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VIDEO: Daveed Diggs Recalls How He Came to Star in HAMILTON
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2016


Rapper and actor Daveed Diggs, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in HAMILTON stopped by this week's CHARLIE ROSE to talk about the hit Broadway musical.

INSTAGRAM CHECK: Sweet 16! HAMILTON's Thayne Jasperson's Backstage Video Celebrating 16 Tony Nominations
by Michael Dale - May 5, 2016


The ensemble member assumes the role of town crier to introduce his giddy new backstage video.

VIDEO: HAMILTON Director Thomas Kail Talks 16 Tony Noms: 'It Was a Remarkable Day'
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2016


On last night's LATE NIGHT, HAMILTON Director Thomas Kail stopped by to talk about the show's record-breaking 16 Tony nominations, and shared that he was not expecting the achievement.

STAGE TUBE: STAR WARS Director J.J. Abrams Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda for Cantina Performance at #Ham4Ham
by Tyler Peterson - May 4, 2016


Good news - Hamilton's digital lottery is officially continuing on from 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 also happening, featuring surprise performances from the cast. In honor of today's annual STAR WARS celebration, 'May the Fourth be With You,' 'THE FORCE AWAKENS' director J.J. Abrams stopped by to perform the film's cantina song alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda - check it out below!

VIDEO: Nearly 2,000 Line Up To Take Their Shot At HAMILTON Open Call Auditions
by Michael Dale - May 4, 2016


'No prior theatre experience necessary' read the casting notice for singers who rap.

HAMILTON Star & Tony Nominee Daveed Diggs to Visit 'Tonight Show'
by Caryn Robbins - May 4, 2016


NBC has announced that HAMILTON star and recent Tony Award nominee Daveed Diggs will visit THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON on Monday, May 9th.

Rap for Your Shot! HAMILTON Holds Open Auditions Today in NYC
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2016


It's time to take your shot! According to a casting notice, Broadway's Hamilton is holding open auditions for 'singers who rap' today, May 3, 2016 at Chelsea Studios in New York City.

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldberry Doesn't Want to Know When Tony Nominations Come Out!
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2016


While theater fans have clearly marked May 3rd on their calendars as the day we learn the nominees for the 2016 TONY AWAYDS, HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry would rather be kept in the dark about the date.

VIDEOS: HAMILTON's Rise Up Rye Beer Benefits Elizabeth Hamilton's Graham Windham
by Michael Dale - May 2, 2016


Broadway actors Mark Aldrich and Jimmy Ludwig came up with the idea of matching hit shows with local breweries.

STAGE TUBE: Lil Buck Breaks Down New 'Schuyler Sisters' Remix at #Ham4Ham!
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2016


Good news - Hamilton's digital lottery is officially continuing on from 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 also happening, featuring surprise performances from the cast. Today's video features Lil Buck breaking down a new remix of 'The Schuyler Sisters' with a solo dance - which creator Lin-Manuel Miranda eventually gets in on. Check it out below!

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Sasha Hutchings Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens
by Michael Dale - Apr 26, 2016


The talented ensemble member is the latest subject in photographer Josh Lehrer's series of vintage portraits.

VIDEO: Hip-Hop By a Marching Band? The Penn Band Plays HAMILTON's 'My Shot' at Independence Hall
by Michael Dale - Apr 25, 2016


The University of Pennsylvania's century-old band in a march arrangement of HAMILTON's anthem of ambition.

STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel and Broadway Green Alliance Freestyle for Earth Day at #Ham4Ham!
by Stage Tube - Apr 22, 2016


Good news - Hamilton's digital lottery is officially continuing on from 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 also happening, featuring surprise performances from the cast. Today's video celebrates Earth Day, featuring Seth Stewart, the Green Captain for Broadway Green Alliance, freestyling with Lin-Manuel Miranda - check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: 'Provocative!' Elders React to Broadway Hip Hop Hit HAMILTON
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2016


Broadway's hip hop hit HAMILTON has worked its way into the zeitgeist like no other musical in the past few decades - and fittingly, Fine Brothers Entertainment (known for their ever-popular 'React' Series on YouTube) have introduced it to a whole new generation: elders. From 'very cool' to 'provocative,' check out what the group had to say about Lin-Manuel Miranda's creation below!

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. Talks Prince's Recent Visit to HAMILTON: 'It Meant the World to Us'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 22, 2016


HAMILTON star Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by last night's LATE SHOW and recalled what it was like to have Prince in the audience at a very recent performance.

VIDEO: Cast of HAMILTON 'Go Crazy' in Moving Tribute to Late Artist Prince
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 22, 2016


Following the Wednesday evening performance of HAMILTON, the cast remained on stage to pay tribute to the late recording artist Prince, who passed away yesterday at the age of 57.

STAGE TUBE: TUCK EVERLASTING's Terrence Mann Sings His Favorite Roles Live at #Ham4Ham
by Stage Tube - Apr 20, 2016


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, spring has sprung, and that means that live #Ham4Ham shows are back! On Wednesday afternoons, fans can return to the Richard Rodgers Theatre for more HAMILTON. Today's live show featured TUCK EVERLASTING star Terrence Mann singing snippets from some of his favorite roles - check out the video below!

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry Plays 'Musical Password'; Talks Grammy Win
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 19, 2016


HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry goes face to face with PEOPLE for a game of 'Musical Password.' Check it out below!

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Rory O'Malley: Being New King George Is 'Wonderful and Terrifying!'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 18, 2016


NBC TODAY's Willie Geist chatted with Rory O'Malley, HAMILTON's newest King George. ' It is the most wonderful and terrifying thing I've ever done in my whole life,' says the Tony nominated actor.

STAGE TUBE: Go Backstage at HAMILTON with Leslie Odom, Jr. and TODAY'S Willie Geist
by Louisa Brady - Apr 17, 2016


HAMILTON star Leslie Odom, Jr. took TODAY's Willie Geist around backstage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The two discussed Odom Jr.'s 17-year-long Broadway career, what it's like being in HAMILTON, and more. Watch the video here!

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