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Bid To Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda When He Signs Your Advance Copy of The HAMILTON Vinyl Box Set, Support The Morris-Jumel Mansion
by Michael Dale - Apr 4, 2016


Meet the HAMILTON author/star at the Richard Rodgers Theatre when he personalizes a signature for your vinyl set.

VIDEO: Amy Schumer Performs Her Own Revolutionary Hip-Hop Musical For HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Michael Dale - Apr 4, 2016


The brilliant social satirist doesn't exactly have the HAMILTON author/star in stitches over her new bio-musical.

STAGE TUBE: Renee Elise Goldsberry Welcomes Hillary Clinton to Harlem With The National Anthem
by Louisa Brady - Apr 3, 2016


HAMILTON star and Grammy Winner Renee Elise Goldsberry welcomed Hillary Clinton to Harlem earlier this week with an incredible rendition of The National Anthem. Check out the video below!

STAGE TUBE: Jonathan Groff and Renee Elise Goldsberry Sing Rooftop Duet for #Ham4Ham
by Louisa Brady - Apr 2, 2016


Jonathan Groff and Renee Elise Goldsberry ventured up to the roof of the Richard Rogers Theatre to sing 'Endless Love' for this week's Ham4Ham! Check out the video below!

VIDEO: Awesome! Wow! Jonathan Groff Promos 'Olivier Awards' as HAMILTON's King George III
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 2, 2016


HAMILTON's King George III's Jonathan Groff has a very important message about this year's OLIVIER AWARDS, airing this Sunday on ITV.

VIDEO: HAMILTON Stars Talk Being Part of Innovative Musical on 'Charlie Rose'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2016


The principle cast members of Broadway's HAMILTON sat down with Charlie Rose recently to share their thoughts on being part of the revolutionary and innovative new musical. 

VIDEO: THE VIEW Hosts Discuss HAMILTON Casting Call for Non-White Actors
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 1, 2016


Yesterday, the co-hosts of ABC's THE VIEW debated whether this was discriminatory or if it was necessary to specify what they are looking for in the role?

HAMILTON National Tour Coming to Seattle During 2017-18 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2016


The national tour of the Broadway musical HAMILTON will play in Seattle as part of the 2017-2018 season, it was announced today by producer Jeffrey Seller and the KeyBank Broadway at The Paramount series, presented by Seattle Theatre Group.

HAMILTON Producers Comment on 'Non-White' Casting Controversy; Will Amend Open Call Notice
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2016


As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, the producers of Hamilton recently sent out a casting notice specifying they are 'looking for non-white men and women, ages 20s to 30s, for both the Broadway production and upcoming national tours. No theatre experience necessary.' Representatives for the production say the language used was approved by Actors' Equity, and the show's producers have just released the following statement on the issue.

STAGE TUBE: Jonathan Groff Reunites with Lea Michele for 'Pillow Talk' #Ham4Ham
by Stage Tube - Mar 30, 2016


Today, Jonathan Groff continues his #Ham4Ham takeover this week while Lin-Manuel Miranda is on vacation by reuniting with his SPRING AWAKENING and GLEE co-star Lea Michele for a special early morning edition of the lottery show. Check out the video below!

VIDEO: HAMILTON Defends 'Non-White' Casting Notice Against Charge of Discrimination
by Michael Dale - Mar 30, 2016


Actors go into the business of theatre knowing that talent and the capability to play a role aren't always enough to get the job. Sometimes there are physical requirements either dictated by the author or artistically preferred by those making casting decisions. The height, weight, general appearance and, yes, the perceived ethnic background of an actor could, in many cases, be considered indispensable aspects of the hiring process.

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Ephraim Sykes Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens
by Michael Dale - Mar 30, 2016


The talented ensemble member is the latest subject in photographer Josh Lehrer's series of vintage photographs.

Alison Fraser, Frank Wood & More to Take Part in SIGNATURE PLAYS Series Off-Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 29, 2016


Signature Theatre has announced casting is confirmed and tickets are now on sale for Signature Plays, which revisits the work of three Legacy playwrights with Edward Albee's The Sandbox, Maria Irene Fornes' Drowning, and Adrienne Kennedy's Funnyhouse of a Negro. Directed by Lila Neugebauer (A.R. Gurney's The Wayside Motor Inn), this trio of plays, all produced during their author's original Playwright-in-Residence season and presented together for the first time, celebrates Signature's rich and diverse history over the past quarter century.

VIDEO: Claire Danes Talks Off-Broadway's DRY POWDER on 'Tonight'
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 29, 2016


On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Claire Danes talked about her son's negative reaction to seeing tech rehearsals for her new off-Broadway play DRY POWDER

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Writes An Impassioned 'Plea For Relief For Puerto Rico'
by Michael Dale - Mar 28, 2016


The actor/author quotes Alexander Hamilton's words about St. Croix in a plea for financial relief for the U.S. territory.

Photo Flash: Inside the Drama Book Shop Benefit at Feinstein's/54 Below with Penny Fuller, The Skivvies & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 28, 2016


Over the weekend, stars of stage and shop employees gathered for a night of stories and songs to celebrate and benefit the legendary Drama Book Shop at Feinstein's/54 Below. Check out photos from the night below!

Breaking News: HAMILTON Finds Next King George - Rory O'Malley Will Reign Starting Monday, April 11
by Robert Diamond - Mar 28, 2016


Tony Award-nominee Rory O'Malley will reign as King George in the Broadway musical HAMILTON starting Monday, April 11 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St). Mr. O'Malley steps into the role as Jonathan Groff (Tony Award-Nominee), who departs the musical following the 8pm performance on Saturday, April 9th to begin filming the lead role in David Fincher's new drama series for Netflix entitled 'Mindhunter.'

TWITTER WATCH: William Daniels and Lin-Manuel Miranda Make History at HAMILTON
by Michael Dale - Mar 28, 2016


They've both made musical theatre history playing men who made American history

STAGE TUBE: Celebrate Jonathan Groff's Birthday in This Week's #Ham4Ham
by Louisa Brady - Mar 26, 2016


Good news - Hamilton's digital lottery is officially back for the winter, meaning that fans can enter online daily for a chance to see one of Broadway's biggest hits. Better news - this means that digital #Ham4Ham is back, featuring surprise performances from the cast. Today is a very special day for Hamilton, because it's Jonathan Groff's birthday! Not only that, but Jonathan Groff will also be taking over the Ham4Ham videos next week while Lin-Manuel Miranda is on vacation. Check out the video below!

DVR Alert: FOX Airs Special 'Tweet Along' Encore of GREASE: LIVE Today
by TV News Desk - Mar 27, 2016


Don't miss a special 'Tweet-Along' Encore of GREASE: LIVE airing Easter tonight, March 27 (7:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX!

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