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Annaleigh Ashford

Date of Birth: November 01, 1985 (37)

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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 will next be seen starring opposite Kumail Nanjiani in the Hulu limited series “Welcome to Chippendales” from creator Robert Siegel premiering on November 22. Ashford is currently in production on Searchlight Pictures’ horror thriller, Dust, starring opposite Sarah Paulson and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The film will stream on Disney’s DTC platforms as a Hulu Original. In March of 2023, Ashford will return to Broadway and star opposite Josh Groban in the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The team behind Hamilton, producer, Jeffrey Seller and director, Thomas Kail, will be at the helm of the production.

Ashford most recently 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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Annaleigh Ashford STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2023
Mrs. Lovett

[London]
2020 West End Revival, 2020
Dot

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Helena

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2017
Dot, Marie

[New York]
New York City Center Concert Gala, 2016
Dot

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Sylvia

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Essie Carmichael

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Lauren

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2011
Maureen Johnson

[Off-Broadway]
Original Production, 2010
Katie

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Jeanie [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Margot

Elle Woods (Understudy)

[Chicago]
Chicago Production, 2005
Glinda [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Glinda [Replacement]


Annaleigh Ashford Movies

[2008]Rachel Getting Married Quick Stop Cashier

[2008]Sex and the City Spoiled Label Queen

[2014]Top Five Michele

[2016]Better Off Single Anne

[2016]Love on the Run Liza

[2017]Unicorn Store Crystal

[2018]Second Act Hildy Ostrander

[2019]Bad Education Jenny Aquila

[2019]A Rainy Day in New York Lily

[2019]Late Night Mimi Mismatch

[2020]American Reject Nano


Annaleigh Ashford TV Shows

Legally Blonde: The Musical Margot

Haute & Bothered Mckenzie

Law & Order Mia

The Big C Chloe

A Gifted Man Shauna

Nurse Jackie Cori

Made in Jersey Jackie

[ 2012-2013]Smash Lisa McMann

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Lindsay Anderson

Super Clyde Britney

[ 2013-2016]Masters of Sex Betty DiMello

Pleasant Events Maddy 2016

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again Columbia

Three Rivers Rebecca Watts

Unbelievable Lilly Darrow

[ 2018-2019]God Friended Me Fliss

John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch Crying Lady

Evil Bridget Farrell

Younger Shelly Rozansky, Shelly

The Good Fight Roisin Orbinson

The Undoing Alexis Young

[ 2018-2021]American Crime Story Paula Jones, Elizabeth Cote

Q-Force Vox Tux

Welcome to Chippendales Irene

[ 2020-2022]B Positive Gina Dabrowski

Big Mouth The Rice Purity Test

Annaleigh Ashford Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Annaleigh Ashford, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Annaleigh Ashford, A Midsummer Night's Dream

BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Featured Actress in a Play

Annaleigh Ashford, You Can't Take it with You

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Annaleigh Ashford, You Can't Take it with You

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Annaleigh Ashford News

How/When/Where to Watch the 2023 Tony Awards and Other Questions Answered!

In just days, on June 11, The 76th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at the United Palace to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2022/23 theatre season. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!

Photos: Inside the 2023 Drama Desk Awards

The 2023 Drama Desk Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 6 at the iconic Sardi's Restaurant. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!

Jordan Fisher to Depart SWEENEY TODD This Month

Jordan Fisher will be taking his final bow as Anthony in Sweeney Todd on June 18th. 

Broadway Buying Guide: June 5, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 5, 2023.

Travis Moser Releases New Version of 'Rainbow Connection' With Drew Wutke

Cabaret, concert and recording artist Travis Moser and musical director and pianist Drew Wutke have released a new recording of 'Rainbow Connection' by Paul Williams and Kenneth Ascher.

Ruthie Ann Miles Out of SWEENEY TODD Due to Covid

Ruthie Ann Miles has revealed via an Instagram story that she has Covid, and will be out of Sweeney Todd for a week. 

SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.

SWEENEY TODD Will Embark on Tour in 2025

The Tony Award-nominated revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s landmark musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will launch a national tour in late winter / early spring of 2025. Find out more about the production here!

Rachel Dratch & Julianne Hough to Host New 42 WE ARE FAMILY Gala

Rachel Dratch and Julianne Hough will host New 42's annual gala on Monday, June 5 at the Plaza Hotel. See who is being honored, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Last Chance To Vote For The 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards; SWEENEY TODD Leads Best Revival of a Musical!

This is the last chance to get your votes in for BroadwayWorld's 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards, a dazzling part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Broadway Buying Guide: May 30, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 30, 2023.

Listen: 'My Friends' From the Upcoming Cast Recording of SWEENEY TODD

A new song has been released from the forthcoming cast album for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The album will be available later this year.

Wake Up With BWW 5/25: Inside the Drama Critics Circle Awards, Adam Pascal to Direct RENT, and More!

Top stories: We're taking you inside the Drama Critics Circle Awards, Adam Pascal will direct a production of RENT on Long Island, and more!

Photos: Julie Andrews and H.E.R. Visit SWEENEY TODD on Broadway

See photos of Julie Andrews and H.E.R. visiting Sweeney Todd on Broadway.

Video: Annaleigh Ashford is Gobsmacked to Star in Her (Other) Favorite Sondheim Show

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Annaleigh Ashford chats more about coming home to Broadway in Sweeney Todd, why this role was so important to her, and so much more.

Feature: The VIPs Behind the Curtain! A VIP Reception at the Drama League Awards

On Friday, May 19, 2023, one hour before the Drama League Awards, Board President Bonnie Comley, Kirk Iwanowski, Mary Jain, and the Board Hosted a VIP Reception at the Drama League Awards right next to the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Awards Season Officially Underway

The nominations for the 12th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards are announced, recognizing outstanding productions such as 'FAT HAM,' 'TITANIQUE,' and 'MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.' The winners of the 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Drama League Awards are revealed, honoring exceptional performances on and off Broadway.

Photos: Stars From SHUCKED, SWEENEY TODD, PARADE And More Hit The Red Carpet At The 2023 Drama League Awards

The 2023 Drama League Awards welcomes stars of the Broadway season and beyond, including Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, Ben Platt, Phillipa Soo, NaTasha Yvette Williams and more! See photos from the event!

Annaleigh Ashford, SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Drama League Awards

Today, May 19, the best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 89TH Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check back to find out who will win!

Counting Up the Tony Awards Already Won by the 2023 Nominees!

The 2023 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or seven!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 79 awards!

Annaleigh Ashford FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Annaleigh Ashford has appeared on Broadway in 8 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 Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Rent and Theatre Finalists () for .

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 Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld 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 Youand Best Featured Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots.

Annaleigh Ashford's next show will be Sweeney Todd which opens on 3/26/2023 on Broadway.

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