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BIO

Phillipa Soo is best known for her lead role as Eliza in Broadway's critically acclaimed show Hamilton, which she joined shortly after its inception. For her performance, she won the 2015 Lucille Lortel Award for Lead Actress in a Musical and was nominated for a 2016 Tony Award. Soo can be seen portraying Eliza in the recording of Hamilton on Disney+. After graduating from Juilliard in 2012, Soo was cast as Natasha Rostova in the Ars Nova and Off-Broadway production of Dave Malloy's Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812. In 2007, Soo originated the title role in the Broadway production of Amelie. Most recently, Soo appeared on Broadway in The Parisian Woman, which ran from November 2017 to March 2018.



Additional theatre credits include Cinderella in Into the Woods, Brown in Guys and Dolls (The Kennedy Center)

In 2013 she was cast in a small recurring role in the NBC television series Smash as the character Lexi. Other TV and Film credits include Hamilton on Disney+ (Emmy Award nomination); “Dopesick” (Hulu); “Shining Girls” (AppleTV+); Over the Moon, Tick, Tick…Boom (Netflix); The One and Only Ivan (Disney+); The Broken Hearts Gallery; and Here and Now.

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STAGE CREDITS

Camelot Camelot
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Guenevere
Into the Woods Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Cinderella
Suffs Suffs
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Inez Milholland
TUMACHO TUMACHO
[Off-Broadway]
Clubbed Thumb's Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Cast
The Parisian Woman The Parisian Woman
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Rebecca
Amelie Amelie
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Amelie
Amelie Amelie
[Los Angeles]
Center Theatre Group Pre-Broadway Engagement, 2016
Performer
Hamilton Hamilton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Eliza Hamilton
Hamilton Hamilton
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Eliza Hamilton
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Natasha

Movies

Here and Now
[ 2018 ] Oona
Over the Moon
[ 2020 ] Chang'e
Hamilton
[ 2020 ] Eliza Hamilton
The Broken Hearts Gallery
[ 2020 ] Nadine
The One and Only Ivan
[ 2020 ] Thelma
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday' Legend
One True Loves
[ 2022 ] Emma Blair

TV Shows

Smash
Lexi
Dangerous Liaisons
Nia
The Code
Lieutenant Harper Li
Dopesick
Amber
The Bite
Cydni Estereo
Shining Girls
Jin-Sook

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Phillipa Soo, Into the Woods

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award

Phillipa Soo, Camelot

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Phillipa Soo, Hamilton


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The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Phillipa Soo, Hamilton

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Phillipa Soo, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

- 2013 - Theatre Finalists

Phillipa Soo

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Phillipa Soo, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

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Video: Phillipa Soo Shares Lyric Mishap During HAMILTON Performance

On Monday, Phillipa Soo visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss her role in the new ABC drama Doctor Odyssey. While on the show, the performer shared a mishap from her time in Broadway's Hamilton that happened several months into the run of the hit musical. Watch the video now!
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Kevin Chamberlin to Perform at The Green Room 42 in November

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Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Recalls E-Mail Exchange with Stephen Sondheim

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Video: Inside the WARRIORS Album Release With Lin-Manuel Miranda & More

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Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amber Gray, & More Attend WARRIORS Album Launch Party

WARRIORS,  the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, is available everywhere now. Miranda and Davis celebrated the album launch and Time Out New York cover at an exclusive release party. Take a look at the photos now!
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Listen: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis Unveil New WARRIORS Concept Album

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Review Roundup: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Elsa Davis' WARRIORS Concept Album

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Elsa Davis have just released their highly-anticipated Warriors concept album, inspired by the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult film. Find out what critics think of the new album!
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Video: Why Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis Couldn't Make WARRIORS Alone

While making the 'Warriors' album, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis both admit that the project is something neither of them could create alone. They worked with with Hip-Hop royalty like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Nas, RZA, and Ghostface Killah, while also recruiting Philippa Soo, Billy Porter, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and more. Watch the video!
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Full WARRIORS Album Tracklist

Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed the complete tracklist for his upcoming WARRIORS album with Eisa Davis. The tracklist reveal follows the news that Ms. Lauryn Hill will be joining the album as Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs. The cast also includes Phillipa Soo, Busta Rhymes, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Nas, Billy Porter, and more.
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Phillipa Soo, Lauryn Hill, & More Join Final Group of Voices for WARRIORS Album

The final group of voices has been unveiled for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS including Ms. Lauryn Hill as Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs and the vocal cast of THE WARRIORS. 
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Video: ABC Shares DOCTOR ODYSSEY Trailer; More Guest Stars Revealed

ABC has released the official trailer for Doctor Odyssey, the upcoming Ryan Murphy medical procedural featuring Joshua Jackson and Phillipa Soo. The trailer also more casting for the series including Shania Twain, John Stamos, Cheyenne Jackson, and more.
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Video/Photos: DOCTOR ODYSSEY Teaser Trailer and Photos With Phillipa Soo and Shania Twain

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Phillipa Soo been in?

Phillipa Soo has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Phillipa Soo been in?

Phillipa Soo has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Phillipa Soo been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Camelot, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.

What awards has Phillipa Soo won?

Phillipa Soo has won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical award at The Lortels for her performance in Hamilton.

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