In terms of acting, I think people sleep on Okieriete Onaodowan. He played two drastically different characters effortlessly...one with amazing energy and force (Mulligan) and the other with deadpan humor (Madison). He really doesn't get enough credit...especially with his beatboxing.
he is my low key favorite for all of these reasons. He really does not even seem like the same person in those roles. Like he somehow makes me believe he really is sickly little James Madison. I also don't think he gets enough credit on his background vocals. Dude has some pipes.
If I had to choose one lone favorite part of the show, it's his performance in Yorktown. I just cannot get over his entrance- I wait in anticipation and it gets me everytime.
Christopher Jackson doesn’t get enough love. I’ve seen other Hamilton productions, and no actor comes even close to his performance of Washington. Not only the acting and singing, but the way he carries himself on stage you can believe he is a military officer.
Mario Tan yeah he definitely set a very high ceiling for the role he was personally my favorite in the show. Every time he’s on the stage I’m looking at him he just stands out. His voice is also just so amazing to go along with his stage presence
From a technical standpoint - Leslie Odom Jr From a purely emotional stand point- Pippa Soo From a charisma Standpoint- Daveed Diggs From purely character standpoint- Leslie Odom Jr Vocal Standpoint- Chris Jackson From a power standpoint- Rene Elise Goldsburry
I feel like Oak really stole the show for me. He plays the dual role of HERCULES Mulligan and James Madison in the musical. He literally had to jump from being this energetic, larger than life type character to this quiet and poised one and he does it expertly. His performance grabbed my attention and it was amazing to watch him act.
YES!! So glad someone brought up Oak. That dual role switch is the best in the show. He also has a great combination of beautiful vocals and strong rapping. So underrated (because the whole cast is so amazing)
"HERCULES MULLIGAN!" during Yorktown is my favorite single moment in the entire show. He (damn near literally) explodes out onto stage, delivers this Busta Rhymes-esque monologue and finishes it off with one of the most glorious and well-deserved F-Bombs in modern entertainment.
I think Leslie Odom Jr. really did a fantastic job of making Burr a relatable, tragic character. The way his face falls when Hamilton backs Jefferson is heartbreaking. Wait for it and Dear Theodosia are such beautiful pieces that also bring out his humanity.
I listened to the dear theodosia reprise (it was eventually cut from the production) and it was honestly so sad. It brought even more emotion to Burr, his wife had just died and he now does everything for his daughter, anyway I really recommend it
Absolutely agree. He was my favorite (though by a hair over everyone else, as they were all fantastic). He just brought a certain joie de vivre, a lightness, and a bit of sarcastic wit not just because of the lyrics, but in his whole demeanor. He was a ton of fun to watch.
A good question to ask would have been: who had the most underrated performance? I'd have to say Okieriete Onaodowan as James Madison/Hercules Mulligan, or Christopher Jackson's Washington.
I think Oke is so underrated, of all the people that play two characters I think his are the most different, I almost don't believe I'm watching the same person in Act 1 and 2. And he nails them both.
Ari Kamlet I’m not criticizing him as a performer at all. It’s just a play on words because they said Daveed Diggs ‘spits fire,’ and Jonathan Groff spits a lot in his performance. So I did not use ‘spits,’ as a synonym for ‘sucks,’ but to say that Groff LITERALLY spits a lot.
It's a difficult choice. Miranda is great. But the actor who affected me the most was Christopher Jackson. He humanized Washington for me in a way no one ever had. He has become my internal image for the person Washington was. Color is irrelevant. No one who plays Washington ever really looks like him. Jackson makes me FEEL Washington as a living, breathing person. He's amazing.
The emotion he brings makes you feel like he is telling his own story, not someone else's. The raw power of his vocals. The command he has of the scene...I mean, he's playing the role of the man who is considered the father of our country. And you feel it in every aspect of his performance. The agony of being charged with leading the revolution, and then building a nation from nothing. Heavy is the head that wears the crown...and you can feel that weight as you watch him bring Washington to life.
Have you seen the actor who played Washington in the John Adams HBO miniseries. I would say he came the closest to looking like him, and had what I think a lot of the mannerisms as well. But I agree Christopher Jackson as Washington was amazing. He did humanize him for me as well
Maxfli82 The guy who plays Washington in the series “Turn” is also very good (especially since most Washington depictions, like David Morse in “John Adams” are older, president aged GW, while that series does a great job with a Revolutionary aged, mid-late 40s Washington).
@@relastle I don't know, they might have installed something later for people less athletically inclined, but his cast members literally made jokes about it. Oke got him a leg massager (which daveed actually really likes). So I think originally he was jumping from the floor.
I’ve watched Hamilton at least 10 times & found something new every time. Lin’s performance does me in! His body language & facial expressions take me from hysterical laughter to sobs. When Eliza takes his hand in the forgiveness scene, every part of him shows feelings of awe, unworthiness, & then gratefulness for her grace & forgiveness. I may be totally off, but the first time I watched one of Lin’s crying scenes I thought-that’s exactly what happens when we sing & cry at the same time. You get choked up, you can hardly sing, much less carry a tune.
Phillipa Soo. Her VOICE alone, my gosh. I particularly like that even if most of 'her' songs aren't that 'showy' or 'big', you can definitely hear and feel her emotions. Also, her riffs!!! ❤️ And most of all, her acting abilities. HANDS DOWN. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I mean, Hamilton was her Broadway debut. She's basically a newbie, and yet absolutely nailed Eliza. ❤️❤️❤️ Oh, and as an Asian, I'm extremely proud of her, and joyful for her sublime performance. #RepresentationMatters
I agree. When Sean asked the question, Phillipa Soo was the first to pop into my mind. Of course, then I started waffling (yeah, but Daveed...yeah, but Renee Elise...yeah, but...), but still, it was Phillipa whom I thought of first.
@@cryofpaine She was in the off-Broadway cast of "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812" where she played Natasha, and that's how LMM first found her. She went on to do Hamilton before Great Comet went on to Broadway later. The off-Broadway recording is on Spotify if you wanted to listen to her pre-Hamilton!
Odom. Especially if you've seen him in interviews or out of character. Everything about him changes when he's Burr. He doesn't even use the same mouth posture to make sounds. It's ridiculous and extremely subtle. It isn't flashy or forced at all. But the work he puts in is just uncanny. Christopher Jackson would be my runner up.
Jasmine Cephas Jones is super underrated she has an amazing voice and plays two completely different characters. Also the ensemble are on stage for nearly every single song and they deserve more love.
My Top 5 with my fave song of theirs 1. Leslie Odom Jr - Wait For It 2. Daveed Diggs - Cabinet Battle # 1 3. Renee Elise Goldsberry - Satisfied 4. Philippa Soo - Burn 5. Christopher Jackson - One Last Time My Top 4 are pretty locked in (I do go back and forth between Odom and Diggs as the best performer), but the 5th one is impossible to choose. It varies depending on the day and the last song I heard/watched.
So, my favorite performance is Renee Elise Goldsberry- I think she has the hardest role. It reminds me of how they used to say Ginger Rogers did the same thing as Fred Astaire only in high heels and backwards... Her role requires very precise singing, fast rap, as well as nuanced acting. It is very similar to what Daveed Diggs is doing, but she is playing family interpersonal relationships & the scenes with Phillips death/& Alexander's cheating as well. As to who surprised me... I knew from the album I'd love Renee... I liked Chris Jackson's voice on the album & I'd seen him at the Whitehouse gig. It did not prepare me for him to walk out on stage. His stage presence as George Washington was incredible. As soon as he walked out I believed he WAS George Washington. Period. So incredibly impressed.
Tarotiste This is in no way relevant to Hamilton, but (IMPO) there never was and will never be even a close comparison bet Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. I’m positive that Fred could have tapped in high heels, backwards, etc. Indeed, throughout their movies (just talking abt Astaire/Rogers, not the entire array of Astaire films) they didn’t just tap dance as one would in a class or even just in a sweeping manner of a lovely dance. They tap danced while roller skating; they used the furniture and random props; they had fun and great chemistry. But there were always moments in their dances (not every single one, of course, but many) where Fred Astaire was basically dancing around her. His dance included moves that were different bc, let’s face it, he was a one in a trillion dancer. TBH, I also don’t think Gene Kelly was at Astaire’s level. He was not only so incredibly blessed w talent, but he started in films at an older age then most bc films didn’t exist before a certain point in time. And he STILL had the energy and talent of a man half his age. I’m not going to name every movie and dance he ever did bc I couldn’t do that off the top of my head, for one, and two, that would be exhaustive, but his dances - many either alone or with backup dancers but he’s clearly the leader - remain relevant today to anybody who even thinks about becoming a dancer. And his movies started close to a century ago. He dances w a broom; he dances w a cane; he dances on the ceiling; he sings and dances through a toy store using the instruments as props; he dances w like a battalion of men behind him; on and on and on. Holiday Inn is one of my favorite movies (Altho it’s not an Astaire/Rogers). Indeed it’s a Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and two fine women whose names totally escape me bc they were nice and all but nothing compared to the two men. (This is not to say there weren’t female dancers who came much closer to Astaire’s level than Rogers; just that they weren’t in the films I’ve mentioned. Cyd Charisse, Rita Hayworth, et al. I was truly more interested in watching Astaire then specifically watching movies with dancers.) But I’m rambling. And this isn’t to say that I wasn’t blown away by Mikhail Baryshnikov or Gregory Hines or very recently, Sergei Polunin (most especially in that Take Me to Church video). But Baryshnikov & Sergei are really ballet dancers (best in the world - just not famous in particular for tap). And my only point is that Astaire is really in a category all his own. But it’s a personal opinion. You need not agree. And I’d rather talk abt my fav actor in Hamilton (it’s beyond ridiculous to try and rate the dif actors like this one is the best, then x,y, and z) But I’m going w Diggs, even tho his part wasn’t specifically designed for “best actor”. The guy above just asked. I’ll explain in my own comment, not in response to somebody else. And for the record, I was also blown away by Renee. (I realized I’m using that phrase bc I’ve heard it so many times listening to Hamilton.) I’m sure she’ll be a top choice! 😘🥰
yeah I agree with the points people say about his singing but he literally IS alexander hamilton (the character obviously). You can feel the ambition exuding him
Plus, he has SOOO much time on stage, so you can't expect every single note to be SPOT ON. (but, I gotta admit, Leslie Odom Jr. gets every note spot on even tho he's on just as much as lin) Also, because I'm obsessed with Lin Manuel Miranda, I saw an interview with him saying how he remembered how tired he was during those performances that were a little rough, after doing back to back performances and not getting enough sleep.
