Miguel Cervantes, who plays Alexander Hamilton in the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton—which received a record-breaking 16 nominations and won 11 awards including Best Musical in 2016—has announced his return to the stage after five months.
Lead actor Miguel Cervantes returns to Broadway five months after the loss of his daughter
After joining the company as an alternate for creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, Miguel starred in the Chicago production of Hamilton beginning in 2016. In October 2019, he stepped away from the show following the passing of his daughter Adelaide, who had battled epilepsy. After taking time to heal with the support of his wife and young son, he will return to Broadway as Alexander Hamilton starting March 3, 2020.
In an interview, Miguel shared, “The sadness never goes away, but I have a superhero wife and a rockstar son. By moving forward, we keep Adelaide’s story alive in our hearts. The three of us will get through this together.”
Miguel Cervantes – Profile
Born January 13, 1977 – Texas, USAAfter graduating from Emerson College, Miguel built a career in both theater and television. He made his Broadway debut in American Idiot (2010) and later appeared alongside Idina Menzel in If/Then (2014).
He went on to perform as the alternate for Lin-Manuel Miranda in Hamilton (2015 Broadway) before taking over the title role for the Chicago company in 2016. Miguel led the show for two and a half years before stepping down due to his daughter’s illness. After a five-month hiatus, he returned to Broadway in March 2020 to reprise the role of Alexander Hamilton.
His television credits include Madam Secretary, BrainDead, The Blacklist, and Royal Pains.
Current Hamilton Broadway Cast (as of March 2020)
Even five years after its premiere, Hamilton remains one of Broadway’s most celebrated productions. In our previous update (February 12, 2020), we shared news about Disney’s filmed version featuring the original cast. Now, let’s take a look at the talented lineup performing on Broadway in 2020.
The title role of Alexander Hamilton is once again played by Miguel Cervantes. Aaron Burr is portrayed by Daniel Breaker, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Passing Strange (2008). The role of Angelica Schuyler is performed by Broadway veteran Mandy Gonzalez, known for In the Heights (as Nina) and Wicked (as Elphaba). King George III is played by Euan Morton, a Tony-nominated actor for Taboo (2004). This powerhouse cast continues to bring energy and depth to the stage.
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