Samantha Pollino talks about her journey from making her broadway debut at age 11 in Hot Feet to working on shows like Head Over Heels, Hamilton, currently in Only Gold premiering at MCC Theatre, and even the Lazytown National Tour! Samatha Pollino, Curtain Up!
Samantha Pollino
Samantha Pollino appeared in the Broadway production of Hot Feet in 2006 as Emma. In 2018, she joined the original Broadway cast of Head Over Heels as an ensemble member and understudied the role of Philoclea.
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BIO
Samantha Pollino appeared in the Broadway production of Hot Feet in 2006 as Emma. In 2018, she joined the original Broadway cast of Head Over Heels as an ensemble member and understudied the role of Philoclea.
In 2022, Pollino worked as a swing in Hamilton, appearing in the production from March 15 to August 14. In 2023, she joined the original Broadway cast of Sweeney Todd as an ensemble member and dance captain, departing the production on February 25, 2024.
She joined the original Broadway cast of The Great Gatsby in 2024 as an additional partygoer and swing, understudying Myrtle Wilson in the replacement cast. She performed in the production from June 24, 2024, to August 31, 2025.
In 2025, Pollino joined the Broadway production of Chess as an original ensemble member, understudying the roles of Florence Vassey and Svetlana Sergievsky.
TV/Film credits include “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Fosse/Verdon,” and “Girls5eva.”
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Lynn Pinto and Andros Rodriguez join with The Cast and Musicians of Sweeney Todd that includes-Nathan Salstone, Bruce De La Cruz, Kyrie Courter, Raymond J. Lee, Kristie Dale Sanders, Ruthie Ann Miles, Claire Saunders, Lexi Rabadi, DeLaney Westfall, Mia Pinero, Samantha Pollino, Daniel Torrex, Felix Torrez-Ponce, Jonatthan Christoper and Joanna Carpenter
Date:
12/04/2023
From: Exclusive: SWEENEY TODD Cast Unites to Sing Carols For A Cure
The Cast and Musicians of Sweeney Todd that includes-Nathan Salstone, Bruce De La Cruz, Kyrie Courter, Raymond J. Lee, Kristie Dale Sanders, Ruthie Ann Miles, Claire Saunders, Lexi Rabadi, DeLaney Westfall, Mia Pinero, Samantha Pollino, Daniel Torrex, Felix Torrez-Ponce, Jonatthan Christoper and Joanna Carpenter
Date:
12/04/2023
From: Exclusive: SWEENEY TODD Cast Unites to Sing Carols For A Cure
Gaby Diaz, Morgan Marcel, Katie Webber, Deanne Stewart, Karine Plantadit, Ximone Rose, Hayley Fish, Kate Nash, Hannah Cruz
Samantha Pollino,
Victoria Fiore,
Jennifer Florentino,
Eleri Ward, Ida Saki and Cindy Salgado
Date:
11/07/2022
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet of ONLY GOLD Opening Night at MCC Theater
Terrence Mann, Ryan Steele Bradley Dean, Jacob Burns, Voltaire Wade-Green, Ryan Steele
Phil Colgan, Thayne Jasperson, Andy Blankenbuehler,
Tyler Hanes, Jacob Guzman, Reed Luplau, Ahmad Simmons, Ryan VanDenBoom, Gaby Diaz, Morgan Marcel, Katie Webber, Deanne Stewart, Karine Plantadit, Ximone Rose, Hayley Fish, Kate Nash, Hannah Cruz
Samantha Pollino,
Victoria Fiore,
Jennifer Florentino,
Eleri Ward, Ida Saki and Cindy Salgado
Date:
11/07/2022
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet of ONLY GOLD Opening Night at MCC Theater
Terrence Mann, Ryan Steele Bradley Dean, Jacob Burns, Voltaire Wade-Green, Ryan Steele
Phil Colgan, Thayne Jasperson, Andy Blankenbuehler
Tyler Hanes, Jacob Guzman, Reed Luplau, Ahmad Simmons, Ryan VanDenBoom, Gaby Diaz, Morgan Marcel, Katie Webber, Deanne Stewart, Karine Plantadit, Ximone Rose, Hayley Fish, Kate Nash, Hannah Cruz
Samantha Pollino,
Victoria Fiore,
Jennifer Florentino,
Eleri Ward, Ida Saki and Cindy Salgado
Date:
11/07/2022
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet of ONLY GOLD Opening Night at MCC Theater
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Videos
Video: Lea Michele's Kids Join Her Onstage at CHESS For Mother's Day
by Michael Major - 2026-05-11 10:56:20
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - 2026-05-06 10:26:52
Video: Alex Newell, Sidney Dupont, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Stephi Wild - 2026-04-23 05:44:18
Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 13:35:49
Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 11:57:52
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
by Michael Major - 2026-04-17 09:22:02
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-14 12:45:52
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 10:09:30
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-18 10:07:26
Video: Watch Sara Chase, Noah J. Ricketts & More Take Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Michael Major - 2025-03-31 11:49:33
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY's Ryah Nixon Discusses Doing a Broadway Show Every Day
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-28 16:17:23
