Thomas Kail News

In response to critical acclaim and popular demand, Ars Nova, New York's incubator for boundary-pushing theater, extends the sold-out, New York premiere of Underground Railroad Game to October 29.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Seth Stewart has officially taken over the role of 'Lafayette/Jefferson' in Hamilton on Broadway. Stewart was one of three understudies who alternated the role since Tony winner Daveed Diggs' departure in July. He assumes the role full-time through the end of the year.

Election day is quickly approaching and the company of Hamilton is making sure that your voice is heard. Just yesterday, the show registered voters from all 50 states outside of the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Miss out on the fun? They'll be back again on October 1, between 5 and 7 pm. on the 28th and Oct. 1st. 

Speaking to the press following their Emmy Award win for for Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special for GREASE LIVE! earlier this month, directors Thomas Kail and Alex Rudzinski teased the idea of bringing GREASE LIVE 2 to television.

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago have announced a day-of-show digital lottery for Hamilton, launching in Chicago today, September 27, 2016 at The PrivateBank Theatre (18 W. Monroe).

Of all the hashtags and memes that Hamilton has inspired, one of the most enduring (and certainly the cutest!) has been #Hamilkids. Today, in celebration of the first anniversary of the Broadway cast album's release, kids from around the world united-via the internet, at least-to pay tribute to the beloved musical with one of its most iconic songs, 'The Room Where It Happened.' 

National voter registration for voters from all 50 states will be conducted by members of the cast of the Broadway musical HAMILTON on Wednesday, September 28 and again on Saturday, October 1 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St. NYC), where HAMILTON performs. (Tuesday, September 27th has been designated as National Voter Registration Day across the country.)

EXPO CHICAGO, The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art, and Project& present 'An Open Conversation: Social Aesthetics Broadway, Culture and Social Impact' with creative team members of the Broadway musical Hamilton.

Presented in conjunction with the New York premiere of Underground Railroad Game, Ars Nova presents the Off Color Salon Series which features artists, scholars, writers and community leaders in post-show discussions examining race, sexuality and education.

On last night's LATE NIGHT, guest Neil Patrick Harris talked about his love for Broadway's HAMILTON and bringing his kids to see it.

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago announced today the addition of 26 more weeks for HAMILTON at The PrivateBank Theatre (18 W. Monroe) putting tickets on sale for performances through September 17, 2017.   

Incorporating the rhythm and unforgettable style of the original, Sarah Tubert (captain of the National Deaf Women's Volleyball Team) has unveiled an amazing ASL interpretation of HAMILTON's opening number, 'Alexander Hamilton' - check it out in the video below!

Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago have announced a day-of-show digital lottery for Hamilton, launching in Chicago today, September 27, 2016 at The PrivateBank Theatre (18 W. Monroe).

This year, The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway will honor Leigh Silverman -- director of MCC's current production of Neil LaBute's All The Ways to Say I Love You starring Judith Light and The New Group's upcoming production of Sweet Charity starring Sutton Foster -- with the Artistic Inspiration Award.

On Monday, September 18 the Theater People podcast welcomes Tony and Emmy Award winning director Thomas Kail. For the episode, Kail discusses creating the smash hit musical HAMILTON alongside his longtime collaborator Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Following his Emmy win last night as Outstanding Director of a Variety Special for FOX's GREASE LIVE, Thomas Kail shared his thoughts on the bizarre fan theory.

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Thomas Kail has won the 2016 Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special for GREASE LIVE!

The 68th Annual Emmy Awards are being held today at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles and will air on ABC at 8PM ET. Prior to the ceremony itself, stars of both the large and small screens turned out in their red carpet best. Check out the photos below!