It has to be Jonathan Groff. EVERY single time he’s on the stage he just feels crazy and electric. He steals the show in Addams administration and Reynolds pamphlet. Jonathan Groff 100% constantly blows everyone away with his break up pop songs to the colonies.
You’ll Be Back is my 3 year old daughter’s favorite song. We sing it together all the time. Not that she’s heard all the music because of some language but she’s heard everything that doesn’t have the E next to it on Spotify.
I love the cuts and camera work. If it was put on Disney+ like a traditional stage production with one wideshot, I would have hated it. The cuts and closeups really give it a feel like you are on stage.
I have to go with Christopher Jackson as Washington. The ending of "One Last Time" is pretty much the epitome of the show for me, when he is almost in tears and holding that hand out and just soaking up the emotion that he's getting back from the audience that he gave out during the song. That was a powerful moment. I cannot argue with ANY of your choices, and I get why Lin-Manuel didn't get the nod (as you said, he built up the people around him, which makes him the best kind of boss to have as I've had a couple of them), but I think Christopher Jackson should have gotten a vote.
I went to the West End show where unfortunately the actor for Aaron Burr had to be replaced midshow because the original actor was sick (we all could see it towards the end of act 1 that he wasn't okay). What I learned from that is that as much as this is Hamilton's story, Burr carries at least half of the emotional progression of the show (if not actually a little more). That is to say, I was probably a little too focused on what Leslie Odem Jr. was doing when I get a chance to watch it on Disney+. And that man can carry emotional progression like Atlas silently carrying the World. His performance in "The Room Where It Happens" is also unbeatable in terms of how he develops Burr's character in a single number while dancing to probably the most over the top choreography in the show. I love everyone in the show especially Lin, but Leslie can have my cake and eat it.
To be fair, he's also virtually alone in every scene he's in. So... whose he stealing the scene from? Haha but that's more me picking on language than anything. I get your sentiment and I absolutely agree
Everyone in this show did ridiculously fabulous job. I wish I could mention all of the cast in fact. Renee Goldsberry completely crushed “Satisfied” to the point that I actually felt sad for her. However, Leslie Odom Jr. brought such a controlled but seething intensity to “wait for it” that I had to rewind and watch it again before I continued watching the rest of the performance.
I think the best performance was from Renee as Angelica. She probably has the best vocal performance (belting up to some Gb5s!), and is also has one of the cleanest rap voice. She is one of the only characters with a flawless voice _and_ flawless rapping. Obviously Satisfied is the highlight, but she riffs and belts super high in The Schuyler Sisters, and has some really cool emotional complexity in It's Quiet Uptown. I think she definitely deserved her Tony Award.
I am in total agreement about Renee. About 10 years ago I saw her at Super Soap Weekend at Disneyworld. She played Evangeline on One Life to Live. She sang on that show and sang at SSW. She has the voice of an angel. Love her and got to meet her. Beautiful.
For "Best Performance", I'm sorry but I have to give it to Lin just for the face he makes at the end of "It's Quiet Uptown", when she grabs his hand. My wife cries every time during this scene. I love the Diggs throughout as well, especially his wrap in "Guns and Ships".
Pippa Soo has my heart for sure. I may be biased; the more she hates Trump the more I fall in love with her, but I think her vocals and acting are just absolutely flawless. “Burn” is definitely my favorite song.
I did watch it for the first time, and my family and I were lost the first several minutes. So, after seeing the whole show, we watched the first act again with subtitles, and it added so much to our understanding of what unfolded and appreciated the rap even more!
Lol. After I got to around 45 I started watching everything with subtitles. It's so convenient! Especially if family members talk to you- you don't miss what was said!
I'm german and although I watch american or british tv-shows always in english i had to turn on the subtitles after a few minutes, and LOVED the show. Have watched single shows or acts again and noticed earlier today, that I didnt even put them on again because i didnt feel as heeeeeeeelpleeeess :D That made me smile.
Or be familiar with the album. We were Hamilton fans from the album in 2016. We could sing the entire thing but couldn't afford a ticket to the stage show. The movie is a dream come true!
I have to go with Leslie Odom Jr. the guy is simply fantastic and insanely talented, no other actor gave me as many chills, but I adored the performances by everyone else mentioned too. Daveed Diggs is a powerhouse and he has a very flashy role that makes people instanteneously remember him which is a testament to his acting abilities and charisma. I loved Renée Elise Goldsberry as much as I loved Phillipa Soo and while Lin was limited singing-wise, he did a very earnest performance, you could tell how much he enjoyed and was committed to play this character.
I watched it for the first time with zero background. I hadn’t listened to the soundtrack beforehand. I highly recommend doing it that way. MY MIND WAS BLOWN. Every moment was a delightful surprise. I honestly can’t choose a performance. Philippa and Leslie were technically brilliant. Daveed and Oak stole every scene they were in. Renee is a FORCE and I am in absolute awe of her. Anthony completely broke my heart twice. Every time Jasmine sang, I wished she had a bigger role. The fact that Lin isn’t the best singer makes him more real for me. From beginning to end, he was so believable. Chris is what gravitas looks like. From the second he hits the stage, you know that he is about to run this shit. Jonathan is absolutely delightful. I can’t say enough good things about this cast.
I'm from Germany, so I saw Hamilton for the first time when it came out on Disney+. I knew it existed, and I was interested in it since I'm studying history and art, but I didn't want my first exposure to the material be "only" the songs. It's a musical, an audio-visual experience, so I never listened to the soundtrack either, although I was interested and told how good it was. I wanted to see the acting, the costumes, the choreography while listening. I saw it on the 3rd for the first time, since then I exclusively listened to the soundtrack and watched the show once every day. I'm beyond in love with the production, with the cast, with the songs. I have to say that I agree that at some points I would've wanted to see something different than what the camera showed me, but then again I can deal with that. As for my favorite performer, I can't choose, I simply can't. It switches for every moment, every song, not only the actor but wether the vocals, the lyrics, the music or the choreography is my favorite part of that song or in that moment. And I think I have a favorite moment for every actor, both ensemble and the main characters, I have very specific favorite dance moves in the choreography and pieces in the songs (musically and lyrically) that I enjoy a lot. (Challange accomplished: say "I like everything" in as many words as you can)
I’m annoyed at them being annoyed that they can’t see the entire stage during the whole show. If they had just one camera angle; like one you’d see if you were in that audience, they’d be complaining that they wasted the opportunity to show these performances up close. Like no matter what, they’d have a complaint. Thomas Kail can’t win. If you want to see everything for the entire show, then see the show. Don’t expect a movie to just give you a static framing of the musical. Of course it’s going to have closeups and different angles.
Ashley I think some people just complain to complain. This was so good that there weren’t really any substantive things to criticize so they had to come up with something to whine about. I don’t know why some people have to always try to find faults with everything, but they do.
I feel like the movie is the movie and the theater is the theater, y'know? On the movie we can see up close their expressions or stuff that we couldn't see from an angle Some scenes are more impactful in certain angles, like when Alexander was about to get shot, Eliza was standing in front of the gun and moved away, that was so powerful with the angle that her body covered the gun And some close ups are really necessary On the theater you can choose were you look, you can choose which performances you want to focus and you have that enormous energy coming from the audience One isn't made to replace another, both are different experiences, each have their pros and cons, you don't have to choose between the two you can watch both! And for the people who aren't able to see the live version and the people who couldn't get to see the original cast the movie is so necessary
The more I watch it, the more I am blown away by Chris Jackson’s performance. He does such a masterful job. (And, pet peeve, only movies have soundtracks. Stage productions have cast recordings...)
Yes, when I watched it a second time, I really appreciated Chris Jackson even more. His introductory scene is just explosive. Definitely one of the more underrated performances.
Renee Goldsberry. Her choreo, voice, emotions, interactions, Satisfied & oh my goodness, her transition into Its Quiet Uptown was gut-wrenching. She & Eliza wearing black because Peggy had died just months before.... SO moving!
Hamilton: "don't talk about the war, you didn't fight in it!" Jefferson pulls his hair up" "you sure about that mon ami?" best performance.... tough call. it's split between Renee Elise Goldsberry and Chris Jackson. Goldsberry has some Whitney I will always love you set of pipes. her singing is just massive, powerful and beautiful. Chris Jackson shows for me is such a believable Washington and when he belts out one last time is comes straight out of left field, man put some soul in his voice for that one my god.
I agree with pretty much everything they said about Lin. He's a good performer, and a much better rapper than singer, but I also thought that he doesn't always match the brilliance of his co-stars. Still all credit to him for writing this masterpiece and assembling all this ridiculous talent. I was also able to watch Hamilton in Chicago, and Miguel Cervantes as Hamilton was magnetic, sexy and the absolute star of the show. Assuming Broadway eventually re-opens, Cervantes will be playing Hamilton there and I recommend seeing it.
my all-time favourites are Renee Elise Goldberry and Leslie Odem Jr! Renee gives an amazing performance and Leslie is supported to be the "villain", yet he plays that role with beautiful pride in all the right ways.
I find it hard to pick just one, because it's such an ensemble story. The leads carry the show with their powerful acting and beautiful singing. But the smaller roles are also scene-stealers - Jonathan's hilarious King George, Ok as tough Hercules Mulligan/sickly James Madison, and Anthony, who breaks your heart as Laurens/young Philip. The dancers are superb! So I would have to say the whole cast is my favorite!
