Adam Savage Goes Backstage at Hamilton!

[@tested]

In case you missed it, here's our video about Hamilton's PROPS! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXWaqYF3qM5jq9E

[@VAXHeadroom]

I'm pretty surprised we didn't get to see Adam in the King's jacket :)

[@MrGarryRollo]

Why didn't you do a video about Lighting? :(

[@Straylight4299]

Getting your hair done by a tattoed 2m viking giant with a voice like rolling thunder. Damn.

[@KnuckleHunkybuck]

Thor's axe can braid a beard pretty well, so I'm not actually terribly surprised.

[@ashildrtheswift3028]

He seemed like a very gentle person, too, a bit shy

[@ashildrtheswift3028]

@Comrade Kong You can have a gentle personality and still pound it in the bedroom 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@KidFury27]

He did really look like the Techno Viking. Unexpected!

[@vitiare]

Just sum it up as a racist nationalist. Nothing more needs to be said.

[@felixgla30]

for those who are interested: that hair-sack was used so the powder and oil in the hair doesn't leave marks and stains on the clothes

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

Thank you for this information I've always wondered how they. Stopped the products they used back then from ruining their clothing. A lot of day to day information from the past. Gets lost over time because it's considered so everyday common place. At the time that no one bothers to record it. A really good example is Roman concrete. We know that the Romans invented it. & used it in construction of works like the Colosseum. But because it was such a common everyday item that no one felt it was worth recording what exactly it was composed of. Archaeologists have a rough idea of what it was made out of. But no known records of its exact composition ratio survive.

[@killerbreadsticks]

Factual and a new insult. Thanks, you dirty hair sack!

[@VaveeDances]

Known as a queue or a snood

[@tormentedsoul7852]

@@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980 Wow... very interesting. would like to know now being that we have seen it can stand the test of time. TY

[@tormentedsoul7852]

TY for that info. Very interesting

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

Adam looks like he's having a field day going behind the scenes here.

[@ari_mz]

I would love to go behind the scenes there

[@Nolroa]

It doesn't seem like he's having a field day, he really is having a field day... If being at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco theater is a field trip ... Going to the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York would be the equivalent of going to Disneyland.

[@ladypossum1776]

Guess you could say Adam's in *The Room Where It Happens*

[@anmoldaglaik]

Underated comment

[@axzmelia6986]

Anmol Daglaik I... was about to say the exact same thing

[@genuinekay]

I see what you did there❤️🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂😂

[@coconutthecockatiel478]

Is it just me, or is a little weird seeing someone other than Johnathan Groff playing Georgie?

[@Robman92]

Same. I didn’t know they had an other actor in the role

[@kaminewman3268]

Yep

[@ari_mz]

it is

[@ari_mz]

@@Robman92 Yeah they do. When they were filming for the movie, the person playing King Georgie had to step down for a few days to let Jonathan Groff do it

[@kamila2532]

Yeah

[@gsterneman]

Thanks to Adam's videos, I went online and figured out that it would be cheaper for me to buy plane tickets and fly to San Fran to see Hamilton than it would be to buy tickets to the touring production currently in Dallas. See you on May 31!

[@savannahpeirce2832]

Are you serious?? I want to go see it in dallas this june bit I know it's so freaking expensive!!!

[@gsterneman]

@@savannahpeirce2832 $75 tickets to the show, $150 round trip flight from Austin to San Fran, hotel $120. Total for two: $570. Cheapest Dallas tickets left: $450 each.

[@hsmacaraig]

Lucky! I live across the world so it’d be expensive anyway! ;-;

[@cryofpaine]

Or you wait and see it in theaters next year.

[@lonewolfgirl666]

I'm seeing it on April 1st in SF

[@brittanyw6065]

heavy is the head that wears the crown- quite literally, it seems!

[@daveco1270]

I wish they would have talked about how they do the microphones now. A lot of actors wear a tiny mic on their forehead, right around their hairline.

