Saw the show yesterday for the first time since the OBC has left. Mostly everyone was great, however I haven't kept up with the Hamilton threads so I have to ask...is it just me, or are Lexi and Mandy not good in these roles? Most of the show Lexi could barely sing over the music.
As far as Mandy...Angelica is my favorite role. Mandy is not a rapper, clearly, and frequently was behind the music in Schuyler Sisters and Satisfied. It was easy to see she was struggling with the rap, but even for the singing most of it she seemed to be just screaming whatever note she could muster up. I was very disappointed. I loved Mandy in In The Heights, but this music just did not seem to fit her voice. Maybe they were just having an off night.
On the other hand, I LOVED Nicholas as Washington (I hope he comes back to the role someday) and Alysha as Peggy. Also, I have never heard of Elizabeth Judd but I could not keep my eyes off of her whenever she was on stage. I bet she'll make for a great Angelica if she ever gets the chance to go on.