Annaleigh Ashford
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Date of Birth:
November 01, 1985 (36)
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Annaleigh Ashford is a Tony Award-winning actress perhaps best known for her work on television as Betty in SHOWTIME's critically acclaimed drama Masters of Sex, on Broadway as Lauren in Kinky Boots with Billy Porter, and most recently, as Dot in the revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park ...
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Annaleigh Ashford is a Tony Award-winning actress perhaps best known for her work on television as Betty in SHOWTIME's critically acclaimed drama Masters of Sex, on Broadway as Lauren in Kinky Boots with Billy Porter, and most recently, as Dot in the revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. She won a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance as Essie Carmichael in the revival of You Can't Take It with You opposite James Earl Jones and Rose Byrne.Ashford’s other television credits include Bad Education, Unbelievable, Versace: American Crime Story, Younger, SHOWTIME's Nurse Jackie and The Big C, as well as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Smash. She starred in EVIL and God Friended Me on the Network and THE GOOD FIGHT on CBS All Access. Television specials include Annaleigh Ashford: Live from Lincoln Center, Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration and The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again. She can be seen in the feature films Late Night with Emma Thompson and Second Act with Jennifer Lopez, among others.
Her additional Broadway credits include the title character in Sylvia opposite Matthew Broderick, Jeannie in Hair, Margot in Legally Blonde and Glinda in Wicked. Off Broadway credits include Helena in the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Maureen Johnson in Rent at New World Stages, and Marcy in Dogfight at Second Stage.
Annaleigh Ashford Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
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Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
Annaleigh Ashford, Sylvia | ||
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Featured Actress in a Play ![]() |
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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | ||
Annaleigh Ashford, You Can't Take it with You | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play ![]() |
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Annaleigh Ashford, You Can't Take it with You | ||
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play ![]() |
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Annaleigh Ashford, You Can't Take it with You | ||
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Featured Actress in a Musical ![]() |
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Annaleigh Ashford, Kinky Boots | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | ||
Annaleigh Ashford, Kinky Boots | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | ||
Annaleigh Ashford, Kinky Boots | ||
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | ||
Annaleigh Ashford, Kinky Boots | ||
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance | ||
Annaleigh Ashford, Rent | ||
- 2011 - Theatre Finalists | ||
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Annaleigh Ashford News

by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022
Broadway Records announced today the release of Wise Children’s Wuthering Heights. The musical based on Emily Brontë’s classic tale is available digitally now wherever digital music is sold.

by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022
After sold-out shows in NYC last fall (and 2+ years after a star-studded week-long London residency) the award-winning, internationally acclaimed, completely improvised night of music and comedy returns to the Birdland Theater for one night only... and then moves on to London for two shows at The Crazy Coqs.

by Michael Major - Apr 25, 2022
Watch an exclusive reunion with the cast of the Grease: You're the One That I Want! reality competition series, including Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone, Kate Rockwell, Laura Osnes, Ashley Spencer, Allie Schulz, Ashley Anderson, Matt Nolan, Chad Doreck, Kevin Greene, and Austin Miller.

by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022
OFF the TOP! with Jason Kravits will play Birdland Theater on May 16th as well as The Crazy Coqs in London, May 27th-28th!

by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2022
Selina Fillinger's new Broadway comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, officially begins previews tonight, April 14. Meet the cast!

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022
Stars in the House for Ukraine, an 11+ Hour telethon of the weekly streaming show, raised $139,000 for the International Rescue Committee's humanitarian efforts for those affected by the war in Ukraine. That total is inclusive of a generous matching donation by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which matched the first $50,000 worth of donations.

by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2022
The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Funny Girl is beginning performances tonight, March 26, at the August Wilson Theatre, ahead of an official opening on April 24. Meet the cast bringing this iconic show back to the stage!

by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022
More celebrity guests have been added to Stars in the House For Ukraine – the 10-hour telethon to raise money and awareness for those affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, the show will air live on Saturday, March 26th from 12:00pm ET – 10:00pm ET.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that their Stars in the House series will host a 10-hour telethon to raise money and awareness for those affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Donations of the event will benefit the International Rescue Committee and their humanitarian efforts for those affected by the war in Ukraine.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022
On Monday, April 4, 2022, Theatre Forward, a non-profit arts organization based in New York City, will hold its annual gala at the Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street, New York City to honor Tony and Obie Award winning director, Kenny Leon, and global financial services provider, Prudential Financial.
Annaleigh Ashford Videos

by Michael Major - Apr 25, 2022
Watch an exclusive reunion with the cast of the Grease: You're the One That I Want! reality competition series, including Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone, Kate Rockwell, Laura Osnes, Ashley Spencer, Allie Schulz, Ashley Anderson, Matt Nolan, Chad Doreck, Kevin Greene, and Austin Miller.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022
Stars in the House for Ukraine, an 11+ Hour telethon of the weekly streaming show, raised $139,000 for the International Rescue Committee's humanitarian efforts for those affected by the war in Ukraine. That total is inclusive of a generous matching donation by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which matched the first $50,000 worth of donations.

by Michael Major - Jan 27, 2022
Annaleigh Ashford appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers last night to discuss the new season of B Positive, which is currently in its second season on CBS. During the interview, Ashford discussed her memories working with the late Stephen Sondheim during the 2017 revival of Sunday in the Park with George. Watch the interview now!

by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2022
The new titles debuted during season 2 to reflect the new direction of the show. This full version allows fans to see Annaleigh Ashford’s Broadway talent play out over the full theme song that was written by Chuck Lorre and Kevin R. Moore. Watch the new opening sequence here!

by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2021
CBS has released the new main titles for its original series B POSITIVE, performed by Annaleigh Ashford. The series also features Linda Lavin, Jane Seymour, Ben Vereen, and Priscilla Lopez. Watch the new video now!

by Stage Tube - Feb 26, 2021
A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. While we await showtime, check out a trailer for the big event!

by Stage Tube - Feb 4, 2021
Thomas Middleditch shares how the pandemic led to his obsession with Twitch, talks about his role on B Positive and dishes on his Canadian theater background.

by Stage Tube - Jan 20, 2021
Just yesterday, Americans paused to remember the 400,000 lives lost to COVID-19 in a special ceremony at our nation's capital. One of those lives was beloved Broadway veteran Nick Cordero. Today, Broadway Records has announced the release of Nick’s last public performance, a song with the timely message that love conquers all despite the existence of hate.

by Stage Tube - Jan 13, 2021
James checks in with fellow Broadway alum Annaleigh Ashford who is currently starring on the CBS sitcom 'B Positive' and the two chat about Annaleigh's recent move to LA, her lack of athletic prowess and why she may still owe Blockbuster a new copy of 'All That Jazz.'

by Stage Tube - Jan 13, 2021
During last night's episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden, James checked in with fellow Broadway alum Annaleigh Ashford.