon Watts as former US Vice President Aaron Burr who killed Hamilton in a duel
• Elandrah Eramiha alternates as Peggy Schuyler the sister in law of Alexander and as Maria Reynolds the mistress of Alexander
• Akina Edmonds as Angelica Hamilton, eldest daughter of Alexander and Eliza
• Marty Alix as Philip Hamilton was the eldest son of Alexander and Eliza; alternates as soldier John Laurens
• Victory Ndukwe alternates the roles of US President Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette, friend of Alexander who helped in the American Revolutionary War and became a key figure in the French Revolution
• Shaka Cook plays James Madison, the 4th President of the United States and Hercules Mulligan, one of America's most important spies

A waitlist is now available on the  GMG Productions website  and on the Hamilton website .

But if you want something concrete, tickets will go on sale beginning April 24. They will be sold only through TicketWorld.

The Manila Staging

GMG Productions on Monday teased Manila theatergoers with a short six-second video of "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda greeting Filipino fans, "What's up dude, pare?"

On Tuesday, GMG Productions released another video of Miranda on social media confirming that yes indeed, "Hamilton" is making its way to Philippine shores . 

In the email, GMG Productions’ CEO Carlos Candal said, “We could not be more excited to be hosting Hamilton’s Asian premiere in Manila. We know we have a passionate Hamilton fan base who is absolutely thrilled that the show is coming later this year. We know Pinoy ‘Hamilfans’ will not disappoint!”

“Hamilton” premiered on Broadway in August 2015 to wide critical and audience acclaim. The show has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, it 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.

Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography “Alexander Hamilton, the musical’s libretto, music and lyrics were written Lin-Manuel Miranda with direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire.

They comprised the creative team that previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical “In the Heights,” which had a two-year run in the Philippines in 2011 and 2012 via Bobby Garcia’s then called Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group. Miranda even attended the second run’s opening day in March, 2012.

The rest of “Hamilton’s” artistic team are; scenic designer David Korins, costume designer Paul Tazewell, lighting designer Howell Binkley, sound designer Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig designer by Charles G. LaPointe.

The international tour of “Hamilton” is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by GMG Productions.

GMGP has brought numerous productions in Manila including “Cats,” RSC’s “Matilda,” Disney’s “The Lion King”, “Les Misérables,” “Mamma Mia!”, “Wicked,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” and “West Side Story." — LA, GMA Integrated News

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Hamilton makes its Asian premiere in September in Manila

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The revolution is coming to Manila in September.

Lin-Manuel Miranda went on Facebook and Instagram on March 28 to announce that his Tony, Oscar, and Oliver, and Pulitzer Prize-Award-winning musical Hamilton will be heading to Manila in September. He encourages fans of the musical to sign up for the waitlist as ticket demand will be extremely high for Hamilton’s first-ever show in Asia.

Hamilton is the story of “America then, told by America now.” What this means is that instead of stodgy old white dudes in puffy wigs and bad outfits from the 1700s, the cast has been multicultural, and all the songs are sung or rapped, which wasn’t invented until just 50 years ago.

Hamilton stunned the world when it premiered off-Broadway in 2015, got universal acclaim when it made it to Broadway later in 2015, and broke all the records when it got 16 Tony nominations, and it won 11, including Best Play. Oscars, and Olivers, and a Pulitzer Prize was next. Since 2017, Hamilton has been touring around the globe, focusing on North America and Europe, but now, 2023 is the first time the musical will make it to Asia.

Check out Lin-Manuel Miranda’s announcement below, and sign up for the waitlist here .

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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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MANILA, Philippines – Filipino fans are waiting in the wings for the hit musical Hamilton, which is set to make its Asian premiere in Manila in September.

The international production will run at the Theatre at Solaire. Tickets will be available starting April 24 via Ticketworld, with a waitlist now open on the websites of the musical and producer GMG Productions . 

The production is part of the musical’s first-ever international tour, which kicks off in Auckland, New Zealand, in May. 

“ Hamilton ’s fans from the Philippines have been telling us for years how much they want to see the show, many of them have traveled to see it all over the world. It is a thrill to, finally, be able to bring it to them,” said Hamilton international tour producer Michael Cassel.

