Broadway Power Couple Sparkles on Valentine's Day as They Star in Shows Next Door to Each Other.
Hannah Cruz and Edred Utomi, a married couple and Broadway stars, are lighting up the Great White Way this Valentine's Day with their shows situated next door to each other on West 46th Street. The star-crossed lovers will have a chance to sneak in a quick kiss between performances, despite having two shows scheduled for February 14.
"I think we'll probably just give each other a little hug," Cruz told The Post. "That would be nice." But they won't forget to celebrate the Monday after their Valentine's Day performances. Each year, they take turns planning a special evening, with last year belonging to Utomi and this year being his turn.
Utomi, 34, stars as Alexander Hamilton in "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, while Cruz, 33, plays Svetlana in "Chess," at the Imperial Theatre. While their schedules can be hectic, they've found ways to make it work. Utomi's earlier curtain time allows him to sign autographs and still commute back home to their Battery Park apartment with Cruz.
The lovebirds met during the first national tour of "Hamilton" in 2018, where Utomi played Hamilton and Cruz played Eliza, his wife. They quickly realized they had chemistry due to their characters' multiple on-stage kisses per show. After a brief relationship with another person, Cruz eventually ended it so she could pursue her growing feelings for Utomi.
Utomi, who grew up in San Diego, proposed to Cruz during the last night of the "Hamilton" tour in 2023 with his family present. The couple tied the knot in Hawaii last year and have been making waves on social media with a Valentine's Day video featuring them waving from their respective theaters, which garnered over 2 million views.
In a recent twist, Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of "Hamilton," stopped by Utomi's dressing room to reveal that there's a secret tunnel connecting the two theaters. While they haven't used it yet, they're eager to do so in the future.
Hannah Cruz and Edred Utomi, a married couple and Broadway stars, are lighting up the Great White Way this Valentine's Day with their shows situated next door to each other on West 46th Street. The star-crossed lovers will have a chance to sneak in a quick kiss between performances, despite having two shows scheduled for February 14.
"I think we'll probably just give each other a little hug," Cruz told The Post. "That would be nice." But they won't forget to celebrate the Monday after their Valentine's Day performances. Each year, they take turns planning a special evening, with last year belonging to Utomi and this year being his turn.
Utomi, 34, stars as Alexander Hamilton in "Hamilton" at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, while Cruz, 33, plays Svetlana in "Chess," at the Imperial Theatre. While their schedules can be hectic, they've found ways to make it work. Utomi's earlier curtain time allows him to sign autographs and still commute back home to their Battery Park apartment with Cruz.
The lovebirds met during the first national tour of "Hamilton" in 2018, where Utomi played Hamilton and Cruz played Eliza, his wife. They quickly realized they had chemistry due to their characters' multiple on-stage kisses per show. After a brief relationship with another person, Cruz eventually ended it so she could pursue her growing feelings for Utomi.
Utomi, who grew up in San Diego, proposed to Cruz during the last night of the "Hamilton" tour in 2023 with his family present. The couple tied the knot in Hawaii last year and have been making waves on social media with a Valentine's Day video featuring them waving from their respective theaters, which garnered over 2 million views.
In a recent twist, Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of "Hamilton," stopped by Utomi's dressing room to reveal that there's a secret tunnel connecting the two theaters. While they haven't used it yet, they're eager to do so in the future.
they deserve all the happiness, especially with that secret tunnel 
its like something out of a rom-com, and lin-manuel miranda is just too cool for this 
cant wait to see them celebrate their love next monday 
I'm glad to see Hannah and Edred making the most of their Valentine's Day schedule. It's actually kinda cute how they'll just give each other a little hug between shows. But can you imagine having to plan romantic dates around your packed schedules? 
Like, what if one of their performances is cancelled due to bad weather? 
Still, it's lovely that they've found ways to make their love work amidst the chaos of Broadway life 
they must be so excited to celebrate together after the performances. what's crazy is that they met during a musical performance years ago and just clicked, now look at them! 
They get to sneak in a quick hug between performances, and then celebrate with a special evening planned by the other half. It's so sweet 
that they met during a national tour of "Hamilton" and realized they had chemistry due to their characters' on-stage kisses 
. Now, proposing to each other on stage is just too much 
! And can you believe Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed there's a secret tunnel connecting the two theaters? 
That's like something out of a rom-com movie 
. These Broadway stars are living their best love life 
They seem so in love and supportive of each other's careers, which is really inspiring. And who knows, maybe they'll finally use that secret tunnel when it opens up! 
. I mean, a secret tunnel connecting the two theaters? That's like something out of a rom-com movie 
. I need more details on that tunnel, stat! And can we talk about how adorable it is that they're taking turns planning special evenings for each other? 
edred utomi and hannah cruz are totally meant to be 
lets hope they get some quality time together soon after their shows 
can u even imagine sneaking out 2 meet ur bae thru the tunnel 
. They'll be too busy getting into character and forgetting about each other. I mean, think about it, two shows on Valentine's Day? That's just crazy talk 
! And don't even get me started on the secret tunnel thingy... probably just a myth 
. It's not like they need an excuse to sneak around or anything 
. I'm sure they'll be too busy basking in their own adoration, thinking they're the only ones who truly understand each other 
. But what's even more special is how they make time for each other amidst their crazy schedules 
. Their chemistry on stage is undeniable, but it's clear that their love story is even sweeter off-stage 
They're literally shining bright on Valentine's Day with their shows next door to each other and I think it's so sweet that they'll just give each other a little hug instead of a full-on kiss 
. It's great to see them making the most of their hectic schedules, Edred even gets to commute back home to their apartment after his show, talk about prioritizing love! 
. like what about us singles who are still stuck in the friend zone? 
and now they've got a secret tunnel thingy connecting their theaters... convenient how that just happens on valentine's day?