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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#1
Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:43am

I am, as the kids these days are saying, "shook" by this.

This is so strange to me. Thoughts?

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-News-Tony-Winner-James-Monroe-Iglehart-Will-Join-HAMILTON-on-Broadway-20170117

Updated On: 1/17/17 at 09:43 AM

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#2
Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:46am

I think his Jefferson will be inspired - his Lafayette will be interesting.

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#3
Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:47am

HOLY SHIT.

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#4
Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:53am

I wish he was joining sooner as I will be going in March. This is very interesting casting!

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#5
Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:57am

This is an unexpected choice, yet I am very interested to see how he does. I think he could be very good. I've never heard him rap, so I'm eager to see how he handles the insanely fast tempo of Guns and Ships, especially with a thick French accent.

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#6
Posted: 1/17/17 at 9:58am

He's a skilled rapper. He's a member of Freestyle Love Supreme.

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#7
Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:00am

neonlightsxo said: "He's a skilled rapper. He's a member of Freestyle Love Supreme.

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Yup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVBx59lIXbA

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#8
Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:01am

I saw James in Bat Boy and Spelling Bee back when he was working primarily in the Bay Area. He is going to be HILARIOUS. I never would've thought of this, but holy crap.

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#9
Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:06am

It's casting like this that really gets me excited! Iglehart is uber-talented he's going to be fabulous!

Now I have to go do some more damage to my credit card and get some tickets!

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#10
Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:12am

Wanna see his last show in Aladdin - does he play Sunday nights?

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#11
Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:23am

My August ticket just gets better and better... Anthony Lee Medina and now Iglehart...

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#12
Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:41am

Wow, this will be interesting. I am sure he was probably sick by now of Genie. BTW, one of the nicest men I have ever met in the theatre

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#13
Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:49am

From one hit right on to the next! I wish James as much luck needed!

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#14
Posted: 1/17/17 at 10:58am

WOW! I misread it at first and thought he was taking over for George Washington and thought... yeah I can see that. But then re-read and saw its Lafayette/Jefferson role... inspired!! I'm seeing it again in May and now really glad to be doing so.

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#15
Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:07am

From one Tony-winning Supporting Actor to another! This is swell news...and it couldn't have happened to a cooler guy. Go James!

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#16
Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:08am

Wow last week I just saw a video of Lin and James performing My Shot in its early incarnations! It seem like James was part of early Hamilton. So excited with this casting, I need to watch again this year!!!

PS: Sorry don't know how to post a video!

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#17
Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:12am

ebontoyan said: "PS: Sorry don't know how to post a video!"

Just copy and paste the URL.

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#18
Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:41am

Is there a chance he will be there on April 7th? I really want to see him.

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#19
Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:43am

It says mid April date TBD, so I guess there's a chance?

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#20
Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:44am

Anshel2 said: "Wanna see his last show in Aladdin - does he play Sunday nights?

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He plays all performances -- but even so, do you really think he would sit out his last show?

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James Monroe Iglehart to join Broadway cast of HAMILTON#21
Posted: 1/17/17 at 11:59am

I think he will make an excellent TJ/Lafayette and I look forward to seeing someone with comedic timing and wit back in the role.