Hamilton Tony Awards Reunion: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Cast Perform
- New York—The original cast of "Hamilton" delivered a show-stopping performance at the Tony Awards, marking the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking musical.
- Cynthia Erivo, tony winner and host, introduced the cast, acknowledging the musical's profound impact.
- The medley featured Lin-Manuel miranda as Hamilton and Leslie Odom, Jr.
the original “Hamilton” cast electrified the Tony Awards stage,reuniting for an unforgettable performance celebrating the musical’s tenth anniversary. Hosted by the Tony-winning Cynthia Erivo, the medley of iconic songs left the audience at Radio City Music Hall in awe. Lin-manuel miranda, Leslie Odom, Jr., Phillipa Soo, adn Daveed Diggs, among others, reprised their roles, delivering a masterclass in stage presence. From “non-Stop” to “My Shot,” including a snippet of “The Schuyler Sisters”, the performance was a rapid-fire journey through the musical’s most beloved moments. This wasn’t just a performance; it was a reminder of “Hamilton’s” profound impact on Broadway and American culture. News Directory 3 is proud to share this look back. What is next for the cast?
Original ‘Hamilton’ Cast Reunites at Tony Awards for Anniversary Performance
New York—The original cast of “Hamilton” delivered a show-stopping performance at the Tony Awards, marking the 10th anniversary of the groundbreaking musical. The reunion brought the audience to its feet at Radio City Music Hall.
Cynthia Erivo, tony winner and host, introduced the cast, acknowledging the musical’s profound impact. She noted that “Hamilton” changed Broadway and reshaped how Americans view their history. Erivo lauded the performance, dubbed “Hamilten,” as a masterclass in choreography and stage presence.
The medley featured Lin-Manuel miranda as Hamilton and Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr, launching with “Non-Stop” before Miranda transitioned into “My Shot.” Phillipa Soo then appeared with “That Would Be Enough,” followed by Jasmine Cephas Jones and Renée Elise Goldsberry for a segment of “the Schuyler Sisters.” Daveed Diggs performed “Guns and Ships,” and jonathan Groff reprised his role as King George III.
Rapid transitions led into “Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down),” “The Room Where It Happens,” “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story,” and “History Has Its Eyes on You,” culminating in a reprise of “my shot.” The performance, lasting under five minutes, concluded with thunderous applause and a standing ovation.
The reunion included original cast members Carleigh Bettiol, Andrew Chappelle, Ariana DeBose, Alysha Deslorieux, Christopher jackson, Stephanie Klemons, Morgan Marcell, Javier Muñoz, Okieriete Onaodowan, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jon Rua, Austin Smith, Seth Stewart, Betsy Struxness, Ephraim Sykes and Voltaire Wade-Greene.
“Hamilton” first premiered off Broadway at the Public Theater in 2015 before moving to the Richard Rodgers Theater. The musical received a record 16 Tony Award nominations and won 11, including Best Musical. it also received a Grammy Award, Olivier Award, Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and a Kennedy center Honors citation. The Original Broadway Cast Recording recently achieved diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
What’s next
Leslie Odom, Jr. is set to reprise his Tony-winning role as Aaron Burr on Broadway this fall.