PHOTOS: Broadway's "Hamilton" Begins Preview Performance; Cast Includes 'One Life to Live' Alums Jonathan Groff, Renée Elise Goldsberry

Renée Elise Goldsberry - Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max Photos

On July 13, more than 700 theatre fans showed up on 46th Street to play the ticket lottery for "Hamilton," Lin-Manuel Miranda's new musical that began preview performances that day and is already taking Broadway by storm.

Directed by Thomas Kail and featuring a book, music and lyrics by Miranda, "Hamilton" is inspired by the book "Alexander Hamilton" by Ron Chernow. The new musical follows the scrappy young immigrant who forever changed America, from bastard orphan to Washington's right hand man, rebel to war hero, loving husband caught in the country's first sex scandal to Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Eliza Hamilton and lifelong Hamilton friend and foe, Aaron Burr, all make appearances in the tuner about America's fiery past.

Starring Miranda in the title role, the cast also includes Jonathan Groff (Patrick, Looking; ex-Jesse, Glee; ex-Henry, One Life to Live) as King George III, Christopher Jackson as George Washington, Leslie Odom Jr. (ex-Sam, Smash) as Aaron Burr, Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Phillip Hamilton, Daveed Diggs as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Renée Elise Goldsberry (Geneva, The Good Wife; ex-Evangeline, One Life to Live) as Angelica Schuyler and Javier Muñoz as Hamilton alternate.

Before the lottery drawing, Miranda addressed the crowd, saying, "Thanks to you, we're probably going to be here a while, so don't be disappointed if you don't win today. I love you very much. Yay, Hamlet! Thank you!"

Check out more photos from the first day of previews below:

LOOKING Preview: Looking for a Plus-One

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The first season of HBO's LOOKING continues with a new episode ("Looking for a Plus-One") on Sunday, March 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

Already stressed that his parents will judge his choice of a partner in Richie (Raul Castillo), Patrick (Jonathan Groff) reaches new levels of anxiety before his sister’s wedding, and runs into an unexpected guest when he arrives. Still unsure whether to pursue a business or personal relationship, Dom (Murray Bartlett) rebuffs Lynn’s (Scott Bakula) advice while in the throes of preparing for his restaurant popup. Unhappy with his photos of Frank (O-T Fagbenle) and CJ (TJ Linnard), Agustín (Frankie J. Alvarez) drops out of the art show, leaving Frank fuming.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

HBO Confirms May 25 Debut for 'The Normal Heart'

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The HBO Films presentation THE NORMAL HEART is scheduled to debut SUNDAY, MAY 25 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO. Starring Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Jim Parsons and Julia Roberts, the drama also stars Alfred Molina, Joe Mantello, Jonathan Groff, Denis O'Hare, Stephen Spinella, Corey Stoll, Finn Wittrock and BD Wong. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Larry Kramer, adapting his groundbreaking Tony Award-winning play of the same name, THE NORMAL HEART tells the story of the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City in the early 1980s, taking an unflinching look at the nation's sexual politics as gay activists and their allies in the medical community fight to expose the truth about the burgeoning epidemic to a city and nation in denial.

LOOKING Preview: Patrick and Richie Grow Closer

The first season of HBO's LOOKING continues with a new episode ("Looking for the Future") on Sunday, February 16 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

After calling in sick, Patrick (Jonathan Groff) and Richie (Raul Castillo) visit Golden Gate Park and other San Francisco sites, learning more about each other’s pasts and future plans.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

LOOKING Premieres Tonight on HBO, Stars Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez and Murray Bartlett

Murray Bartlett, Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez in HBO's
LOOKING. Photo Credit:  John P. Johnson/HBO

Patrick, Agustín and Dom are close friends living in the progressive city of San Francisco. Against the backdrop of the Bay Area, they explore the exciting and varied options available to a new generation of gay men, seeking fulfillment in love and life. From collaborators Michael Lannan and Andrew Haigh, the half-hour series LOOKING takes a frank look at the experiences of the three men when the show kicks off its eight-episode season Sunday, January 19 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.

