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UPDATE: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Clarifies: 'I WANT to Film the Show With This Cast Before Year Is Out'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 5, 2015

During a talk at this weekend's New Yorker Festival Miranda revealed that HAMILTON would definitely be filmed with its current cast!

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's Favorite Critic, Iain Armitage Raps His Heart Out at #Ham4Ham
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 3, 2015

Today's special guest was none other than kid critic Iain Armitage of 'Iain Loves Theatre' fame. Below, watch as he raps both Hamilton and Jefferson's parts from 'Cabinet Battle #1' with Miranda, Daveed Diggs, and Christopher Jackson! Too adorable to miss!

Five Rap References Used in HAMILTON, As Annotated By Genius
by Michael Dale - Oct 3, 2015

The website aims to fully annotate the entire score of HAMILTON with its historic and musical references.

President Obama Will Head Back to HAMILTON for Democratic Party Fundraiser
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 2, 2015

It's been just over two months since President Obama stopped by the Richard Rodgers Theatre to catch a preview performance of Broadway's hottest show, and according to the New York Times, he'll be heading back to Hamilton soon.

HAMILTON Plays Benefit Performance for Wesleyan University Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2015

Tonight, October 2, Wesleyan University will host a sold-out benefit performance of the much celebrated musical HAMILTON at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens
by Michael Dale - Oct 2, 2015

Photographer Josh Lehrer uses a camera lens from 1839 to give a portrait of the HAMILTON star a vintage look.

TWITTER WATCH: Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces New Project, THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE
by Michael Dale - Oct 1, 2015

Fresh off of being officially declared a genius by The MacArthur Foundation, Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter this afternoon to announce his newest project, THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE.

John Krasinski to Lead Sarah Burgess' DRY POWDER at The Public in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 1, 2015

The Public Theater announced today that John Krasinski has been cast in the role of 'Seth' in the world premiere play DRY POWDER by Sarah Burgess. Directed by Thomas Kail, this gripping, razor-sharp new play about the people molding and messing with the American economy begins previews on Tuesday, March 1 and runs through Sunday, April 10.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Wants to Hear HAMILTON on the Radio
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 29, 2015

HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has a dream that one day we'll be listening to showtunes on the radio again. He explained in a recent interview with Rolling Stone: 'You used to hear a Cole Porter song on the radio and then you'd go pay for a ticket to a Broadway show to hear that song in a show. If any cast album could afford to push the limit of that, it's this one.'

The New Yorker Explains Why Presidential Candidates Should Listen to the HAMILTON Album
by Sally Henry - Sep 27, 2015

As a show intrinsically about politics, HAMILTON is a fitting Broadway show for America's presidential campaign season which is consuming our country.

STAGE TUBE: Ariana DeBose and Ryann Redmond Give #Ham4Ham Duet Another Shot
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 26, 2015

Today's #Ham4Ham performance reportedly blocked the entire street in front of the Richard Rodgers Theatre due to the multitude of spectators, according to Twitter reports. The performers at the special event this afternoon were HAMILTON's Ariana DeBose with special guest Ryann Redmond (BRING IT ON).

Photo Flash: IN THE HEIGHTS Reunion! Kerry Washington Visits Lin-Manuel Miranda at HAMILTON
by Sally Henry - Sep 26, 2015

Did you know that before taking on the role of Olivia Pope in SCANDAL, Kerry Washington collaborated with Tony Award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda?

Calling All History Buffs! Visit Alexander Hamilton's New York Landmarks
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2015

History and musical theatre buffs, rejoice! In honor of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit new show HAMTILON, Curbed has put together a list of Alexander Hamilton's New York City stomping grounds.

Lyrics from HAMILTON Original Cast Album Now Available to Download
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2015

Atlantic Records has announced that the lyrics to HAMILTON's Original Broadway Cast Recording are now available to download.

TV: HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. Performs National Anthem at Sold-Out Subway Series Game
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 24, 2015

On Sunday, September 20th, HAMILTON star Leslie Odom Jr. sang the National Anthem to a sold-out crowd at the New York Yankees vs. New York Mets game at Citifield in Flushing, NY.

HAMILTON Behind-the-Scenes Book Will Hit Shelves Next Spring; Pre-Order Today!
by Reilly Hickey - Sep 24, 2015

The behind-the-scenes HAMILTON book has now set a release date for April 12, 2016 with the option to preorder now available. It will be available in both hardcover and ebook format. 

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Had 'Magic To Do' at Today's #Ham4Ham Lottery
by Stage Tube - Sep 23, 2015

The first of this week's #Ham4Ham lottery shows gave the cast some 'Magic To Do' as they performed the iconic number from Broadway's PIPPIN. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: Iain Performs IN THE HEIGHTS for Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tommy Kail & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2015

Ars Nova presents THE ARS NOVA REVOLUTION, celebrating Ars Nova All Stars Jill Furman, Thomas Kail and Lin-Manuel Miranda, from Freestyle Love Supreme (Ars Nova, 2004) to HAMILTON (Broadway, 2015). This epic night of revelry benefiting Ars Nova's artist community, featuring performances by cast members of Hamilton and Freestyle Love Supreme, was held just last night at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). Below, watch as Iain Armitage performs the Finale of In the Heights for the honorees!

Photo Coverage: The Ars Nova Revolution Celebrates Jill Furman, Thomas Kail & Lin-Manuel Miranda 
by Walter McBride - Sep 22, 2015

Ars Nova presents THE ARS NOVA REVOLUTION, celebrating Ars Nova All Stars Jill Furman, Thomas Kail and Lin-Manuel Miranda, from Freestyle Love Supreme (Ars Nova, 2004) to HAMILTON (Broadway, 2015). This epic night of revelry benefiting Ars Nova's artist community, featuring performances by cast members of Hamilton and Freestyle Love Supreme, was held just last night at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

BWW Interview: Director BRADY SCHWIND Talks About Changes in CARRIE THE MUSICAL
by Don Grigware - Sep 22, 2015

Producers Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman and The Transfer Group have announced that CARRIE THE MUSICAL will return to Los Angeles at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, the first theatrical musical at that venue. CARRIE THE MUSICAL begins previews on October 1, 2015 and officially opens on October 8, 2015.   

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