The Tony, Grammy, Oliver and Pulitzer Prize winning musical, HAMILTON, has confirmed its full cast for the Brisbane season, including First Nations performer Callan Purcell in the pivotal role of Hamilton's friend and nemesis Aaron Burr.
A Wiradjuri man, born on Darkinjung Country and raised on Awabakal country, Purcell will take to the stage in front of the show's accomplished creator Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Purcell graduated from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London and it's during his studies he received the Sir John Gielgud Actor's Award.
He went on to work alongside Complicité, Kneehigh Theatre, Told By An Idiot, The Wardrobe Ensemble and Engineer Theatre Collective.
With a star-stud cast led by Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton, while NIDA graduate Wern Mak will join the company in the dual roles of John Laurens and Hamilton's son Philip.
HAMILTON premiered on Broadway in August 2015 to wide critical and audience acclaim. The show has won Multiple prestigious awards.
Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre.
A musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.
HAMILTON's Australian producer Michael Cassel said "I am hugely excited by the cast we have assembled for the Brisbane season of HAMILTON".
"Led by Jason Arrow as Alexander Hamilton, this cast of fresh faces and experienced hands will do a remarkable job of bringing this global phenomenon to life for audiences in Queensland," he said.
"It is an incredible honour to invite a First Nations performer to take over the role of Aaron Burr for the first time and we are so excited to see Callan shine in this pivotal role."
The Australian production of HAMILTON is produced by Jeffrey Seller, Sander Jacobs, Jill Furman, The Public Theater and Michael Cassel.
The multi-award-winning play will open at Lyric Theatre, QPAC (Queensland Performing Arts Centre), beginning January 27, 2023.
