| Edred Utomi | |
| Birth Date: | 1 October 1991 |
| Alma Mater: | University of San Diego |
| Years Active: | 2013–present |
| Known For: | Portraying Alexander Hamilton |
Edred Utomi (born October 1, 1991) is an American stage actor known for playing Alexander Hamilton in the Angelica National Tour of Hamilton,[1] Fritz in the West Coast premiere of The House Theatre of Chicago's The Nutcracker and the role of Peter in My Mañana Comes.
Utomi was born to Nigerian immigrants.[2] He was raised in Las Vegas before relocating to attend University of San Diego.[3] Utomi graduated with a communications degree before pursuing a career in musical theater.[4]
Beginning his career in 2013, immediately after graduating from USD, Utomi has performed in U.S. regional theatre productions. Before being cast as Alexander Hamilton, he performed in plays throughout Southern California including Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical and A Midsummer Night's Dream.[5]
Utomi expressed that Miranda's previous musical In The Heights motivated him to pursue a career in musical theatre.[6] He was cast as Alexander Hamilton a year after taking on the understudy roles of the titular character, as well as Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr and George Washington.[7] Utomi was attached to the role of Alexander Hamilton indefinitely in January 2019.[8]
| Year | Title | Role | Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Midsummer | Intrepid Theatre | [9] | ||
| 2014 | The Nutcracker | Fritz | New Village Arts Theatre | The House Theatre of Chicago West Coast Premiere[10] | |
| 2015 | My Mañana Comes | Peter | San Diego Repertory Theatre | [11] [12] | |
| 2016 | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Pharaoh and Levi | Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts | [13] [14] [15] | |
| 2017 | Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical | Grown-Up Who Ensemble | Old Globe Theatre | [16] [17] | |
| 2017 | Hamilton | Alexander Hamilton | Angelica National Tour |