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Jamael Westman BIO

Jamael Westman trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and was immediately cast in Torn at the Royal Court, written by Nathaniel Martello White. Within 6 months, Jamael was also cast as the title lead role in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking show, Hamilton (London) and subsequently nominated for Best Actor at the Olivier Awards. Theatre credits include: Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre), The White Devil (Shakespeare’s Globe), Torn (Royal Court). Film credits include: Animals (Animals Production DAC). Television credits include: “4Stories: BBW” (On The Edge Productions), “Munch” (Big Talk Productions).

Jamael Westman STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Production, 2021
Alexander Hamilton

[US Tour]
Los Angeles Engagement, 2021
Alexander Hamilton [Replacement]

[US Tour]
Chicago, Los Angeles, National Tour Production, 2016
Alexander Hamilton


Jamael Westman Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Actor In A Musical

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Review: LONDON TIDE, National Theatre


Aesthetically malnourished, London Tide lacks the lustrous life blood that so warmly floods through the veins of Dickens’s literary world.

Photos: First Look at LONDON TIDE at the National Theatre


Ahead of opening night, the National Theatre has released first look production photos for the world premiere of London Tide. Check out the photos here!

Exclusive: Rachelle Ann Go 'Tells Eliza's Story'


Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, the wife of Alexander, 'who lived, died, and told their story,' 50 years after the death of her husband, closes the show, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 'Hamilton,' with hands clasped on her chest, and an ambiguous gasp. Ask any actress who played Eliza what the hard breathing was; each one would give a vague answer because it was a different moment every time for each one.

English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023


ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and further programming for 2023.

Full Cast Announced For Almeida Theatre's PATRIOTS


Joining the previously announced Tom Hollander, Will Keen, Yolanda Kettle and Luke Thallon are Matt Concannon, Stephen Fewell, Ronald Guttman, Aoife Hinds, Sean Kingsley, Paul Kynman, Jessica Temple and Jamael Westman.

HAMILTON Announces March 20 Closing In Los Angeles; Will Re-Open February 9th


Producer Jeffrey Seller has announced that the Los Angeles production of HAMILTON will conclude its more than 6-month engagement at Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Performances began on Tuesday, August 17, 2021; this was the second HAMILTON production in the world to reopen after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most recently, select performances of the Los Angeles production were cancelled upon discovery of COVID-19 breakthrough cases backstage.

VIDEO: AMC+ Shares ANNE BOLEYN Sneak Peek


AMC+ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the premiere episode of the three-part original series Anne Boleyn. Starring acclaimed actress Jodie Turner-Smith as the titular character, Anne Boleyn is a retelling of the legendary Queen’s story from a different perspective – hers. Watch the new clip now!

VIDEO: Jodie Turner-Smith Stars in ANNE BOLEYN Trailer


The ensemble cast of Anne Boleyn also includes Emmy® and BAFTA® Award nominated Paapa Essiedu as Anne’s brother and Tudor nobleman George Boleyn, Mark Stanley as Henry VIII, one of the most famous Kings in British history, and Lola Petticrew as Anne’s love rival, Jane Seymour. Watch the trailer for the new three-part series now!

AMC+ Acquires ANNE BOLEYN Starring Jodie-Turner Smith


The drama explores the final months of Anne Boleyn’s life from the eponymous Queen’s perspective, as she struggles to secure a future for her daughter and to challenge the powerful patriarchy closing in around her.

BWW Interview: Joanna A. Jones Confidently Settling Into Her HAMILTON Home


The Los Angeles stop of the national tour of HAMILTON has already landed at the Pantages Theater mesmerizing audiences with their mastery of speeding-singing raps and intricate precision choreography. Joanna A. Jones stars as Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, the wife of Alexander Hamilton. Had the chance to talk with Joanna about her HAMILTON history and the various other shows she’s graced the stage on.

Dame Judi Dench and Jamael Westman Announced as New Patrons of Polka Theatre


Multi award-winning stage and screen icon Dame Judi Dench will join Polka Theatre as a new patron alongside theatrical talent Jamael Westman, who currently plays Alexander Hamilton in LA, having originated the role of in London's West End.

Cast and Creative Announced For ALADDIN Panto at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre


Qasim Mahmood plays Aladdin in this magical new adaptation by award-winning comedian, actor and composer Vikki Stone who returns to write her debut pantomime for the Lyric following critically acclaimed appearances as Abanazar in Aladdin in 2016 and Fleshcreep in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2017.

BWW Interview: HAMILTON's Jamael Westman �" Giving His Best Shot On Two Continents


The highly anticipated, much delayed Los Angeles production of HAMILTON has finally opened to full houses of enthusiastic and appreciative audiences. London transplant Jamael Westman heads this cast currently at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre reprising his Olivier Award-nominated role of the titular Alexander Hamilton. Had the chance to chat with Jamael (pronounced ‘Ja-mel’) a few hours before he headed to the Pantages for his Wednesday evening performance.

BWW Review: HAMILTON Is a Handsome Production That Is Undermined by a Lack of Cast Chemistry


The costumes are exquisite, the score is as fresh as it was when it first premiered, and the lighting and sound are phenomenal, but there is a muted quality to the production.

Photo Flash: HAMILTON AND ME by Giles Terera is Available Now; Check Out Behind the Scenes Photos From the Book


To celebrate the launch of Hamilton and Me on 1st July, Giles Terera returns to Hamilton's London home for an exclusive event that will be streamed live from the Victoria Palace Theatre.

LISTEN: Thomas Kail Joins Episode 1 of HAMILTON AND US WITH GILES TERERA


Leading UK theatre publishers Nick Hern Books have today launched an exclusive new podcast series, Hamilton and Us with Giles Terera, available now on all major platforms including Apple, Spotify and Google.  

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals for The Old Vic: In Camera's THE LORAX


David Greig and Charlie Fink’s Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Lorax, directed by Max Webster, is inventively transformed into a semi-staged pint-size version for THE OLD VIC: IN CAMERA series to keep young (and older) minds entertained, enchanted and empowered with its central message of protecting the planet.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: HAMILTON se estrenaba en Londres


Un 21 de diciembre de 2017 el telón del Victoria Palace Theatre se alzaba para acoger al gran éxito de los últimos años en Broadway: HAMILTON.

VIDEO: On This Day, December 21- HAMILTON Opens on the West End


On this day in 2017, Lin Manuel-Miranda's Hamilton brought its revolution to London's West End!

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, December 3 with Ana Gasteyer, John Lloyd Young and More!


Today (December 3) in live streaming: John Lloyd Young and Ana Gasteyer visit Backstage Live, Time Stands Still reunion reading, and so much more!

Jamael Westman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jamael Westman been in?

Jamael Westman has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Jamael Westman been in?

Jamael Westman has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Jamael Westman's first West End show?

Jamael Westman's first West End show was Hamilton which opened in 2021

What awards has Jamael Westman been nominated for?

Jamael Westman has been nominated for Best Actor In A Musical at the Olivier Awards for his role in Hamilton.

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