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Sally Field, Bobby Cannavale, Yankee Jeff Nelson, Marin Ireland Go Backstage at Hamilton

The stars are flocking to see Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new musical at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

Bobby Cannavale takes a selfie with Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Bobby Cannavale takes a selfie with Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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Stars are flocking to see Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Following the performance on Saturday, August 22, the guest list included two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field, Emmy winner Bobby Cannavale, four-time New York Yankees World Series Champion Jeff Nelson, and Tony nominee Marin Ireland.

Hamilton star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda poses with Sally Field, who was seeing the show for the third time.
Hamilton star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda poses with Sally Field, who was seeing the show for the third time.
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The August 22 performance of Hamilton was Field's third time seeing the show. She was also there on opening night, alongside playwright John Patrick Shanley. She will be attending the show again in the coming weeks.

Sally Field poses with Renée Elise Goldsberry, who plays Angelica Schuyler.
Sally Field poses with Renée Elise Goldsberry, who plays Angelica Schuyler.
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Cannavale was also a repeat visitor, seeing the show for the second time on August 22.

Christopher Jackson (George Washington) takes a snapshot with Bobby Cannavale backstage.
Christopher Jackson (George Washington) takes a snapshot with Bobby Cannavale backstage.
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By Cannavale's side for the show was his son, Jake Cannavale, who recently made his Broadway debut in Larry David's Fish in the Dark.

Jasmine Cephas Jones, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jake Cannavale, Bobby Cannavale, Leslie Odom Jr., and Okierete Onaodowan take a group photo.
Jasmine Cephas Jones, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Jake Cannavale, Bobby Cannavale, Leslie Odom Jr., and Okieriete Onaodowan take a group photo.
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Retired Major Leaguer Nelson was joined by his wife, Sheri, for the performance.

Jonathan Groff shares a photo with Sheri and Jeff Nelson.
Jonathan Groff shares a photo with Sheri and Jeff Nelson.
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The relief pitcher was part of the New York Yankees' World Series championship teams in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000.

Lin-Manuel Miranda takes a photo with former New York Yankees World Series champion Jeff Nelson.
Lin-Manuel Miranda takes a photo with former New York Yankees World Series champion Jeff Nelson.
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Hamilton fan Ireland said hi to cast member Jonathan Groff after the show.

Jonathan Groff gets close with Marin Ireland backstage.
Jonathan Groff gets close with Marin Ireland backstage.
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Directed by Thomas Kail and inspired by Ron Chernow's biography Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton explores the life of the American founding father and first Secretary of the Treasury, as well as his experiences as an orphan of the British West Indies who immigrated to the 13 Colonies and helped shape the United States of America. It began Broadway previews July 13, with opening night on August 6 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Hamilton had its world premiere at the Public Theater.

Hamilton ensemble member Thayne Jasperson (right) connects with Sally Field after the show.
Hamilton ensemble member Thayne Jasperson connects with Sally Field after the show.
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For tickets to the Broadway production of Hamilton, click here.

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