Annaleigh Ashford
Also Known As: Annaleigh Amanda Ashford
Biography: Annaleigh Amanda Ashford (born June 25, 1985) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is known for her work on Broadway as Glinda in Wicked (2005–2006; 2007–08), and Margot in Legally Blonde (2007), as well as for originating the role of Lauren in Kinky Boots (2013–14), a performance for which she received a 2013 Tony nomination. Ashford won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Essie Carmichael in the revival of You Can't Take It with You (2014–15). In 2017, she starred as Dot/Marie in the critically acclaimed, limited-run revival of Sunday in the Park with George. Additionally, she is known for portraying the role of Betty DiMello on the period drama television series Masters of Sex, which ran for four seasons on Showtime. In 2019, she starred as Jenny Aquila in Bad Education, and, in 2020, as Paula Jones in Impeachment: American Crime Story. Description above is from the Wikipedia article Annaleigh Ashford, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Denver, Colorado, USA
Birthday: June 25, 1985
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Gender: Female
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Annaleigh Ashford: Live from Lincoln Center
Overview: Tony Award-winner Annaleigh Ashford performs in the Appel Room.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-05-17
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Rachel Getting Married
Overview: A young woman who has been in and out from rehab for the past 10 years returns home for the weekend for her sister's wedding.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-03
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American Reject
Overview: Kay Montgomery is a top finalist who gets kicked off America's hottest singing competition and is forced to move back in with her mother as reality cameras follow her every move.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-04-12
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Hold Your Breath
Overview: In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region's horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.
Genres: Horror Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-09-12
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Frozen
Overview: Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the kingdom. She's accompanied by ice delivery man Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and snowman Olaf. On an adventure where she will find out what friendship, courage, family, and true love really means.
Genres: Animation Family Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-11-20
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Love on the Run
Overview: When Franny woke up this morning it was another day of possibilities to have all her dreams come true. Her optimism can't be silenced even when Rick takes her hostage while robbing a bank.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-07-26
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Better Off Single
Overview: A comedy that follows a man on a mission of self-discovery that results in hallucinations, flashbacks and fantasies in his quest to find new love and himself.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-07
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
Overview: Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a gender ambiguous scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils her latest creation: a muscular man named 'Rocky'.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Science Fiction Fantasy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-20
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Top Five
Overview: Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear but now he wants to be taken seriously. His passion project about the Haitian Revolution, a movie called Uprize, was panned by the NY Times film critic. A couple days before the wedding to his reality star fiancée, he's forced to spend the day with Chelsea Brown, a profile writer for the New York Times. Unexpectedly, he opens up to her, and as they wind their way across New York, he tries to get back in touch with his comedic roots.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-12
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Sex and the City
Overview: A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadvertently leads Mr. Big to jilt her.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-05-12
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A Rainy Day in New York
Overview: Two young people arrive in New York to spend a weekend, but once they arrive they're met with bad weather and a series of adventures.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-26
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Legally Blonde: The Musical
Overview: Tells the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner, but discovers how her knowledge of the law can help others. A musical based on the novel and the film of the same name.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-13
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New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
Overview: Who can resist Bernstein on Broadway? Toast the New Year and our Laureate Conductor’s 100th with West Side Story’s star-crossed lovers, On the Town’s fun-loving sailors, and Wonderful Town’s bright-eyed New Yorkers as portrayed by Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford, Hamilton’s Christopher Jackson, Cinderella’s Laura Osnes, and Next to Normal’s Aaron Tveit. Audience favorite Bramwell Tovey conducts.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-01-03
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Second Act
Overview: Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday -- a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management, her track record certainly does; she is an innovator who listens to her customers and delivers results. When she loses the job to a college-educated candidate, Maya sets out to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts -- and it's never too late for a second act.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-11-22
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Unicorn Store
Overview: A woman named Kit moves back to her parent's house, where she receives a mysterious invitation that would fulfill her childhood dreams.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-09-11
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Bad Education
Overview: A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an embezzlement scheme is discovered, threatening to destroy everything.
Genres: Drama Crime History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-08
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Late Night
Overview: A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-01-25
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John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
Overview: John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-24
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Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration
Overview: To celebrate the 90th birthday of Broadway songwriting great Stephen Sondheim, an A-list group of performers sing songs of inspiration from his songbook in a concert event filmed in their homes. Hosted and co-produced by Raúl Esparza, the acclaimed one-night-only event was created as a benefit for ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty).
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-26
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One Night Only: The Best of Broadway
Overview: Tina Fey is set to host One Night Only: The Best of Broadway, an unforgettable night of music celebrating the incredible and resilient Broadway community and featuring songs from the Great Bright Way’s top productions. The two-hour special is set to air Thursday, December 10, at 8 pm ET/PT on NBC and benefits Broadway Cares. Several of Broadway’s best shows will take over the streets of New York City with special performances from the casts of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, Chicago, Diana: The Musical, Jagged Little Pill, Jersey Boys, Mean Girls, Rent and an appearance by the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The night will also showcase special sneak peaks at Broadway shows coming in 2021.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-11
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25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
Overview: A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. On March 2, 2021, NYTW held its biggest fundraising event of the year, 25 YEARS OF RENT: MEASURED IN LOVE. This virtual celebration of RENT and its impact on the collective cultural consciousness featured a selection of iconic songs by some of today’s most beloved recording and theatre artists, exclusive content uncovering how RENT came to life, and reflections on the driving force of Jonathan’s legacy in the American theatre.
Genres: Music Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-03-02
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Russian Broadway Shut Down
Overview: Citing homosexual propaganda law, Russian government outlaws theatrical performances ; Russian Broadway community responds.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-23
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The Rocky Horror Phenomenon
Overview: What is the secret behind the success of "Rocky Horror"? Is it the music? The actors? The comedy? It's certainly not the Special Effects. "Rocky Horror" has been around for more than 40 years, and still continues to be successful in the movie theaters as well as on stage. This documentary is highlighting the history of "Rocky Horror", which started off as a two-page script written in crayons, and ended up with two movies, tons of merchandise, millions of fans and world touring shows, grossing more than $500 million in revenue.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-10-28
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Show of Titles
Overview: An evening of celebrated stars performing the titles songs from Broadway’s best.
Genres: Music Comedy History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-06-13
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