Spamilton: An American Parody
Written By Gerard Alessandrini
Co-Directed by Valerie Rachelle and Derek Charles Livingston
Choreographed by Valerie Rachelle, based on staging by Gerry McIntyre
Producers Debra and Michael Dishberger
This show has ended May 29-July 3
Sterling Stage
Tickets from $30
Overview
By Popular Demand: Show Extended Through July 3
About the Show
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway, and performed by a versatile cast of six, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. A crash course on Broadway history, this production takes the well-beloved score updated with witty new lyrics to tell the story of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s meteoric rise ten years after achieving acclaimed success with his smash hit, Hamilton.
Plus: Get two-for-one with an encore pairing of Miranda’s rarely performed “mini musical”, 21 Chump Street. This hidden gem, written in signature Miranda style, provides comedic commentary on the pressures teenagers face to be cool at school while navigating the “war on drugs”.
Don’t throw away your shot for this double-feature evening, complete with hip-hop piano.
“Smart, silly and convulsively funny!” – Ben Brantley, The New York Times
“Uproariously entertaining! VERY FUNNY!” – Don Aucoin, The Boston Globe
“The next best thing to seeing Hamilton!” – Barbara Hoffman, New York Post
Details
Performance Times
- Wednesday–Friday | 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday | 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday | 2:00 p.m.
View Digital Program
Approximately 2 hours including intermission
Good to Know
Spamilton
Rated PG
In this spoof of the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton, we find Lin Manuel Miranda searching to save Broadway from mediocrity. This production uses high energy musical theatre satire and affectionate sarcasm while bringing you to tears with laughter. WARNING: This musical has been known to split sides, crack smiles, and cause rolling in aisles. Attend at your own joyful risk!
21 Chump Street
Rated PG
Lin Manuel Miranda’s short one act musical is based on the true story of an 18 year old high school student who falls for an undercover cop posing as a fellow student. This production mentions the procuring of marijuana.
Plan Your Visit
- Park in our attached parking garage for $15.
- The Gordy lobby is open at 6 p.m. on evenings with performances. On afternoons with matinee performances, the lobby opens at 1 p.m.
- Drinks are allowed in the theater! Make sure to grab your favorite drink from the Gordy Bar before the show and during intermission.
Community Conversations
Saturday, Jun. 13 at 2 p.m.
Houston Public Media’s Ernie Manouse, executive producer and host of Hello Houston, moderates a free, post-show discussion about the show.
This event is open to the public and will take place immediately after the matinee performance concludes.
Sunday, Jun. 14 at 2 p.m.
This will take place immediately after the 2pm Matinee in The Edmundson Gallery.
Sunday Sit-Down
Sunday, May 31 2:00 p.m.
Join the cast for a free, behind-the-scenes conversation following the 2:00 p.m. matinee.
College Night
Thursday, June 11 @ 7:00 p.m.
College students can purchase $15 tickets with a student ID. Use promo code COLLEGENIGHT.
Cast
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Ricardo Enrique
Lin-Manuel Miranda/Narrator
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Jaylon Bolden
Leslie Odom Jr./Ensemble, etc.
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Jalen Tinsley
Daveed Diggs/Ensemble, etc.
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Brandon Lozano
Christopher Jackson/Ensemble, etc.
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Tristan Flores
King George/Justin, etc.
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Mariah Baillie
Renée Elise Goldsberry/Ensemble, etc.
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Diana Alcaraz
Ensemble/Naomi
Credits
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Conceived and Written by
Gerard Alessandrini
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Co-Directed by
Derek Charles Livingston and Valerie Rachelle
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Producers
Michael and Debra Dishberger
