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Select theatre credits: The Hills of California (Harold Pinter Theatre, West End); Sweat (Donmar/Gielgud); The Human Voice (Gate Theatre); Educating Rita, The Hypochondriac, Fleet Street Nativity, The Way Home, Macbeth (Liverpool Everyman); The Matchbox (Liverpool Everyman/Tricycle Theatre); Damned by Despair (National Theatre); A Streetcar Named Desire, The May Queen, Our Country’s Good (Liverpool Playhouse). Select television credits: Insomnia, The Bay, G’Wed, Ted Lasso, A Town Called Malice, The Walk In, Compulsion, Close To Me, Harm, Young Wallander, Carnival Row, Tin Star, Cold Feet, Babs, Good Karma Hospital, Black Mirror, Home Fires, Lucan, Ripper Street. Select film credits: Raging Grace, Bolan’s Shoes, Black Dog, Harm, Little Joe, The Infiltrator, Native, Cotton Wool, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Gloria

[West End]
2024
Cast

[West End]
West End Transfer Production, 2019
Jessie


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THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Concludes Broadway Run Today
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 22, 2024

Broadway says goodbye to The Hills of California, which concludes its limited run at the Broadhurst Theatre following 18 previews and 97 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Boop! The Betty Boop Musical.
Exclusive Video: Watch a Scene From THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, is currently playing Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. Get a first look at footage from the production here! 
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 2, 2024

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Hills of California on Broadway.
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2024

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA by Jez Butterworth Opens on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2024

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, September 29th at the Broadhurst Theatre. Check out what the critics had to say here!
Video: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Broadway Highlights
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2024

Previews are now underway for Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. The play opens at the Broadhurst Theatre on Sunday, September 29, and we have your first look at the cast in action with this video.
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Extends on Broadway; Plus a First Look
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2024

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, has just announced a two week extension at the Broadhurst Theatre.  Check out new photos of the cast in action!
Meet the Four Young Stars of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 20, 2024

Just last week, the four youngest stars from one of the most buzzed-about new plays of the season packed a suitcase and headed west to make their Broadway dreams come true. Lara McDonnell, Nicola Turner, Sophia Ally, and Nancy Allsop are telling us all about their Broadway debuts!
Meet the Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

The Hills of California will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Meet the cast of The Hills of California here!
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Will Offer Lottery and Rush Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes is now playing on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. The production has just announced its lottery and rush policies so you can get your hands on discount tickets!
Photos: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Broadway Cast in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024

Get a first look at photos of the Broadway cast of The Hills of California in rehearsals here! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 4, 2024

The Hills of California will begin previews Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The show's cast and team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand at the event. Check out photos here!
Up on the Marquee: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 23, 2024

Following their triumphant production of The Ferryman, Tony-winning Playwright Jez Butterworth and Oscar and Tony-winning Director Sam Mendes reunite for The Hills of California- coming to Broadway this fall. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee at the Broadhurst Theatre here.
Manhattan Theatre Club Joins Production Team of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club has joined the producing team of the Broadway premiere of The Hills of California, a new play by Jez Butterworth and directed by Sam Mendes.
Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Reveals Full Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

The complete Broadway cast has been announced for the New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Learn more about who will star in the production here!
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2024

Watch as the cast of Jez Butterworth Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, talks about the story of the play. The production will open on Broadway for a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre this fall.
London Cast Will Reprise Roles in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2024

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes. Find out who is starring in the show here!
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Directed by Sam Mendes, Will Open on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024

Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, will open on Broadway this fall! The play will perform a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre with previews beginning in September.
Review Roundup: Jez Butterworth's THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2024

Jez Butterworth’s new play, The Hills of California, just celebrated opening night and we've got the consensus from the critics!
Review: THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Harold Pinter Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 9, 2024

Death comes to us all and the spectre of the end of life often brings families together who may not have met for years, even decades. Jez Butterworth’s bittersweet and bitingly funny new play, The Hills of California, draws both on this and how events are shaped by memory and by who remembers them.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Leanne Best been in?

Leanne Best has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Leanne Best been in?

Leanne Best has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Leanne Best's first West End show?

Leanne Best's first West End show was Sweat which opened in 2019

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