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Monday, July 25, 2016

Elsie Fest: Tituss Burgess, Megan Hilty, Cynthia Erivo to Perform at Darren Criss' Broadway Festival by Ashley Lee

Lena Hall, Jason Robert Brown and Evan Rachael Wood will also take the Ford Amphitheater stage on Sept. 5.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:59AM

It's Official: David Bowie's 'Lazarus' Musical Sets London Run by Ashley Lee

Michael C. Hall will reprise his starring role as Bowie's troubled 'Man Who Fell to Earth' character in the fall show.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:54AM
Thursday, July 21, 2016

Sept. 11 Musical 'Come From Away' Sets Broadway Debut by Ashley Lee

The new show follows the 38 planes and 6,579 passengers who suddenly landed in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, on the day of the attacks, as part of Operation Yellow Ribbon.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:47AM
Tuesday, July 19, 2016

'Glee's' Jenna Ushkowitz Joins 'Waitress' on Broadway by Ashley Lee

She will take over the role of the shy and skeptical server Dawn while Kimiko Glenn (who is currently filming Netflix's 'Orange Is the New Black') takes a leave of absence.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:31PM

Off Script: 'Orange Is the New Black's' Kimiko Glenn Serves Physical Comedy in 'Waitress' by Ashley Lee

The actress tells THR of picking empowering roles and constantly snacking backstage: "I basically eat throughout the whole show — I'm putting in a ton of energy that I get so hungry."read …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:58AM

Jake Gyllenhaal Sets Broadway Return in Lanford Wilson's 'Burn This' by Ashley Lee

The first-ever revival of the 1980s-set play will also re-open the Hudson Theatre on Broadway.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:15AM
Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Renee Elise Goldsberry to Exit 'Hamilton' for Netflix's 'Altered Carbon' (Exclusive) by Ashley Lee

Starring opposite Joel Kinnaman, the Tony winner will play a master strategist named Quellcrist Falconer in Laeta Kalogridis' sci-fi drama from Skydance Television. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:26PM
Monday, July 11, 2016

Off Script: Javier Munoz Talks Taking on 'Hamilton' After Battling Cancer by Ashley Lee

"Physically, I’m completely strong and ready. The other part is healing yourself of the emotional toll that it takes. That’s taking its own time, and that’s a journey I’ll be on for …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:56PM

Off Script: 'Jane the Virgin' Actor Jaime Camil Makes Broadway History in 'Chicago' (Q&A) by Ashley Lee

The Latin star tells THR how Rogelio de la Vega would evaluate his onstage performance: "He'd think it's shit."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:48PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Chopped Off All His 'Hamilton' Hair by Ashley Lee

Yes, he's throwing away his locks.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:21AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Lopez Perform "Love Makes the World Go Round" for Orlando Victims' Families by Ashley Lee

"The world needs this right now. The world really needs the message of love being the answer. That's what really matters."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:05AM
Sunday, July 10, 2016

'Hamilton': Behind the Scenes of Original Cast's Final Performance With Renee Elise Goldsberry by Ashley Lee

THR goes backstage with the Tony winner, who plays Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway hit, to fete departing leads Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Phillipa Soo.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Saturday, July 9, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda Takes Final 'Hamilton' Curtain Call With Original Cast by Ashley Lee

Leslie Odom Jr., Phillipa Soo and ensemble member Ariana DeBose also took their final bows at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:31PM

Javier Munoz Says Goodbye to Lin-Manuel Miranda: 'Hamilton' Creator, Star and "My Great Friend" by Ashley Lee

Ahead of their final performances in the hit Broadway musical, the actor also shared how Leslie Odom Jr. and Phillipa Soo have helped him through his recent battle with cancer.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:41PM
Friday, July 8, 2016

Meet the New 'Hamilton' Actors Playing Aaron Burr and Eliza Schuyler (Q&A) by Ashley Lee

Brandon Victor Dixon and Lexi Lawson tell THR of learning from departing actors Leslie Odom Jr. and Phillipa Soo, plus the story of that fruitful night in 2009.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Thursday, July 7, 2016

