If you are a Broadway fan, have been online, watch television, or listen to music, you probably know by now that the musical Hamilton is the show you need to see. It’s been seen by the President and First Lady twice. Oprah, Rosey O'Donnell, Selena Gomez, Sia, and countless others are raving about it! The soundtrack is #1 on the Billboard rap chart. Tickets are sold out until next year and if you don’t hurry, that wait may be until 2017.
We have followed the success and impact of this production because Chris Jackson, who plays George Washington is the husband of our team member, Veronica. They met in the Spring of 2003 in the early workshops of Lin Manuel Miranda's first Broadway hit, In the Heights. She is a recording artist who hit Billboard dance charts at #1 with her hits "Release Me" and "I'm in Love". She also had hits featuring Big Pun ("Someone To Hold") and Fat Joe ("Rise") and had toured nationally portraying Selena in the musical honoring her life. This may have led to a career on Broadway, but love and life, had a bigger plan for her- becoming a mother. Once her life shifted, there was an attraction to real estate and helping people that drew her to becoming an agent.
Chris dedicated himself to making their dreams a reality. In the Heights ran for 3 years. He then recorded his own album, In The Name Of Love. He has also been writing for Sesame Street since 2008 and has written songs for Usher, LL Cool J, been nominated 6 times and won an Emmy for "What I Am" performed by Will.I.Am.
Veronica embarked on this new journey with NY Casa Group at the same time Chris and their friends were rehearsing for Hamilton. It was playing Downtown, but quickly got buzz. Before they knew it, it was heading for Broadway. These actors are working six days a week, doing 8 shows within those 6 days. They have trouble finding time to do routine things, such as, grocery shopping and laundry. And now they are going to have to find a home to stay in NYC. She knew first hand the limited amount of time they had. She used a broker prior to being an agent because she required professional guidance to find a place quickly and didn't have much time to do so. Who better to help them than this NYC born and raised talent. She's an actor's dream agent because she understands all aspects of the experience.
When we think about who uses our real estate services, a large portion of people need a real estate agent because they don't have time to dedicate to the task. They can't spend countless hours online and viewing units around the city. With us, they give us their criteria and we show them the best units that match their criteria within a couple of hours. We’ll give you the list of necessary documents to apply. (Because in this city, timing is everything and you don't want to lose your dream apartment to someone that was better prepared). Appointments are scheduled for the best units within a couple of hours.
Veronica was able to represent many of Hamilton’s actors find their new apartments. She says "I feel so blessed to work with these amazing clients that have become dear friends. It's been a blast to watch this show explode the way it has!! Couldn't have happened to better people. I'm looking forward to helping them shop for homes in the future".
We are so very proud of this power couple, Veronica and Chris, and the entire Hamilton Cast! Veronica is our singing real estate agent who accomplishes all her client's goals. The Hamilton cast are breaking barriers and changing the look and sound of Broadway. It’s an incredible piece of work that must be seen!! The picture above was at opening night- Christopher Jackson (top left), Veronica Vazquez Jackson (top right), with Ariana DeBose (bottom left) and Andrew Chapelle (bottom right) ensemble.
If you'd like to work with Veronica or have any real estate questions, please send us an email at luxeurbanlife@nycasagroup.com