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Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets Tony Congrats to Both Nominees & Snubs!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 28, 2015


HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter to sum up today's news of the 69th Annual Tony Award nominations as only he could:

Madonna's Rep Denies Singer was Texting During HAMILTON Performance: 'It's Not True'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 21, 2015


Today, US Weekly reports that Madonna's rep Liz Rosenberg has released a statement on the incident to their site, commenting, 'It's not true.'

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Bans Madonna from Backstage Due to Her Texting During Performance
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 20, 2015


HAMILTON creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter to reveal that for the first time, he requested that a celebrity in the audience of the hit off-Broadway musical be banned from a backstage visit.

Photo Coverage: HAMILTON Cast Celebrates 40th Anniversary of A CHORUS LINE at the Public!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 17, 2015


The Public Theater just presented a special 40th anniversary tribute to A CHORUS LINE last night, April 16 in honor of the first performance of this legendary musical that premiered in The Public's Newman Theater 40 years ago and went on to make musical theater history. To commemorate this landmark event, the cast of the critically-acclaimed musical HAMILTON, currently playing on the same Newman stage, presented original cast members of A CHORUS LINE with a plaque that will hang in the Ford Foundation Lobby of The Public. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the special event below!

Jonathan Groff Takes Over as 'King George' in HAMILTON Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2015


The Public Theater welcomes Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff to the cast of HAMILTON as 'King George' tonight, March 3. Groff, who performed in The Public's recent revival of Hair as well as The Bacchae and The Singing Forest, is replacing Brian d'Arcy James, who will be starring in Something Rotten on Broadway this spring.

The Clintons Visit Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2015


Potential 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton went to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton at the Public Theater yesterday, Sunday, March 1.

Passing the Crown! Brian d'Arcy James Poses with Jonathan Groff at HAMILTON
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 1, 2015


BroadwayWorld previously reported that Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff will join the cast of HAMILTON as 'King George' on Tuesday, March 3 at The Public Theater, replacing Brian d'Arcy James, who will be starring in Something Rotten on Broadway this spring. HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda recently took to Twitter to share a picture of the two actors backstage after a performance, with the caption, 'Monarchial line of succession. #Groffsauce.' Check out the picture below!

This Just In! Jonathan Groff to Take Over as King George in HAMILTON!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 25, 2015


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) announced today that Tony Award nominee Jonathan Groff will join the cast of HAMILTON as 'King George' on Tuesday, March 3. Groff, who performed in The Public's recent revival of Hair as well as The Bacchae and The Singing Forest, is replacing Brian d'Arcy James, who will be starring in Something Rotten on Broadway this spring. The world premiere musical HAMILTON, inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, has been extended three times at The Public due to sold-out demand and will close as scheduled on Sunday, May 3 prior to a Broadway transfer to the Richard Rodgers Theatre beginning July 13 and opening August 6.

Photo Coverage: HAMILTON Cast Celebrates Broadway Transfer at the Public Theater!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 25, 2015


As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Hamilton will be heading uptown next season! Lin-Manuel Miranda's newest musical, which opened to rave reviews last week, will arrive on Broadway this summer at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The show will start previews on July 13th and will open on August 6th. BroadwayWorld was there for the big announcement and you can check out photos from inside the celebration below!

TV: The Big Announcement! Lin-Manuel Miranda, Oskar Eustis and More Celebrate HAMILTON's Broadway Transfer
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 24, 2015


BroadwayWorld confirmed earlier today that Hamilton will be heading uptown next season! Lin-Manuel Miranda's newest musical, which opened to rave reviews last week, will arrive on Broadway this summer at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. The show will start previews on July 13th and will open on August 6th. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on hand today for the big announcement and brings you interviews with Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda and more below!

BREAKING NEWS: It's Official, HAMILTON Sets Broadway Dates for July Previews, August Opening
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 24, 2015


It's official! BroadwayWorld has just confirmed that Hamilton is heading uptown! Lin-Manuel Miranda's newest musical, which opened to rave reviews last week, will arrive on Broadway this summer at the Richard Rodgers theatre. The show will start previews on July 13th and will open on August 6th.

Rialto Chatter: Is HAMILTON Broadway-Bound This Spring?
by Rialto Chatter - Feb 23, 2015


When the Public Theatre announced HAMILTON's third extension earlier this month, rumors fizzled that the show would in fact transfer to Broadway in time for the 2015 Tony Awards eligibility cut off. Just today, however, the Public announced a special event for tomorrow afternoon, at which the 'HAMILTON creative team, producers and company along with the Public Theater staff at a special gathering to celebrate this new musical.' Could this mean that a Broadway transfer announcement is on its way? Check back tomorrow to find out!

TV: History Has Its Eyes on HAMILTON- Go Inside Opening Night with Lin-Manuel Miranda & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Feb 18, 2015


The world premiere production of HAMILTON, inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, will run an additional four weeks through Sunday, May 3 with an official press opening last night, February 17 at The Public Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening and you can check out interviews with the company below!

Photo Coverage: Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Celebrate Opening Night of HAMILTON at the Public Theater!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 18, 2015


The world premiere production of HAMILTON, inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, will run an additional four weeks through Sunday, May 3 with an official press opening last night, February 17 at The Public Theater. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening and you can check out photos from the big night below!

BWW Review: Revolutionary HAMILTON Is a Crowning Achievement
by Michael Dale - Feb 17, 2015


Lin-Manuel Miranda's historical hip-hop musical is fine musical theatre disguised as freestyle.

Photo Flash: New Pics from Public Theater's HAMILTON- Opens Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2015


The world premiere production of HAMILTON, inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' byRon Chernow, with book, music, and lyrics byLin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, will run an additional four weeks through Sunday, May 3 with an official press opening tonight, February 17 at The Public Theater. Check out new photos of the cast in action below!

Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON Opens Tonight at The Public Theater
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2015


The world premiere production of HAMILTON, inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, will run an additional four weeks through Sunday, May 3 with an official press opening tonight, February 17 at The Public Theater.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON Headed to HBO?
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2015


HAMILTON might not be headed to Broadway this season, but it could be making its way to the small screen soon.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Lin-Manuel Miranda's New Musical HAMILTON!
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 13, 2015


HAMILTON began performances on Tuesday, January 20 and has been extended three times, through May 3, with an official press opening on Tuesday, February 17. This world premiere musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda; is inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow; with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler; and directed b yThomas Kail. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW Interview: HAMILTON's Phillipa Soo Talks the Brilliance of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Finding 'Eliza', and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2015


Phillipa Soo, who plays 'Eliza Hamilton' just chatted with BroadwayWorld about the rehearsal process, sharing the stage with Lin-Manuel Miranda, and so much more. Check out the full interview below!

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