Renée Elise Goldsberry | Hamilton Unpacked, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Genius & Angelica's True Story

Head to Drinkag1.com/ONTHATNOTE to get a FREE Welcome Kit, including a bottle of Vitamin D and free AG1 Travel Packs, when you first subscribe! Renée Elise Goldsberry — Tony & Grammy Award–winning star of Hamilton — joins Shawn Stockman for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic Broadway productions ever. She breaks down the craft behind playing Angelica Schuyler, the emotional undertones hidden in the show’s biggest moments, and her creative relationship with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Renée also shares what it was like performing in front of A-list audiences (Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Barack Obama), how the cast bonded backstage, the real historical research behind Angelica, the pressure of delivering “Satisfied” every night, and why Hamilton changed Broadway forever. They also dive into her artistic journey before and after Hamilton, the discipline required for eight-show weeks, motherhood, acting, music, and the mindset that sustained her throughout her career on stage and on screen. 00:00 Introduction & Welcome 00:41 Renée Elise Goldsberry’s Broadway & TV Journey 02:21 Early Life, Family Support & First Artistic Influences 05:26 Performing in Houston & Finding Her Voice 07:28 Discovering Theater & Early Stage Experiences 12:39 Carnegie Mellon Years & Training for Broadway 23:35 Auditioning for Broadway: The Grind & Breakthroughs 28:19 Marvel & Comic Book Culture: Renée’s Unexpected Fandom 31:56 Navigating Career, Life Choices & Moving Between Coasts 33:00 Renée’s Jazz Roots & Building a Music Career 34:53 Pursuing a Record Deal & the Reality of the Industry 37:44 Landing The Lion King & Life on Broadway 42:16 Balancing Family Life with a Demanding Stage Career 56:45 The Realities & Challenges of Broadway Life 01:04:03 Freestyling with Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton Behind-the-Scenes) 01:06:49 Talent, Craft & Unforgettable Backstage Moments 01:08:12 Fan Moments, Ticket Chaos & Celebrity Encounters 01:14:06 Historical Relationships & The Angelica–Hamilton Theories 01:31:57 Top Vocalists, Inspirations & Personal Reflections 01:34:46 Advice to Her Younger Self & What’s Next 01:41:13 Closing Thoughts & Farewell