Actors go into the business of theatre knowing that talent and the capability to play a role aren't always enough to get the job. Sometimes there are physical requirements either dictated by the author or artistically preferred by those making casting decisions. The height, weight, general appearance and, yes, the perceived ethnic background of an actor could, in many cases, be considered indispensable aspects of the hiring process.
Tony Award-nominee Rory O'Malley will reign as King George in the Broadway musical HAMILTON starting Monday, April 11 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St). Mr. O'Malley steps into the role as Jonathan Groff (Tony Award-Nominee), who departs the musical following the 8pm performance on Saturday, April 9th to begin filming the lead role in David Fincher's new drama series for Netflix entitled 'Mindhunter.'
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Back From Tour… Remember Us?; Kara Lindsay: Bursting Your Bubble; Emma Howard and Jaidyn Young: Together at Last; Melissa Errico: Funny! I'm a Woman With Children; and Show Biz After Hours With Frank DiLella: Special Guests Orfeh, Andy Karl Mario Cantone & Telly Leung.
Good news - Hamilton's digital lottery is officially back for the winter, meaning that fans can enter online daily for a chance to see one of Broadway's biggest hits. Better news - this means that digital #Ham4Ham is back, featuring surprise performances from the cast. Today is a very special day for Hamilton, because it's Jonathan Groff's birthday! Not only that, but Jonathan Groff will also be taking over the Ham4Ham videos next week while Lin-Manuel Miranda is on vacation. Check out the video below!
On Thursday, Fortune Magazine released a list of The World's 50 Greatest Leaders, and Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda was named among them! Other leaders on the list include Pope Francis, John Oliver, John Legend, and many more.
Idina Menzel paid a visit to HAMILTON last night, and stopped by her old dressing room from the IF/THEN days after the show. Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeted a photo of the visit. Check it out below!
For the first time in forever, you have the perfect excuse to bundle up and let everything go. Anna and Elsa will be taking over FreeForm during the 'Frozen' weekend programming event starting TODAY, MARCH 26 and continuing through TOMORROW, MARCH 27.
Just in time for today's worldwide theatrical release of BATMAN V SUPERMAN, the comedy group known as Turtle Cameron brings you a mashup of the caped crusader, Batman and America's $10 Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
Anxiously waiting for WAITRESS to begin previews tonight? 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.'
As BroadwayWrld previously reported, Sir Cameron Mackintosh (producer of OLIVER!, LES MISERABLES, PHANTOM, MARY POPPINS, MISS SAIGON and CATS) plans to bring Broadway's box-office blockbuster HAMILTON to the West End in 2017. Now the Daily Mail now writes that Mackintosh is eyeing the Victoria Palace Theatre, where BILLY ELLIOT will give its final performance on April 9.
HAMILTON creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda recently sat down with Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric at the NYC restaurant Joe Allen to talk about the Broadway show's runaway success, as well as its upcoming mixtape, which will feature artists such as Common, The Roots and Regina Spektor.
Popular Broadway vlogger, Tyler Mount, just unveiled the latest episode of his web series, THE TYLER MOUNT VLOG. Below, catch the YouTube star's 3-minute rendition of Broadway's hit musical HAMILTON!
Point Foundation will present five-time Olympic medalist Greg Louganis with the Point Legend Award, which recognizes an individual who has achieved greatness in their professional career and unapologetically supported the LGBTQ community.
Joel Grey recently took part in Curran: Under Construction's 'Groundbreakers with Kevin Sessums' series on Tuesday, March 8 7:00 p.m., where he opened up about his storied life and career, touching upon his many roles including the Emcee in Cabaret, his history at the Curran, his 25+ year marriage and his decision to publicly come out last year at the age of 82. The evening will be one filled with show biz dish, heartfelt conversation, and even a performance or two. Check out highlights from the interview below!
During Wednesday's performance of the hit Broadway musical HAMILTON, creator and star Lin Manuel Miranda and his cast paid tribute to A Tribe Called Quest rapper Phife Dawg, who passed away earlier this week
