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The 'Some Like It Hot' Cast Lights Up Tony Awards 2023 With Performance (Video!)

The cast of Some Like It Hot brought the heat during a performance at the 2023 Tony Awards on Sunday night (June 11).

J. Harrison Ghee, Natasha Yvette Williams, Adrianna Hicks and Kevin Del Aguila hopped onstage at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights to perform “Some Like It Hot” during the ceremony.

They and the rest of the company delivered a number complete with excellent vocals, impressive choreographic feats and enviable costumes.

Head inside to watch the performance of “Some Like It Hot” at the 2023 Tony Awards…More Here! »

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J. Harrison Ghee Wows in Blue Gown at Tony Awards 2023, Can Make History at Tonight's Show

J. Harrison Ghee has arrived at the 2023 Tony Awards and is ready to make history!

The 33-year-old actor wowed in a blue gown on the red carpet on Sunday night (June 11) at the United Palace Theatre in New York City’s Washington Heights.

J. Harrison is nominated tonight for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical for their work in Some Like It Hot and could make history as the first non-binary winner in the category.

Also in attendance were nominated co-stars Christian Borle, NaTasha Yvette Williams, and Kevin Del Aguila, as well as Amber Ruffin, who is nominated for Best Book of a Musical for writing the script.

Some Like It Hot, based on the classic movie of the same name, tells the 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.

Make sure to check out the full list of performers and presenters who will appear during the show and also take a look at the nominees, full of Broadway’s best!

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Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, Ben Platt, Alex Newell, & More Tony-Nominated Actors from Broadway's Hit Musicals Attend Meet the Nominees Event!

The nominations for the 2023 Tony Awards were announced this week and every actor who is nominated for their performance in a musical showed up for the Meet the Nominees event!

Sara Bareilles, Josh Groban, Ben Platt, and Alex Newell were among the stars in attendance at the event on Thursday morning (May 4) at the Sofitel Hotel in New York City.

The Tonys will take place on Sunday, June 11 and we can’t wait to see Broadway’s best highlighted throughout the show.

Check out the full list of nominations!

Head inside to see all of the Tony-nominated stars who attended the event… More Here! »

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Jonathan Groff's 'Little Shop of Horrors' Now Has a Cast Album - Listen Now!

Jonathan Groff is currently starring in the off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors and a cast album was just released!

The 34-year-old Tony-nominated actor plays Seymour in the beloved musical alongside Tammy Blanchard as Audrey and Christian Borle as Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.

The cast album is now available on all digital platforms and a physical CD will be released in the future. You can download it now on iTunes or stream it below via Spotify.

Jonathan will be starring in the musical through January 19 and then Gideon Glick will take over the role.

Jonathan Groff Celebrates Off-Broadway Revival of 'Little Shop of Horrors'!

Jonathan Groff, Tammy Blanchard and Christian Borle flash a smile together while attending their meet the press event for the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop Of Horrors held at Common Ground Bar on Tuesday (September 3) in New York City.

The three leading stars were joined by their co-stars Ari Grover, Salome Smith, Joy Woods, Stephen Berger, Chris Dwan, Kris Roberts, Chelsea Turbin, Eric Wright, and Teddy Yudain as they all took part in the press conference.

The musical adaptation of the famously low-budget 1960 horror film features a score by Menken and a book and lyrics by the late Ashman; the two have described their score “the dark side of Grease.”

Directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer, the production will feature choreography by Ellenore Scott, sets by Julian Crouch, lighting by Bradley King, costumes by Tom Broecker, sound design by Jessica Paz and puppets by Nicholas Mahon.

The production is only getting a brief limited run, so make sure to get your tickets now. Preview performances begin on September 17, the official opening night is October 17, and the closing date is November 24.

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Jonathan Groff to Star in Off-Broadway Revival of 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Jonathan Groff is heading back to the New York stage in a new production of the classic musical Little Shop of Horrors!

The 34-year-old Tony-nominated actor will be playing Seymour in the Off-Broadway revival alongside Tammy Blanchard as Audrey and Christian Borle as Orin Scrivello D.D.S.

The production is only getting a brief limited run, so make sure to get your tickets now. Preview performances begin on September 17, the official opening night is October 17, and the closing date is November 24.

If you’re going to the show specifically to see Jonathan, make sure to note that he is not performing from November 5-17, according to Telecharge.

Here is the show’s synopsis: Seymour is a down-on-his-luck florist with a crush on his co-worker Audrey. When he discovers a mysterious – and voracious – plant, suddenly Seymour and Audrey are thrust into an epic battle that will determine the fate of the entire human race.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Sutton Foster & More Step Out for NYC Center's 'A Chorus Line' Gala Performance!

Jake Gyllenhaal is dapper in a suit as he attends the New York City Center Celebrates 75 Years with a Gala Performance of A Chorus Line held at the City Center on Wednesday (November 14) in New York City.

The 37-year-old actor was joined at the event by Sutton Foster, designer Michael Kors and his partner Lance LePere, Christian Borle and girlfriend Skye Maddox, honoree Stacy Bash-Polley and composer Jeanine Tesori, who was part of Jake‘s revival of Sunday in the Park with George.

A Chorus Line returns to the New York stage for a five-day engagement at City Center through November 18.

The cast includes Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck as Zach, Robyn Hurder as Cassie, So You Think You Can Dance favorite Melanie Moore as Judy, current The Phantom of the Opera star Jay Armstrong Johnson as Bobby, Olivier winner Leigh Zimmerman as Sheila, Eddie Gutierrez as Paul, Sara Esty as Maggie, Jolina Javier as Connie, Tara Kostmayer as Diana, J. Elaine Marcos as Val, Ryan Steele as Larry, Naomi C. Walley as Bebe, Tommy Bracco as Mike, Kate Bailey as Kristine, Callan Bergmann as Frank, as Don, Aaron Patrick Craven as Butch, Emily Franch as Vicki, David Grindrod as Mark, Denis Lambert as Greg, Jenna Nicole Schoen as Tricia, Joseph J. Simeone as Al, Ahmad SNatalie Bourgeois as Lois, Wesley Ian Cappiello as Roy, Max Claytonimmons as Tom, and Anthony Wayne as Richie.

FYI: Sutton is wearing a Lela Rose dress.

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