Having heard this discussion about Lin's voice, and thinking about it...it is possible that LMM's brilliance is that his voice is smaller than the others...and yet so powerful? "Don't call me son..." When he first comes out and says his name, it is humble, yet confident - not strident or bold. And it gets more confident and bold, but still a bit quieter. Do you think it may be on purpose?
Honestly Anthony Ramos is amazing and he gives a moving performance as Phillip as well as John Laurens. I think he definitely deserved more screen time because when i saw Hamilton in theatre Laurens' death felt more heartbreaking and moving. On Disney+ I do understand the camera changes but the Lin close-ups during Laurens' Interlude hits very different since it goes from Laurens' died and everything he had done and promised didn't work out when he died, that doesn't come across like that in the Disney+ version because it becomes more about Hamilton losing a close friend.
Phillipa Soo a thousand percent. “Burn” has quickly become my favorite song, along with her vocals in “Take a Break.” She plays that “sister” relationship flawlessly. And then losing her “son” knowing she doesn’t even have a child of her own, wow. Her voice sounds the same every damn time; I watched the video from Jimmy Fallon where she sings “Helpless” and I would’ve thought it was the soundtrack-and that was after not performing the character for years! She is talented to no end, not to mention the fact that she’s gorgeous. Maybe I’m biased; the more she hates Trump on Twitter, the more I fall in love with her, but she definitely stole my heart as Eliza.
i love the polar opposites of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison, one is loud and boisterous and the other is cool, calm and never raises his voice (except to exclaim that he wrote the bill of rights).
LESLIE ODOM JR!!!! It's not even a debate to me. Nobody had a more insane character arc to portray. And every song that Leslie performs that shows us what Aaron Burr wants, or who he is, or a change in his character (Wait For It, Room Where It Happens, the election of 1800) bro absolutely kills. He doesn't just entertain but he moves the story along with his emotion. Understand, Burr had to be played by someone who could get the audience to understand, love and feel for the man that kills an American Founding Father, who also happens to be the hero and lovable main character of the show. Debate done. Yall can have your crushes on Daveed and Anthony (as you should, they are beautiful and talented asf). Renee is a force to be reckoned with. I worship the ground she walks on lol. Chris Jackson and Oak are highly underrated. But please do not tell me any of them had to perform half the amount of complex, layered emotion, combined with multiple high emotion/high energy songs that alter the course of the show than Leslie did. Goodnight
For me, Daveed Diggs was the most enjoyable cast member to watch, but Jonathan Groff had me singing his songs for many days after I saw this for the first time on Disney+. I, too, started watching the first act thinking "I just don't get this", but I was totally immersed at the end and want to see it again and again. Bravo, Hamilton!!!
It's funny that even the chorus/background dancers are getting profile roles. Ephraim Sykes played George Eaker (the guy who killed Phillip Hamilton)...and he's done 2 major shows since then (Choir Boy and Ain't Too Proud), plus took lead for the Michael Jackson musical. The level of talent from the entire cast is AMAZING!
Lin’s performance I thought was amazing. Yeah, he wasn’t the strongest singer back then but he acted incredible in it. Plus his singing nowadays has gotten a lot better. Performances like “Found Tonight” and “Cheering For Me Now” really showcases his improvement
His acting was on point. Funnily enough I liked that his voice wasn't perfect, especially in the more emotional moments. When his voice breaks as he sings I really felt the pain he was trying to convey.
@Ariel Hill when his voice breaks in "Its quiet uptown" when he says 'theres no replacing what we've lost' in the disney+ recording... Gets me everytime. That whole song his voice is wavering, sometimes breaking but it really drives home the pain theyre experiencing in losing a child. Absolute chills.
@Ariel Hill definitely. I feel like people are sometimes too focused on vocal accuracy and forget that sometimes the best performances dont hinge as much on the technical side of things but are in fact aided by imperfections. That song legit breaks me as a person but hey, im a sucker for a good cry session 😂
I feel like Lin-Manuel Miranda may not have the best voice, but his emotion and the way he pulls everything together really makes up for it. I mean, when he was crying, he looked like he was actually crying and I felt like crying when I watched him. Also, Oke was awesome in both of his roles!
Christopher Jackson is my favourite. He is absolutely incredible as George Washington. Daveed Diggs though follows in a close second and then Oak as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison. Because he is playing two completely different characters and he transforms completely in the second act, his body language, his voice, everything about him. Just superb.
Phillipa soo honestly surprised me the most. I could tell she had an amazing voice from the cast album but I really didn't expect her acting to be as good as it was. You could hear the grit in her voice at some moments and THAT STONE COLD FACE she has during it's quiet uptown says sooo much. Her scream when Philip dies. I felt that. I'd still put leslie as my favourite but phillipa has my heart
In my opinion, the raw emotion that Chis Jackson gives in his performances in "Right Hand Man and especially "One Last Time" are enough to make him my favorite out of the whole play, however the others were still absolutely amazing, I just felt the performance by Chris really helped shed light on George's intentions and humble nature.
In my opinion, Christopher Jackson was the best. One last time had me in literal tears. His performance in the cast recording was great, but this was on a whole new level. Even Right Hand Man. He was simply amazing.
They performed One Last Time at the White House when Obama was leaving. If you haven’t watched it you totally should. Imo he hits that last note better than in the disney + showing, which is almost impossible.
Leslie Odom Jr. is incredible, he completely fills the stage when he performs. His vocals are amazing and every inch of him performs and emotes. He does a great job of making you feel bad for Burr. Daveed is so comical and hype, he brings a natural energy to every scene he’s in but ultimately, Leslie is my fav and Wait for It is my favorite song.
They are all great. Phillips Soo stands out. Her vocals and she truly transform through time from innocent girl in love to grieving mother, broken hearted wife to heroine in preserving Hamilton’s legacy. She had the most challenging role.
Am I the only one who thinks Lin gave the best performance? I understand that he isn’t the best singer ever and doesn’t send chills with his singing. But He Acts the part so incredibly well that even not having the best voice he still gave the best performance.
I wouldn't say best, but I also really enjoy his performance very much. In this particular creation - to me- he *is* the "ALEXANDER...* he may not have a voice like Renee's, but he can act, and rap and he ...wrote his way in. I think they hit on it as they were talking, Lin gave the best songs to other characters. He's even said so in interviews. He gave a wonderful performance, and he's shown himself to be gracious and giving to other performers.
the Disney dude I ultimately came down on Diggs (for reasons i drone on about in a comment I could publish as a book) but I specifically discussed how amazing I thought Lin-Manuel was in his role and the fact that he wasn’t the best singer in this overly talented group of actors did not take away from his acting into which I was immersed for the entire musical. Meaning that while the play was long, I never stopped watching during each act but played it straight thru, and was thus thrown into similar emotions as the characters: excitement, trepidation, Joy, fear, laughter, questioning from within, unrequited love, all consuming love, madness, utter and complete loss, acceptance (there are too many for me to name, tho I tried!) Eliza’s pure joy and happiness at finding a man she adores and actually having him reciprocate that love can be measured against the horror of the moment a bullet is shot early, taking the life of Hamilton’s first child and perhaps wiping away that feeling of constantly moving moving moving forward bc that brings both himself and Eliza to a screeching halt. The birth of Hamilton’s and Burr’s first children brought tears to my eyes, but I sob uncontrollably every time I watch Its Quiet Uptown and that feeling remains, even after Hamilton’s disbelief at receiving forgiveness from his wife. That moment , that song is so exquisitely moving and Lin immerses himself into that part so well... Indeed, I also become caught up in his soliloquy between the moment Burr shoots and the moment he decides he will indeed throw away his shot. I think Lin plays his part so well that ppl underrate the performance bc they don’t recognize how remarkable his acting is thru every gesture and look throughout the musical. I believe Samantha said that Leslie Odom BECOMES Burr but I am even more convinced that Lin is, in fact ALEXANDER thru and thru. His energy thruout the show is enervating (to me, at least) but he maintains that speed until the fatal moment of his sons duel, and I was indeed more than impressed with his performance! I think you have great discernment.
The casting is amazing, performers were put into roles and given songs that made them shine. Lin may have given away some of the best songs to others, but he lived and breathed Hamilton for many years. I don't think another actor could have Alexander. Lin was amazing in his connection to the the real person and really put himself into the role in such a way that we saw Hamilton the man warts and all. His beauty was bring to light the real man, no Lin might not have been the strongest singer but he was brilliant .
Random info but here: Renee won the tony for best leading actress in a musical Phillipa was nominated for best supporting actress in a musical Chris, Daveed and Johnathan were nominated for best supporting actor in a musical (daveed won) Lin and Leslie were nominated for best leading actor in a musical (Leslie won) Lin won best lyricist and best book Tommy Kail won best directing (idk the name of the award) And Alex Laicamore won the composer award They also took home best musical
Daveed Diggs (Lafayette and Jefferson) and Jonathan Groff (KIng George) are my favorite actors. Their songs were so punchy and memorable. Their stage presence was unforgettable. I enjoyed Daveed's rap battles and Groff's song was HILARIOUS. Lin was the weakest singer in my opinion. I think he almost should have cast someone else to play A. Ham but it was his baby, so I can understand. But yea Daveed and Groff hands down.
I agree that he's not a strong singer. But I really loved him as Hamilton. I think because he knew the character inside and out and was able to tap into that as he was performing him. He brought a certain vulnerability to the character of Hamilton, while also portraying just the right amount of arrogance and showing the ways Hamilton was frequently blind to his own flaws. I thought he carried all of that off very well.
Phillipa Soo was my favorite. “Helpless” being my absolute favorite song from watching it on Disney plus. The emotion she puts into it. The tears, the curdling screams, all of it. You really just feel for her.
Lin-Manuel Miranda completely stole the show for me ! I’ve watched the film about 15 times already and every time I see subtleties that I missed before. I think Leslie Odom did have the best vocal performance, but Lin-Manuel Miranda gave the best acting performance. The moment in “Its Quiet Uptown” that Eliza reaches for his hand and the Ensemble sings “forgiveness!” is the pinnacle of the show for me - I still cry every time I see it; I just feel Hamilton’s pain and relief wash over him completely. For the females, I think Renee Elise Goldsberry was the best vocal performance , but I really do think Phillips Soo’s acting performance was incredible.
Besides the fact that the whole company is incredible, they have such chemistry together and you can really feel it! They've worked so hard to put this together as a whole and it has really paid off :D hats off to all of them! How can you choose just one 😂
I'd go with Goldsberry and Soo as the completely even tie for MVP. They both land every note and expression perfectly, and the whole play is better for it. They each have about the same challenges to their characters, and rise to them each time. Also I think that Miranda is a genius in that he can allow the rest of the cast shine in their performances, maybe even at times over his own(???) A truly great leader will happily sacrifice their own desire to be number 1 at every little thing, if it means that the team can perform to their very best they can. Miranda understands that so well, and it shows.
The fact that Jonathan Groff had such a small role but still stuck with you shows what a great job he did. And to stand out among such a fabulously talented ensemble with such a small role speaks well of his talent as well as how well role was written. He gets my vote.
definitely Daveed Diggs, he effortless did the french accent, and to sing with it, it was probably really hard, and he is just amazing, and i feel like his smile, lights up the room😍
"They made grammar sexy in that song."!!!!!!!!!! I had the same reaction - I used it in class to explain the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive adjective clauses.
1. Lin when he says “ I picked up the pen I WROTE MY OWN DELIVERANCE!” 2. Chris Jackson when he entered the stage shouting “ we are outgunned outmanned!” 3. Daveed when he starts guns and ships 4. Renee hitting the high note in satisfied 5. Oak with his verse in Yorktown 6. Pippa in it’s quiet uptown’s end. She broke me with one facial expression 7. Jasmine’s high note in say no to this 8. Anthony’s “Daddy Daddy!” 😂
I know the most creative performance was by Jonathan Groff. He had a small part but so creative, so unique! That song was kinda reflecting the King was amazing.
Daveed Diggs then Chris Jackson. I feel like Daveed’s pace in the fast raps is what gives the show enough punctuation to feel historical but not old. He is the levity that makes the show work. Additionally, Chis is a foil to the show’s general tempo and franticness up to that point. Also, his wrought vibrato in “One Last Time” rocks me even more than Eliza after Phillip’s duel. I liked one of the interviews comparing “Hamilton” to “Rent” because “One Last Time” had me deep in an “I’ll Cover You (reprise)” state with the gut wrenching. Rocking vocals all around though.
christopher jackson is so criminally underrated. he definitely had the best male voice. one last time is so beautiful and the sheer emotion he put into the song like WHEW
I love the little editing notes that show that you really do love Hamilton. The 3 second out of context clips that add to the overall discussion, the fact the the dancers in the clips hit their apex at the exact same moment the person talking is hitting theirs. Love this video
I can't pick a favorite; I love all of them! Each person had their own style to lend to the performance, and that's one of the things that makes it so special. I will say I think Lin's performance is incredibly underrated. He really puts a lot of emotion into it, and you can tell he really has a feel for his character. Plus, he wrote the entire thing; let's give him some credit 😆 Daveed Diggs also really stands out to me. I was really impressed by his performance as Lafayette. Rapping is hard enough as it is, but doing it while also maintaining an accent? Now THAT'S impressive.
Philipa Soo is who I was moved by. The cast are all uniquely talented. I haven't heard the soundtrack before, but I certainly cannot think any of the males are as impressive ad Linn. He wrote it. I love Chris Jackson. His voice, and presence are sexy and So hot. And Phillipa Soo is the one who made me feel the most visceral. I cried out loud, very loud because of her. More than once. Everyone else....they are great too. This easily took West Side Story out of my all time favorite spot. Although, the dancing is better in WSS.
The first I heard of it was on Jimmy Fallon when he and Lin-Manuel reacted to Weird Al's "Hamilton's Polka". I knew I'd never see it live, but when I heard it was on Disney+ I was thrilled and I must say going in blind with no clue what to expect, I LOVED it, have watched it 6 times (so far) and each time I fall in love with a different song. I absolutely love Quiet Uptown.
Singing: Philippa Soo, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff Acting: Anthony Ramos, Oak Onaodowan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Jackson Dancing: Leslie Odom Jr, Daveed Diggs, The Whole Ensemble
Leslie Odom Jr. I mean oh my god! I had never heard the soundtrack, had not seen the show, and his performance utterly blew me away. I honestly did not focus on him the first viewing but by the second and then third, I was in awe. He carried each scene and his voice is just perfection. Wait for It gives me chills every time and then the way he introduces the characters at different points makes your adrenaline rush! The camera close ups on his face during Wait for It are so good because you can see his mental wheels turning, as Burr, and you are locked in with him. Anyone who can bring humanity and make you sympathize with the "villain" type character is amazing in my book. My heart broke for him thinking of how he lived so cautiously then when he tried to "win" he always lost. They were alllllll so phenomenal but LOJ just did it for me.
I> Just> Can't! Every one in this cast were phenomenal.Each singing voice, each one's mannerisms and actions, their appearance, their characterizations, their movements. Just sooooo wonderful.
Hands down Leslie Odom Jr. A quadruple threat - great singer, rapper, dancer and, above all, a truly fantastic actor, Oscar calibre even. 'The Room Where It Happens' is the turning point for the entire musical
Who do you agree with?
why is lin manuel miranda the best one
I think I gotta go with Leslie. Wait For It is also my favourite song.
I think the woman that played his wife ended the story the best.
Rene Elise Goldsberry!
Yes. All.
In terms of acting, I think people sleep on Okieriete Onaodowan. He played two drastically different characters effortlessly...one with amazing energy and force (Mulligan) and the other with deadpan humor (Madison). He really doesn't get enough credit...especially with his beatboxing.
Agreed, I was super impressed with his performance!
he is my low key favorite for all of these reasons. He really does not even seem like the same person in those roles. Like he somehow makes me believe he really is sickly little James Madison. I also don't think he gets enough credit on his background vocals. Dude has some pipes.
Oak is *completely* underrated. He is....by far my favourite of the cast and his performance is so impressive.
Agreed! He so embodies James Madison!! Enjoyed watching him!
If I had to choose one lone favorite part of the show, it's his performance in Yorktown. I just cannot get over his entrance- I wait in anticipation and it gets me everytime.
Christopher Jackson doesn’t get enough love. I’ve seen other Hamilton productions, and no actor comes even close to his performance of Washington. Not only the acting and singing, but the way he carries himself on stage you can believe he is a military officer.
Mario Tan yeah he definitely set a very high ceiling for the role he was personally my favorite in the show. Every time he’s on the stage I’m looking at him he just stands out. His voice is also just so amazing to go along with his stage presence
Christopher is a perfect Washington!
Yes! Dude was bad ass.
definitely agree. one last time was the best performance of the whole show
I totally agree!!! I love when he first pops out yelling "we are outgunned! Outmanned!" I get chills.....it's so powerful!
Christopher Jackson really had me believing his Washington..
HAHAHAHAH DEADASS ME TOOOO 😂😂
I saw George Washington on Google Images and couldn’t recognize the ACTUAL George Washington.
From a technical standpoint
- Leslie Odom Jr
From a purely emotional stand point- Pippa Soo
From a charisma Standpoint- Daveed Diggs
From purely character standpoint- Leslie Odom Jr
Vocal Standpoint- Chris Jackson
From a power standpoint- Rene Elise Goldsburry
Totally agree well done😊
Yes
Vocally - Jonathan Groff
Philipa soo
You didn't spell Reneè's name correctly.
I feel like Oak really stole the show for me. He plays the dual role of HERCULES Mulligan and James Madison in the musical. He literally had to jump from being this energetic, larger than life type character to this quiet and poised one and he does it expertly. His performance grabbed my attention and it was amazing to watch him act.
YES!! So glad someone brought up Oak. That dual role switch is the best in the show. He also has a great combination of beautiful vocals and strong rapping. So underrated (because the whole cast is so amazing)
@@djidolable EXACTLY
The OG cast of Hamilton is so special
"HERCULES MULLIGAN!" during Yorktown is my favorite single moment in the entire show. He (damn near literally) explodes out onto stage, delivers this Busta Rhymes-esque monologue and finishes it off with one of the most glorious and well-deserved F-Bombs in modern entertainment.
Jasmine is the most underrated. The vocals in say no to this are INSANE
"HELLLLLL YES!"
YESSSS I was looking for this comment. She is so underrated and it’s annoying.
My favorite song
GIRL!!!!! When she hits that E-flat, I swoon Every Time!!!!! 🎵🎶💖🎤
FAXXXX.
I think Leslie Odom Jr. really did a fantastic job of making Burr a relatable, tragic character. The way his face falls when Hamilton backs Jefferson is heartbreaking. Wait for it and Dear Theodosia are such beautiful pieces that also bring out his humanity.
My favorite also
Seeing his shocked reaction was honestly emotional. You could feel how distraught he was
I listened to the dear theodosia reprise (it was eventually cut from the production) and it was honestly so sad. It brought even more emotion to Burr, his wife had just died and he now does everything for his daughter, anyway I really recommend it
Just reading “Dear Theodosia” and thinking of the song gives me goosebumps
Daveed Diggs. He was simply unexpectedly amazing every time he was on the stage.
Exactly what's on my mind. Leslie is super great too as well as everyone but they just appeal/stand out to me
Absolutely agree. He was my favorite (though by a hair over everyone else, as they were all fantastic). He just brought a certain joie de vivre, a lightness, and a bit of sarcastic wit not just because of the lyrics, but in his whole demeanor. He was a ton of fun to watch.
6.5 words per second... 6.5 words p e r second...
I don’t know I’d say it was the *best* performance, but Daveed Diggs leaps off the screen. He was magnetic.
In anything really, I loved his character in snowpiercer.
A good question to ask would have been: who had the most underrated performance? I'd have to say Okieriete Onaodowan as James Madison/Hercules Mulligan, or Christopher Jackson's Washington.
100%
Yes, agree with you re Okieriete
Agreed! Both are so fantastic in their respective roles...especially with Oke playing 2 vastly different characters.
They were both fantastic!
I think Oke is so underrated, of all the people that play two characters I think his are the most different, I almost don't believe I'm watching the same person in Act 1 and 2. And he nails them both.
Daveed Diggs: ‘Spits Fire’
Jonathan Groff: ‘Spits.’
True😂😂
You’re out of your god damn mind
Jonathan Groff is amazing I’m not saying he’s as good but he’s still amazing
Ari Kamlet I’m not criticizing him as a performer at all. It’s just a play on words because they said Daveed Diggs ‘spits fire,’ and Jonathan Groff spits a lot in his performance. So I did not use ‘spits,’ as a synonym for ‘sucks,’ but to say that Groff LITERALLY spits a lot.
I only said you’re out of your God damn mind
because Hamilton says that the Thomas Jefferson
It's a difficult choice. Miranda is great. But the actor who affected me the most was Christopher Jackson. He humanized Washington for me in a way no one ever had. He has become my internal image for the person Washington was. Color is irrelevant. No one who plays Washington ever really looks like him. Jackson makes me FEEL Washington as a living, breathing person. He's amazing.
The emotion he brings makes you feel like he is telling his own story, not someone else's. The raw power of his vocals. The command he has of the scene...I mean, he's playing the role of the man who is considered the father of our country. And you feel it in every aspect of his performance. The agony of being charged with leading the revolution, and then building a nation from nothing. Heavy is the head that wears the crown...and you can feel that weight as you watch him bring Washington to life.
Have you seen the actor who played Washington in the John Adams HBO miniseries. I would say he came the closest to looking like him, and had what I think a lot of the mannerisms as well. But I agree Christopher Jackson as Washington was amazing. He did humanize him for me as well
100% agree with you. Christopher Jackson brought Washington to life in a deeper way than I've ever seen before. An amazing performance.
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The guy who plays Washington in the series “Turn” is also very good (especially since most Washington depictions, like David Morse in “John Adams” are older, president aged GW, while that series does a great job with a Revolutionary aged, mid-late 40s Washington).
What a fantastic way to describe his performance. I completely agree. He is definitely Washington in my mind.
Diggs. Not only is it hard to do an accent, but effectively sing in the accent... in that speed? Excellent.
@FresaMouse Right? I was wondering what propelled him up at the beginning of Guns and Ships. Apparently it's his legs.
@@kimsechrist4139 thought they were springs
@@relastle I don't know, they might have installed something later for people less athletically inclined, but his cast members literally made jokes about it. Oke got him a leg massager (which daveed actually really likes). So I think originally he was jumping from the floor.
Respect Anthony Ramos. Effectively plays 3 distinct characters (9 year old Philip and 19 year old Philip as well as Laurens) and nails each one
his vocals and acting in stay alive reprise are literally heartbreaking
Yes and he's so fine
I’ve watched Hamilton at least 10 times & found something new every time. Lin’s performance does me in! His body language & facial expressions take me from hysterical laughter to sobs. When Eliza takes his hand in the forgiveness scene, every part of him shows feelings of awe, unworthiness, & then gratefulness for her grace & forgiveness. I may be totally off, but the first time I watched one of Lin’s crying scenes I thought-that’s exactly what happens when we sing & cry at the same time. You get choked up, you can hardly sing, much less carry a tune.
Phillipa Soo. Her VOICE alone, my gosh. I particularly like that even if most of 'her' songs aren't that 'showy' or 'big', you can definitely hear and feel her emotions. Also, her riffs!!! ❤️ And most of all, her acting abilities. HANDS DOWN. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I mean, Hamilton was her Broadway debut. She's basically a newbie, and yet absolutely nailed Eliza. ❤️❤️❤️
Oh, and as an Asian, I'm extremely proud of her, and joyful for her sublime performance. #RepresentationMatters
I have to say, why hasn't Pixar or Disney snatched her up? Maybe after this.
Also this.
I agree. When Sean asked the question, Phillipa Soo was the first to pop into my mind. Of course, then I started waffling (yeah, but Daveed...yeah, but Renee Elise...yeah, but...), but still, it was Phillipa whom I thought of first.
This was her Broadway debut!? I still think they're right about Leslie, Renée, and Daveed. But she's still a 10/10 to their 11/10.
@@cryofpaine She was in the off-Broadway cast of "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812" where she played Natasha, and that's how LMM first found her. She went on to do Hamilton before Great Comet went on to Broadway later. The off-Broadway recording is on Spotify if you wanted to listen to her pre-Hamilton!
The actor playing the Bullet is the Most.
Her name is Ariana DeBose. Have you seen this? ruclips.net/video/g-XwMQA26h8/видео.html
Seriously! She carries much of the narrative in so many ways. She does everything from carry the bullet to get killed because she's a spy.
yes, i cant say shes the best but her performance is astounding.
She’s also the first one to die. Then is basically a spirit and bullet for the rest of the show.
yes!!! i agree
Renee, Daveed, and Leslie. 3-way tie. But I also wished Jasmine had a bigger part.
“Say No to This” is so sexy.
Anthony, Christopher Jackson, and Phillipa are the best imo
Renee!
That kiss though🔥🔥🔥🔥
She played Peggy, too
Odom.
Especially if you've seen him in interviews or out of character. Everything about him changes when he's Burr. He doesn't even use the same mouth posture to make sounds. It's ridiculous and extremely subtle. It isn't flashy or forced at all. But the work he puts in is just uncanny.
Christopher Jackson would be my runner up.
I gotta go with Renee (Angelica) singing “Satisfied”. Her rap mid song is incredible and then her singing voice is amazing too!
I said it before and I'll say it again: CHRIS JACKSON IS UNDERATED!
Period
Agreed. He was fantastic. Probably the best stage presence of the entire cast.
FOR REAL
Extremely!
Jasmine Cephas Jones is super underrated she has an amazing voice and plays two completely different characters. Also the ensemble are on stage for nearly every single song and they deserve more love.
My Top 5 with my fave song of theirs
1. Leslie Odom Jr - Wait For It
2. Daveed Diggs - Cabinet Battle # 1
3. Renee Elise Goldsberry - Satisfied
4. Philippa Soo - Burn
5. Christopher Jackson - One Last Time
My Top 4 are pretty locked in (I do go back and forth between Odom and Diggs as the best performer), but the 5th one is impossible to choose. It varies depending on the day and the last song I heard/watched.
For Philippa.... Hopeless...
I’m right with you exactly!
Alfred Tom love how you broke it down.
So, my favorite performance is Renee Elise Goldsberry- I think she has the hardest role. It reminds me of how they used to say Ginger Rogers did the same thing as Fred Astaire only in high heels and backwards... Her role requires very precise singing, fast rap, as well as nuanced acting. It is very similar to what Daveed Diggs is doing, but she is playing family interpersonal relationships & the scenes with Phillips death/& Alexander's cheating as well.
As to who surprised me... I knew from the album I'd love Renee... I liked Chris Jackson's voice on the album & I'd seen him at the Whitehouse gig. It did not prepare me for him to walk out on stage. His stage presence as George Washington was incredible. As soon as he walked out I believed he WAS George Washington. Period. So incredibly impressed.
Tarotiste This is in no way relevant to Hamilton, but (IMPO) there never was and will never be even a close comparison bet Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. I’m positive that Fred could have tapped in high heels, backwards, etc. Indeed, throughout their movies (just talking abt Astaire/Rogers, not the entire array of Astaire films) they didn’t just tap dance as one would in a class or even just in a sweeping manner of a lovely dance. They tap danced while roller skating; they used the furniture and random props; they had fun and great chemistry. But there were always moments in their dances (not every single one, of course, but many) where Fred Astaire was basically dancing around her. His dance included moves that were different bc, let’s face it, he was a one in a trillion dancer. TBH, I also don’t think Gene Kelly was at Astaire’s level. He was not only so incredibly blessed w talent, but he started in films at an older age then most bc films didn’t exist before a certain point in time. And he STILL had the energy and talent of a man half his age.
I’m not going to name every movie and dance he ever did bc I couldn’t do that off the top of my head, for one, and two, that would be exhaustive, but his dances - many either alone or with backup dancers but he’s clearly the leader - remain relevant today to anybody who even thinks about becoming a dancer. And his movies started close to a century ago. He dances w a broom; he dances w a cane; he dances on the ceiling; he sings and dances through a toy store using the instruments as props; he dances w like a battalion of men behind him; on and on and on. Holiday Inn is one of my favorite movies (Altho it’s not an Astaire/Rogers). Indeed it’s a Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and two fine women whose names totally escape me bc they were nice and all but nothing compared to the two men. (This is not to say there weren’t female dancers who came much closer to Astaire’s level than Rogers; just that they weren’t in the films I’ve mentioned. Cyd Charisse, Rita Hayworth, et al. I was truly more interested in watching Astaire then specifically watching movies with dancers.)
But I’m rambling. And this isn’t to say that I wasn’t blown away by Mikhail Baryshnikov or Gregory Hines or very recently, Sergei Polunin (most especially in that Take Me to Church video). But Baryshnikov & Sergei are really ballet dancers (best in the world - just not famous in particular for tap). And my only point is that Astaire is really in a category all his own. But it’s a personal opinion. You need not agree. And I’d rather talk abt my fav actor in Hamilton (it’s beyond ridiculous to try and rate the dif actors like this one is the best, then x,y, and z) But I’m going w Diggs, even tho his part wasn’t specifically designed for “best actor”. The guy above just asked. I’ll explain in my own comment, not in response to somebody else. And for the record, I was also blown away by Renee. (I realized I’m using that phrase bc I’ve heard it so many times listening to Hamilton.) I’m sure she’ll be a top choice! 😘🥰
I agree, TOTALLY!
It has to be Leslie, Renee, Daveed and Pippa for me, every one of them bared their souls on the stage and it was just pure magic to watch!!
Okay but don’t sleep on Lin being the literal embodiment of Hamilton. Might not be the strongest singer but god damn he knows that role so well.
I was about to say... y’all are sleeping on Lin
yeah I agree with the points people say about his singing but he literally IS alexander hamilton (the character obviously). You can feel the ambition exuding him
Agreed and I didn't think his voice was that bad. I loved his emotions.
Plus, he has SOOO much time on stage, so you can't expect every single note to be SPOT ON. (but, I gotta admit, Leslie Odom Jr. gets every note spot on even tho he's on just as much as lin) Also, because I'm obsessed with Lin Manuel Miranda, I saw an interview with him saying how he remembered how tired he was during those performances that were a little rough, after doing back to back performances and not getting enough sleep.
For me it was Daveed, Renee and Leslie and an honourable mention to Oak who is vastly underrated
It has to be Jonathan Groff. EVERY single time he’s on the stage he just feels crazy and electric. He steals the show in Addams administration and Reynolds pamphlet. Jonathan Groff 100% constantly blows everyone away with his break up pop songs to the colonies.
You’ll Be Back is my 3 year old daughter’s favorite song. We sing it together all the time. Not that she’s heard all the music because of some language but she’s heard everything that doesn’t have the E next to it on Spotify.
I love the cuts and camera work. If it was put on Disney+ like a traditional stage production with one wideshot, I would have hated it. The cuts and closeups really give it a feel like you are on stage.
I have to go with Christopher Jackson as Washington. The ending of "One Last Time" is pretty much the epitome of the show for me, when he is almost in tears and holding that hand out and just soaking up the emotion that he's getting back from the audience that he gave out during the song.
That was a powerful moment.
I cannot argue with ANY of your choices, and I get why Lin-Manuel didn't get the nod (as you said, he built up the people around him, which makes him the best kind of boss to have as I've had a couple of them), but I think Christopher Jackson should have gotten a vote.
I went to the West End show where unfortunately the actor for Aaron Burr had to be replaced midshow because the original actor was sick (we all could see it towards the end of act 1 that he wasn't okay). What I learned from that is that as much as this is Hamilton's story, Burr carries at least half of the emotional progression of the show (if not actually a little more). That is to say, I was probably a little too focused on what Leslie Odem Jr. was doing when I get a chance to watch it on Disney+. And that man can carry emotional progression like Atlas silently carrying the World. His performance in "The Room Where It Happens" is also unbeatable in terms of how he develops Burr's character in a single number while dancing to probably the most over the top choreography in the show. I love everyone in the show especially Lin, but Leslie can have my cake and eat it.
That man is incredible
I think there's an honorary spot for Jonathan Groff because he steals every scene he's in
LOL, he's the only one in most of his scenes, but I know what you meant. I loved him too.
To be fair, he's also virtually alone in every scene he's in. So... whose he stealing the scene from? Haha but that's more me picking on language than anything. I get your sentiment and I absolutely agree
jonathan groff playing king george was AMAZING
@@User-np3fh oh wow. Death is my favorite recurring character
I have to say I Loved him! I watched his performance over and over. I watched a few multiple times but I couldn’t get enough of that King!
Everyone in this show did ridiculously fabulous job. I wish I could mention all of the cast in fact. Renee Goldsberry completely crushed “Satisfied” to the point that I actually felt sad for her. However, Leslie Odom Jr. brought such a controlled but seething intensity to “wait for it” that I had to rewind and watch it again before I continued watching the rest of the performance.
Renée Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs. Period. Go argue with the wall 🗣
Can't argue with The Tonys!
Agreed, those 3 were exceptional. 11/10 stars.
I’d like to add Chris Jackson to the list
chris jackson and anthony ramos too
𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 pippa 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵
I think the best performance was from Renee as Angelica. She probably has the best vocal performance (belting up to some Gb5s!), and is also has one of the cleanest rap voice. She is one of the only characters with a flawless voice _and_ flawless rapping. Obviously Satisfied is the highlight, but she riffs and belts super high in The Schuyler Sisters, and has some really cool emotional complexity in It's Quiet Uptown.
I think she definitely deserved her Tony Award.
I am in total agreement about Renee. About 10 years ago I saw her at Super Soap Weekend at Disneyworld. She played Evangeline on One Life to Live. She sang on that show and sang at SSW. She has the voice of an angel. Love her and got to meet her. Beautiful.
For "Best Performance", I'm sorry but I have to give it to Lin just for the face he makes at the end of "It's Quiet Uptown", when she grabs his hand. My wife cries every time during this scene. I love the Diggs throughout as well, especially his wrap in "Guns and Ships".
Pippa Soo has my heart for sure. I may be biased; the more she hates Trump the more I fall in love with her, but I think her vocals and acting are just absolutely flawless. “Burn” is definitely my favorite song.
I think it's sad that anyone should be loved for hating someone, no matter who that someone is.
I normally love a big powerful singer who will belt it out. Phillipa's voice melts my heart
....just beautiful 💖
I suggest people watching it for the first time should put on the subtitles.
I did watch it for the first time, and my family and I were lost the first several minutes. So, after seeing the whole show, we watched the first act again with subtitles, and it added so much to our understanding of what unfolded and appreciated the rap even more!
Lol. After I got to around 45 I started watching everything with subtitles. It's so convenient! Especially if family members talk to you- you don't miss what was said!
Agree 100% I did and still need to watch again.This story IS so in-depth.
I'm german and although I watch american or british tv-shows always in english i had to turn on the subtitles after a few minutes, and LOVED the show. Have watched single shows or acts again and noticed earlier today, that I didnt even put them on again because i didnt feel as heeeeeeeelpleeeess :D That made me smile.
Or be familiar with the album. We were Hamilton fans from the album in 2016. We could sing the entire thing but couldn't afford a ticket to the stage show. The movie is a dream come true!
I have to go with Leslie Odom Jr. the guy is simply fantastic and insanely talented, no other actor gave me as many chills, but I adored the performances by everyone else mentioned too. Daveed Diggs is a powerhouse and he has a very flashy role that makes people instanteneously remember him which is a testament to his acting abilities and charisma. I loved Renée Elise Goldsberry as much as I loved Phillipa Soo and while Lin was limited singing-wise, he did a very earnest performance, you could tell how much he enjoyed and was committed to play this character.
I watched it for the first time with zero background. I hadn’t listened to the soundtrack beforehand. I highly recommend doing it that way. MY MIND WAS BLOWN. Every moment was a delightful surprise. I honestly can’t choose a performance. Philippa and Leslie were technically brilliant. Daveed and Oak stole every scene they were in. Renee is a FORCE and I am in absolute awe of her. Anthony completely broke my heart twice. Every time Jasmine sang, I wished she had a bigger role. The fact that Lin isn’t the best singer makes him more real for me. From beginning to end, he was so believable. Chris is what gravitas looks like. From the second he hits the stage, you know that he is about to run this shit. Jonathan is absolutely delightful. I can’t say enough good things about this cast.
I totally agree with everything you said went into it having no background or listening to the album and was completely in awe Best. Musical. Ever.
How does Lin being the worst singer make him more 'real'? It just means he's a bad singer.
Jonathan Groff (King George III) - favorite song/moment- You’ll Be Back “John Adams” (said in an over exaggerated British accent)
When he said "John Adams" it reminded me of Stewie from Family Guy.
Jen S yes!!!!!! I thought the same thing!!!
hate to be that guy but that was in I Know Him, not You'll Be Back
I didn’t like the spitting, but I was told that Groff does that when he performs.
I'm from Germany, so I saw Hamilton for the first time when it came out on Disney+.
I knew it existed, and I was interested in it since I'm studying history and art, but I didn't want my first exposure to the material be "only" the songs. It's a musical, an audio-visual experience, so I never listened to the soundtrack either, although I was interested and told how good it was. I wanted to see the acting, the costumes, the choreography while listening.
I saw it on the 3rd for the first time, since then I exclusively listened to the soundtrack and watched the show once every day. I'm beyond in love with the production, with the cast, with the songs.
I have to say that I agree that at some points I would've wanted to see something different than what the camera showed me, but then again I can deal with that.
As for my favorite performer, I can't choose, I simply can't. It switches for every moment, every song, not only the actor but wether the vocals, the lyrics, the music or the choreography is my favorite part of that song or in that moment. And I think I have a favorite moment for every actor, both ensemble and the main characters, I have very specific favorite dance moves in the choreography and pieces in the songs (musically and lyrically) that I enjoy a lot.
(Challange accomplished: say "I like everything" in as many words as you can)
I’m annoyed at them being annoyed that they can’t see the entire stage during the whole show. If they had just one camera angle; like one you’d see if you were in that audience, they’d be complaining that they wasted the opportunity to show these performances up close. Like no matter what, they’d have a complaint. Thomas Kail can’t win. If you want to see everything for the entire show, then see the show. Don’t expect a movie to just give you a static framing of the musical. Of course it’s going to have closeups and different angles.
I actually liked the way they filmed it, so I didn't really agree with that criticism either.
Totally agree. I mean Lin and Tommy have both said that they filmed it as a movie.
Ashley I think some people just complain to complain. This was so good that there weren’t really any substantive things to criticize so they had to come up with something to whine about. I don’t know why some people have to always try to find faults with everything, but they do.
I feel like the movie is the movie and the theater is the theater, y'know?
On the movie we can see up close their expressions or stuff that we couldn't see from an angle
Some scenes are more impactful in certain angles, like when Alexander was about to get shot, Eliza was standing in front of the gun and moved away, that was so powerful with the angle that her body covered the gun
And some close ups are really necessary
On the theater you can choose were you look, you can choose which performances you want to focus and you have that enormous energy coming from the audience
One isn't made to replace another, both are different experiences, each have their pros and cons, you don't have to choose between the two you can watch both! And for the people who aren't able to see the live version and the people who couldn't get to see the original cast the movie is so necessary
Yeah, agree... I think sometimes “theater people” are a little too in love with themselves.
The more I watch it, the more I am blown away by Chris Jackson’s performance. He does such a masterful job. (And, pet peeve, only movies have soundtracks. Stage productions have cast recordings...)
Yes, when I watched it a second time, I really appreciated Chris Jackson even more. His introductory scene is just explosive. Definitely one of the more underrated performances.
I agree completely! His One Last Time just sends chills down my whole self, not just my spine.
I totally bought his George Washington. Great actor!
Yeah, Moana’s dad (singing voice only) is amazing.
Renee Goldsberry. Her choreo, voice, emotions, interactions, Satisfied & oh my goodness, her transition into Its Quiet Uptown was gut-wrenching. She & Eliza wearing black because Peggy had died just months before.... SO moving!
Hamilton: "don't talk about the war, you didn't fight in it!"
Jefferson pulls his hair up" "you sure about that mon ami?"
best performance.... tough call.
it's split between Renee Elise Goldsberry and Chris Jackson.
Goldsberry has some Whitney I will always love you set of pipes. her singing is just massive, powerful and beautiful.
Chris Jackson shows for me is such a believable Washington and when he belts out one last time is comes straight out of left field, man put some soul in his voice for that one my god.
Got to agree with you about Chris Jackson...oh my days THAT VOICE!!!!!!!
I agree with pretty much everything they said about Lin. He's a good performer, and a much better rapper than singer, but I also thought that he doesn't always match the brilliance of his co-stars. Still all credit to him for writing this masterpiece and assembling all this ridiculous talent.
I was also able to watch Hamilton in Chicago, and Miguel Cervantes as Hamilton was magnetic, sexy and the absolute star of the show. Assuming Broadway eventually re-opens, Cervantes will be playing Hamilton there and I recommend seeing it.
my all-time favourites are Renee Elise Goldberry and Leslie Odem Jr! Renee gives an amazing performance and Leslie is supported to be the "villain", yet he plays that role with beautiful pride in all the right ways.
Renee Goldsberry - "Satisfied" That girl sang and wrapped her heart out!
I find it hard to pick just one, because it's such an ensemble story. The leads carry the show with their powerful acting and beautiful singing. But the smaller roles are also scene-stealers - Jonathan's hilarious King George, Ok as tough Hercules Mulligan/sickly James Madison, and Anthony, who breaks your heart as Laurens/young Philip. The dancers are superb! So I would have to say the whole cast is my favorite!
Yes!
Having heard this discussion about Lin's voice, and thinking about it...it is possible that LMM's brilliance is that his voice is smaller than the others...and yet so powerful? "Don't call me son..." When he first comes out and says his name, it is humble, yet confident - not strident or bold. And it gets more confident and bold, but still a bit quieter. Do you think it may be on purpose?
EXACTLY
Honestly Anthony Ramos is amazing and he gives a moving performance as Phillip as well as John Laurens. I think he definitely deserved more screen time because when i saw Hamilton in theatre Laurens' death felt more heartbreaking and moving. On Disney+ I do understand the camera changes but the Lin close-ups during Laurens' Interlude hits very different since it goes from Laurens' died and everything he had done and promised didn't work out when he died, that doesn't come across like that in the Disney+ version because it becomes more about Hamilton losing a close friend.
Phillipa Soo a thousand percent. “Burn” has quickly become my favorite song, along with her vocals in “Take a Break.” She plays that “sister” relationship flawlessly. And then losing her “son” knowing she doesn’t even have a child of her own, wow. Her voice sounds the same every damn time; I watched the video from Jimmy Fallon where she sings “Helpless” and I would’ve thought it was the soundtrack-and that was after not performing the character for years! She is talented to no end, not to mention the fact that she’s gorgeous. Maybe I’m biased; the more she hates Trump on Twitter, the more I fall in love with her, but she definitely stole my heart as Eliza.
Lol yes anyone openly hating trump I subconsciously becoming a fan of 😂
i love the polar opposites of Hercules Mulligan and James Madison, one is loud and boisterous and the other is cool, calm and never raises his voice (except to exclaim that he wrote the bill of rights).
Anyone doesn't say Leslie Odom Jr. Renee Goldsberry or Daveed Diggs is simply wrong.
K Phillips Soo?! Aside from Leslie, her acting and singing is the only in the show that bring me to actual tears.
@@Sigmundlove Don't argue with me. Go argue with your mother 😂😂😂😂
christopher jackson and pippa. fight me.
Nobody is wrong. It’s an opinion
Chris and Pippa are clearly honorable mentions
Not better than Burr, Angelica or Lafayette
LESLIE ODOM JR!!!! It's not even a debate to me. Nobody had a more insane character arc to portray. And every song that Leslie performs that shows us what Aaron Burr wants, or who he is, or a change in his character (Wait For It, Room Where It Happens, the election of 1800) bro absolutely kills. He doesn't just entertain but he moves the story along with his emotion. Understand, Burr had to be played by someone who could get the audience to understand, love and feel for the man that kills an American Founding Father, who also happens to be the hero and lovable main character of the show. Debate done. Yall can have your crushes on Daveed and Anthony (as you should, they are beautiful and talented asf). Renee is a force to be reckoned with. I worship the ground she walks on lol. Chris Jackson and Oak are highly underrated. But please do not tell me any of them had to perform half the amount of complex, layered emotion, combined with multiple high emotion/high energy songs that alter the course of the show than Leslie did. Goodnight
For me, Daveed Diggs was the most enjoyable cast member to watch, but Jonathan Groff had me singing his songs for many days after I saw this for the first time on Disney+. I, too, started watching the first act thinking "I just don't get this", but I was totally immersed at the end and want to see it again and again. Bravo, Hamilton!!!
I loved the rap battles between Hamilton and Jefferson. It’s hard to choose just one performance, even the dancers were awesome.
It's funny that even the chorus/background dancers are getting profile roles. Ephraim Sykes played George Eaker (the guy who killed Phillip Hamilton)...and he's done 2 major shows since then (Choir Boy and Ain't Too Proud), plus took lead for the Michael Jackson musical.
The level of talent from the entire cast is AMAZING!
Lin’s performance I thought was amazing. Yeah, he wasn’t the strongest singer back then but he acted incredible in it.
Plus his singing nowadays has gotten a lot better. Performances like “Found Tonight” and “Cheering For Me Now” really showcases his improvement
His acting was on point. Funnily enough I liked that his voice wasn't perfect, especially in the more emotional moments. When his voice breaks as he sings I really felt the pain he was trying to convey.
Agreed!!
@Ariel Hill when his voice breaks in "Its quiet uptown" when he says 'theres no replacing what we've lost' in the disney+ recording... Gets me everytime. That whole song his voice is wavering, sometimes breaking but it really drives home the pain theyre experiencing in losing a child. Absolute chills.
@Ariel Hill definitely. I feel like people are sometimes too focused on vocal accuracy and forget that sometimes the best performances dont hinge as much on the technical side of things but are in fact aided by imperfections. That song legit breaks me as a person but hey, im a sucker for a good cry session 😂
Leslie, Philippa, Lin, Renee. They all blew me away actually.
They blew us all away
I feel like Lin-Manuel Miranda may not have the best voice, but his emotion and the way he pulls everything together really makes up for it. I mean, when he was crying, he looked like he was actually crying and I felt like crying when I watched him. Also, Oke was awesome in both of his roles!
I read the title and immediately said "Oh, Phillipa Soo. What kind of question is that?"
Same.
YES
Christopher Jackson is my favourite. He is absolutely incredible as George Washington. Daveed Diggs though follows in a close second and then Oak as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison. Because he is playing two completely different characters and he transforms completely in the second act, his body language, his voice, everything about him. Just superb.
Phillipa soo honestly surprised me the most. I could tell she had an amazing voice from the cast album but I really didn't expect her acting to be as good as it was. You could hear the grit in her voice at some moments and THAT STONE COLD FACE she has during it's quiet uptown says sooo much. Her scream when Philip dies. I felt that.
I'd still put leslie as my favourite but phillipa has my heart
In my opinion, the raw emotion that Chis Jackson gives in his performances in "Right Hand Man and especially "One Last Time" are enough to make him my favorite out of the whole play, however the others were still absolutely amazing, I just felt the performance by Chris really helped shed light on George's intentions and humble nature.
In my opinion, Christopher Jackson was the best. One last time had me in literal tears. His performance in the cast recording was great, but this was on a whole new level. Even Right Hand Man. He was simply amazing.
They performed One Last Time at the White House when Obama was leaving. If you haven’t watched it you totally should. Imo he hits that last note better than in the disney + showing, which is almost impossible.
@@Potatoesop Yeah! I saw it and it was amazing!
Leslie Odom Jr. is incredible, he completely fills the stage when he performs. His vocals are amazing and every inch of him performs and emotes. He does a great job of making you feel bad for Burr. Daveed is so comical and hype, he brings a natural energy to every scene he’s in but ultimately, Leslie is my fav and Wait for It is my favorite song.
They are all great. Phillips Soo stands out. Her vocals and she truly transform through time from innocent girl in love to grieving mother, broken hearted wife to heroine in preserving Hamilton’s legacy. She had the most challenging role.
Am I the only one who thinks Lin gave the best performance? I understand that he isn’t the best singer ever and doesn’t send chills with his singing. But He Acts the part so incredibly well that even not having the best voice he still gave the best performance.
I wouldn't say best, but I also really enjoy his performance very much. In this particular creation - to me- he *is* the "ALEXANDER...* he may not have a voice like Renee's, but he can act, and rap and he ...wrote his way in.
I think they hit on it as they were talking, Lin gave the best songs to other characters. He's even said so in interviews. He gave a wonderful performance, and he's shown himself to be gracious and giving to other performers.
Great Actor but singing makes it more story .he gives it balance
the Disney dude I ultimately came down on Diggs (for reasons i drone on about in a comment I could publish as a book) but I specifically discussed how amazing I thought Lin-Manuel was in his role and the fact that he wasn’t the best singer in this overly talented group of actors did not take away from his acting into which I was immersed for the entire musical. Meaning that while the play was long, I never stopped watching during each act but played it straight thru, and was thus thrown into similar emotions as the characters: excitement, trepidation, Joy, fear, laughter, questioning from within, unrequited love, all consuming love, madness, utter and complete loss, acceptance (there are too many for me to name, tho I tried!) Eliza’s pure joy and happiness at finding a man she adores and actually having him reciprocate that love can be measured against the horror of the moment a bullet is shot early, taking the life of Hamilton’s first child and perhaps wiping away that feeling of constantly moving moving moving forward bc that brings both himself and Eliza to a screeching halt. The birth of Hamilton’s and Burr’s first children brought tears to my eyes, but I sob uncontrollably every time I watch Its Quiet Uptown and that feeling remains, even after Hamilton’s disbelief at receiving forgiveness from his wife. That moment , that song is so exquisitely moving and Lin immerses himself into that part so well... Indeed, I also become caught up in his soliloquy between the moment Burr shoots and the moment he decides he will indeed throw away his shot.
I think Lin plays his part so well that ppl underrate the performance bc they don’t recognize how remarkable his acting is thru every gesture and look throughout the musical. I believe Samantha said that Leslie Odom BECOMES Burr but I am even more convinced that Lin is, in fact ALEXANDER thru and thru. His energy thruout the show is enervating (to me, at least) but he maintains that speed until the fatal moment of his sons duel, and I was indeed more than impressed with his performance!
I think you have great discernment.
His singing voice let’s him down, it became distracting for me
The casting is amazing, performers were put into roles and given songs that made them shine. Lin may have given away some of the best songs to others, but he lived and breathed Hamilton for many years. I don't think another actor could have Alexander. Lin was amazing in his connection to the the real person and really put himself into the role in such a way that we saw Hamilton the man warts and all. His beauty was bring to light the real man, no Lin might not have been the strongest singer but he was brilliant .
Random info but here:
Renee won the tony for best leading actress in a musical
Phillipa was nominated for best supporting actress in a musical
Chris, Daveed and Johnathan were nominated for best supporting actor in a musical (daveed won)
Lin and Leslie were nominated for best leading actor in a musical (Leslie won)
Lin won best lyricist and best book
Tommy Kail won best directing (idk the name of the award)
And Alex Laicamore won the composer award
They also took home best musical
phillipa was nominated for best leading actress in a musical, and renee won for best supporting actress in a musical
Daveed Diggs (Lafayette and Jefferson) and Jonathan Groff (KIng George) are my favorite actors. Their songs were so punchy and memorable. Their stage presence was unforgettable. I enjoyed Daveed's rap battles and Groff's song was HILARIOUS. Lin was the weakest singer in my opinion. I think he almost should have cast someone else to play A. Ham but it was his baby, so I can understand. But yea Daveed and Groff hands down.
I agree that he's not a strong singer. But I really loved him as Hamilton. I think because he knew the character inside and out and was able to tap into that as he was performing him. He brought a certain vulnerability to the character of Hamilton, while also portraying just the right amount of arrogance and showing the ways Hamilton was frequently blind to his own flaws. I thought he carried all of that off very well.
Phillipa Soo was my favorite. “Helpless” being my absolute favorite song from watching it on Disney plus. The emotion she puts into it. The tears, the curdling screams, all of it. You really just feel for her.
“Wait For It” is my favorite song. My friend’s favorite was everything the King sings. “Burn” was amazing.
I absolutely loved anthony ramos. Going way off the cast recording and having so much fun. Great actor and singer
Lin-Manuel Miranda completely stole the show for me ! I’ve watched the film about 15 times already and every time I see subtleties that I missed before. I think Leslie Odom did have the best vocal performance, but Lin-Manuel Miranda gave the best acting performance. The moment in “Its Quiet Uptown” that Eliza reaches for his hand and the Ensemble sings “forgiveness!” is the pinnacle of the show for me - I still cry every time I see it; I just feel Hamilton’s pain and relief wash over him completely. For the females, I think Renee Elise Goldsberry was the best vocal performance , but I really do think Phillips Soo’s acting performance was incredible.
Besides the fact that the whole company is incredible, they have such chemistry together and you can really feel it! They've worked so hard to put this together as a whole and it has really paid off :D hats off to all of them! How can you choose just one 😂
Phillipa Soo. Is the one that has made me wanna watch it more than once. Everyone is amazing but her voice is awsome. I love Helpless.
I'd go with Goldsberry and Soo as the completely even tie for MVP. They both land every note and expression perfectly, and the whole play is better for it. They each have about the same challenges to their characters, and rise to them each time.
Also I think that Miranda is a genius in that he can allow the rest of the cast shine in their performances, maybe even at times over his own(???) A truly great leader will happily sacrifice their own desire to be number 1 at every little thing, if it means that the team can perform to their very best they can. Miranda understands that so well, and it shows.
"The Room Where It Happens" is the best villain song.
The fact that Jonathan Groff had such a small role but still stuck with you shows what a great job he did. And to stand out among such a fabulously talented ensemble with such a small role speaks well of his talent as well as how well role was written. He gets my vote.
definitely Daveed Diggs, he effortless did the french accent, and to sing with it, it was probably really hard, and he is just amazing, and i feel like his smile, lights up the room😍
Renee Elise Goldsberry was amazing, Satisfied was my favorite
"They made grammar sexy in that song."!!!!!!!!!! I had the same reaction - I used it in class to explain the difference between restrictive and non-restrictive adjective clauses.
1. Lin when he says “ I picked up the pen I WROTE MY OWN DELIVERANCE!”
2. Chris Jackson when he entered the stage shouting “ we are outgunned outmanned!”
3. Daveed when he starts guns and ships
4. Renee hitting the high note in satisfied
5. Oak with his verse in Yorktown
6. Pippa in it’s quiet uptown’s end. She broke me with one facial expression
7. Jasmine’s high note in say no to this
8. Anthony’s “Daddy Daddy!” 😂
Phillipa Soo!!! Often times we forget how much Eliza helps carry the show ESPECIALLY in the second act! Love her! 💯♥️
I know the most creative performance was by Jonathan Groff. He had a small part but so creative, so unique! That song was kinda reflecting the King was amazing.
Daveed Diggs then Chris Jackson. I feel like Daveed’s pace in the fast raps is what gives the show enough punctuation to feel historical but not old. He is the levity that makes the show work. Additionally, Chis is a foil to the show’s general tempo and franticness up to that point. Also, his wrought vibrato in “One Last Time” rocks me even more than Eliza after Phillip’s duel. I liked one of the interviews comparing “Hamilton” to “Rent” because “One Last Time” had me deep in an “I’ll Cover You (reprise)” state with the gut wrenching. Rocking vocals all around though.
christopher jackson is so criminally underrated. he definitely had the best male voice. one last time is so beautiful and the sheer emotion he put into the song like WHEW
Yesss!!!!
I had to watch it over and over to get the full effect. Now I'm absolutely addicted!!!
I love the little editing notes that show that you really do love Hamilton. The 3 second out of context clips that add to the overall discussion, the fact the the dancers in the clips hit their apex at the exact same moment the person talking is hitting theirs. Love this video
I can't pick a favorite; I love all of them! Each person had their own style to lend to the performance, and that's one of the things that makes it so special. I will say I think Lin's performance is incredibly underrated. He really puts a lot of emotion into it, and you can tell he really has a feel for his character. Plus, he wrote the entire thing; let's give him some credit 😆
Daveed Diggs also really stands out to me. I was really impressed by his performance as Lafayette. Rapping is hard enough as it is, but doing it while also maintaining an accent? Now THAT'S impressive.
Philipa Soo is who I was moved by. The cast are all uniquely talented. I haven't heard the soundtrack before, but I certainly cannot think any of the males are as impressive ad Linn. He wrote it. I love Chris Jackson. His voice, and presence are sexy and So hot. And Phillipa Soo is the one who made me feel the most visceral. I cried out loud, very loud because of her. More than once.
Everyone else....they are great too. This easily took West Side Story out of my all time favorite spot. Although, the dancing is better in WSS.
The first I heard of it was on Jimmy Fallon when he and Lin-Manuel reacted to Weird Al's "Hamilton's Polka". I knew I'd never see it live, but when I heard it was on Disney+ I was thrilled and I must say going in blind with no clue what to expect, I LOVED it, have watched it 6 times (so far) and each time I fall in love with a different song. I absolutely love Quiet Uptown.
Singing: Philippa Soo, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff
Acting: Anthony Ramos, Oak Onaodowan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Jackson
Dancing: Leslie Odom Jr, Daveed Diggs, The Whole Ensemble
Okay but Christopher Jackson's voice is actually my favourite
Leslie Odom Jr. I mean oh my god! I had never heard the soundtrack, had not seen the show, and his performance utterly blew me away. I honestly did not focus on him the first viewing but by the second and then third, I was in awe. He carried each scene and his voice is just perfection. Wait for It gives me chills every time and then the way he introduces the characters at different points makes your adrenaline rush! The camera close ups on his face during Wait for It are so good because you can see his mental wheels turning, as Burr, and you are locked in with him. Anyone who can bring humanity and make you sympathize with the "villain" type character is amazing in my book. My heart broke for him thinking of how he lived so cautiously then when he tried to "win" he always lost. They were alllllll so phenomenal but LOJ just did it for me.
Chris Jackson is absolutely the answer. He gets so emotional and everytime he gets on screen I just get entranced
I> Just> Can't! Every one in this cast were phenomenal.Each singing voice, each one's mannerisms and actions, their appearance, their characterizations, their movements. Just sooooo wonderful.
Seriously, it's like picking only one thing in a candy store. I've come from a background of not liking rap or hiphop, but I LOVED it in Hamilton!
Hands down Leslie Odom Jr. A quadruple threat - great singer, rapper, dancer and, above all, a truly fantastic actor, Oscar calibre even. 'The Room Where It Happens' is the turning point for the entire musical