The first Asian American actor to play Alexander Hamilton on Broadway made his debut on Saturday.
As reported by CNN, Marc dela Cruz has made history by becoming the first Asian American actor to take on the lead of Alexander Hamilton in the hit musical Hamilton on Broadway.
Cruz, who was born in Hawaii, is of Filipino-Japanese and American descent. The actor has been involved with Hamilton since November, playing many different roles.
On Saturday, Cruz debuted as lead character Alexander Hamilton. Other Filipino actors include Karla Garcia and Isa Briones, whilst Rachelle Ann Go and Christine Allado are part of London’s cast.
Actress Olivia Oguma showed Cruz as the lead in a pevealedost on Facebook.
“Tonight … we had the first Asian-American Alexander Hamilton in ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway. Just wanted to let everyone know. Marc de la Cruz I have never been more proud of anyone. I’m so happy for you,” she wrote.
In a post on Instagram, Cruz wrote “I am FILLED WITH GRATITUDE for the creators and originators of Hamilton. It’s an honor to help share this astoundingly crafted and important piece of theater.”
