Michael Luwoye (/luːˈwaɪeɪ/;[2] born December 19, 1990)[3] is an American actor of Nigerian descent, known for playing the title role in the Broadway musical Hamilton.

In 2022, was nominated for the Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program for his role in Baby Shark's Big Show!.

[1] While in college, he played Queequeg in Moby Dick, the title role in Othello, Hud in Hair, and Joe in Show Boat.

[8] He began rehearsals June 14, 2016, and took over on August 2, 2016, as the alternate to Javier Muñoz for the role of Alexander Hamilton, following Lin-Manuel Miranda's departure from the show.

[1][9] Luwoye was given the title role in Hamilton's national touring company, beginning in March 2017 with a 21-week engagement in San Francisco, followed by 21 weeks in Los Angeles,[10] concluding at the Pantages Theatre on December 30, 2017.