“ Hamilton is musical theater at its most innovative, original, and transformative best. It is an absolute joy to be able to bring it to Asia for the first time and to assemble a cast of the best performers from all over the world to deliver it,” he added.

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. 

It 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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‘HAMILTON’ Asian premiere in Manila warmly welcomed by Filipino fans

• September 18, 2023
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An exhilarated first audience welcomed the Tony, Grammy, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical  HAMILTON  to Manila last night, ahead of the official opening night on Thursday 21 September.  

Celebrating their first performance in The Theatre at Solaire, the international tour company has been inspired by the enthusiasm of Filipinos, who have been waiting with great anticipation for performances since the season was announced in March.  

“Good things come to those who wait, and I know Hamilton’s Filipino fans have been waiting patiently for this moment to arrive,”  said  Michael Cassel,  producer of  HAMILTON’S  international tour. “ The Manila audiences responded with such warmth, enthusiasm and generosity – we couldn’t be more thrilled and we are ecstatic to bring the revolution to Asia for the very first time.” 

HAMILTON’S  first ever international tour continues at The Theatre at Solaire until November with further extensions not possible. It will then make its Middle East premiere at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi in January, 2024. More cities are expected to 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. The show has won Tony ® , Grammy ® , and Olivier Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

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.

The  HAMILTON  creative team previously collaborated on the 2008 Tony Award-winning Best Musical  In the Heights .

Scenic design is by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe.

The international tour of  HAMILTON  is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by Michael Cassel Group and GMG Productions.For news and updates, fans can visit  hamiltonmusical.com/international-tour ,  instagram.com/hamiltoninternationaltour  or  https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonintltour .

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‘Hamilton’ is Heading to Manila This September

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It has just been announced that the Tony, Grammy, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical HAMILTON will make its Asian premiere in Manila for a strictly limited season at The Theatre at Solaire this September!

After its southern hemisphere premiere in Sydney in March 2021 and the tour to Melbourne and Brisbane, the beloved musical is now embarking on its first-ever international tour starting in Auckland this May. It will then travel to Manila to make its Asian premiere with a cast drawn from performers from all over the world!

HAMILTON features a blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway in its score as it tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. The production has created a revolutionary moment in theatre while leaving 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. 

The revolution is coming to Manila in September! Make sure to follow @hamiltoninternationaltour on Instagram and Facebook to get the latest updates and announcements. #HamiltonPH #HamiltonINTL pic.twitter.com/nmtoLXJVk2 — GMG Productions (@GMGProds) March 28, 2023

Scenic design is by David Korins, costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, with hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe. 

“From the spectacular opening night in Sydney in 2021, through the sensational seasons in Melbourne, Brisbane and, soon, Auckland, audiences have embraced Hamilton with an enthusiasm we could never have imagined,”  HAMILTON  Producer Jeffrey Seller said.  

“Hamilton’s fans from the Philippines have been telling us for years how much they want to see the show, many of them have traveled to see it all over the world. It is a thrill to, finally, be able to bring it to them,” Producer of the international tour of  HAMILTON , Michael Cassel added. “Hamilton is musical theatre at its most innovative, original, and transformative best. It is an absolute joy to be able to bring it to Asia for the first time and to assemble a cast of the best performers from all over the world to deliver it.”  

“We could not be more excited to be hosting Hamilton’s Asian premiere in Manila,” GMG Productions’ CEO Carlos Candal said. “We know we have a passionate Hamilton fan base who is absolutely thrilled that the show is coming later this year. We know Pinoy Hamilfans will not disappoint!”

Don’t miss HAMILTON in Manila by securing your tickets when they go on sale on April 24, only through TicketWorld. A waitlist is now available at the GMG Productions website and Hamilton Musical website .

The international tour of  HAMILTON  is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Michael Cassel. The Manila season is presented by GMG Productions. 

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Opening Night: ‘Hamilton’ Kicks Off Asian Tour In Manila

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An exhilarated first audience welcomed the Tony, Grammy, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize winning musical HAMILTON to Manila at the Gala Night in The Theatre at Solaire.

