The name Hamilton is attached to several productions, and the performers differ in each one. The original Broadway company, the 2016 filmed performance, the West End production at the Victoria Palace Theatre and the UK and Ireland tour all have their own casts, so a cast list only makes sense once the production is clear.
This article covers who originated the principal roles, who has played the female roles and King George, and how the current casts stand. Each listing carries its date, because casting changes frequently and several reports give conflicting dates.
Where reports disagree, the difference is noted in the relevant section rather than settled by assumption.
Who was in the original Hamilton cast?
Productions covered
Broadway, the filmed Disney+ version, the West End and the UK and Ireland tour.
Original anchor
The Broadway production opened in , and the filmed performance was recorded in June 2016.
Current casts
Listings are dated, and the West End’s new cast was set to begin on 15 June 2026.
Key roles
King George, Eliza Hamilton, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton have all been played by different performers across productions.
- The phrase “Hamilton cast” covers several separate productions, so the production name should be identified before a list of performers is read.
- The filmed version was recorded with the original Broadway company, which links the stage run and the screen version.
- The original Broadway company and the original London company were separate casts.
- Lead roles have been recast over time, and the same role can have different performers in each production.
- The West End listings reflect 2026 casting, which is more recent than the Broadway and tour listings.
| Fact | Detail | Date/Status |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Broadway premiere | The Public Theater | Early 2015 |
| Broadway opening | Original production | |
| Alexander Hamilton (original) | Lin-Manuel Miranda | Original Broadway cast |
| Eliza Hamilton (original) | Phillipa Soo | Original Broadway cast |
| Aaron Burr (original) | Leslie Odom Jr. | Original Broadway cast |
| Angelica Schuyler (original) | Renée Elise Goldsberry | Original Broadway cast |
| King George (original Broadway) | Jonathan Groff, succeeding Brian d’Arcy James from the Off-Broadway run | Broadway transfer |
| Filmed performance | Three performances at the Richard Rodgers Theatre | |
| Disney+ release | Streaming release of the filmed version | |
| Tenth Broadway anniversary | Original cast reunited at the Tony Awards; 85 other alumni joined a curtain call on 6 August | 2025 |
What was the cast in 2016?
The filmed version was recorded in June 2016 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, across three performances. Some setup shots were recorded without an audience and edited in with the performances.
The performers in the filmed version are the original Broadway company listed above. Some original cast members later left the company, but the exact dates for individual departures are not established in the available reports.
Does the filmed version use the same cast?
The film was directed by Thomas Kail and co-produced by Disney, 5000 Broadway Productions, RadicalMedia and others, according to the Wikipedia entry for the 2020 film. It was released on Disney+ in .
The streaming release won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded), according to London Theatre’s timeline of the show.
A theatrical release was announced on 6 August 2025 for the United States and Canada, with a new prologue titled “Reuniting the Revolution”. Disney’s own press release reports a premiere screening at the Delacorte Theater in New York on 3 September 2025, and gives 26 September 2025 for the UK and Ireland cinema release. The Disney press release is the source for these dates.
One 2025 trade report gives 26 November 2025 for the UK and Ireland cinema release. Disney’s press release gives 26 September 2025, and that is the date used in this article.
Who played the female roles in Hamilton?
The female roles include Eliza Hamilton, Angelica Schuyler and Peggy Schuyler, who is also billed as Maria Reynolds in some casts. Each production has cast these roles differently.
Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton
Phillipa Soo played Eliza Hamilton in the original Broadway cast. The current Broadway company, listed in an August 2025 report, names Morgan Anita Wood in the role.
In London, the original West End Eliza was Rachelle Ann Go. The current West End listing names Bente Mulan. On the UK and Ireland tour, Roshani Abbey played the role until 25 March 2025, and Casey Al-Shaqsy has played it from 26 March 2025.
Eliza Hamilton has been played by different performers in each production. The name of the production is needed to identify the correct performer, and the spelling used in cast listings is Phillipa Soo.
