Rachel John (born 12 October 1980) is a British actress, best known for her work in musical theatre, notably for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton in the West End.
John made her West End debut in 2005 in The Lion King as a swing and understudy for Shenzi.
John also played the role of Rachel Marron at certain performances, despite not being listed as an official understudy.
[8] From November 2017 until she left[9] in December 2018, she played Angelica Schuyler in the West End production of Hamilton, role which she originated in the UK.
John then joined the cast of Girl From the North Country in 2019, when the show moved to the Gielgud Theatre for a limited 8-week run.