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Date of Death: December 30, 1979 (77)

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Dances 'Thriller,' Rewards Costumed Fans at Halloween #Ham4Ham
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 1, 2015

Of course, it wouldn't be #Ham4Ham without a performance, and what other performance could one do on Halloween besides Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'? Check it out below!

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Performs 'I Cain't Say No' from OKLAHOMA's 60th Anniversary Screening
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 29, 2015

Below, watch Chenoweth perform the classic number, 'I Cain't Say No,' an outtake from a 15-minute segment of the special screening. Then, watch a 'pre-show' clip of the Broadway star discuss her love for the show, movie and all-things Oklahoma!

STAGE TUBE: #Ham4Ham Goes Sporty - HAMILTON's Chris Jackson Performs the National Anthem
by Stage Tube - Oct 28, 2015

Today's #Ham4Ham featured Chris Jackson (who plays George Washington in HAMILTON and is apparently something of a good luck charm for New York sports teams) singing the National Anthem in honor of the Mets playing in the World Series. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Stars Kerstin Anderson and Ashley Brown Perform 'My Favorite Things'
by Stage Tube - Oct 27, 2015

A brand new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC launched its national tour at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre on September 30. Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, the production closes in Los Angeles on October 31, 2015, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. Click below to watch stars Kerstin Anderson and Ashley Brown perform 'My Favorite Things' on Good Day LA!

STAGE TUBE: Jonathan Groff, Brian d'Arcy James and Andrew Rannells Gender-Swap as 'The Schuyler Sisters' at #Ham4Ham
by Stage Tube - Oct 24, 2015

Today's #Ham4Ham featured HAMILTON's King George actors Jonathan Groff, Brian d'Arcy James and Andrew Rannells as they strutted their stuff in the roles of 'The Schuyler Sisters' with Renee Elise Goldsberry as 'Alexander Hamilton'. Watch them gender-bend like pros below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 10/22/15- FOOTLOOSE
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2015

Today in 1998, Footloose opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 709 performances. Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the 1984 film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow (among others), the lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins), and the book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie. It starred Jeremy Kushnier as Ren McCormack, Stephen Lee Anderson as Reverend Shaw Moore, Jennifer Laura Thompson as Ariel Moore, Tom Plotkin as Willard Hewitt, and Dee Hoty as Vi Moore.

STAGE TUBE: DAMES AT SEA Stars Take 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' to New Heights at #Ham4Ham
by Stage Tube - Oct 21, 2015

Today's #Ham4Ham featured DAMES AT SEA stars Betsy Struxness, Mara Davi, Lesli Margherita and Danny Gardner. Below, watch as they wow the crowd with traditional, rap and tap versions of 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat'!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Preview of Kristin Chenoweth Singing in OKLAHOMA! Featurette; Hits Theatres on 11/1!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 21, 2015

Academy Award-winning Hollywood musical 'Oklahoma!' returns to theaters nationwide for the first time in wide release in 60 years fully restored and with extended pre-show featurette featuring Okie native Kristin Chenoweth singing songs from the classic musical based on the Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II stage production. The limited theatrical re-release, a partnership between BY Experience and Rodgers & Hammerstein, An Imagem Company, begins November 1st with more than 1,300 screenings nationwide. Tickets for the 'Oklahoma!' special event are available now at participating theater box offices and online at www.Oklahoma60.com.

STAGE TUBE: Robert Fairchild and More New York City Ballet Dancers Perform at #Ham4Ham
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 17, 2015

Today's #Ham4Ham featured AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Tony nominee Robert Fairchild, alonside his wife Tiler Peck and dancer Justin Peck. Below, watch as the three New York City Ballet veterans wow the crowd with a lovely ballet piece!

AUDIO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Demos from HAMILTON, IN THE HEIGHTS and More in Honor of Symbolic Twitter Landmark
by Sally Henry - Oct 17, 2015

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Twitter world got very meta earlier this week.

AUDIO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares First Draft of HAMILTON Hit 'My Shot'
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 15, 2015

In celebration of reaching 96,000 followers on Twitter, HAMITLON's Lin-Manuel Miranda opted to share the first draft of 'My Shot' from the runaway Broadway hit. Check it out below!

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs & More Perform on BET HIP HOP AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 14, 2015

On last night's 2015 BET HIP HOP AWARDS, Black Thought and Questlove introduced cast members of Broadway's HAMILTON, , Renee Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs and Lin-Manuel Miranda, as they put on their cypher masks for this year's Hip Hop competition.

STAGE TUBE: Alison Luff Talks BREAKING THROUGH at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stage Tube - Oct 12, 2015

The Pasadena Playhouse presents BREAKING THROUGH, a world premiere musical, with book by Kirsten Guenther, and music and lyrics by Cliff Downs and Katie Kahanovitz. The production is choreographed by Tyce Diorio, directed by Sheldon Epps and begins rehearsals this week. Preview performances begin October 27, 2015 with the official press opening on November 1, 2015. Below, Alison Luff talks about her role, the show and more during the photo shoot for BREAKING THROUGH!

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Takes on RAGTIME at #Ham4Ham!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2015

Yesterday's #Ham4Ham featured assistant company manager Kaitlin Fine as she dueted with Jonathan Groff on 'Our Children' from RAGTIME. Watch below to watch the whole performance- complete with dancing from  Miranda and Okieriete Onaodowan.

STAGE TUBE: Fans and LES MISERABLES Cast Member Compete for HAMILTON CD at #Ham4Ham's First Sing-Along
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 10, 2015

Tonight's #Ham4Ham featured their first sing-along contest, with three competitors (one, Andrew Kober, a ringer from LES MISERABLES), crowd participation and a training session from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Daveed Diggs. Check it out below, recorded by Howard Sherman!

STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti and Jared Grimes Sing and Tap to MY FAIR LADY at #Ham4Ham
by Stage Tube - Oct 7, 2015

HAMILTON's #Ham4Ham lottery performance has quickly become one of Broadway's favorite traditions as fans gather in front of the Richard Rodgers Theatre to see what HAMILTON writer Lin-Manuel Miranda has in store -- and who his guest performer is. Today's special guest was stage and screen star Laura Benanti, accompanied by tap dancer extraordinaire, Jared Grimes. Below, watch as they sing and tap dance to MY FAIR LADY!

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's Favorite Critic, Iain Armitage Raps His Heart Out at #Ham4Ham
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 3, 2015

Today's special guest was none other than kid critic Iain Armitage of 'Iain Loves Theatre' fame. Below, watch as he raps both Hamilton and Jefferson's parts from 'Cabinet Battle #1' with Miranda, Daveed Diggs, and Christopher Jackson! Too adorable to miss!

VIDEO: Constantine Maroulis Talks BREAKING THROUGH at Pasadena Playhouse
by Sally Henry Fuller - Oct 2, 2015

Below, Constantine Maroulis talks about how much he wants audiences to see this show, and more!

STAGE TUBE: Ariana DeBose and Ryann Redmond Give #Ham4Ham Duet Another Shot
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 26, 2015

Today's #Ham4Ham performance reportedly blocked the entire street in front of the Richard Rodgers Theatre due to the multitude of spectators, according to Twitter reports. The performers at the special event this afternoon were HAMILTON's Ariana DeBose with special guest Ryann Redmond (BRING IT ON).

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Cast Had 'Magic To Do' at Today's #Ham4Ham Lottery
by Stage Tube - Sep 23, 2015

The first of this week's #Ham4Ham lottery shows gave the cast some 'Magic To Do' as they performed the iconic number from Broadway's PIPPIN. Check it out below!

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