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VIDEO: Rodgers & Hammerstein President Explains Why HAMILTON is a Hit on Broadway
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 17, 2015

On this week's 'Bloomberg Markets', host Betty Liu spoke to Rodgers & Hammerstein President Ted Chapin about how the hip-hop take of HAMILTON is quickly becoming Broadway's hottest show.

STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Performs 'Mini-Concert' for HAMILTON Lottery Participants
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 16, 2015

Tonight, HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda took it upon himself to pump up lottery participants before for the draw by performing a short little concert. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonathan Groff Pump Up HAMILTON Lottery with IN THE HEIGHTS Nostalgia
by Stage Tube - Jul 15, 2015

Today, HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonathan Groff recreated their first IN THE HEIGHTS collaboration from 2007 to get lottery participants amped up for the draw. Click below to watch them rap up a storm!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Greets Hopeful Lottery Participants Ahead of First HAMILTON Preview
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 14, 2015

Below, Lin-Manuel Miranda himself greeted the crowds of eager lottery participants who filled 46th Street, all hoping for a chance to see the show's Broadway bow!

Cast Of HAMILTON Takes Premiere Bow On Broadway After First Preview Performance
by Pat Cerasaro - Jul 13, 2015

HAMILTON takes its first Broadway bow!

VIDEO: The Current Cast of LES MIS Welcomes New Neighbor HAMILTON & Auditions for a Role!
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 13, 2015

Because the new hit production of HAMILTON is now the new neighbor of Broadway's Les Mis, the French revolutionaries wanted to welcome America's Founding Fathers to the 'hood'.

VIDEO: Got HAMILTON? Tony-Winners Laura Benanti, Helen Mirren, and More Test Their HAMILTON Knowledge with Susan Blackwell
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jul 12, 2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest musical, Hamilton has recently moved into the Richard Rodgers theatre in anticipation of previews, which begin tomorrow, July 13. With opening fast approaching, the team sent Susan Blackwell to see how well some of Broadway's best knew their Hamilton History. Take a look to see how Helen Mirren, Laura Benanti, Titus Burgess, and more did!

AUDIO: Listen to a Brand-New Radio Spot for Broadway's HAMILTON
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2015

The world premiere production of Hamilton, inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, will start performances on Broadway on July 13 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. In preparation for its big opening, show just revealed a new radio spot - listen to it below!

STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Raps for Helen Mirren at the Drama League Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2015

Earlier this month, Broadway's best gathered at the Marriott Marquis to celebrate the 81st Annual Drama League Awards. Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was nominated for his performance in Hamilton, decided to rap his acceptance speech, which was focused around who else, but the incomparable Helen Mirren! Check it out below.

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Delivers Commencement Address to Wesleyan University Students
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 24, 2015

This weekend, Tony Award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda delivered the commencement speech to his alma mater, Wesleyan University. In his address, he relates the ticking clock of life to characters from HAMILTON, talks about 'not throwing away my shot,' and more. Check out the entire speech below!

TV: Inside the Winners' Room at the 60th Annual Obie Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2015

The American Theatre Wing and the Village Voice just presented the winners of the 60th Annual OBIE Awards. The Public Theater's Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda (including special citations for Andy Blankenbuehler, Thomas Kail, and Alex Lacamoire) received the OBIE Award for Best New American Theatre Work, which is accompanied by a $1,000 check. The Signature Theatre's Founding Artistic Director James Houghton received the OBIE Award for Sustained Achievement. The Awards were hosted by OBIE Award-winning actress Lea DeLaria ('Orange is the New Black'). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the winners room below!

STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Raps Cut Song from HAMILTON!
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2015

The world premiere production of HAMILTON, inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and directed by Thomas Kail, will start performances on Broadway on July 13 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where tickets are already on sale. Below, watch as Miranda raps a cut song form the production about the administration of our second President, John Adams!

STAGE TUBE: 17-Year-Old Lin-Manuel Miranda Was Inspired by RENT to Write Musicals
by Stage Tube - May 12, 2015

Today, May 12, at The Broadway League's Spring Conference, Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda talked about his first experience seeing RENT when he was 17 and how it inspired him to begin writing musicals. Click below to hear what he had to say!

STAGE TUBE: Megan Hilty Chats, Plays Lin-Manuel Miranda's Voice Mail Rap
by Stage Tube - Apr 27, 2015

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, at a recent performance of HAMILTON, SMASH star and Broadway vet Megan Hilty and her husband Brian Gallagher won a BC/EFA auction for a customized outgoing message by the show's composer and star, Lin-Manuel Miranda. Click below to hear Hilty talk about the experience, plus hear the improvised voice mail below!

Aww! Megan Hilty Reunites With SMASH Co-Star Leslie Odom Jr & Lin-Manuel Miranda Raps Voice Mail At HAMILTON
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 13, 2015

HAMILTON is a smash in more ways than one!

VIDEO: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Record Daniel Craig's Outgoing Voicemail After HAMILTON Performance!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Apr 12, 2015

Below, watch as HAMILTON actress Phillipa Soo provides a beat and Miranda raps, beginning with, 'You've reached the voicemail for Daniel Craig. This is Lin Miranda, we are not pulling your leg...'

Twitter Watch: Lin-Manuel Miranda Raps for Jimmy Fallon's Outgoing Voicemail Message!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2015

On Twitter, Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda had this to say @Lin_Manuel:

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks the Genius of Alexander Hamilton
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 10, 2015

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!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks HAMILTON's Drama, Love, and Intrigue on CBS Sunday Morning- FULL Interview
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 8, 2015

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!

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Explains His Interesting Song Choice for White House Performance
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 8, 2015

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!

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