[@daneggo2437]

yup, that broadway/westend standard now! normally two mics incase one fails mid show! I know dear evan hansen has put the mics down the wire frame of the characters who wear glasses!

[@peterporkeristhespiderham988]

ELLESAPPELLE That’s true... But having visible mics was a smart creative choice (IMO) for Hadestown. The meta-narrative of the show is that it's a sad story where the actors are the storytellers (Hermes, specifically). You see this in the very beginning and end of the show. Plus, the set design communicates the meta narrative. The obvious mics help communicate that the actors are playing actors/storytellers who are acting out the story. They're not pretending to be the characters. They're pretending to be storytellers. The obvious microphones help communicate that. There is a benefit for having subtle microphones for some shows (Hamilton and DEH, for example). But, obvious microphones can be an interesting and beneficial design component.

[@bobafett5194]

@@peterporkeristhespiderham988 I have to imagine that on some level it comes down to the sound designer though because I know on the 25th Anniversary of Phantom used the same technique and I don't really see that as an artistic choice for that show

[@liamtwentyman7275]

It is just a small omni mic capsule on the end of a wire, to a mic pack. Nothing much to really say about them I guess 🤷‍♂️. Source: theatre technician as a job

[@RecklessGirlBand]

So tiny double mics are often for people who wear wigs or are main characters with quick changes - it keeps them out of the way. Other side subtle mics are used for other characters with less active/costumed roles

[@Laurence-TheFirstVicar]

Adam: * having a great time, being enthusiastic, talking about production and design * George in the background: *NO DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJECT, cause you're my favourite subject*

[@joru_to]

Daryl (the hairstyle guy) looks like a buffed up version of Adam

[@trentjohnson9842]

Does this mean Fred Perry's aren't the uniform of the white supremacists anymore..

[@VeraTR909]

@D G Lol, talking about kicking people in the teeth makes you come across as a nice guy...

[@bronxbearbud272]

So is that a compliment or an insult in your parts?

[@axzmelia6986]

No.. no no no do NOT say that. ‘Tis very Very cursed and will probably scar me for life

[@oliversteagarden]

This is where Adam’s fans and theatre kids unite.

[@elizabethhunley4020]

Those of us who are both are freaking out

[@coconutthecockatiel478]

YES

[@jordanjackson3537]

I would watch a show where these two were partners struggling with that fact that the actors career was fading and the wig guy was becoming the biggest name in faux hair.

[@KnuckleHunkybuck]

If the actor was an alcoholic, you basically just wrote yet another adaptation of A Star Is Born.

[@mrKleen1]

He's like a kid in a candy shop, so awesome to see this stuff!

[@Wizerslapski]

my thought exactly lol

[@Makenzie-t7h]

Don't you mean... *Candy store?* I'm sorry, I'll leave...

[@Uldihaa]

I love seeing passionate, knowledgeable people chatting about their craft and the repeated revelation that we're all nerds in one way or another.

[@jessical4866]

I have never realized until now how white Adam’s hair is getting. It’s closer to the color of the wig than the guy’s beard.

[@scarletrose_9848]

As a Mythbuster fan I am used to seeing his golden blond hair but seeing how his hair is getting white I feel sad because the heroes I looked up to are getting old 🥺🥺💕💕✨✨

[@nastya_is_slay]

The actor for king George is so gorgeous, absolutely lovely!

[@Epinardscaramel]

6:17 I think someone wants this door closed.

[@baldy3435]

No, thats the door out of the shot

[@bornofpixels]

maybe... im not sure

[@jamesshera1734]

This is for during the show when there's smoke and haze on stage. During the day there wouldn't be smoke so it's fine to leave the doors open.

[@SailorSnap]

Yeah, the stage manager. It's a constant irritation and fear during the show. Theater fire alarms (for obvious reasons) are VERY sensitive - they loooooove to freak out with haze and smoke.

[@tobealostwanderer]

King George is such an iconic part of the show. I loved seeing all the details :)

[@jameshawkins7577]

That’s a wig man you don’t want to mess with.

