Samantha Massell
Samantha Massell | |
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| Born | January 15, 1990 |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Website | samanthamassell |
Samantha Massell (born January 15, 1990) is a New York-based American actor and singer notable for playing Hodel in the 2015 Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof.[1][2][3][4][5][6] She has received positive reviews of her singing and acting performance.[7]
Massell attended the University of Michigan and studied musical theater and English, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa.[5] She made her Broadway debut at age 12 in La Boheme.[5] She originated the role of Florika in Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame[5] and performed in the cast album.[8][9] In 2015, she won the role of Hodel in a revival of the classic Broadway show Fiddler on the Roof.[10][11][12]
References
- ^ "Alexandra Silber, Samantha Massell & More Join Cast of Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway". broadway.com. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Spend a Two-Show Day in Fiddler on the Roof's Infamous Dressing Room 51 With Alexandra Silber and Samantha Massell". playbill.com. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Fiddler on the Roof's Samantha Massell on Shower Songs, Late-Night Snacks & Her Wish for a Miss Congeniality Musical". broadway.com. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ "Sisterhood Beyond the Script". nytimes.com. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ^ a b c d Stage Tube (March 27, 2016). "STAGE TUBE: FIDDLER's Samantha Massell Sings 'God Help the Outcasts' at 54 Below". Broadway World. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ Carey Purcell (December 1, 2015). ""Bart Calls Us 'The Coven'" — Over Drinks, Fiddler's Three Daughters Talk Revolutionizing Tradition". Playbill. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ Stephen Collins (March 2016). "Fiddler on the Roof". Live Theatre UK. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ Robert Viagas (January 22, 2016). "Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame Cast Album Released Today (Video)". Playbill. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ Kenya Vaughn (July 23, 2015). "Headley delivers memorable showing for stage return and STL debut". St. Louis American. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ ALISA SOLOMON (October 8, 2015). "Tradition! The Indestructible "Fiddler on the Roof"". The New Yorker. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ Mike Fischer (March 29, 2016). "Examining the American dream on Broadway from 'Hamilton' to 'Fun Home'". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ Matthew Blank (March 3, 2016). "Spend a Two-Show Day in Fiddler on the Roof's Infamous Dressing Room 51 With Alexandra Silber and Samantha Massell: Onstage sisters and backstage besties Alexandra Silber and Samantha Massell are making magic as Tzeitel and Hodel in the new Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof..." Playbill. Retrieved April 10, 2016.