Seth Stewart is an American actor, singer and dancer known for his roles in the musicals Hamilton (2015) and In the Heights (2008, cameo in 2021 film adaptation). Other film appearances include Music and Lyrics (2007), Britney: For the Record (2008) and Friends with Benefits (2011).
Early life Stewart is from Kent, Ohio, and of mixed ancestry. As a boy, Stewart played football and wrestled, but always wanted to act. He studied dance starting at age 10 at the James Dance and Performing Arts Center in Howland, and then with Inna Stabrova and Dmitri Tuboltsev at the Ohio Youth Ballet as a teen. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 2002 and started the Fordham University/Alvin Ailey School BFA program, leaving prior to graduating.Clawson, Kerry. " 'Hamilton' ensemble member Seth Stewart, a Kent native, happy he took leap of faith" ohio.com, June 3, 2016 He attended The Ailey School of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for a year and a half. youtube.com
Career
Sweet Charity: 2005 Broadway revival
In the Heights: 2008 Broadway Stewart originated the role of "Graffiti Pete" in the musical In the Heights. He appeared in the original production, which premiered Off-Broadway at 37 Arts in January 2007 in previews. The New York Times reviewer wrote of his performance: "A particular standout is Seth Stewart, playing a sweet-hearted graffiti artist, who seems to have little springboards in his sneakers."Isherwood, Charles. "From the Corner Bodega, the Music of Everyday Life" The New York Times, February 9, 2007 He appeared in the original Broadway production from February 14, 2008, to August 25, 2009,In the Heights Playbill, retrieved January 25, 2017 and then returned for a four-week engagement from June 7, 2010, to July 3, 2010.Corbin Bleu Extends in 'In the Heights' to 8/17; Seth Stewart Returns as Graffiti Pete" broadwayworld.com, May 25, 2010
Hamilton In the musical, Stewart was part of the ensemble cast and was as an understudy to Daveed Diggs for the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson. In September 2016, he assumed both roles on a permanent basis. He left the production in April 2017, when he was replaced by James Monroe Iglehart.
Theater credits Year Title RoleTheatre 2005 Sweet Charity EnsembleAl Hirschfeld Theatre 2008 In the Heights Graffiti PeteRichard Rogers Theatre2015HamiltonEnsembleu/s Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson 2016-17 Marquis de Lafayette / Thomas Jefferson
Filmography Year Title Role Notes2004I'm Going to Tell You a SecrethimselfDocumentary chronicling Madonna's Re-invention World Tour 2011 Friends with Benefits Dancer 2012 Smash TV series 2016 The Karma Club Owen Parker 2020 Hamilton Ensemble Filmed recording of the 2016 Broadway musical 2021 In the Heights Bartender Cameo
Other works In addition to theater and appearances in movies, Stewart has been on tour with Jennifer Lopez and Madonna. In addition to that, Stewart has starred in Paula DeAnda's music video "Walk Away (Remember Me)" as DeAnda's ex-boyfriend as well as Jay Z.
In 2025 Stewart self-published a memoir, entitled Follow Your Vision, Live Your Truth (PublishDrive, 2025).
Awards and honors In 2014 Stewart was inducted into the Kent City Schools Hall of Fame.
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