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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
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


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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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Photos: Inside the 2025 Tony Awards Ceremony
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Last night saw the 78th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below including photos from the cast of shows like Death Becomes Her, Floyd Collins, Gypsy, Maybe Happy Ending, Sunset Blvd. and more.
Video: Original HAMILTON Cast Reunites at the Tony Awards Photo
Video: Original HAMILTON Cast Reunites at the Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025

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Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet Photo
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 8, 2025

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HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now? Photo
HAMILTON Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2025

In honor of Hamilton's upcoming 10th anniversary Tony performance, we're looking back on the careers of the original cast of Hamilton, and checking out everything they have been up to since!
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Leslie Odom Jr. Extends Engagement in HAMILTON on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

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Video: Jordan Tyson Sings 'Strangers Like Me' From TARZAN MCC's MISCAST25
by Michael Major - Jun 3, 2025

MCC Theater has released a video of Gypsy star Jordan Tyson singing 'Strangers Like Me' from the musical Tarzan at MISCAST25. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.
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GYPSY, DEATH BECOMES HER and More to Perform at the 78th Annual Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

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Video: Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Sing 'The Confrontation' at MISCAST Photo
Video: Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Sing 'The Confrontation' at MISCAST
by Michael Major - May 30, 2025

MCC Theater has released a video of Death Becomes Her Stars Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard singing 'The Confrontation' from Les Misérables at this year's MISCAST25. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.
HAMILTON Original Cast Will Reunite For Performance on the Tony Awards Photo
HAMILTON Original Cast Will Reunite For Performance on the Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2025

Members of the original cast of Hamilton will reunite at the 78th Annual Tony Awards to celebrate the show's tenth anniversary. Learn more about the special performance here!
Video: Cole Escola Performs 'Iowa Stubborn' at MCC MISCAST25 Photo
Video: Cole Escola Performs 'Iowa Stubborn' at MCC MISCAST25
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

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Video: Watch Nicole Scherzinger Perform 'I Am What I Am' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - May 16, 2025

MCC Theater has released a video of Nicole Scherzinger performing 'I Am What I Am' from La Cage Aux Folles from this year's Miscast. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.
Video: Helen J. Shen Performs 'The Impossible Dream' at MISCAST25 Photo
Video: Helen J. Shen Performs 'The Impossible Dream' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - May 15, 2025

MCC Theater has released a video of Helen J. Shen performing 'The Impossible Dream' from Man of La Mancha at Miscast 2025. The event, one of the most anticipated in theater each year, took place last month.
HAMILTON Cast Recording Makes History with 500 Weeks on Billboard 200 Photo
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by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2025

The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has become the first original cast album to hit 500 weeks on the Billboard 200. The album was originally released in September of 2015.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of DEAD OUTLAW Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of DEAD OUTLAW
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2025

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Video: JUST IN TIME Star Jonathan Groff Dances With Lea Michele On Opening Night Photo
Video: JUST IN TIME Star Jonathan Groff Dances With Lea Michele On Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2025

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Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More on the JUST IN TIME Red Carpet Photo
Photos: Daniel Radcliffe, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More on the JUST IN TIME Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 24, 2025

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Video: Watch MCC MISCAST 2025 Featuring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Cole Escola, Aa Photo
Video: Watch MCC MISCAST 2025 Featuring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Cole Escola, Aaron Tveit and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025

MCC Theater recently presented its annual Miscast gala- one of the most anticipated theater events in New York each year. Watch the video featuring all your Broadway faves, streaming now!
Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson & More Will Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda at Town Hall Photo
Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson & More Will Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda at Town Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2025

The Town Hall just announced an expanding roster of legendary artists for its inaugural Spring Shout benefit concert honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda, taking place Monday, May 19. We have the full lineup here!
Broadway Stars Who Appeared on NBC's SMASH Photo
Broadway Stars Who Appeared on NBC's SMASH
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2025

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Exclusive: Aaron Tveit Sings 'I Know Him So Well' at MISCAST25- a Tribute to Gavin Cr Photo
Exclusive: Aaron Tveit Sings 'I Know Him So Well' at MISCAST25- a Tribute to Gavin Creel
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 18, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you an exclusive sneak peek of one of the most touching moments of the night. Watch in this video as Aaron Tveit sings a tribute to his friend, and frequent Miscast collaborator, the late Gavin Creel.
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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 won the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical award at The Lortel Awards for her performance in Hamilton.

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