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Just weeks ago he was preparing to make his Broadway return in NERDS. Now he is starring in the most popular show on Broadway. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Tony Award-nominee Rory O'Malley recently began his reign as King George in the Broadway musical Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St). Mr. O'Malley steps into the role that was previously played by Jonathan Groff, Brian d'Arcy James and Andrew Rannells. How did he end up here? O'Malley explains in the full interview below!

While most of music's biggest night was being celebrated in LA, for the first time in history, Broadway was also gearing up to truly be a part of the festivities last night. You were likely witness to it- about ninety minutes into the 58th annual Grammy Awards, the company of Broadway's biggest hit, Hamilton, performed live from their New York City stage (the first ever live performance from a Broadway theatre to be broadcast on the Grammys), finally giving the rest of the world a taste of what the fuss is all about. The company was electric; the performance was flawless; and I was there.

Following a performance of HAMILTON's opening number 'Alexander Hamilton' telecast live via satellite from the Richard Rodgers theater, presenter Seth MacFarland announced that Broadway's hip hop musical was the winner of the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Below, watch Lin-Manuel Miranda rap an epic acceptance speech!

There's no doubt “Grease” will be the word of the nation tonight, as millions of people worldwide tune into FOX for the legendary GREASE: LIVE musical broadcast.  As previous broadcasts have shown us, everyone loves to live-tweet the big show, and Broadway's best and brightest are certainly no exception! (In most cases, perhaps, they're even more likely to tweet!) 

GREASE: LIVE aired last night Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 on FOX and BWW has the reviews hot off the presses.

GREASE is the word, because later tonight (8pm EST) FOX will transport us back to Rydell High with its highly anticipated GREASE: LIVE. There's just hours left to break out your poodle skirt and leather jacket for the broadcast, and we want you to be prepared for all things GREASE before Jessie J sings her opening notes.

The multi-talented Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer is known to fans of a certain demographic as Kiki on Nickelodeon's THE FRESH BEAT BAND; to others she is known as recording artist Ava Gold; and I first became aware of her as a sultry and captivating Vanessa in the First National Tour of IN THE HEIGHTS. This Sunday, musical theatre fans around the world will be introduced to her as Cha Cha DiGregorio in GREASE: LIVE After about a two-minute phone conversation earlier this week, Yvette and I realized that with her busy schedule, an email interview might be best.

Hold on to your bobby socks and poodle skirts! FOX has just released a slew of all-new rehearsal photos featuring the GREASE: LIVE cast in full costume!. GREASE: LIVE airs Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed on FOX!

The announcement that Lin-Manuel Miranda has composed music for the new STAR WARS movie has inspired two comic hashtags.

Today, Phillipa Soo speaks exclusively with BWW and fills us in on the exciting events which have transpired over the past several months.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Aaron Tveit (Broadway's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN,'Les Miserables') has been cast as 'Grease's' legendary leading man, 'Danny Zuko' in Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and Paramount Television's live production of GREASE: LIVE, airing Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Additionally, Carlos PenaVega ('Big Time Rush') will play 'Kenickie,' Zuko's tough-guy sidekick. Tveit and PenaVega join Julianne Hough ('Safe Haven,' 'Rock of Ages') as the angelic 'Sandy,' Vanessa Hudgens (Broadway's GIGI,'High School Musical,' 'Spring Breakers') as bad girl 'Rizzo' and Keke Palmer (Broadway's CINDERELLA, SCREAM QUEENS, 'Masters of Sex') as 'Marty.' BroadwayWorld recently checked in with Tveit on his big casting news:

In a new interview with Billboard, HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast album's executive producers, Questlove and Black Thought, opened up about the show's political relevance, President Obama's reaction to the piece and much, much more.

In a new interview with Gold Derby, discusses his new hit HBO series LOOKING, lending his voice to the new FROZEN short 'Frozen Fever,' and taking over a starring role in the Broadway bound musical HAMILTON.

On last night's 'All In' on MSNBC, host Chris Hayes talked to Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the off-Broadway smash hit HAMILTON about the genius of Alexander Hamilton. Watch the appearance in full below!

CBS' Mo Rocca recently sat down with Lin-Manuel Miranda to discuss the Tony Award-winner's latest show, HAMILTON, which concludes its run at the Public Theatre on May 3 and opens on Broadway on August 6. BroadwayWorld brought you sneak peeks earlier today and yesterday, but now you can check out the full interview below!

CBS' Mo Rocca recently sat down with Lin-Manuel Miranda to discuss the Tony Award-winner's latest show, HAMILTON, which concludes its run at the Public Theatre on May 3 and opens on Broadway on August 6. Check out a clip from the interview below!

CBS' Mo Rocca recently sat down with Lin-Manuel Miranda to discuss the Tony Award-winner's latest show, HAMILTON, which concludes its run at the Public Theatre on May 3 and opens on Broadway on August 6. Check out a sneak peek of the interview below!

An unprecedented benefit for theater-goers takes place this Sunday, March 8 at 9:00am when tickets to the new Broadway-bound musical HAMILTON go on sale at the box office window of Broadway's Marquis Theatre (Broadway and 46th Street), the next-door neighbor of the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.) where HAMILTON begins previews July 13 prior to opening August 6, it has been announced by Jeffrey Seller, producer.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the full company for the Washington, D.C. premiere of Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

Second Stage Theatre's production of Terrence McNally's play, Lips Together, Teeth Apart, directed by Peter DuBois, officially opened last night, October 29, 2014. The production features Michael Chernus(Obie Award winner for In the Wake), Tracee Chimo (Lortel Award winner for Bad Jews, 2ST Uptown's Bachelorette), America Ferrera(Emmy Award winner for 'Ugly Betty') andAustin Lysy (2ST's The Water's Edge). BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos from the star-studded theatre arrivals below!