Annaleigh Ashford

Annaleigh Ashford began performing in the ensemble and as the Understudy to Glinda in the 1st National Tour of Wicked in December of 2005. She left in September of 2006 to become part of the Original Broadway Cast of Legally Blonde: The Musical.

Ashford replaced Kendra Kassebaum as Glinda in the Broadway production of Wicked on October 9, 2007. She left the Broadway company on May 11, 2008. Ashford then transferred to the Chicago production, where she replaced Kate Fahrner as Glinda on June 3, 2008. Annaleigh closed the Chicago production opposite Dee Roscioli, on January 25, 2009.

Ashford has recently starred in the Off-Broadway revival of Jonathon Larson's RENT, as Maureen. Annaleigh Ashford is currently starring in the new Broadway musical titled Kinky Boots, where she originated the role of Lauren. Ashford won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Essie Carmichael in You Can't Take It With You. Ashford recently starred as Dot/Marie opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in the 2017 Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park With George. In 2023, Ashford returned to Broadway to star in the revival of Sweeney Todd as Mrs. Lovett opposite Josh Groban.

Annaleigh Ashford as Glinda — Annaleigh Ashford as G(a)linda

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Annaleigh costarred with Lindsay Mendez in Dogfight, and Ryan McCartan in the 2016 remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.