Lin-Manuel Miranda News

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Detroit announced today that tickets for the Detroit engagement of HAMILTON will be available online through Ticketmaster Verified Fan, on Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM ET. Verified Fan is a new fan-facing technology from Ticketmaster that allows pre-registered fans to unlock access to tickets without competing against scalpers and bots.

Last night, Jimmy Fallon visited Puerto Rico in a special 'Tonight Show' episode, which featured Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Hamilton Puerto Rico cast, Chef Jose Andres, music from Bad Bunny and Jose Feliciano and Ozuna, plus a crazy zip line ride with Jimmy, Black Thought and Questlove.

On last night's episode of 'The Tonight Show,' Jimmy Fallon was in Puerto Rico where he joined Lin-Manuel Miranda and the new HAMILTON touring cast for an exclusive performance of 'The Story of Tonight' from the blockbuster musical.

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Happy New Year to the Syracuse area theater community! We have a new year filled a variety of theatrical productions throughout the greater Syracuse area coming up! We are fortunate to live in an area that has so many talented actors, technicians, and directors as well as dedicated theater companies - not to mention supportive theatergoers. From the local theaters to the Equity tours that come through the area, we are lucky that Syracuse offers many opportunities to experience live theater. Having seen countless productions in this area since I was young and reviewed many shows for the past few years, I thought I would take a moment to share which productions I am most excited about in 2019!

'The Tonight Show' has shared an exclusive first-look of Jimmy Fallon's visit to Puerto Rico in a special Tonight Show episode, airing Tuesday, January 15 at 11:35 p.m. ET, featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda with the Hamilton Puerto Rico cast, Chef Jose Andres, music from Bad Bunny and Jose Feliciano and Ozuna, plus a crazy zip line ride with Jimmy, Black Thought and Questlove.

Producer Jeffrey Seller, the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA), and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) today announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets that will begin with the show's first performance on Tuesday, January 29, at the Ohio Theatre. Forty (40) tickets will be sold for every performance at $10 each. The digital lottery will open at 11:00 am EST on Sunday, January 27, for tickets to the Tuesday, January 29, performance. Subsequent digital lotteries will begin two days prior to each performance. HAMILTON runs January 29-February 17 at the Ohio Theatre.

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Hamilton officially opened in Puerto Rico, with Lin-Manuel Miranda reprising his role as the titular character, on January 11. Hear Miranda's emotional speech during the opening night curtain call in the video below!

Producer Jeffrey Seller and the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announce a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance (January 22) in Orlando at the Dr. Phillips Center. Forty (40) tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each. The digital lottery will open at 11:00 AM ET on Sunday, January 20 for tickets to the Tuesday, January 22 performance. Subsequent digital lotteries will begin two days prior to each performance.

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of January 14, 2019!

Last night, Hamilton officially opened in Puerto Rico, with Lin-Manuel Miranda reprising his role as the titular character. Miranda gave a heartfelt curtain call, where he was seen giving his father a kiss before waving a Puerto Rican flag around the stage. Watch the video below!

Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to his lead role as Alexander Hamilton for 23 performances only when he brings his Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical phenomenon Hamilton to Puerto Rico!

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for its production of the international megahit Mamma Mia!, with music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bj rn Ulvaeus, some songs with Stig Anderson, and book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer, Mamma Mia! is directed by Artistic Director William Osetek and choreographed by Jane Lanier with music direction by Roberta Duchak. Mamma Mia! runs February 7 April 14, 2019, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. The press opening is scheduled for Thursday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m.

GHOSTLIGHT DELUXE, an imprint of Ghostlight Records, has announced the release of For Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole - the new album from the JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO - in physical, digital and streaming formats on Friday, February 8. Following high-profile collaborations with Sir Paul McCartney and Michael McDonald, Pizzarelli returns to his roots to honor his hero, the legendary jazz/pop vocalist and pianist Nat King Cole, whose centennial is being celebrated around the world this year with various concerts, books and recordings. For Centennial Reasons completes an epic trio of Pizzarelli albums saluting Cole, starting with Dear Mr. Cole, which helped put Pizzarelli on the map as an influential jazz guitarist and singer in 1994, and continuing with P.S. Mr. Cole, which cemented his legacy five years later. To pre-order the album, please visit the label HERE.

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago's home for close-up magic, announces offerings for Winter and Spring 2019, including special Signature Shows celebrating Valentine's Day and CML's one-year anniversary in February, as well as upcoming Showcase performers. Beginning April 3, Chicago Magic Lounge will also offer a new Artist-in-Residence series on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm.

On this day, BWW is celebrating the birthday of America's own ten dollar founding father without a father, the inspiration for the smash musical bearing his name, Alexander Hamilton.

Get ready, PR! Hamiton in comin' to town! Beginning tonight, January 11, the Broadway mega-hit will play the Luis A. Ferre Performing Arts Center, starring Miranda reprising his role as the titular character. Below, watch as BroadwayWorld Jon Vazquez gets Broadway ready for Puerto Rico's big night!

CBS This Morning is in Puerto Rico, getting ready for Lin-Manuel Miranda's return to the stage in the title role in Hamilton.

The Public Theater and Onassis USA today announced the wide-ranging line-up for the ONASSIS FESTIVAL 2019: DEMOCRACY IS COMING running April 10-28, 2019 at The Public Theater and also La MaMa.