This is an excerpt from Lifestyle Asia’s November 2023 Issue.

The Asian tour of the international production kicked-off in Manila. Why Manila? Producer Michael Cassel says, “And the answer is, it’s a beautiful country. It’s a great thing to do here. But most of all, you have amazing audiences that embrace musical theater.”

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“We’ve had a great joy to work with (local producer) GMG Productions over the last several years. Most recently, The Lion King back in 2018. And so, it’s a natural choice that the company will be assembled for the very first time here in Manila.”

Sam Sewell of GMG added “We are simultaneously very proud to be hosting the Asian Premiere of such a production, and at the same time, extremely humbled to be chosen as the very first stop of what will surely be an incredibly successful International Tour. This is a testament to the passion and enthusiasm of the Filipino fans.”

The international tour company, who was given a standing ovation, has been inspired by the enthusiasm of Filipinos. Fans have been waiting with great anticipation for performances since they announced the season in March.

Cassel added, “Good things come to those who wait. And I know Hamilton’s Filipino fans have been waiting patiently for this moment to arrive. The Manila audiences responded with such warmth, enthusiasm and generosity. We couldn’t be more thrilled and we are ecstatic to bring the revolution to Asia for the very first time.”

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HAMILTON ’s original Tony ® , Grammy ® , Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning creative team today confirmed the full company for the international tour which will commence its Singapore engagement from 19 April 2024 at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.

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 is completed by  Claire Abaijah-Griffin ,  Curtis Angus, Kyla Bartholomeusz ,  Taylor Broadard ,  Aniya Danée ,  Lachlan Dearing ,  Winston Hillyer, Indigo Hunt, Marcus John, Julian Kuo ,  Iosefa Laga’aia, Ashton Lash ,  HaNy Lee ,  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, London, Australia, Germany, and the North American Tours.

HAMILTON ’s producer  Jeffery Seller  said, “ 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 and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Cassel Groupsaid, “ Our phenomenal cast of superstars from productions all over the world are absolutely blowing people away for  HAMILTON ’s first ever international tour. We can’t wait to introduce them to Singapore audiences when we bring this life-rendering production there for the very first time.”

The Singapore engagement of  HAMILTON  is presented by Base Entertainment Asia and will commence at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 19 April 2024. Singapore is the third city on  HAMILTON ‘s first ever international tour following its sold-out debut in Manila in September and an upcoming season in Abu Dhabi in January.

General public on sale for tickets will commence on 14 November 2023 at 10am Singapore time through Marina Bay Sands Ticketing and SISTIC.

The 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 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.

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Singapore Season:  from 19 April 2024 Performance Schedule (Singapore Time) – Tuesdays to Fridays; 8.00pm – Saturdays; 2.00pm and 8.00pm – Sundays; 1.00pm and 6.30pm Performance Duration : 2 hours 50 minutes including intermission Place:  at Sands Theatre by Base Entertainment Asia. Performance Ticket Booking Links – Marina Bay Sands:  https://www.marinabaysands.com/entertainment/shows/hamilton.html – SISTIC:   https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/hamilton0624

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Musical Hamilton’s May 2 show to go ahead after abrupt May 1 cancellation due to ‘unexpected illness’

SINGAPORE – The evening show for visiting Broadway musical Hamilton on May 2 will “go ahead as planned”, following an eleventh-hour cancellation of the previous night’s show, said a spokesperson for the production.

On May 1, organiser Base Entertainment Asia had announced a cancellation of the May 1 show a short while before showtime, citing “unexpected illness” within the company.

At around 7pm, about an hour before the 8pm curtain time, ticketing company Sistic informed would-be showgoers of the change in a text message, which was seen by The Straits Times.

A photo posted on Facebook on May 1 showed throngs of patrons gathered outside the entrance of the Sands Theatre in Marina Bay Sands, where the show is held.

Ms Chang Zi Hui, a 22-year-old ticket-holder, said she was “just disappointed” by the last-minute nixing and even suspected the message might have been a scam, until she received an official e-mail repeating the news at 7.30pm.

“I was already out for dinner nearby,” she said.

In response to queries from ST, a spokesperson for Hamilton from Base Entertainment Asia said all affected patrons will be given the opportunity to attend another session of the show.

