News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Phillipa Soo Headshot

Phillipa Soo

Birth Place: Libertyville, IL

read more news

Get Phillipa Soo Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

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.

Photos

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
Doctor Odyssey
Avery Morgan

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


winner
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

Videos

More Videos

News


Photos: Inside Opening Night of GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP.
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 17, 2025

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night of GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new plays written by the groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos here!
Leslie Odom Jr. to Return to HAMILTON For Limited Engagement This Fall Photo
Leslie Odom Jr. to Return to HAMILTON For Limited Engagement This Fall
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2025

Leslie Odom Jr. will reprise his Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway production of Hamilton this fall! In honor of the Broadway production's 10th anniversary, Odom Jr. will join the Broadway cast for 12 weeks.
Photos: Inside MISCAST25 with Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Aaron Tveit & More Photo
Photos: Inside MISCAST25 with Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Aaron Tveit & More
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

MCC Theater presented Miscast- one of the most anticipated theater events in New York each year, where the biggest stars of stage and screen take to the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom, to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
HAMILTON Cast Recording to Join the National Recording Registry Photo
HAMILTON Cast Recording to Join the National Recording Registry
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has been selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, joining a selection that also includes the original recordings of Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MCC's Miscast25, Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph and Travis R Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for MCC's Miscast25, Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph and Travis Raeburn
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 8, 2025

MCC Theater presented Miscast- one of the most anticipated and exciting theater events in New York each year, where the biggest stars of stage and screen take to the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom, to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
IN THE HEIGHTS and WARRIORS Cast Members to Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda at The Town Hall Photo
IN THE HEIGHTS and WARRIORS Cast Members to Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025

The Town Hall has revealed a cast of Broadway performers for The Town Hall Spring Shout: A Benefit Concert Honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda. Learn more and see how to attend.
Review: SONDHEIM’S MASTERPIECE COMES TO LIFE WITH INTO THE WOODS at New Tampa Playe Photo
Review: SONDHEIM’S MASTERPIECE COMES TO LIFE WITH INTO THE WOODS at New Tampa Players
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 31, 2025

Into the Woods is a Tony Award-winning 1986 Musical written by Stephen Sondheim (Music/Lyrics) and James Lapine (Book), marking their second collaboration following Sunday in the Park with George (1984). Into the Woods premiered in 1986 at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre and then was followed by a Broadway transfer in 1987 which amassed three Tony Awards (Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress. A year in which many know the “Great White Way,” was dominated by The Phantom of the Opera.
Listen to Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan, Jonathan Groff & More Sing on MISCAST Album Photo
Listen to Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan, Jonathan Groff & More Sing on MISCAST Album
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2025

MCC Theater just released Miscast: The Studio Sessions, featuring twelve iconic songs from the last 25 years of Miscast, newly recorded. Check out album higlights, including performances by Heather Headley, Stephanie J. Block,
Nick Jonas, Raúl Esparza, Megan Hilty and More Join MCC Theater's MISCAST25 Photo
Nick Jonas, Raúl Esparza, Megan Hilty and More Join MCC Theater's MISCAST25
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

MCC Theater has revealed additional performers for Miscast25, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. See who is starring!
All the Broadway Actors in SNOW WHITE: Rachel Zegler, Tituss Burgess & More Photo
All the Broadway Actors in SNOW WHITE: Rachel Zegler, Tituss Burgess & More
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2025

Disney's new live action reimagining of Snow White is in theaters now! To celebrate, take a look inside all of the Broadway performers featured in the new movie musical, including Rachel Zegler, Tituss Burgess, Andrew Barth Feldman, and more.
MCC Will Release Miscast Album Featuring Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan and More Photo
MCC Will Release Miscast Album Featuring Aaron Tveit, Jeremy Jordan and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

A new album featuring some of the best Miscast performances from years' past will be released this month! MCC Theater's Miscast: The Studio Sessions will be released on March 28.
Video: Original HAMILTON Stars Reunite for 'Satisfied' Performance at United Palace T Photo
Video: Original HAMILTON Stars Reunite for 'Satisfied' Performance at United Palace Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2025

On March 10, three original Hamilton stars, Tony Award-winner Renee Elise Goldsberry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Phillipa Soo reunited on stage at the United Palace Theater for a screening and talkback for her 2024 documentary, Satisfied. Check out video of the trio performing a stripped down version of the Hamilton showstopper, 'Satisfied'!
Broadway Theatre Project to Welcome Michael Orland And Kevin Chamberlin As Guest Facu Photo
Broadway Theatre Project to Welcome Michael Orland And Kevin Chamberlin As Guest Faculty
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

The Broadway Theatre Project has revealed that Michael Orland and Kevin Chamberlin will be joining their guest faculty for the upcoming summer musical theater project. Learn more!
Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Gina Torres, John Ross Bowie And More Set For PARENTS IN Photo
Jane Lynch, Sharon Lawrence, Gina Torres, John Ross Bowie And More Set For PARENTS IN CHAINS World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company has announced additional casting for an add-on production to its season, the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS, written by Emmy and Peabody award-winner Jay Martel and directed by Andy Fickman.
WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More Win Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Awards Photo
WICKED, THE GREAT GATSBY & More Win Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) announced winners of its 12th Annual MUAHS Awards, presented by L’Oréal Groupe and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty, before a liveaudience at The Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel tonight. The MUAHS Awards recognize excellence in the artistry and creativity of Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists in 23 categories.
Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola & More Set for MISCAST 25 Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph Photo
Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola & More Set for MISCAST 25 Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

MCC Theater has revealed the honorees and initial performers to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Miscast, where Broadway stars sing from roles that they wouldn't normally play including Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and more. View the full line up of stars and learn how to purchase tickets.
Sharon Lawrence Will Lead PARENTS IN CHAINS at Ensemble Theatre Company Photo
Sharon Lawrence Will Lead PARENTS IN CHAINS at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company in association with J. Todd Harris will present an add-on production to its season, Sharon Lawrence starring in the world premiere of a new comedy, PARENTS IN CHAINS.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 8, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 8, 2025
by - Jan 8, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Phillipa Soo's First HAMILTON Audition For 'Hamilten' Celebration Photo
Video: Watch Phillipa Soo's First HAMILTON Audition For 'Hamilten' Celebration
by Michael Major - Jan 7, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared a video of Phillipa Soo's first Hamilton audition. Watch a video of her singing 'That Would Be Enough' to celebrate 10 years of Hamilton now!
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024 Photo
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2024

Check out some of our favorite 2024 memories with Oh, Mary!, Wicked, Gypsy and more! As we look ahead to all that 2025 has to bring, let's take a short trip down memory lane of some of our favorite things about 2024.
More News

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

Get Phillipa Soo Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos