Audiences have one more week to be in “the room where it happens” at the Fox Theatre. After a 17 month delay, The Hamilton National touring cast is performing Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical through September 26. The cast was supposed to take the stage in March of 2020, but the show was postponed due to the pandemic. Over the last year, excitement has grown due to the release of a filmed stage production starring the original cast of “Hamilton” available on Disney+. “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes spoke with Jared Dixon, who portrays Aaron Burr, along with ensemble member and Atlanta native Quiantae Thomas about this award-winning show.
Interview Highlights:
Synopsis of “Hamilton:”
“This is the story of Alexander Hamilton, said Dixon. “Until the musical, he was one of the lesser celebrated founding fathers. His history is caught up in scandal between a questionable relationship, adulterous relationship, with Mariah Reynolds. And his untimely death at the hand of Aaron Burr, from a fatal dual. The story of America then is told by what we call America now — which is an array of colors of cast members, a diverse cast. As many people know, our founding fathers are white men and in our show, they’re portrayed by people of color. The Skylar Sisters are also portrayed by people of color.”
What it’s like for Thomas to perform in her hometown:
