Grown-ish Star Warren Egypt Franklin on Cleveland
Out Traveler from his L.A. home, was barely out of college when he landed the dual roles of LaFayette and Thomas Jefferson (a combo made famous by Daveed Diggs) for a touring production of the hit musical Hamilton.Franklin admits the performing schedule can be grueling. “I don’t think people realize how challenging touring can be.
Especially traveling now, during COVID. To have that stress on top of just knowing my lines, and my lyrics, and everything I need to do….
It’s actually quite insane. Literally our off days are the travel days. I get to the next city…and then I have to do eight shows in a row.”Still, Franklin says he’s “very grateful” for this opportunity to tour America. “Every city I learn something new,” he says. “Every city I see different cultures and meet different people who enlighten me on life and culture and even myself.” But, he admits, “I’ve also seen some bad things on tour.
I don’t think we delve into how racist America can be.” Franklin’s first name is Warren Egypt and he’s actually the III. He explains, “My family’s third generation immigrant American.