[@emilyhills8386]

Okay. That lace headband just blew my mind!! I am stealing that!!!

[@kellieevetts2637]

So good! I love these behind the scenes tours!

[@zeikjt]

The king is one of my favorite characters, what a lovable goof!

[@coconutthecockatiel478]

And he gets some of the best lines in the whole show.

[@CarboniteDreamer]

thats awesome. Mr. Savage looks like he had so much fun!

[@kelleysw]

So interesting Adam talking about the clothes enforcing a certain posture. Before a certain time period, the way the arms of a piece of clothing were made was very different. They were set much further back than they are now, so when you put them on it automatically created the very straight, shoulders back posture we see in paintings. For men and also for women.

[@raygunsforronnie847]

"The clothes make the man" now makes more sense.

[@benlee5039]

Id love to see the process of making a wig!

[@elphbwckd212]

There are many, many videos in KZbin

[@ElementsofImagination]

Another awesome video! Keep them coming Adam and team! It’s inspiring. It’s one of the channels that inspired me to create my own videos! Keep up the great work.

[@bilby7180]

First of all, I'm early! And also, two of my favourite things in one! And I hope you know how much you have inspired me and my young brothers to do STEM! We love you! Australia loves you aswell....

[@01FozzyS]

Loving this series! Keep it coming,Adam!

[@nolteodersoahnlich843]

Man how i loooooooove TESTED ... it show me amazing things ive never seen before .... and it gives me endless inspiration

[@whatsupstudmuffin4515]

I feel like Adam is going to steal the cane

[@coconutthecockatiel478]

Who wouldn't tho?

[@MossyMozart]

@Whatsup Studmuffin - Sceptre?

[@zoe.b.8548]

@@coconutthecockatiel478 good point its very pretty

[@mcstudios4374]

Im so excited to see Hamilton for a second time, I got to see it in Chicago, and then I get to see it in my hometown of Minnesota

[@bjamin]

After one of the shows, I was fortunate to meet Rick and he was very personable to me and my daughter. I immediately became a bigger fan.

[@phototristan]

Theatre is one of the best art forms and way too under appreciated.

[@ssrrocks22]

Adam, thanks for mic show and the sound board was fantastic to see. Something you might consider is the lighting of the show... thanks again. Rock

[@verityviolet]

That wig guy is FIERCE

[@AmusementLabs]

I saw Hamilton there back in December. Really good side character, almost comic relief.

[@tentringer4065]

@D G race and culture are not the same thing.

[@chloejec6318]

Wasnt that one part with him in the reynolds pamphlet just beautiful-

[@monkeycircus509]

@D G Maybe now you might begin to understand how we feel about the very same thing white people have been doing to us since...ever.

[@pamelamays4186]

Their Jefferson/Lafayette wears a half wig. Daveed: What?

[@Bella-lh7kf]

Pamela Mays true

[@JessRansdellSmith]

No, no. It's "Wwwwhhhhhaaaaaa????" Lol

[@RijackiTorment]

Clothing makes the man, no truer words were said.

[@deltagirl13]

Excellent questions Adam!

[@Lion_McLionhead]

Crazy schedule to do so much traveling & be in the city every other week.

[@BlazeDupree1525]

😯 they put that wig on so quick and only used 4 pins? I need to get myself one of those lace front hair bands 😍 That would be so useful for my cosplays with ponytails 👌

[@kitkatkatecat5511]

keep in mind that it’s made from a mold of his head, it’s perfect for him

[@BlazeDupree1525]

I get my heavy wigs custom commissioned any ways

[@Textile_Courtesan]

I doubt that it is as heavy as a Sailor Jupiter wig with the heavy ponytail. I'm fairly sure that the queue hair bag is empty and not adding weight to the scalp.

