Two-time Tony Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon just made his debut as Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton on Broadway last night, August 23. BroadwayWorld was on hand for his big night and you can check out backstage photos below!
Commissioned by Alexander Hamilton in 1790, August 4th marked the anniversary of the founding of the US Coast Guard. To commemorate the occasion members of the Broadway musical Hamilton joined Capt. Matthew Meilstrup for a ride-in of the Cutter Eagle up the Hudson River.
On July 21st, the students of Broadway Artists Alliance of NYC were tearfully overjoyed by a surprise visit from Hamilton star Renee Elise Goldsberry. Recently winning a Tony Award and Grammy for her role as Angelica Schuyler, Goldsberry spoke about the incredible journey that Hamilton has taken from workshopping a concept, to performing at The Public and moving to the Richard Rodgers Theatre, to earning 16 Tony nominations and winning a Pulitzer Prize. Goldsberry captivated the students of Broadway Artists Alliance during a lively Q&A where she offered generous advice. Scroll down for photos from her appearance!
Last night, Leslie Odom, Jr. celebrated the release of his debut album, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard and iTunes jazz charts, alongside Cynthia Erivo, Darren Criss and many others!
On Saturday night, a chapter in Broadway musical history came to a close as Lin-Manuel Miranda, 2016 Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. (Aaron Burr) andPhillipa Soo (Eliza Hamilton) all played their final performances in Hamilton.
Just last night, a chapter in Broadway musical history came to a close as Lin-Manuel Miranda, 2016 Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. (Aaron Burr) and Phillipa Soo (Eliza Hamilton) all played their final performances in Hamilton. Below, check out photos from outside of the Richard Rodgers Theatre before the curtain went up!
Just last night, a chapter in Broadway musical history came to a close as Lin-Manuel Miranda, 2016 Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. (Aaron Burr) and Phillipa Soo (Eliza Hamilton) all played their final performances in Hamilton.
The 6th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon was hosted earlier this afternoon by The Women's Forum of New York benefiting The Education Fund of the Women's Forum. The awards, named for the Women's Forum founder, Elinor Guggenheimer, honored outstanding women leaders, including Kay Koplovitz, Rosie Rios, and Hamilton's Phillipa Soo. BroadwayWorld brings you a photo preview from the special day below!
Welcome back to Washington Heights! At yesterday's performance of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Christopher Jackson were visited backstage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre by former IN THE HEIGHTS co-stars Mandy Gonzalez and Priscilla Lopez. Miranda posted a photo of their visit on Twitter, along with the caption 'The Rosarios came back home.' - check it out below!
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Javier Muñoz - Lin-Manuel Miranda's alternate in the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton on Broadway and the actor who portrayed AlexanderHamilton when President Barack Obama saw Hamilton last July - will step into the title role starting July 11 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.), it has been announced byHamilton producer Jeffrey Seller. Mr. Miranda's final performance in the Broadway production is set for July 9.
Could there have been a happier bunch last night than the cast and creative team of Hamilton? The show took home a whopping eleven Tony Awards, giving the company plenty to celebrate after the festivities concluded at the Beacon Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the show's after party and you can check out some photos from the special night below!
On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next week, but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by and Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical nominee for Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr., as captured by Walter McBride!
On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next week, but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by and Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical nominee for Hamilton, Christopher Jackson, as captured by Walter McBride!
On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will continue bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next week, but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical nominee for Hamilton, Renee Elise Goldsberry, as captured by Walter McBride!
On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next week, but for now, check out photos of Best Scenic Design of a Musical nominee for Hamilton, David Korins, as captured by Walter McBride!
On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month (so watch out for lots more), but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by an Actor in Leading Role in a Musical nominee for Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, as captured by Walter McBride!
On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month (so watch out for lots more), but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical nominee for Hamilton, Daveed Diggs, as captured by Walter McBride!
The annual Educating for Justice gala sponsored by the John Jay College Foundation Board of Trustees raised over $800,000 gross - a record amount - and drew 325 friends and supporters of the College. Proceeds from the gala will support scholarships and programs that help students achieve their academic and career goals. Check out photos below!
Earlier today, Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda received the ultimate Broadway honor as his portrait was unveiled at the fabled Sardi's. BroadwayWorld was there for the special celebration and you can check out photos below!
On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage from the epic day over the next month (so watch out for lots more), but for now, check out photos of Best Performance by an Actor in Featured Role in a Musical nominee for Hamilton, Jonathan Groff, as captured by Walter McBride!
