Hamilton announces new West End cast

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Hamilton has revealed new casting for its West End production. 

Joining the company from 15 June will be Stephenson Ardern-Sodje as Alexander Hamilton, with Georgina Onuorah returning as Angelica Schuyler, Akmed Junior Khemalai as George Washington, Ashley J. Daniels as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Bellinfantie as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison and Shak Mancel James as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton. 

Continuing in the show are Yeukayi Ushe, now playing the role of Aaron Burr, Bente Mulan as Eliza Hamilton, Jasmine Jia Yung Shen as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Daniel Boys as King George III. 

As previously revealed, Leslie Odom Jr will return to the role of Aaron Burr from 3 July - 5 September 2026, excluding Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 July. The role at these performances will be played by Yeukayi Ushe. 

Also continuing in the production will be Yuki Abe, Turrell Barrett-Wallace, Joshua Clemetson, Roxanne Couch, Manaia Glassey-Ohlson, Jack Harrison-Cooper, Olivia Kate Holding, Sergi Ibanez, Nicolais-Andre Kerry, Lily Laight, Tamara Morgan, Tim Nutt, Joshian Angelo Omaña, Aharon Rayner and Daisy Ward. 

Joining the ensemble are John Browning, Milan Cacacie, Yesy Garcia, Riccardo Haerri, Jared Irving, Michael Lin, Avigalle Mendoza, Fallon Mondlane, Liam Morris and Phoebe Samuel-Gray. 

Hamilton has book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and is directed by Thomas Kail, with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. 

The West End production is currently booking through 13 March 2027, with more information at hamiltonmusical.com 

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