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Seth

IAX Director, Musical Theatre, Commercial Hip Hop, Performance

Seth Stewart is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary performer whose career spans Broadway, film, television, and global touring. Known for his versatility as a dancer, singer, actor, choreographer, writer, and director, he is recognized as one of the industry’s most compelling performing artists, with a career defined by work at the highest level of stage and screen.

He began his Broadway career in the Tony-nominated revival of Sweet Charity (2005), appearing in the original Broadway company. He went on to originate the role of Graffiti Pete in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights, contributing to the original Broadway production during its 2008 Tony Awards season. In the Heights was nominated for Best Musical and went on to earn multiple Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, Best Choreography, and Best Orchestrations.

Seth later joined the original Broadway company of Hamilton, initially performing in the ensemble before taking on the roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson. As part of the original cast, he contributed to the production’s historic cultural impact, including the Grammy Award-winning cast recording, the White House performance event, and the 2016 Tony Awards, where Hamilton won Best Musical and delivered its landmark performance to a global audience. He also participated in the 2025 Tony Awards 10th Anniversary reunion performance, reuniting with the original cast to celebrate the show’s enduring cultural legacy.

Beyond Broadway, Seth’s screen credits include Sex and the City, Music and Lyrics, Britney: For the Record, Friends With Benefits, as well as independent films such as Karma Club and Inside a Change. He also appears in the filmed adaptations of In the Heights and Hamilton, extending his stage work to global film and streaming audiences.

As a performer, Seth has toured internationally with some of the most influential artists in music, including Madonna on her Reinvention Tour and Jennifer Lopez on her Brave European Tour. His additional credits include collaborations with Mariah Carey, Ne-Yo, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, and Jay-Z, spanning live performance, touring, and music videos at the highest level of the industry.

Seth has been a core faculty member of Immerse Artists Experience since its inception, where he trains dancers through a professional, performance-driven approach rooted in storytelling, musicality, and real-world industry expectations. He also serves as a guest artist and instructor at the University of Southern California, supporting the development of emerging performers in collegiate theatre and dance programs.

Across every stage of his career, Seth Stewart continues to be a powerful creative force whose work bridges Broadway history, global touring, and contemporary performance. His artistry, leadership, and commitment to education have established him as one of the most respected voices in the entertainment industry today.