Video: Jeremy Jordan's THE GREAT GATSBY Dressing Room Tour, Designed by Krysta Rodriguez
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-20 09:11:33
Video: Watch the Lyric Video for 'For Her' from THE GREAT GATSBY Featuring Jeremy Jordan
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-30 15:30:28
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STEPS IN CONCERT to Benefit Dance Scholarship at Joyce Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2026
Steps on Broadway will present a concert featuring original works by 12 faculty choreographers, alongside guest artists from New York City Ballet and Broadway performers, with proceeds benefiting the Carol Paumgarten Scholarship Fund.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2026
Steps on Broadway will present a concert featuring original works by 12 faculty choreographers, alongside guest artists from New York City Ballet and Broadway performers, with proceeds benefiting the Carol Paumgarten Scholarship Fund.
CHESS Cast Recording With Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christoper Out Now on CD & Vinyl
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) on CD and vinyl, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher from the Imperial Theatre revival.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026
Ghostlight Records has released the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) on CD and vinyl, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher from the Imperial Theatre revival.
CHESS 2025 Broadway Cast Recording Sets Release Date For CD and Vinyl
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released on CD and vinyl next month. Learn more about the album and find out how to pre-order the CD or vinyl version here.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026
The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released on CD and vinyl next month. Learn more about the album and find out how to pre-order the CD or vinyl version here.
Photos: Broadway Plus Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 11, 2026
Just yesterday, Broadway's best gathered at The Times Square Edition for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of to Broadway Plus- the first and only Broadway experience company. Special guests included Carrie St. Louis, Todrick Hall, Natalie Joy Johnson, Amy Weaver, Nasia Thomas, Aneesa Folds, and more. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 11, 2026
Just yesterday, Broadway's best gathered at The Times Square Edition for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of to Broadway Plus- the first and only Broadway experience company. Special guests included Carrie St. Louis, Todrick Hall, Natalie Joy Johnson, Amy Weaver, Nasia Thomas, Aneesa Folds, and more. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
Video: CHESS Cast Takes Final Bows on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
The revival of the musical Chess played its final performance on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
The revival of the musical Chess played its final performance on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 19, 2026- LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At City Center First Look and More
by - Jun 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jun 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: Listen to 'So Political' From CAESAR: THE MUSICAL, Featuring Sherz Aletaha and Samantha Pollino
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026
The studio cast EP of Caesar: The Musical will be released this week. We have an exclusive first listen to the track 'So Political', featuring Sherz Aletaha and Samantha Pollino. Listen to the song here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2026
The studio cast EP of Caesar: The Musical will be released this week. We have an exclusive first listen to the track 'So Political', featuring Sherz Aletaha and Samantha Pollino. Listen to the song here!
Broadway Watch Guide June 2026: HAMILTON Documentary, STOP! THAT! TRAIN! & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
This June, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a slew of new movies, shows, and music, including the movie musical Power Ballad, the disaster comedy Stop! That! Train!, and a new Hamilton documentary is coming to Disney+.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
This June, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a slew of new movies, shows, and music, including the movie musical Power Ballad, the disaster comedy Stop! That! Train!, and a new Hamilton documentary is coming to Disney+.
CHESS Will Close Early on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2026
Chess will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2026
Chess will play its final performance on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher.