[@BlazeDupree1525]

@@Textile_Courtesan i dont Know about sailor Jupiter but I cosplay as Rena Rouge from Miraculous ladybug my wig has one big ponytail that splits off into 6 smaller ones and the bangs are styled to look like fox tails. Its a pretty heavy wig, wearing it for long periods of time messes up my neck

[@stonecloak2451]

I cant be the only one, but those ridges on wig dudes forehead looks to precise to be natural, if thats scarification he's raised the death+destruction viking vibes to over 9000.

[@Vamrekisses68]

i also thought that

[@Lucas-uu3of]

Awesome video. I see Kratos is doing in between jobs at the theatre till the next God of War :)

[@LisaMarli]

I'm so bummed. I've seen the Orpheum show once and figured this spring, I'd enter the lottery, and now everything is closed! What a sad time for all those great theater people. At least those who have Disney Plus can see the original cast film. Glad they released that early.

[@starseclipsed5659]

I saw this show in 2019 when he did exactly what he was worried about and twisted up between which version of the song he was in during the first of the three. Came back strong and got such cheers after nailing the second and third parts. Great actor!

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

my KG3 was Peter Matthew Smith when i saw Hamilton in Detroit (i went April 7th 2019) and he was hilarious!!! he stole the showm Hamilton is soooo good, go see it if you haven't already, it's worth it!! =)

[@vinclaesberg]

I really like your videos, you always bring me a lot of motivation to make videos myself. Thanks for that! Stay as you are :)

[@vinclaesberg]

[@gtoadinator4102]

he really looks like the guy who would handle wigs tbh

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

i saw Hamilton a second time in Toronto May 20th, Rick was my KG3 and he was hilarious!!

[@rainyday6512]

I just found out recently I’m seeing Hamilton in April, I’m so excited!

[@clairejasminemananes2568]

That's so cool!! Have fun!!

[@rainyday6512]

Claire Jasmine thanks

[@Luiz_C137]

Mesmo sem entender muita coisa. Adoro os vídeos, só maior fã, você e o James Hyneman, deixaram minha infância inesquecível, muito obrigado, senhor caçador de mitos ♥️

[@shutuppabs323]

@ 7:40 King George actor seemingly hearing his understudy practice... got him shook... 😂 kidding

[@timc333]

The only issue I have with this video (I did give a thumbs up) Is it is not nearly long enough . I could spent a couple of hours back stage learning and just watching the goings on . I am 54 years old and still a 9 year old when it comes to the intrigue of how theaters work .

[@christineschueneman4147]

Loved this💖

[@ayiyiloveyou]

ooooh this makes me wonder how many georges they have. i stopped tracking at B the first the sixth

[@Echo1Vyr]

When Bill Goldberg is your hairdresser, you know you win. xD

[@mcmagiccracker]

8:13 Adam's inspecting every inch of that scepter. I'm distracted by a shiny object

[@AnimeRuleGirl24]

Thie conversation between Negron and Savage reminds me of my friends and I discussing our history papers for class

[@Maggi9909]

He does wigs for the Hammilton production and in his free time he is an enforcer for the Hells Angles

[@deadleaves140]

Oh wow I just noticed how recent this was

[@christinad4432]

We really had no idea what was coming a month after this...😔 wear your masks people! So maybe one day these people can perform on broadway again!

[@karolink870]

Question for people who know stuff about wigs and makeup. I cosplay and usually we cut the wig lace as close to the hairline as possible. Is there any reason for them leaving so much lace? I feel like it would be hard to blend into the forehead naturally 🤔

[@inemesitabasiisaac2911]

Well, I think it's because the person playing the king can change and the extra lace is to accommodate that.

[@Samfransch]

Wow! Drax the destroyer does wigs now?!

[@2TheSponge2]

Rick Negrón!!

[@Zealwind]

9:12 Now I want to see his version of King George

[@IceNixie0102]

Adam: "GO SEE THIS SHOW" COVID: Yeah, right.

[@curtisstapleton7167]

Kinnda the last guy I would've expected working with wigs ..I would think hes more of a wig splitter

[@dx-a4988]

Rick is awesome 😆

[@jasonmskidmore]

@10:10 - I suddenly thought I was watching "Waiting for Guffman"

[@dougazzopardi234]

dude looks like he builds choppers but no he's a wig master.