Ariana Grande Joins NBC's 'Hairspray Live!' as Penny Pingleton by Ashley Lee

"I've never been more excited for anything in my entire life," says the singer-actress.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:09PM

Chita Rivera, Kelli O'Hara Headline Broadway's Benefit Concert for Orlando Victims by Ashley Lee

Jessie Mueller and Brian Stokes Mitchell will also perform at the July 25 event.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:19PM
Wednesday, July 6, 2016

What's Next for 'Hamilton' and Its Stars: New Cities, Disney and a Documentary by Ashley Lee

The hit Broadway musical opens in Chicago, California and London as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Phillipa Soo move on to other projects after their final performance on July 9.rea…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:54PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Bids Farewell to 'Hamilton' With Archive Letter to Eliza by Ashley Lee

Fans also sang "Happy Trails" to stars Phillipa Soo and Leslie Odom Jr. outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Wednesday afternoon.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:15PM
Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Off Script: How Sean Hayes Survives Starring on Broadway While Producing TV in L.A. (Q&A) by Ashley Lee

The sitcom star of 'Will and Grace' and producer of 'Hollywood Game Night' opts for cocktails and creativity to get him through his New York City run of 'An Act of God,' following Los Angele…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:59AM
Monday, July 4, 2016

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Lopez Collaborate on Song to Benefit Orlando Victims by Ashley Lee

"Love Make the World Go Round" will benefit the Hispanic Federation's Proyecto Somos Orlando initiative.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:44PM
Saturday, July 2, 2016

Off Script: What '2 Broke Girls' Star Beth Behrs Learned From Playing a Stand-Up Comic in NYC by Ashley Lee

The theater-trained TV actress survived her New York stage debut in 'A Funny Thing...' thanks to yoga videos on YouTube, transmittal meditation and big Italian dinners in the West Village.re…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:32PM
Thursday, June 30, 2016

All the Broadway Shows of the 2016-17 Season by Ashley Lee

Bette Midler, Cate Blanchett and Liev Schreiber light up a season with Cirque du Soleil acrobats and the breakouts of 'Pitch Perfect' and 'Hamilton.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:28AM
Wednesday, June 29, 2016

'Hamilton's' Leslie Odom Jr. Talks Jazz Album, Residency Dreams and Potentially Playing Aaron Burr Again (Q&A) by Ashley Lee

"I'm in no way running from 'Hamilton' or its success," the Tony winner tells THR. "I have a few weeks left, and I'm still learning lessons from this show."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:40PM
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Rebel Wilson Rotates Into 'Guys and Dolls' on West End by Ashley Lee

"Hopefully I crush it," said the 'Pitch Perfect' actress of playing Miss Adelaide.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:40PM
Monday, June 27, 2016

Jimmy Buffett Musical Sets San Diego Premiere by Ashley Lee

'Escape to Margaritaville' will feature both original songs and the singer's classic tracks.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:57PM
Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Aaron Tveit Sings With Lin-Manuel Miranda for 'Hamilton' Lottery Show by Ashley Lee

Rory O'Malley, who plays King George III in the hit Broadway musical, will take over the star-studded sing-alongs after the Tony-winning composer exits the show.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:08PM
Monday, June 20, 2016

'Monopoly' Stage Musical in the Works by Ashley Lee

The Broadway-bound production is part of a new partnership between Hasbro and The Araca Group. Could a play based on Play-Doh be next?read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:53AM
Friday, June 17, 2016

'Hamilton's' Phillipa Soo to Star in 'Amelie' on Broadway by Ashley Lee

The Tony-nominated actress will star in the controversial musical adaptation of the 2001 film, which made its world premiere with 'Les Miserables' actress Samantha Barks.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:18PM
Thursday, June 16, 2016

Javier Munoz to Replace Lin-Manuel Miranda in 'Hamilton,' Broadway Show to Film With Original Cast by Ashley Lee

It's official: The composer-star will exit the hit musical on July 9.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:52AM

Off Script: 'Daredevil' Star Charlie Cox Plays Six Characters (With Eyesight) in 'Incognito' by Ashley Lee

The actor bounces back from a botched 'Star Wars' audition with the off-Broadway play, foam-rolling and brunch in Brooklyn.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:32AM

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