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Miguel Cervantes
Alexander Hamilton in Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Actor & Advocate
- World-renowned stage actor who drew universal praise for his mastery of the role of Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago and Broadway productions of “Hamilton”
- Dynamic storyteller, in conversation or in concert, who blends music and stories to lead a unique and emotionally moving experience with themes of purpose, resilience, and achieving your goals
- Takes audiences behind the curtain to share powerful lessons learned on his unpredictable journey to the pinnacle of the performance arts
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About Miguel Cervantes
Download ProfileMiguel Cervantes held one of the most iconic roles in modern theater as Alexander Hamilton in the global phenomenon, Hamilton. After a standout run in Chicago, he was personally chosen by Lin-Manuel Miranda to take the role to Broadway in 2020, where he remained through 2024. More than a talk about his success, Miguel’s story is about what happens when the path you planned collides with real life. Cervantes built his career on discipline and drive, but it’s his ability to adapt, endure, and keep moving forward that defines his life. Audiences get a clear, hard-earned perspective on success that resonates with anyone who has had to rethink their goals in the face of reality.
Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Miguel blends performance, storytelling, and advice about creativity, resilience, and the gap between vision and outcome. He digs into what it actually takes to sustain momentum when things don’t go as planned. With humor and candor, he gives audiences a practical way to think about staying grounded while still aiming high, especially in the face of adversity. Miguel reminds us that our individual journeys through joy, pain, achievement, and loss are ultimately what connect us most deeply.
At the center of it all is a story audiences do not forget. Cervantes speaks openly about his daughter’s battle with a rare epileptic disorder and her passing just days before he was called back to Broadway. That moment reshaped how he sees timing, success, and purpose. He shows what it looks like to carry grief and still step into the moment in front of you. He reframes success as something more durable than achievement alone and gives people a way to think about their own gap between plans and reality. In the end, he believes leaving a legacy of positive change is what we should all be working towards.
A Chicago Tribune standout for his “coiled intensity,” Cervantes was named Chicagoan of the Year in theater in 2019. His credits include American Idiot and If/Then, along with productions across the country. Offstage, he and his wife support epilepsy research through CURE Epilepsy, and he brings the same drive to his entrepreneurial work in golf and baseball ventures.
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Miguel Cervantes: The Power of Story & Song
Miguel Cervantes Unleashes the Magic of Hamilton
'Hamilton' star Miguel Cervantes' first interview after last Chicago performance
Speech Topics
Download TopicsIn this unique experience, critically acclaimed actor and singer Miguel Cervantes taps into the power of performance and storytelling to break down the boundary between the stage and the audience and share profound lessons on purpose, resilience, and making dreams a reality.
Cervantes peels back the curtain with fascinating stories from his journey to being cast as Alexander Hamilton in the theatrical masterpiece Hamilton, and is unafraid to be vulnerable with audiences and let them in on the setbacks and personal tragedy he faced on the way up, including the loss of his young daughter. In between Cervantes’ relatable stories, which are sure to strike a chord, he gets audiences moving with soul-stirring musical interludes on either the acoustic guitar and keyboard, or with his band, the HamJams. Cervantes takes groups on an interactive and emotional journey that will inspire everyone in the room to step out of their comfort zones, embrace adversity and the lessons it has to offer, and write their stories however they see fit.
Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience with Miguel Cervantes, best known for his nearly 8 yr run as Alexander Hamilton in the Broadway smash hit HAMILTON. With powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence, Miguel shares some of your favorite Hamilton tunes along with stories and hilarious behind-the-scenes moments from his time on the Great White Way. This intimate performance is driven by the music—dynamic, powerful, and joyfully entertaining—offering a front-row seat to a one of kind Broadway experience. This experience can also be tailored for organizations, whether they want an after-dinner event or other event performance.
In this up-close-and-personal conversation, Miguel Cervantes takes the audience behind the scenes of his journey to the big stage, sharing the challenges and triumphs he experienced along the way. Cervantes, who is renowned for his performance as the title character in the iconic Broadway musical Hamilton, is an exceptionally engaging storyteller who is open and honest with the audience about the highs and lows in his own life, and is in the zone when he has the opportunity to answer their questions and connect with them further. His stories move groups in a way that has to be seen to be believed, and the wisdom he shares will resonate with anyone who has a goal or purpose they are striving towards.
Miguel Cervantes elevates fundraisers and galas with a seamless blend of Broadway-caliber performance, engaging storytelling, and expert event hosting. As an emcee, auctioneer, and/or host he keeps audiences energized and connected while driving meaningful results for your organization. Each experience is fully customizable, incorporating music, humor, and mission-driven moments tailored to your audience and goals. With a deeply personal connection to philanthropy and advocacy—and experience supporting events in the medical and nonprofit space—Cervantes brings authenticity and purpose to every stage he leads.
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