[@CarlosDiaz-ne2rf]

Very professional

[@alillamas5680]

Thor is the wig master for Hamilton and I am living lmao

[@annalyse7564]

i lve adams sincere interest in everything

[@electrictoday]

Bizarre that the wig guy, Daryl Terry, is wearing a proud boys shirt.

[@morti_garcia]

They have the same watch

[@eduardmillan1378]

Excellent 😊😊😊...

[@msjocelynnicole]

He is the most AMAZING King George III.

[@Notlocllewop]

That pretty cool

[@beapat500]

my family is rewatching myth busters and then this came up on my recommended? my phone is listening to me

[@__Black_Sheep__]

Who'd he play in "In The Heights"!?

[@Krillinish2]

Kevin Rosario

[@vinceaguinaldo3299]

What is he talking about in the beginning where he said he uses his own hair on the last part of the show? What part is that?

[@wuboyle_]

Also can we all stan Chuck! He is the wig god of Broadway

[@eurohubert]

So interesting!

[@AquilaROM]

1:30 Who put the hulk there. 🤤😳😏 Oh spidy is there too.

[@joannadia3120]

Why is there a bunny ear headband

[@AquilaROM]

@@joannadia3120 Ariana Grande stopped by?

[@dugite007]

Omg Zaddy... my wig flew off

[@ScarletImp]

So basically if the king (irl) dropped something and demanded someone pick it up, it was less him being snobbish but him going, 'I literally can't bend down because of my stupid clothing, so someone help me!'

[@MossyMozart]

@Scarletimp2113 - Well, a king has to know how to delegate!

[@J_B487]

When you were making the dinosaur skull lamp and marking the wood what pen did you use and we're did you get it???

[@armand802]

It is a Pica Marker, he talks about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np6omp2MnLp-oac

[@zanechristenson3436]

If that monster doing the wig isn’t a big bear I’m going to be disappointed lmao

[@kaiathompson4043]

the hair dude could treat me right tbh

[@isabellacondon2854]

i adore that this giant burly man is the wig master

[@adambuening7531]

That Darrel cat seems solid, but that ProudBoy lookin' shirt is just throwing me.

[@cameronlewis5307]

Adam Buening it’s just a blue and yellow polo?

[@shannon5604]

@@cameronlewis5307 it's the uniform of the proud boys who are a hate group, just an unfortunate choice of shirt hopefully lol

[@LazyGamer415]

@@shannon5604 not classified by the government as a hate group.

[@Hotlooksamerica]

Coolest San Franciscan on KZbin

[@jaylee5876]

I wish I could see the OBC

[@SailorSnap]

Love Adam as the host of these kinds of tours - he has an eye for how things work that is really fun to watch, and great interview skills. However, as a career stage tech, I am tired of seeing backstage tours with an actor as the guest. Hundreds of the industry's most accomplished technicians, managers, and designers intimately know that show and that venue. Hearing an actor speak over them about their life's work is...uncomfortable. A walkthrough with the stage manager and/or their assistant(s) can be the most comprehensive and informative fifteen-minute look at any performance or event - they live and breathe the show every day. I'm definitely cringing that the guest is an actor playing the most prominently white role in a decidedly POC production. We may occasionally be camera-shy, but please let the behind-the-scenes people lead the behind-the-scenes tours. Stagecraft is a millenia-old trade, and Broadway's techs are some of its finest.

[@charlesmcgrath8951]

Is that a proud bois shirt the makeup guy is wearing

[@marajaffe8601]

I haven’t seen Adam Savage since mythbusters had grant on it and I was NOT PREPARED for his white hair 👨🏻‍🦳

[@bradyoung6663]

Doing the same play for a year? I'd have wigged out. Sorry. Had to.

[@Godzillaking1251]

Cool

[@Beeevaaa]

Hey why is the hair and makeup guy, Darryl Terry, wearing a proud boys shirt ?