Annaleigh Ashford
Photos: Annaleigh Ashford, Ann Harada, & Sandra Caldwell at YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM Live Recording (Mar 3, 2026)
THE WHITE CHIP To Be Presented At Blackfriars Theatre (Feb 27, 2026)
Video: Hamish Linklater Guest Stars as Biohacker in New ELSBETH Sneak Peek Clip (Feb 25, 2026)
BIO
Tony Award-winning actor Annaleigh Ashford has spent her career collaborating with acclaimed directors and actors across stage, film and television and she continues that award-winning work with several upcoming projects. Ashford was recently seen starring opposite Kumail Nanjiani in the Hulu limited series “Welcome to Chippendales” from creator Robert Siegel and Searchlight Pictures’ horror thriller, Hold Your Breath, starring opposite Sarah Paulson and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. In March of 2023, Ashford returned to Broadway and star opposite Josh Groban in the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, for which she received a Tony nomination. The team behind Hamilton, producer, Jeffrey Seller and director, Thomas Kail, were at the helm of the production.
Ashford starred Paula Jones in the new Ryan Murphy FX series “American Crime Story: Impeachment,” based on the national crisis that swept up Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp as principal characters in the country’s first impeachment proceedings in over a century. She starred in two seasons of the hit CBS comedy “B Positive.” Created by Marco Pennette and Chuck Lorre, the series also starred legendary actors Linda Lavin, Hector Elizondo and Ben Vereen. No stranger to Broadway, Ashford won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her portrayal of “Essie” in You Can’t Take It with You. Her additional Broadway credits include Sunday in the Park with George, Wicked, Legally Blonde and the originating role of “Lauren” in Kinky Boots, a performance for which she received another Tony Award nomination.
Born and raised in Denver, Ashford now splits her time between Los Angeles and New York.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 2008 ] Quick Stop Cashier
[ 2008 ] Spoiled Label Queen
[ 2014 ] Michele
[ 2016 ] Anne
[ 2016 ] Liza
[ 2017 ] Crystal
[ 2018 ] Hildy Ostrander
[ 2019 ] Jenny Aquila
[ 2019 ] Lily
[ 2019 ] Mimi Mismatch
[ 2020 ] Nano
[ 2024 ] Esther Smith
TV Shows
Margot
Mckenzie
Mia
Chloe
Cori
Jackie
Shauna
Lindsay Anderson
[ 2012-2013 ] Lisa McMann
Britney
[ 2013-2016 ] Betty DiMello
Columbia
Maddy 2016
Rebecca Watts
Bridget Farrell
Crying Lady
[ 2018-2019 ] Fliss
Lilly Darrow
Shelly Rozansky, Shelly
Alexis Young
Roisin Orbinson
[ 2018-2021 ] Paula Jones, Elizabeth Cote
Vox Tux
[ 2020-2022 ] Gina Dabrowski
Irene
The Rice Purity Test
[ 2025-2025 ] Melissa
Awards and Nominations
winner
Annaleigh Ashford, Sweeney Todd
winner
Annaleigh Ashford, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Annaleigh Ashford, Sweeney Todd
Annaleigh Ashford, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Annaleigh Ashford, Sylvia
winner
Annaleigh Ashford, You Can't Take it with You
Annaleigh Ashford, You Can't Take it with You
winner
Annaleigh Ashford, You Can't Take it with You
winner
Annaleigh Ashford, You Can't Take it with You
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Annaleigh Ashford, Kinky Boots
Annaleigh Ashford, Kinky Boots
Annaleigh Ashford, Kinky Boots
Annaleigh Ashford, Kinky Boots
Annaleigh Ashford, Rent
Annaleigh Ashford
Videos
Video: Hamish Linklater Guest Stars as Biohacker in New ELSBETH Sneak Peek Clip
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Video: Watch the RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE Season 18 Trailer Feat. Cardi B, Dove Cameron, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-09 15:32:49
Video: Lindsay Mendez Stars in ELSBETH Season 3 Clip with Sondheim Reference
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-07 15:53:47
Video: ELSBETH Season 3 Official Trailer Teases New Guest Stars Stephen Colbert, Annaleigh Ashford, & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-26 11:14:29
Video: Andrew Rannells, Nick Kroll, & Jimmy Fallon Reminisce About ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-06 15:38:03
Video: Laura Bell Bundy Brings LEGALLY BLONDE Shoes to the Museum of Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-04-29 15:21:52
Exclusive: Annaleigh Ashford Breaks Down Her Journey From SWEENEY TODD to HAPPY FACE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-21 14:57:54
Video: Annaleigh Ashford Talks Finally Letting Her Son See SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - 2025-03-07 08:52:59
Video: Jimmy Fallon Joins the Cast of ALL IN: A COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-29 09:45:52
Video: Watch Joy Woods Sing 'I Could Have Danced All Night' at MCC MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2025-01-13 15:41:03
Video: Inside the New York Public Library's Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab
by Robert Diamond - 2024-12-23 17:27:50
Video: Annaleigh Ashford & Josh Groban Sing 'The Phantom of the Opera' at MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2024-10-14 15:58:03
Video: Josh Groban Performs 'Pure Imagination' with the NY Philharmonic
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-01 14:33:05
Video: Josh Groban Sings His SWEENEY TODD Entrance Line on FALLON
by Michael Major - 2023-10-25 12:07:18
Video: Nathan Lane Reprises THE PRODUCERS Role in Cameo in GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-13 05:45:54
Listen: Gaten Matarazzo and the Cast of SWEENEY TODD Perform 'Not While I'm Around'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-07 06:12:02
Video: Bernadette Peters Dances Her Way onto LIVE! to Discuss Broadway Barks
by Michael Major - 2023-07-05 12:56:27