LOOKING stars Jonathan Groff (GLEE, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) as Patrick, along with Frankie J. Alvarez (SMASH) as Agustín and Murray Bartlett (GUIDING LIGHT) as Dom.

HBO's LOOKING Premieres January 19th (Spoilers)

Patrick, Agustín and Dom are close friends living in the progressive city of San Francisco. Against the backdrop of the Bay Area, they explore the exciting and varied options available to a new generation of gay men, seeking fulfillment in love and life. From collaborators Michael Lannan and Andrew Haigh, the half-hour series LOOKING takes a frank look at the experiences of the three men when the show kicks off its eight-episode season Sunday, January 19 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.

The series stars Jonathan Groff (GLEE, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) as Patrick, along with Frankie J. Alvarez (SMASH) as Agustín and Murray Bartlett (GUIDING LIGHT) as Dom.

HBO Releases New LOOKING Trailer

HBO's new series, LOOKING, starring Jonathan Groff (GLEE, ONE LIFE TO LIVE), Frankie Alvarez, and Murray Bartlett (GUIDING LIGHT) premieres January 19, 2014. The show revolves around three friends in San Francisco who explore the fun and sometimes overwhelming options available to a new generation of gay men. HBO has just released a second trailer for LOOKING which you can watch below:

Trailer for HBO's LOOKING Released; Series Stars Jonathan Groff, Frankie Alvarez and Murray Bartlett

HBO's new series, LOOKING, stars Jonathan Groff (ONE LIFE TO LIVE, GLEE), Frankie Alvarez, and Murray Bartlett (GUIDING LIGHT) premieres on January 19, 2014. The series, created by Michael Lannan and executive produced by Andrew Haigh and Sarah Condon, revolves around three friends in San Francisco who explore the fun and sometimes overwhelming options available to a new generation of gay men.

Special guest stars include Russell Tovey and Scott Bakula.

Check out the new trailer for LOOKING below:

HBO Confirms January Debut Dates for Series LOOKING, TRUE DETECTIVE, GIRLS

The debut dates for the new HBO series TRUE DETECTIVE and LOOKING, and the third season of GIRLS, have been confirmed.

TRUE DETECTIVE debuts Sunday, January 12 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO. The series stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as Louisiana detectives Rust Cohle and Martin Hart, whose lives collide and entwine during a 17-year hunt for a killer, ranging from the original investigation of a bizarre murder in 1995 to the reopening of the case in 2012. Michelle Monaghan also stars as Hart's wife, Maggie, who struggles to keep her family together as the men in her life become locked in a cycle of violence and obsession. Written by Nic Pizzolatto and directed by Cary Fukunaga, who are executive producers along with Steve Golin and Scott Stephens.

HBO Picks Up Gay Friends Pilot Starring Murray Bartlett, Jonathan Groff & Frankie J. Alvarez

HBO has picked up to series the Untitled Michael Lannan Comedy pilot, which stars GUIDING LIGHT alum Murray Bartlett, former ONE LIFE TO LIVE and GLEE actor Jonathan Groff, and Frankie J. Alvarez.

The show, executive produced by Andrew Haigh, Sarah Condon and David Marshall Grant, revolves around three friends in San Francisco, who explore the fun and sometimes overwhelming options available to a new generation of gay men. It was given an eight-episode order by the network.

Production is expected to start in the fall in San Francisco for a 2014 premiere.

Before his stint as Cyrus Foley on GUIDING LIGHT, Bartlett starred in Australian soaps HOME AND AWAY and NEIGHBOURS. He also briefly played a role in ALL MY CHILDREN.

In December 2012, Bartlett (as a producer) won the Muhr Arab Short Best Film award at the 9th Annual Dubai International Film Festival for Noor.