Miguel Cervantes News

Confirming earlier rumors, producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago have announced five-time Emmy Award winner and Grammy nominee Wayne Brady will join the Chicago company of Hamilton as Aaron Burr for a limited engagement Tuesday, January 17 thru Sunday, April 9 at The PrivateBank Theatre in Chicago.

Utah Opera and Salt Lake magazine partner for the 3rd annual Libretti & Libations, where art influences life - for at least a drink (or two). Talented mixologists from choice Salt Lake City and Park City restaurants curate artisanal cocktails inspired by the season's opera productions. From January 6 to 29, 2017, 10 participating restaurants will offer expertly-crafted libations inspired by Utah Opera's 2016-17 season opening production of "Man of La Mancha" as a way of infusing food and beverage with the experience of opera. Visit www.utahopera.org/libations for more information.

Now that the majority of #Ham4Ham shows are digital, it's even more exciting when a rare live performance is announced. This afternoon, the Chicago cast of Hamilton made their live #Ham4Ham debut with a special holiday edition of the popular lottery-based event, and the crowds turned out in droves!

Today's big news: OTHELLO, starring Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo, officially bows at NYTW, and Kelli O'Hara and Will Chase lead Roundabout's starry KISS ME, KATE benefit concert!

Miguel Cervantes, Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production of HAMILTON, is partnering with Chicago's Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) in a new fundraising campaign to raise money to find a cure for his one-year-old daughter Adelaide, who suffers a rare childhood epilepsy syndrome. The website is myshotatepilepsy.org

HAMILTON is now playing at The PrivateBank Theatre in Chicago (18 W. Monroe), and is currently booked through September 2017.  BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at highlights of the show below!

BroadwayWorld has learned that a Trump supporter interrupted the Saturday evening performance of Hamilton in Chicago. An audience member seated in the balcony allegedly shouted 'We won! You Lost! Get over it! F*ck you!' during the number 'Dear Theodosia.'

BroadwayWorld has learned that a Trump supporter interrupted the Saturday evening performance of Hamilton in Chicago. An audience member seated in the balcony allegedly shouted 'We won! You Lost! Get over it! F*ck you!' during the number 'Dear Theodosia.'

Following the November 3rd evening performance of the Chicago production of HAMILTON, the cast gathered on stage to celebrate the Cubs winning the World Series championship

Ari Afsar, who plays 'Eliza Hamilton' in the Chicago production of HAMILTON, recently stopped by the web series 'City of Michael' - check it out below! 

When the Chicago Bears played the Minnesota Vikings yesterday, the men of Hamilton where on hand to sing the national anthem. Below, watch their performance, straight from Soldier Field!

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Chicago, South Bend, New Zealand and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include the opening of HAMILTON in Chicago, SWEENEY TODD in South Bend, and BILLY ELLIOT in New Zealand, just to name a few.

HAMILTON just opened at The PrivateBank Theatre in Chicago (18 W. Monroe), and is currently booked through September 2017. 

Performances of HAMILTON are currently underway at The PrivateBank Theatre in Chicago (18 W. Monroe). Check out photos of the cast in action below!

This October, Cobblestone, the award-winning magazine for aspiring historians, focuses on the 'ten dollar Founding Father.' To celebrate this exciting new issue, the editors are wondering which other U.S. historical leaders might inspire future Broadway songwriters. So, Cobblestone has decided to launch the 'Rap Into History' Challenge.

These days, Chicago might just be 'the greatest city in the world.' Why? #HamiltonCHI.

HAMILTON creator and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and Miguel Cervantes, who will take on the role of Alexander Hamilton in Chicago beginning Sept. 27, grace the cover of the October Issue of Chicago Magazine.

Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet Lin-Manuel Miranda at the opening night party for HAMILTON on Chicago.