Samantha Pauly, Savy Jackson and More to be Featured on CAESAR: THE MUSICAL Studio Cast EP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026
The studio cast EP Caesar: The Musical will be released in digital and streaming formats, featuring Samantha Pauly, Savy Jackson, and more. Caesar: The Musical is a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, reimagined for a cast of all women.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026
The studio cast EP Caesar: The Musical will be released in digital and streaming formats, featuring Samantha Pauly, Savy Jackson, and more. Caesar: The Musical is a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, reimagined for a cast of all women.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 19, 2026
The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards ceremony was held recently. Among the stars in attendance were Robyn Hurder, Charlotte d'Amboise, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Yazbeck, and many more. Check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 19, 2026
The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards ceremony was held recently. Among the stars in attendance were Robyn Hurder, Charlotte d'Amboise, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Yazbeck, and many more. Check out photos here!
Video: On the Red Carpet at the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026
Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder will host the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards at the NYU Skirball Center. Tune in at 5:45pm ET as we hit the red carpet with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026
Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder will host the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards at the NYU Skirball Center. Tune in at 5:45pm ET as we hit the red carpet with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
Charlotte d'Amboise and Robyn Hurder Will Host the Chita Rivera Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder will host the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards. Priscilla Lopez, Ben Vereen, Robert Fairchild, and more have joined as presenters. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Charlotte d’Amboise and Robyn Hurder will host the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards. Priscilla Lopez, Ben Vereen, Robert Fairchild, and more have joined as presenters. Learn more here!
CHESS and RAGTIME Casts, and More Will Perform at Chita Rivera Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Presenters and performances have been announced for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, which will include the casts of Chess and Ragtime, and more. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Presenters and performances have been announced for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, which will include the casts of Chess and Ragtime, and more. Learn more here!
Video: Lea Michele's Kids Join Her Onstage at CHESS For Mother's Day
by Michael Major - May 11, 2026
Lea Michele was surprised by her children onstage at Chess for Mother's Day! During the production's curtain call on Sunday, her kids ran out to hand her flowers. Watch the video now.
by Michael Major - May 11, 2026
Lea Michele was surprised by her children onstage at Chess for Mother's Day! During the production's curtain call on Sunday, her kids ran out to hand her flowers. Watch the video now.
Video: Hannah Cruz & Nicholas Cristopher in 'The Deal (Part 1)' from CHESS on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2026
Watch Tony Award nominees Hannah Cruz and Nicholas Cristopher perform an excerpt of The Deal (Part 1) from the Broadway revival of Chess.
by Joshua Wright - May 10, 2026
Watch Tony Award nominees Hannah Cruz and Nicholas Cristopher perform an excerpt of The Deal (Part 1) from the Broadway revival of Chess.
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - May 6, 2026
Audiences at Chess celebrated the production's five Tony Award nominations at Tuesday night's performance. Watch videos of the audience celebrating its Tony-nominated actors, Nicholas Christopher, Bryce Pinkham, and Hannah Cruz.
by Michael Major - May 6, 2026
Audiences at Chess celebrated the production's five Tony Award nominations at Tuesday night's performance. Watch videos of the audience celebrating its Tony-nominated actors, Nicholas Christopher, Bryce Pinkham, and Hannah Cruz.
Video: Alex Newell, Sidney Dupont, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond, at The Cutting Room. Check out video from the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026
Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond, at The Cutting Room. Check out video from the show here!
Video: CHESS Star Nicholas Christopher Stuns with 'Endgame' Finale
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
Broadway's newest heartthrob Nicholas Christopher is bringing the heat and winning hearts in the smash-hit revival of Chess. In newly released video from inside the Imperial Theatre, Nicholas proves his chops in the live setting, flawlessly executing the astonishing feat backed by the show's company.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026
Broadway's newest heartthrob Nicholas Christopher is bringing the heat and winning hearts in the smash-hit revival of Chess. In newly released video from inside the Imperial Theatre, Nicholas proves his chops in the live setting, flawlessly executing the astonishing feat backed by the show's company.
Photos: Ryann Redmond, Alex Newell, and More Perform at DREAMERS ON FIRE Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Broadway Dreams presented Dreamers on Fire, a one-night-only alumni concert event celebrating the talent of Broadway Dreams artists who have gone on to light up stages on Broadway and beyond. Check out photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Samantha Pollino been in?
Samantha Pollino has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Samantha Pollino been in?
Samantha Pollino has not appeared in the West End.
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