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!
STAGE TUBE: A Much Nicer Ending for HAMILTON Written by The Youngest Theatre Critic in Town
by Nora Dominick
- Jul 8, 2015
Iain has become infatuated with the upcoming musical sensation HAMILTON. He's started a #HamiltonFreestyle challenge and even challenged Lin-Manuel Miranda himself. His love for Hamilton knows no bounds and the other day, Iain even sent the cast a little amendment to the ending of the new musical. For a school assignment, Iain wrote a much nicer ending to Hamilton for Lin Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr. to perform!
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 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!
VIDEO: FUNNY OR DIE Spoofs Madonna's HAMILTON Texting Debacle with EVITA Tune
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 20, 2015
Inspired by reports of Madonna's incessant texting at The Public Theatre's Hamilton on April 18 that resulted in the pop star being disinvited backstage by the show's creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, watch Melanie Bowditch's latest FUNNY OR DIE spoof, 'You Let Down Your Theatre, Evita!' set to the the tune of 'Oh, What a Circus' from EVITA!
TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Jonathan Groff
by Backstage With Richard Ridge
- Apr 19, 2015
Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. The most recent conversation featured Jonathan Groff, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Watch below to find out how things are going at Hamilton, how he feels about the end of Looking, and so much more. Check out the full interview below!
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Lin-Manuel Miranda's New Musical HAMILTON!
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 13, 2015
HAMILTON began performances on Tuesday, January 20 and has been extended three times, through May 3, with an official press opening on Tuesday, February 17. This world premiere musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda; is inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow; with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler; and directed b yThomas Kail. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!