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Madonna Used Her iPad ‘the Whole Time’ While Watching ‘Hamilton,’ Says Star Anthony Ramos

Madonna used her iPad while attending 'Hamilton,' show star Anthony Ramos said while appearing on 'Watch What Happens Live.'

There’s no question that Broadway ‘s Hamilton was (and still is) one of the most engrossing musicals on the Great White Way, but according to an original cast member, Madonna herself had other things to focus on. During his Thursday (June 19) appearance on Watch What Happens Live alonside singer Ciara, Anthony Ramos — who originated the roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the original Broadway run of the show — was asked about the “most terrifying celebrity to spot in the audience during your Hamilton days” during a game of Clubhouse of Horrors, and the actor immediately had an answer. After rumors circulated in 2015 of Madonna’s behavior after star and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeted about not allowing a celebrity backstage after they used their phone during the performance, actor Jonathan Groff confirmed in an interview it was Madge.

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