The Hamilcast: A Hamilton Podcast

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In this podcast about all things Hamilton, host Gillian Pensavalle speaks with guests, and sometimes co-host/all time husband Michael Paul Smith, about the innerworkings of the show, how it came together, what it takes to put on all around the world, finding Hamilton references in everyday life, and much more. The Hamilcast has played host to every member of the original creative team, aka "The Cabinet", including repeat visits from Hamilton creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Hamilcast features interviews with cast members from every Hamilton tour, Broadway, and UK company--crew members, musicians, creatives, and the hard working people behind-the-scenes that keep the production alive. Plus: historians, super fans, celebrity Hamilton enthusiasts, and group cast recordings!

When I started this podcast in January of 2016, I could not have imagined the incredible community that has grown around the show and the amazing experiences that have come my way. Thank you to everyone who has listened, appeared on the show, contributed, or reached out in any way. This podcast is for you and I absolutely love making it.

If you have any great Ham stories or funny references that you've come across, let me know! Email TheHamilcast [at] gmail [dot] com, or contact me on social media @TheHamilcast. I also have a Patreon that has given rise to the loveliest corner of the internet, ever. You can learn more about how to be a part of that lovely corner, and how to submit questions to guests, and to be part of my monthly AMA's at https://www.patreon.com/TheHamilcast

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Robbie Rozelle is a beloved cabaret artist, director, producer, and a dedicated advocate for musical theatre preservation. He is known for his work as a creative director at Playbill and his transition to Center Stage Records. Robbie has a deep love for classic movie musicals and has made it his mission to preserve and promote musical theatre through producing cast and artist albums. His journey to New York City from upstate New York, his experiences during the AIDS crisis as a young gay performer, and his influence from theatre legends like Jan Maxwell have shaped his career. Robbie is recognized as a cabaret icon and continues to perform and produce musical theatre content.
Vanessa Magula is a performer known for her role in the Hamilton musical, specifically in the Philip tour. A passionate Hamilton superfan, she transitioned from fan to performer, navigating the challenges of learning the show and overcoming imposter syndrome. Vanessa's journey includes embracing her dream job while maintaining a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. She is also known for her engaging personality and love for the arts.

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0:00 46:32

#471: Robbie Rozelle // International Cabaret Artist & Record Producer // Part Three

Hosts
Gillian Pensavalle
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Robbie Rozelle
Keywords
Stephen Sondheim cabaret shows storytelling celebrity culture The Housewives Taylor Swift Scandoval The Traitors TikTok FYP

Robbie Rozelle wraps up his episodes with the moment we've all been waiting for: Stephen Sondheim stories!! Robbie talks about extensively working so closely with the legend he calls a "deity" and why you always, always (always!) sing what Sondheim wrote on the page.

Robbie also takes us through creating his cabaret shows and explains why it's all about storytelling. Celebrities? Boring. What do YOU have to say? Let's find out what that is and then find ways to lift people up and make good art with and for the ones we love.

Oh and we are all over the place so buckle up! We're talking Housewives, Taylor Swift, Scandoval (Team Ariana!), The Traitors (Gabby Windey 4eva we heart you Gaggy), the invisible string theory, and our TikTok FYPs.

Robbie Rozelle

@DivaRobbie

Robbie Rozelle - Songs from Inside My Locker (Live at Feinsteins/54 Below)

Gabby Windey on TikTok - Gaggy to u

Fairuza Balk

Taylor Swift - tolerate it

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0:00 51:03

#470: Robbie Rozelle // International Cabaret Artist & Record Producer // Part Two

Hosts
Gillian Pensavalle
Guests
Robbie Rozelle
Keywords
Hamilton Theatre Musical Theatre Broadway Cabaret Record Production Stage Mishaps

Robbie Rozelle is back for round two and I think it's safe to say that we are officially off the rails. After passing up lottery tickets to Hamilton at the Public in 2015, Robbie eventually saw it in previews and promptly had an out of body experience, prompting a StubHub debacle the very next day (remember those days?!). Robbie was the creative director of Playbill at the start and eventual astronomical height of Hamilton, so we take a look back on some of the insane fervor of that time and why some of it was probably not very cool (it's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me).

Plus, we share stories about being in the room for some very famous on-stage mishaps: breaking the fourth wall in Wicked and Gypsy, a drunk Richard Burton furious that they gave him the curtain during Camelot, Bette Midler mugging with a purse in Hello Dolly!, and the famous Emily Skinner/Linda Eder situation for that one night only performance of Jekyll & Hyde.