Other female roles across productions
Renée Elise Goldsberry originated Angelica Schuyler on Broadway, and Rachel John played the role in the original London cast. The current West End listing names Georgina Onuorah, and the 2025 tour cast included Chasity Crisp from 20 January 2025, according to BroadwayWorld’s report on the tour casting.
Jasmine Cephas Jones originated Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds on Broadway. Cherry Torres is named in the current Broadway company, Jasmine Jia Yung Shen in the current West End cast, and Naomi Katiyo on the tour from January 2025.
The Broadway company named here was reported in August 2025, and the West End listing reflects casting from 2026. Performers in these roles can change without notice.
Who played King George in Hamilton?
King George has been played by several performers. The role was first originated Off-Broadway by Brian d’Arcy James, and Jonathan Groff took over for the Broadway transfer.
Jonathan Groff on Broadway
Jonathan Groff played King George in the Broadway production that opened in August 2015. He succeeded Brian d’Arcy James, who had originated the role Off-Broadway at The Public Theater.
The current Broadway company, as reported in August 2025, names Jarrod Spector in the role.
King George in London and on tour
Michael Jibson originated King George in the London production, which opened in December 2017 according to one trade report. The current West End cast names Daniel Boys in the role.
On the UK and Ireland tour, Daniel Boys was listed in the 2023 company, and Louis Maskell took over the role in the cast that started on 20 January 2025.
One listing states that the tour has completed its run and is no longer on sale. Other reports describe ongoing touring, so the tour’s current status remains unconfirmed.
Where are the Hamilton cast members now?
The available reports list casts for each production rather than later career moves. Current details below are limited to the productions themselves, and career information beyond them is not established.
Current West End cast
The most recent West End listings, published by Musical Theatre Review, name the following performers. The incoming cast was set to begin on 15 June 2026.
| Role | Performer |
|---|---|
| Alexander Hamilton | Stephenson Ardern-Sodje (from 15 June 2026) |
| Aaron Burr | Yeukayi Ushe (covers the Leslie Odom Jr. role on 27–29 July 2026) |
| Eliza Hamilton | Bente Mulan |
| Angelica Schuyler | Georgina Onuorah |
| George Washington | Akmed Junior Khemalai |
| Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson | Ashley J. Daniels |
| Hercules Mulligan / James Madison | Alexander Bellinfantie (West End debut) |
| John Laurens / Philip Hamilton | Shak Mancel James |
| Peggy Schuyler / Maria Reynolds | Jasmine Jia Yung Shen |
| King George III | Daniel Boys |
The West End booking end date is given as 13 March 2027 in the most recent listings, published by London Theatre Direct.
Earlier 2025 West End listings name Alex Sawyer as Alexander Hamilton, Jay Perry as Aaron Burr and Emily-Mae as Angelica. Those names have been superseded by the 2026 casting.
Current Broadway company
An August 2025 report names Trey Curtis as Alexander Hamilton, Jared Dixon as Aaron Burr, Stephanie Umoh as Angelica Schuyler, Tamar Greene as George Washington and Jarrod Spector as King George. The same listing names Morgan Anita Wood as Eliza Hamilton and Cherry Torres as Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds.
UK and Ireland tour
The tour opened at Manchester Palace Theatre on , according to West End Theatre’s report on the tour casting. The original tour cast included Shaq Taylor as Alexander Hamilton and Sam Oladeinde as Aaron Burr.
A new cast started on 20 January 2025 in Cardiff, with Marley Fenton as Alexander Hamilton and Billy Nevers as Aaron Burr. Roshani Abbey and Casey Al-Shaqsy shared the role of Eliza Hamilton, with the change taking effect on 26 March 2025.
When did the Hamilton cast change over time?
- : The show premiered Off-Broadway at The Public Theater, according to London Theatre’s timeline.
- : The production transferred to Broadway and opened, with Jonathan Groff as King George.
