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Edred Utomi
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| Born | October 1, 1991 |
| Alma mater | University of San Diego |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Portraying Alexander Hamilton |
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Edred Utomi (born October 1, 1991) is an American actor. He is well-known for playing the main character, Alexander Hamilton, in the national tour of the famous musical Hamilton. He also played Fritz in The Nutcracker and Peter in My Mañana Comes.
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Edred Utomi's Journey to the Stage
Edred Utomi was born to parents who came from Nigeria. He grew up in Las Vegas before moving to attend the University of San Diego. After earning a degree in communications, Edred decided to follow his dream of becoming a musical theater actor.
Starting His Acting Career
Edred began his acting career in 2013, right after finishing college. He performed in many plays across the U.S. in what are called "regional theaters." These are theaters that put on shows in different parts of the country. Before he got the role of Alexander Hamilton, he acted in plays in Southern California. Some of these included Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
How Hamilton Changed His Life
Edred shared that another musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, called In The Heights, inspired him to become a musical theater actor. He first joined the Hamilton tour as an understudy. This means he learned the parts of several main characters, including Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, and George Washington. He was ready to step in if the main actor couldn't perform.
About a year later, in January 2019, Edred officially took on the main role of Alexander Hamilton. He has continued to play this important part in the Angelica National Tour of Hamilton.
Plays and Musicals
Edred Utomi has performed in many stage productions. Here are some of his notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Location | Notes |
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| 2013 | Midsummer | Intrepid Theatre | ||
| 2014 | The Nutcracker | Fritz | New Village Arts Theatre | This was the first time this version of The Nutcracker was performed on the West Coast. |
| 2015 | My Mañana Comes | Peter | San Diego Repertory Theatre | |
| 2016 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Pharaoh and Levi | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts | |
| 2017 | Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical | Grown-Up Who Ensemble | Old Globe Theatre | |
| 2017 | Hamilton | Alexander Hamilton | Angelica National Tour |
