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VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Adds His Own Annotations To HAMILTON on Genius
by Michael Dale - Nov 2, 2015

Fascinating insight into dramatist's determination to present a story that was a true representation of the founding fathers translated into the vernacular of a 20th and 21st Century musical form.

VIDEO: The Schuyler Sisters Welcome the DNC to HAMILTON; Obama Returns Tonight!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2015

President Obama is heading back to the Richard Rodgers Theatre tonight for a special performance of Broadway's HAMILTON to raise funds for the Democratic Party. To welcome the DNC to the show, The Schuyler Sisters -- Phillipa Soo, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Renee Elise Goldsberry -- warmed up with a fun tune. Check it out below!

President Obama Heads Back to HAMILTON for Democratic Party Fundraiser Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 2, 2015

President Obama stopped by the Richard Rodgers Theatre to catch a preview performance of Broadway's hottest show earlier this year, and he's heading back to HAMILTON tonight, November 2, for a special performance to raise funds for the Democratic Party.

Photo Flash: Nathan Lane, Emma Watson, Usher, and More Pose on HAMILTON Stage
by Sally Henry - Nov 1, 2015

Stars from every branch of the entertainment world keep lining up to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit new musical HAMILTON.

Photo Flash: Sydney Lucas and FUN HOME Kids Take Over HAMILTON for Halloween
by Sally Henry - Nov 1, 2015

Look out HAMILTON cast- your replacements are ready to go!

STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Dances 'Thriller,' Rewards Costumed Fans at Halloween #Ham4Ham
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 1, 2015

Of course, it wouldn't be #Ham4Ham without a performance, and what other performance could one do on Halloween besides Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'? Check it out below!

TWITTER WATCH: Boy Genius? HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Posts Puberty Pic
by Michael Dale - Oct 30, 2015

Could this young guy have ever dreamed that the President of the United States would call a musical he wrote an example of the kind of creativity needed to teach history to our kids?

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Anthony Ramos Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens
by Michael Dale - Oct 30, 2015

HAMILTON releases the fourth in its series of vintage style photographs taken by Josh Lehrer.

GREASE Co-Author Jim Jacobs Donates $50,000 To Chicago's American Theater Company, Honoring PJ Paparelli
by Michael Dale - Oct 29, 2015

The late artistic director produced THE ORIGINAL GREASE at the company's 100 seat theatre.

STAGE TUBE: #Ham4Ham Goes Sporty - HAMILTON's Chris Jackson Performs the National Anthem
by Stage Tube - Oct 28, 2015

Today's #Ham4Ham featured Chris Jackson (who plays George Washington in HAMILTON and is apparently something of a good luck charm for New York sports teams) singing the National Anthem in honor of the Mets playing in the World Series. Check it out below!

Andrew Rannells Celebrates His First Week in HAMILTON with Singing Balloons!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 28, 2015

Broadway has a new King. Just yesterday, Andrew Rannells officially took the throne as as King George III in Broadway's hottest show, HAMILTON. Rannells will fill in for Jonathan Groff, who will return on December 1. Below, check out how Rannells is 'celebrating' his new role!

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets Beyoncé Plans To Steal Jonathan Groff's Walk
by Michael Dale - Oct 28, 2015

HAMILTON's author/star tells of an overwhelming post-show encounter.

He's Back! Lin-Manuel Miranda Returns to HAMILTON Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 27, 2015

He's back! After being out of Broadway's hottest show for a week due to illness, HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will return to the show tonight- in time for Andrew Rannells' first performance as King George III. Rannells will fill in for Jonathan Groff, who will return on December 1.

PHOTO FLASH: FUN HOME's Oscar Williams and Gabriella Pizzolo's HAMILTON-Inspired Halloween Costumes
by Michael Dale - Oct 27, 2015

Halloween is a two-show work day for Broadway's kids, so many are getting in the spirit all week.

NYC Students to Have Opportunity to See HAMILTON and Learn About Its Historical Context
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 27, 2015

The Rockefeller Foundation and the producers of the smash hit Broadway musical HAMILTON have agreed to finance a program which will enable 20,000 New York City 11th graders to see the production at a series of matinee performances.

All Hail the King! HAMILTON Holds Official Coronation for New King George, Andrew Rannells
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 27, 2015

Just before the trio's appearance outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre, a coronation was held on stage to welcome the show's newest King George III, Andrew Rannells.

STAGE TUBE: Jonathan Groff, Brian d'Arcy James and Andrew Rannells Gender-Swap as 'The Schuyler Sisters' at #Ham4Ham
by Stage Tube - Oct 24, 2015

Today's #Ham4Ham featured HAMILTON's King George actors Jonathan Groff, Brian d'Arcy James and Andrew Rannells as they strutted their stuff in the roles of 'The Schuyler Sisters' with Renee Elise Goldsberry as 'Alexander Hamilton'. Watch them gender-bend like pros below!

Mario Lopez Gets a Gig at Rydell High, Joins Cast of FOX's GREASE LIVE
by TV News Desk - Oct 22, 2015

FOX's GREASE: LIVE is practically packed with Broadway talent. And the latest to join the company, according to Variety, is A CHORUS LINE's Mario Lopez. The SAVED BY THE BELL alum will play the smooth talking host of Rydell High's sock hop, 'Vince Fontaine'.

John Laurens' 'Black Battalion,' Hercules Mulligan's Smuggling Skills and Other Historical HAMILTON Facts Explained
by Michael Dale - Oct 22, 2015

Twenty-two fascinating references in Lin-Manuel Miranda's lyrics explained.

PHOTO: Beyonce and Jay Z Visit Broadway's HAMILTON!
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 22, 2015

Beyonce and Jay Z took in Broadway's HAMILTON Wednesday night and later dropped backstage to meet with the cast.

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