- : Three performances were filmed at the Richard Rodgers Theatre with the original cast.
- : The West End production opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre, as reported by West End Theatre. Some other sources give only the year 2017.
- : The filmed version was released on Disney+.
- : The UK and Ireland tour opened at Manchester Palace Theatre.
- : A new UK and Ireland tour cast started in Cardiff.
- : Alumni joined a curtain call to mark the tenth Broadway anniversary, with the original cast reuniting at the Tony Awards.
- : The new West End cast was set to begin, with Stephenson Ardern-Sodje as Alexander Hamilton.
- : The most recent listings give this as the end of the West End booking period.
What is confirmed about Hamilton casts, and what is still unclear?
| Established information | Information that remains unclear |
|---|---|
| The Broadway production opened in August 2015. | The exact dates on which individual original cast members left the company. |
| The filmed version was recorded in June 2016 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. | The West End opening month, as some sources give only 2017. |
| The filmed version was released on Disney+ in July 2020. | The UK and Ireland cinema date, which is given as either 26 September or 26 November 2025. |
| The West End new cast was set to begin on 15 June 2026. | The current status of the UK and Ireland tour. |
| Jonathan Groff and Phillipa Soo originated King George and Eliza Hamilton on Broadway. | Leslie Odom Jr.’s limited return as Aaron Burr from 3 July to 5 September 2026, which rests on a single report. |
Why do Hamilton casts differ across productions?
Each Hamilton production is staged by its own company in its own theatre, so each has a separate cast. The Broadway, West End and tour casts are not interchangeable, even when they share a role name.
Lead roles are recast over time, which is why a single cast list can become outdated. The film is a recording of the original Broadway company rather than a new production with a new cast.
Readers who want a similar cast history for another stage-to-screen musical can compare the Grease Cast 1978 – Full Cast List and Where They Are Now guide.
Which sources support these cast details?
The Broadway and film dates are drawn from London Theatre’s timeline and from the Wikipedia entry for the 2020 film. The West End and tour casting draws on trade reports from West End Theatre, BroadwayWorld and Musical Theatre Review.
The cinema release dates come from Disney’s press release, which is the most direct source for those details. Some trade reports give different dates, and those differences are noted in the sections above.
What is the current Hamilton cast, and how can it be read?
The current West End cast is the most recent listing, with Stephenson Ardern-Sodje as Alexander Hamilton from 15 June 2026. The Broadway company and the UK and Ireland tour are listed with earlier dates, and the tour’s status remains unconfirmed. For another example of a stage-to-screen cast guide, see Wicked For Good – UK Release, Cast and Streaming Guide.
Common questions about Hamilton casts
Who played Alexander Hamilton in the original Broadway cast?
Lin-Manuel Miranda played Alexander Hamilton in the original Broadway cast, which opened in August 2015. The role has since been played by other performers in later productions.
Who played Aaron Burr in the original Broadway cast?
Leslie Odom Jr. played Aaron Burr in the original Broadway cast. He later returned to the role in the West End for a limited run, according to a single report.
Who played Alexander Hamilton on the 2023 UK and Ireland tour?
Shaq Taylor played Alexander Hamilton in the tour cast that opened at Manchester Palace Theatre on 11 November 2023. Marley Fenton took over the role in the cast that started on 20 January 2025.
Who plays Eliza Hamilton in the current West End cast?
The most recent West End listing names Bente Mulan as Eliza Hamilton. Casting in this production has changed several times, so the listing may not reflect later changes.
Where can the filmed Hamilton be watched?
The filmed version was released on Disney+ in July 2020. It was also given a theatrical release in some territories in 2025, with dates that differ between sources.
Is the West End cast the same as the Broadway cast?
No. The West End and Broadway productions are separate companies, and their performers are different in most roles. The original West End cast included Jamael Westman as Alexander Hamilton and Giles Terera as Aaron Burr.
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Toby Marsh is Senior Reporter at Castradar.uk, covering film and TV stories across the UK.