Those unable to attend another session of the musical during its run here will be given refunds, the spokesperson added.

The spokesperson declined to say how many ticket-holders were affected, what illness the troupe was indisposed with, or why understudies were not available. Additional queries to the spokesperson also went unanswered on May 2.

The Sands Theatre can seat up to 1,679 people, with Hamilton tickets going from $80 to $300 each on Sistic.

“Cancelling a performance is always the last resort. All future performances are due to go ahead as scheduled. In the unlikely event additional performances are cancelled, affected patrons will be contacted directly,” said the spokesperson.

In the e-mail to affected patrons seen by ST, Sistic said its May 1 tickets could be exchanged for performances on other nights, as long as the new seats chosen were within the same price category.

Sistic will contact those affected to assist them in booking a replacement session, the e-mail added.

Hamilton Musical cancelled for today 8pm Posted by Freddy Goh on  Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The acclaimed production premiered in Singapore on April 19 and will play at the Sands Theatre until June 9 – extended from the earlier announced last day on May 26, due to overwhelming demand.

Created by American songwriter-actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, it covers the life of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and his involvement in the American Revolution up to his death in 1804.

Since its premiere in 2015, the musical has swept major awards, including 11 Tony Awards, seven Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.

The show has been to Broadway, the West End, and a medley of countries, including Australia and Germany.

Its Singapore run features a cast drawn from earlier productions around the world, with an Australian actor in the titular role and an American actor as Hamilton’s rival, Aaron Burr.

It is noted for its score, which draws heavily from hip-hop, jazz and R&B, together with traditional show tunes.

My Shot, The Room Where It Happens and You’ll Be Back are some of its notable hits.

Correction note: In an earlier version of the story, we named the ticket holder quoted as Ms Ng Zi Hui. It should be Ms Chang Zi Hui. We are sorry for the error.

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Jazz guitarist extraordinaire John Pisano, renowned for his solid rhythm, melodic solo lines and generosity, died May 2 at his home in Studio City with his wife Jeanne by his side. He was 93 years old.

Pisano’s career spanned seven decades and included sharing the stage or recording studio with many jazz luminaries, including Chico Hamilton, Herb Alpert, Peggy Lee, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, his longtime friend Joe Pass, and nearly every notable guitarist in the business as host for 22 years of his Guitar Night at Spazio Restaurant in Sherman Oaks.

Bob Bakert, editor of Jazz Guitar Today , said, “A finer gentleman I’ve never met. John was a consummate gentleman and a gracious, truly caring guy. It was always about the music and camaraderie and his love for his fellow musicians. John was a master craftsman.” Bakert noted that Pisano’s Guitar Night tradition lives on in distinguished guitarist Frank Vignola’s Guitar Night at Birdland in New York, an intentional tribute to Pisano.

Vignola said, “At the age of 5, one of the first recordings I heard was Joe Pass’ ‘For Django.’ My guitar teacher, Jimmy George, and my father used to tell me to listen to the rhythm guitarist, John. I got to know him and record with him in the early 2000s when I played a rare touring appearance with Les Paul. He had me over to his house, made me a pizza and we recorded all afternoon. What a swinging guitar player. Later, while on tour with Vinny Raniolo, we played Guitar Night.

“This totally inspired me to aspire to having a Guitar Night in New York City. After COVID, Ryan Paternite reached out to me … asking if I would consider a weekly Guitar Night, ‘like John Pisano’s,’ as he put it. I was pleasantly surprised that he knew of John and how awesome his Guitar Night was. I immediately jumped at the opportunity, and we’ve been there almost three years now, every Wednesday night playing to near sold-out crowds weekly.

“What a great personality, person, player, songwriter and pizza maker.”

“John originally began his regular and ongoing (over almost two decades) Guitar Night series as a way to keep his chops in good shape and to stay inspired via encounters with other guitarists,” said Anthony Wilson, a guitarist and composer who is known for a body of work that moves fluidly across genres and is a frequent guest at Guitar Night.