Video: Watch Alex Lacamoire Break Down SWEENEY TODD Orchestrations During Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-06-25 14:23:15
Video: Annaleigh Ashford is Gobsmacked to Star in Her (Other) Favorite Sondheim Show
by Richard Ridge - 2023-05-24 13:07:57
News
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2026
You Might Know Her From, the acclaimed podcast hosted by Anne Rodeman and Damian Bellino, recorded its first-ever live episode on February 28th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City - marking a major milestone as the show just launched its highly anticipated seventh season. Check out photos of the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026
Blackfriars Theatre will present THE WHITE CHIP by Sean Daniels in Rochester, NY. The autobiographical play about addiction and recovery runs March 19–29. Tickets are on sale through the Blackfriars Theatre box office.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 25, 2026
Hamish Linklater guest stars as a wealthy biohacker in the new episode of Elsbeth, debuting on Thursday. In a sneak peek clip from the episode, the Broadway alum receives a visit from Elsbeth, who has a few questions following the untimely death of his friend. Check it out now.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
You Might Know Her From, the acclaimed podcast hosted by Anne Rodeman and Damian Bellino, will record its first-ever live episode on February 28th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 18, 2026
Constance Wu and Anna Camp are the latest Broadway alums to join as guest stars for the ongoing third season of the CBS series, Elsbeth. This season will also feature Broadway alums Beanie Feldstein, Joanna Gleason, Mark Linn-Baker, Didi Conn, and more as guest stars.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser has released a new recording of 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)' by Stevie Wonder.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The OffWestEnd Awards (Offies) have revealed their 2026 nominations, highlighting the best in independent theatre. The awards showcase a range of emerging and established talent in the Off-West End scene.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026
Stage and screen veterans Joanna Gleason, Mark Linn-Baker, and Didi Conn are all set to appear in Episode 16 of the ongoing third season of the CBS series Elsbeth.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026
Annaleigh Ashford is proving to be a tough opponent in a new sneak peek from Stumble. Check out the sneak peek now, and tune in to the new episode, titled 'Lights Out,' when it debuts on Friday, January 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2026
Beanie Feldstein is the latest Broadway star set to appear on the CBS series Elsbeth. Currently on a mid-winter break, she will be featured as a guest star in a future Season 4 episode of the fan-favorite series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
The Public Theater will host a public, artistic demonstration of support and solidarity for the people of Minnesota: The People's Filibuster on the steps of the Theater’s flagship building.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford is guest-starring in a new episode of the mockumentary series, Stumble, on NBC. Check out photos of the performer from the episode now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2026
Everybody's favorite New York detective isn't going anywhere. CBS has given a Season 4 order for Elsbeth, the police procedural dramedy series led by Carrie Preston.
by - Jan 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend:
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026
Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford will appear as a series regular in Apple TV's upcoming limited series The Off Weeks, led and executive produced by Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande have been confirmed to star in a new stage production of Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, Sunday in the Park with George.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey have taken to Instagram to further tease the production of Sunday in the Park With George, in which they are rumored to star in London.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
The holiday family opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors opened at Lincoln Center Theater. See photos from opening night here! On hand to celebrate the occasion were Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025
In an exclusive clip from this week's episode of Elsbeth, the detective walks the streets of Broadway, accompanied by Officer Grace, played by Lindsay Mendez. Check out the clip now.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 16, 2025
La producción, dirigida por Marianne Elliott, tiene previsto presentarse en el Teatro Barbican de Londres en 2027.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Annaleigh Ashford has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
Annaleigh Ashford has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Sylvia, Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Best Featured Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kinky Boots, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots and Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Rent.
Annaleigh Ashford has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd and the Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. She also received Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards), both for You Can't Take it with You. Additionally, she won Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, as well as Best Featured Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots.
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