Robbie Rozelle

@DivaRobbie 

Robbie Rozelle - Songs from Inside My Locker (Live at Feinstein’s/54 Below)

Original Cast Album: Co-Op

Nobert Leo Butz - Girls, Girls, Girls: Live at 54 Below

Emily Skinner Finally Confirms That Rumor About Jekyll and Hyde

Flight of the Conchords Season 2, Episode 7: “Prime Minister”

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0:00 57:54

#469: Robbie Rozelle // International Cabaret Artist & Record Producer // Part One

Hosts
Gillian Pensavalle
Guests
Robbie Rozelle
Keywords
Hamilton cabaret theatre musicals record production Broadway theatre history

Robbie Rozelle is a beloved cabaret artist, director, producer, housewives aficionado, and my friend. He identifies as a Charles Nelson Reilly with a Paul Lynde Rising. And guess what?! We're going back to basics! Robbie joins me in person, in my living room, and we talk about his Hamilton experience as well as pretty much everything else. 

As a kid, Robbie fell in love with classic movie musicals (The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, Annie (1982 ONLY), Bye Bye Birdie, Damn Yankees) and became transfixed. By the time he was cast as Scarecrow his freshman year of high school he knew he was going to be a performer. As a young gay kid in the middle of the AIDS crisis, Robbie found hope, joy, and a sense of belonging in theatre, which is why he's made it his life goal to preserve musicals through producing cast and artist albums. 

This week, Robbie talks about his journey to New York City by way of upstate New York with a quick stop in Pennsylvania, how he became the Creative Director of Playbill, his transition to Center Stage Records, and how wise words from Jan Maxwell led to his "second life" as a cabaret icon. 

Robbie Rozelle

@DivaRobbie 

Robbie Rozelle - Songs from Inside My Locker (Live at Feinstein’s/54 Below)

Original Cast Album: Co-Op

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0:00 50:47

#468: Vanessa Magula // Hamilton's Philip Tour // Part Three

Hosts
Gillian Pensavalle
Guests
Vanessa Magula
Keywords
Vanessa Magula Schuyler sisters Eliza Satisfied Angelica Maria standby handbags NYC improv Warriors In the Heights revival

Vanessa Magula wraps up her episodes by taking questions from the Patreon Peeps! This week, she talks about her connection to all three Schuyler sisters including having such a soft spot for Eliza and why performing Satisfied is like playing Hamlet. From owning the room as Angelica, to accessing love through Eliza, and slayingggg that red dress as Maria, Vanessa absolutely LOVES being a standby.

Vanessa also talks about her amazing husband Andrew, her newfound love of handbags and their trends, more NYC improv stories (Shitzprobe and Story Pirates), we once again bring it back to Warriors, and we beg the question IS IT TIME FOR AN IN THE HEIGHTS REVIVAL YET OR WHAT?!

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0:00 51:29

#467: Vanessa Magula // Hamilton's Philip Tour // Part Two

Hosts
Gillian Pensavalle
Guests
Vanessa Magula
Keywords
Vanessa Magula Philip tour Hamilton superfan imposter syndrome lockdown Kendrick Lamar

In her second episode, Vanessa Magula talks about what it was like to join the Philip tour as a Hamilton superfan, including learning harmonies she didn't know existed and doing her best *not* to sing Burr's part in Non-Stop.

But now she's in Hamilton and as a friend told Vanessa: time to dream a new dream. She booked her dream job, and now she's gotta figure out how to live it in a healthy and fulfilling way. From imposter syndrome, to having to learn the show, to giving herself grace, and the added stress of coming out of lockdown? Yeah, there was a lot to navigate.

Vanessa's episodes are total lovefests, but that doesn't mean we can't pay tribute to the biggest hater of them all: Kendrick Lamar. And we do! Oh, and quick reminder that you can be a hater without being a bully. FYI.

Mermaid (Brittany Campbell and Candace Quarrels have a band! Get into it!)

Vanessa on Instagram

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Ratings

Global:
4.3 rating 2087 reviews

USA

4.2 ratings 1800 reviews

UK

4.8 ratings 126 reviews

Canada

4.4 ratings 74 reviews

Australia

4.8 ratings 70 reviews

Ireland

5.0 ratings 10 reviews

New Zealand

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South Africa

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