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Post by stuartmcd on Jun 8, 2017 23:32:44 GMT
Or somebody might have already posted it. Everything is rumour and speculation until we get confirmation from an official source
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Post by daniel on Jun 9, 2017 1:36:05 GMT
First person to post confirmation of Alexander Hamilton casting wins a cookie.
Gauntlet = laid.
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Post by d'James on Jun 9, 2017 1:45:47 GMT
Actual cookie or Internet cookie?
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Post by daniel on Jun 9, 2017 4:10:10 GMT
Actual cookie or Internet cookie? Oh a real one!
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Post by d'James on Jun 9, 2017 4:10:59 GMT
Actual cookie or Internet cookie? Oh a real one! Phew.
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Post by Sari on Jun 9, 2017 9:42:42 GMT
Or they're waiting for Lin to come back to USA (because I think he's moving back next week) to announce that he's playing Hamilton. He said (twitter) that he would be back in September and that he didn't know for how long exactly. Mackintosh said that he would be Hamilton later in the run, but what Lin said made me think that... what if he's finally playing Hamilton for the first 6 months? Hmmmm.
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Post by danb on Jun 9, 2017 9:48:15 GMT
I just wanna know when the rest of the tickets will go on sale. Have they not finished that sodding theatre yet?!?! 😂
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2017 9:56:10 GMT
Lin must be leaving imminently, he's currently tweeting shout-outs to his favourite local hang-outs in London, which would be an extremely silly (not to mention out-of-character) thing to do if he was planning to visit them much more.
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Post by Sari on Jun 9, 2017 10:14:42 GMT
I was actually thinking about that, because now I know that he lives in Notting Hill lol but it may be renting so... he's probably moving somewhere else once he is back.
The rest of the tickets will go on sale in October.
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Post by dgjbear on Jun 9, 2017 10:16:51 GMT
Or they're waiting for Lin to come back to USA (because I think he's moving back next week) to announce that he's playing Hamilton. He said (twitter) that he would be back in September and that he didn't know for how long exactly. Mackintosh said that he would be Hamilton later in the run, but what Lin said made me think that... what if he's finally playing Hamilton for the first 6 months? Hmmmm.
I've got a ticket to se this and like the OBC recording, but don't think I am that bothered if Lin appears in it or not to be honest. His skill is writing I think as his voice isn't that exceptional. So unless he does something extraordinary with the acting, I don't mind who takes the lead.
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Post by ali973 on Jun 9, 2017 10:19:17 GMT
He's working for Disney. I doubt he's "renting" versus being put up by the company.
I'm not sure if he's moving back or if he's just back in the US for the Tony Awards since he's on the list of people presenting.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2017 10:29:58 GMT
I've seen Lin, Javier and the Chicago alternate (Joseph?) and whilst Lin was certainly the weakest singer of the three, there's so little straight singing by that character that it didn't matter. I think he's an underrated actor, I respected Javier's more serious take on the role (and the fact that he didn't just copy Lin), but it didn't emotionally effect me to the same level. I also think Lin just has great stage presence, charm and is stupidly watchable. So I'd be lying if I said I'm not hoping to be able to see him in the role again.
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Post by stuartmcd on Jun 9, 2017 10:34:35 GMT
If they can make it work for his schedule then it makes sense for Lin to be in the role in November rather than jumping in at a random point and taking the spotlight off whoever originates the role here
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Post by viserys on Jun 9, 2017 11:05:50 GMT
I would also assume that they'd bring him in to boost sales if Hamilton doesn't become the crazy sell-out smash hit everyone is currently expecting.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2017 11:09:25 GMT
I would also assume that they'd bring him in to boost sales if Hamilton doesn't become the crazy sell-out smash hit everyone is currently expecting. To be fair I think by the time sales become an issue, Lin will have already have moved on to something else.
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Post by Sari on Jun 9, 2017 11:09:53 GMT
He's working for Disney. I doubt he's "renting" versus being put up by the company. I'm not sure if he's moving back or if he's just back in the US for the Tony Awards since he's on the list of people presenting. Well by "renting" I meant that it's a temporary home, I don't think he or Disney bought the apartment. I don't really know exactly when he's moving back, probably after the tonys.
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Post by steve10086 on Jun 12, 2017 13:58:29 GMT
With apologies to all those who see a new post in the Hamilton thread and get excited it may contain news....
Just finished the Chernow biography. Can't believe how emotionally invested I was in Hamilton by the end. His final letter to Eliza is heartbreaking.
Man, I do love it when musical theatre sparks a new interest, or throws light on a subject of which I was completely unaware.
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Post by 49thand8th on Jun 15, 2017 19:06:39 GMT
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 15, 2017 19:09:30 GMT
Oooooooh sh*t.
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Post by Mark on Jun 15, 2017 19:11:26 GMT
Looks like someone might have news tonight!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 19:12:26 GMT
He's such a tease. Plus he dropped some Pinocchio casting info yesterday ahead of the NT press release.
I'm liking this new, cheeky Baz.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2017 19:12:51 GMT
Now we're talking! Hopefully an exciting announcement!
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Post by cropley on Jun 15, 2017 19:13:45 GMT
Dont know his name but looks like he is a recent graduate who graduated from drama school last year.
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Post by stuart on Jun 15, 2017 19:15:12 GMT
And now I'm not sleeping until this is announced. Thanks Baz.
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Post by ctas on Jun 15, 2017 19:16:07 GMT
Everyone place your final bets ahead of Baz o'clock tonight
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