Leandra Ellis-Gaston

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Belk Theater

While Marc Shaiman's score often sounds effortful in striving to make SOME LIKE IT HOT what it was in the first place—a musical with cherry-picked hits for Marilyn Monroe to sing—the book by Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin helps the story and its main characters diversify and evolve. Director Casey Nicholaw's high-heel tap choreography further assures high energy all evening long.

SOME LIKE IT HOT is Coming to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre

SOME LIKE IT HOT, the hit Tony and Grammy Award-winning Broadway musical, is coming to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Connor Palace

SOME LIKE IT HOT, the movie was released without approval from the Motion Picture Production Code, became a commercial hit, was nominated for six Academy Awards and was the major cause of the end of the restrictive freedoms for the entire film industry.

Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour First Look

Get a first look at all new video of Some Like It Hot on tour. Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.

Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT's Baltimore Debut on Sale Now

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center are on sale now.  

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT National Tour Present by Broadway In Chicago

SOME LIKE IT HOT brings old-fashioned musical comedy, hijinks, and a ton of superbly executed tap dancing to the stage. 

SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes to the Arsht Center

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will launch the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT for a limited engagement from December 3-8, 2024 in the Arsht’s Ziff Ballet Opera House.

Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

The national tour of Some Like It Hot is currently captivating audiences at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, running until October 20, 2024. Based on the beloved 1959 film, this production follows two musicians who flee Chicago after witnessing a mob hit. To escape the gangsters on their tail, they catch a train to sunny California, disguising themselves as women to join an all-female band in need of their musical talents. Along the way, they navigate relationships, uncovering truths about each other and themselves writes our critic.

Photos: SOME LIKE IT HOT on Tour First Look

Get a first look at new production photos for the Some Like It Hot North American Tour. The production opened at Proctors in Schenectady, NY. See where the tour is heading, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Photos: Touring Cast of SOME LIKE IT HOT, Beginning Performances Tonight

All new photos have been released of the principal cast of Some Like It Hot on tour, featuring Matt Loehr as Joe/Josephine, Tavis Kordell as Jerry/Daphne, and Leandra Ellis-Gaston as Sugar.

Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT in Chicago On Sale Now

Tickets are now available for SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway In Chicago. Don't miss the chance to see this highly anticipated musical adaptation live on stage.

Full Cast Set For North American Tour of SOME LIKE IT HOT

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming North American tour of SOME LIKE IT HOT, which begins rehearsals today ahead of opening this fall in Schenectady, NY. Find out who's joining the cast here and view the full tour schedule.

Broadway Official Online Masterclass to Present 2024 Charity Showcase at The Green Room 42

Broadway Official Online Masterclass will present their 2024 charity showcase at The Green Room 42, with ticket sales benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BETWEEN BROADWAY VARIETY HOUR Returns With Michael Mott, Leandra Ellis-Gaston, Bronwyn Tarboton and More

Between Broadway Variety Hour is back for episode 4. The show will be at Don't Tell Mama on March 9th at 5:30pm, conveniently between the matinee and evening performances of most Broadway shows.

SIX Releases New Block of Tickets Through September 8, 2024

A new block of tickets has just been released for Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss's Tony Award-winning global smash hit musical SIX, and tickets are now available through September 8, 2024.

Photos: New York City Center Opens PAL JOEY With Benefit Performance

New York City Center's Pal Joey opened with a benefit performance last night, November 1, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos here!

Video: See Highlights From PAL JOEY at New York City Center

NEW YORK CITY CENTER is presenting Pal Joey! The production opens with a benefit performance on November 1 (through 5), celebrating 80 years at the center or the arts, followed by a gala dinner at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. See video from the show!

Photos: Get a First Look at PAL JOEY at New York City Center

Check out photos of Loretta Devine and the cast of Encores! Pal Joey at New York City Center. Get a sneak peek at the talented performers bringing this classic show to life.

Tour Queens Will Reprise Their Roles in SIX on Broadway

New queens will be joining the Broadway production of Six this December! Find out who is joining the cast here!