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BIO

Broadway Debut in Book of Mormon! National Tours: Wicked, The Wedding Singer, and 9 to 5: The Musical. Regional: Altar Boyz, Hairspray, All Shook Up, and Rent. Thank you Mom, Dad, Joseph, Kyle and The Mine (agents) for your love and support! Proud graduate of Wright State University, and a Proud member of AEA. I love Brooke!

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
[Replacement]

Daniel Hillard (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Ensemble [Replacement]

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2010
Performer


News


SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway

There are only two more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Four Weeks on Broadway

There are only four more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Announces Broadway Closing Date

The most award-winning musical of the 2022-2023 season, SOME LIKE IT HOT has announced a closing date at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre before it launches a national tour and West End production.
J. Harrison Ghee Out of SOME LIKE IT HOT for At Least 6 Weeks to Undergo Surgery

J. Harrison Ghee, the talented star of 'Some Like It Hot,' will be taking a temporary leave from the show to undergo surgery. Find out which performances will be affected and how long Ghee is expected to be away from the production. Stay updated with the latest news on this medical leave and its impact on the 'Some Like It Hot' cast.
Photos: The Cast of SOME LIKE IT HOT Celebrates 250 Performances on Broadway

Last night, July 18, the company of SOME LIKE IT HOT celebrated their 250th performance at the Shubert Theatre. Check out photos of the cast posing to celebrate!
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'

Tony-nominated Some Like It Hot star J. Harrison Ghee sat down on CBS Mornings to conclude their 'Road to the Tonys' series. Ghee and Shucked star Alex Newell are the first opening non-binary performers to ever be nominated at the Tony Awards. Ghee opened up about making Broadway history with the nomination. Watch the video!
Video: Watch J. Harrison Ghee Sing 'You Coulda Knocked Me Over With A Feather' From SOME LIKE IT HOT

Watch J. Harrison Ghee Sing 'You Coulda Knocked Me Over With A Feather' from Some Like It Hot!
Listen: SOME LIKE IT HOT Original Broadway Cast Recording Is Available Now

Concord Theatricals Recordings has released Some Like It Hot (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on streaming and digital platforms worldwide, with CD and vinyl now available for preorder. Listen to the full album here!
SOME LIKE IT HOT Director Casey Nicholaw To Step Into The Production Tonight!

Tonight, the company of Some Like It Hot will welcome an unexpected understudy as their Tony Award-winning director and choreographer, Casey Nicholaw, steps into the production as Spats Colombo.
Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT Sizzles In the Official 'Let's Be Bad' Music Video!

See J. Harrison Ghee and Kevin Del Aguila lead the stellar company of Some Like It Hot through the show-stopper, 'Let's Be Bad' as the show records its original cast album! Check out the the official music video for the song!
Photo: Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Visit SOME LIKE IT HOT on Broadway!

Check out a photo of Hillary and Chelsea Clinton visiting Some Like It Hot on Broadway!
Photos: Glenn Close Visits SOME LIKE IT HOT

See photos of Glenn Close visiting Some Like It Hot on Broadway!
Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT Celebrates 100 Performances!

See photos of the company of Some Like It Hot celebrating 100 performances on Broadway!
Photos: Sam Smith, Samara Joy, Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell Visit SOME LIKE IT HOT

See photos of stars Sam Smith, Samara Joy, Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell visiting Some Like It Hot on Broadway!
VIDEO: SOME LIKE IT HOT Performs 'Let's Be Bad' on THE VIEW

J. Harrison Ghee, Kevin Del Aguila, and the cast of Some Like It Hot appeared on The View this morning to perform 'Let's Be Bad.' Written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, audiences may recognize 'Let's Be Bad' as it previously appeared in the popular television series SMASH, written for the fictional musical 'Bombshell.' Watch the video now!
Photos: Mariah Carey Surprises the Cast On Stage at SOME LIKE IT HOT

Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance following a performance of Some Like It Hot on Friday, February 10. Carey serves on the producing team of the new musical. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call

Watch as music superstar and Some Like it Hot co-producer Mariah Carey makes a surprise appearance at curtain call!
VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

J. Harrison Ghee, Christian Borle, and the cast of Some Like It Hot appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers to perform 'You Can’t Have Me (If You Don’t Have Him).' The performance was introduced by the show's co-writer and resident Late Night comedian Amber Ruffin. Watch a video of the performance now!
SOME LIKE IT HOT Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording in March

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of SOME LIKE IT HOT will be recorded this month and released March 24 on streaming and digital platforms worldwide, with physical release to follow.
VIDEO: Listen to Mariah Carey Make Pre-Show Announcement at SOME LIKE IT HOT

Mariah Carey has a special cameo in the new Broadway musical, Some Like It Hot! The popstar, who was revealed to be a producer on the musical, also recorded the pre-show announcement, which plays for the audience before every show. Check out a video here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has K.J. Hippensteel been in?

K.J. Hippensteel has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has K.J. Hippensteel been in?

K.J. Hippensteel has not appeared in the West End.

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