The steady gig quickly became a hub for the guitar community in L.A. and was eventually a required stop for the many noted players who traveled here from around the country as well as from points beyond. Pisano grew very naturally into his role as the dean of this large intergenerational group of guitarists, guitar designers and builders, and guitar enthusiasts, hosting the evenings with a warm, generous spirit, and playing with a wide-open sense of musical curiosity that invited diverse approaches to the instrument and always kept the music vital and absorbing, Wilson remembers.

Pisano was born on Staten Island, N.Y., on Feb. 6, 1931. His first influence musically was his father, Americo Pisano, who played guitar but never professionally, according to John’s online biography . He started learning piano at about the age of 10, but never really cared to practice. It was about 13 when he started playing guitar.

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He developed quickly on the instrument, showing as much innate skill as musical understanding. Then he heard Charlie Christian, a pioneer of jazz guitar, and not long after Django Reinhardt, which deepened his love for the guitar. He was also introduced to the jazz radio station WOV in New York and heard Charlie Parker. “Birdland had a live broadcast about 3 or 3:30 in the morning. I remember recording people off the radio like Tadd Dameron and Fats Navarro with an acetate disc recorder that I owned,” he wrote.

In 1952, after being in the U.S. Air Force for about eight months, Pisano auditioned for the Air Force Band. It was the only authorization for a guitarist in the Air Force, and he got the gig, which included a lot of recruiting broadcasts.

Pisano said that he never considered himself to be a professional musician until he started playing with the U.S. Air Force band. He was also playing with the Crew Chiefs, an official Air Force group that did some touring, including a 1955 Bob Hope U.S.O. show in Greenland and a spot on “The Steve Allen Show” in Los Angeles.

When he left the service, Pisano was planning to attend the Manhattan School of Music. Shortly before he started his studies, saxophonist and friend Paul Horn, who was then working with the Chico Hamilton band, called to say that Jim Hall was about to leave the band. Horn persuaded Hamilton to audition Pisano, who joined the band and ended up staying in California. Hamilton’s band could be described as a chamber jazz quintet and produced several successful albums, including the music for the film “The Sweet Smell of Success.”

Pisano left the Hamilton band circa 1956 and did some session work while he studied music at Los Angeles City College. In 1958, Pisano recorded two albums of guitar duets with Billy Bean, “Makin’ It,” and “Take Your Pick,” which were both well-received.

Pisano met Pass in 1962, when he asked Pass to fill in for him with Pat Cavanaugh’s band while Pisano went on tour with Peggy Lee. Pass was still at Synanon but he was already something of a legend and very well known throughout guitar and jazz circles. Their first recording together, “For Django,” in 1964, has become a touchstone among jazz guitarists. They went on to record well over a dozen albums together including “Whitestone,” which Pisano co-produced; “Ira, George and Joe” in 1981, on which Pass played a 12-string guitar; and “Duets” in 1991, an album of rich interplay and complex harmonies.

Always keeping busy, in addition to his session work, Pisano joined Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass in 1967. He contributed tunes to the band’s repertoire and recorded with many artists who were on Alpert’s A&M record label. Pisano played on all the early Sergio Mendes hits, and some tunes with Burt Bacharach. During that period, he was always traveling and recording. He was with Alpert’s band for about four years before the band folded.

“John was certainly a father figure to me, both personally and musically, encouraging me and showing me astounding things on the instrument at a crucial point in my development as a musician,” said Wilson, “I relished the many opportunities I had to play with him and learn from him, from casual sessions at home that included his famous homemade pizzas, to many Guitar Nights, recording studios and concert halls.”

Apart from a great teacher, Wilson also describes John as a lifelong student. The two sometimes took lessons together — often joining “life-changing” tandem two-hour sessions with the legendary guitar teacher Ted Greene. Wilson added, “As a duo partner John was truly remarkable, always providing the exact kind of accompaniment needed — the right chord, the right rhythm, the right feel — with a sensitivity that seemed to be a musical reflection of his personality, which was empathetic, encouraging, and nurturing — like the best kind of friend, you always knew John had your back.”

Pisano is survived by his wife, Jeanne, a singer who performed with John as the Flying Pisanos, his son Christopher and daughter Alyssa. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Pisano’s honor to the Los Angeles Jazz Society .

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