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Date of Death: April 02, 1932 (75)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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VIDEOS: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda and HeForShe's Emma Watson on Feminism and Freestyling
by Michael Dale - Mar 17, 2016


As UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Watson promotes HeForShe's mission to galvanize men and boys as advocates for gender equality.

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Calls For Congress To Help Resolve Puerto Rico's Economic Crisis
by Michael Dale - Mar 17, 2016


His column for the Spanish-language El Nuevo Dia calls for legislation to address the U.S. territory's declining economy.

William Daniels and Lin-Manuel Miranda Riff on '1776' and HAMILTON
by Jessica Khan - Mar 16, 2016


In light of the upcoming Encores! revival of Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone's Tony-winning musical 1776, New York City Center brought together original 1776 star William Daniels and Broadway's current most popular Founding Father, HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda, to talk about the over-arching themes and inspirations in both shows.

HAMILTON's Massive Standby Line Gets a Little Shorter
by Jessica Khan - Mar 16, 2016


For the first time since Hamilton opened on Broadway last summer, the Richard Rodgers Theatre is saying 'no' to the swarms of hopeful theatergoers in its standby ticket line.

STAGE TUBE: The Women of HAMILTON #Ham4Ham from the White House's Vermeil Room
by Stage Tube - Mar 16, 2016


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. After the company's appearance earlier this week on Capitol Hill, today's #Ham4Ham features the Schuyler Sisters and the women of HAMILTON singing in the Vermeil Room, which celebrates the women of the White House. Watch the video below!

Need Help Entering the HAMILTON Digital Lottery? Ham App Has Arrived!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 16, 2016


Launching today, Ham App is an iPhone app that does one thing and does it well: help you enter the lottery to see Hamilton every day. The hit musical is sold out for the rest of the year, so the best chance that most fans have is to enter the daily lottery. However, until Ham App, that process was annoying and required remembering to enter every day.

TWITTER WATCH: Lin-Manuel Miranda Hints HAMILTON Will Remain The Ten Dollar Founding Father
by Michael Dale - Mar 16, 2016


Secretary of Treasury Jacob Lew says HAMILTON fans will be 'very happy.'

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Political Passions & Freestyles on 'Today'!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 16, 2016


Lin-Manuel Miranda, the star and creator of the runaway hit musical HAMILTON sat down with TODAY's Jenna Bush to show off his rapping skills and discuss his own history, his family, and his political passions.

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda's Impassioned Speech On Rebuilding Puerto Rico
by Michael Dale - Mar 15, 2016


The Broadway star and author capped off his trip to Washington D.C. with a speech urging congress to help the island's economic growth.

Thomas Jefferson School of Law Student Awarded Scholarship from the GRAMMY Foundation
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 15, 2016


Thomas Jefferson School of Law announced today that Lisa M. Field, a third year, part-time law student, was awarded an Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) Scholarship from the GRAMMY Foundation.

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked How Aaron Burr Would React to Donald Trump
by Michael Dale - Mar 15, 2016


MirandaMania has hit D.C. hard and a reporter asks the musical theatre scribe for his opinion on how Aaron Burr would feel about Donald Trump.

VIDEO: Watch HAMILTON Cast Perform at White House + Obamas' Opening Remarks
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 15, 2016


The cast of Broadway's HAMILTON visited the White House yesterday to host a student workshop, Q&A, and present a performance of musical selections from the smash hit show.

Photo Flash: History Has Its Eyes on the White House! Students Spend the Day with HAMILTON in D.C.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2016


First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed the Broadway cast of Hamilton to the White House today to host a student workshop, Q&A, and a performance of musical selections from the production. HAMILTON's official Twitter account posted and re-tweeted photos of the students' time with the cast and the First Lady earlier in the day, and you can check them out below, plus click here for stills from the opening number!

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda & HAMILTON Cast Perform at the White House!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 14, 2016


As BWW previously reported, First Lady Michelle Obama will today welcome the Broadway cast ofHamilton to the White House to host a student workshop, Q&A, and a performance of musical selections from the production. 

Cast of HAMILTON to Perform at White House Today; Watch Live Stream!
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 14, 2016


The President's remarks and the opening number of the performance will be streamed live at WhiteHouse.gov/live. Be sure to check in with BWW for coverage.

STAGE TUBE: Jonathan Groff and Sasha Hutchings Sing the Growing Pains Theme Song in #Ham4Ham
by Louisa Brady - Mar 12, 2016


Today's #Ham4Ham features cast members Jonathan Groff and Sasha Hutchings singing the Growing Pains theme song a capella. Christopher Jackson makes an appearance, too, though he does not have his eyes on you. Watch the video below!

VIDEO: Jason Kravits' Hilarious HAMILTON Parody HARRISON! Raps The Story of America's 9th President
by Michael Dale - Mar 11, 2016


HAMILTON parodies are all over the Internet, but here's one that's well worth a listen.

HAMILTON's Popularity Increases Tourism At The Founding Father's Gravesite
by Michael Dale - Mar 10, 2016


Alexander Hamilton, Eliza Hamilton and Hercules Mulligan are all buried in Lower Manhattan's Trinity Church.

STAGE TUBE: The Mashup Project Combines Tunes from HAMILTON & Ingrid Michaelson in New Video
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 10, 2016


The Mashup Project, comprised of Melanie Brook, Anna Ty Bergman, and Kerri George, have released their latest video - this time, a combination of HAMILTON's 'That Would be Enough' and Ingrid Michaelson's 'Corner of Your Heart,' arranged by Warren Freeman. Check it out below!

Bobby G Awards Announces List of 40 Participating Schools
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 10, 2016


The Bobby G Awards celebrates Colorado high-school theatre through the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.  They have released the list of 40 participating schools for the fourth annual awards to be presented on Thursday, May 26, at the Buell Theatre. Check out the list below!

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