Andrew Rannells News

Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells (THE BOOK OF MORMON) ended his reign as 'King George III' on November 29 in Hamilton on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St). And now Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff -- who joined the cast last spring at The Public Theater -- returns to the role tonight, December 1, after one month of leave to film HBO's LOOKING movie.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Stacey Luftig and Phillip Palmer are honored with 2015 Fred Ebb Awards tonight; and be sure to set your DVR! Kristen Bell hosts ABC's IT'S YOUR 50TH CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN this evening.

Today's #Ham4Ham featured 'King George III the third,' Tony nominee, Andrew Rannells. Check out his performance below!

The 'Rannells' pamphlet! In late October, Andrew Rannells officially took the throne as King George III on Broadway in HAMILTON. Rannells will abscond the throne after today, making way for Jonathan Groff- who originated the role on Broadway- to rise up and take over the kingship on December 1.

The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) today announced its 2016 YoungArts Winners. From more than 12,000 applications-the largest number to date-819 young artists from 42 states have been selected for their outstanding work and accomplishments across the literary, visual, design and performing arts. Winners receive cash awards of up to $10,000, validation by renowned mentors, opportunities to participate in YoungArts programs, a strong professional network, and guidance in taking important steps toward achieving their goals.  A complete list of the 2016 Winners is available online at http://youngarts.org/winners.  

One of the most popular and controversial new musicals of the past decade, nine-time Tony Award-winner The Book of Mormon says 'Hello!' to Providence now through Sunday, November 22. The winner of 2011's Tony Award for Best Musical has been praised by critics and fans alike for its nonsensical, unabashed sense of humor.

National YoungArts Week will culminate with the organization's largest annual fundraiser, the YoungArts Backyard Ball Performance and Gala, presented by MaxMara and emceed by Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor, singer and director, YoungArts Alumnus Billy Porter (1987 Winner in Theater). During the event, YoungArts will honor director and actress Rosie Perez and director Robert Wilson with the Arison Award, as well as performer, Tony Award nominee, YoungArts Master Teacher and 1997 YoungArts Winner in Theater Tony Yazbeck with the Arison Alumni Award, for their outstanding contributions and indelible impact on the arts.

SundanceTV today announced season two of its non-fiction series 'Behind the Story with The Paley Center' will premiere today, November 8th at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT.

Channel your inner Hannah and dance like nobody's watching. The girls are back for a new season of HBO's GIRLS, premiering February 21st!

Stars from every branch of the entertainment world keep lining up to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit new musical HAMILTON.

Still watching Jonathan Groff, Brian d'Arcy James and Andrew Rannells singing at the #Ham4Ham lottery? Can't wait to see Annaleigh Ashford play Sylvia? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'

Broadway has a new King. Just yesterday, Andrew Rannells officially took the throne as as King George III in Broadway's hottest show, HAMILTON. Rannells will fill in for Jonathan Groff, who will return on December 1. Below, check out how Rannells is 'celebrating' his new role!

HAMILTON's author/star tells of an overwhelming post-show encounter.

He's back! After being out of Broadway's hottest show for a week due to illness, HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will return to the show tonight- in time for Andrew Rannells' first performance as King George III. Rannells will fill in for Jonathan Groff, who will return on December 1.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: SYLVIA does play bows on Broadway tonight, HAMILTON gets a new king, Megan Hilty leads ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and more!

Just before the trio's appearance outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre, a coronation was held on stage to welcome the show's newest King George III, Andrew Rannells.

Today's #Ham4Ham featured HAMILTON's King George actors Jonathan Groff, Brian d'Arcy James and Andrew Rannells as they strutted their stuff in the roles of 'The Schuyler Sisters' with Renee Elise Goldsberry as 'Alexander Hamilton'. Watch them gender-bend like pros below!

Twenty-two fascinating references in Lin-Manuel Miranda's lyrics explained.

Grobengieser calls it, 'A brick-based interpretation of the logo of the astounding new Broadway musical.'

The Brooklyn-born rap artist analyzes Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical and comments on its hip-hop authenticity.