Midday Interview: ‘Hamilton’ cast member talks about musical’s Lincoln run

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” has opened at Lincoln’s Lied Center.

Eddie Ortega, starring as Hercules Mulligan and James Madison, stopped by the Channel 8 studio on Friday.

He talked about how the cast keeps up the energy each night and what it means to be part of one of the most influential musicals in history.

This is Ortega’s first time in Nebraska, and he said he’s enjoyed the food, coffee and people.