Samantha Massell Explained
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Native Name Lang: | English |
Birth Date: | 1990 1, mf=yes |
Birth Place: | New York, NY, USA |
Alma Mater: | University of Michigan |
Occupation: | Actress |
Samantha Massell (born January 15, 1990) is a New York-based American actress 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] Her genre is pop.
Early life
Massell attended Hunter College High School (where she interned for Lin-Manuel Miranda)[8] and the University of Michigan, where she studied musical theater and English, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa.[5]
Career
She made her Broadway debut at age 12 in La Boheme. She originated the role of Florika in Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame[5] and performed in the cast album.[9] [10]
She played Rapunzel in the 2015 revival of Into the Woods at The Muny.
She won the role of Hodel in a 2015 revival of the classic Broadway show Fiddler on the Roof.[11] [12] [2]
In 2022, she featured in a recurring capacity in the final season of The CW's Dynasty as Stacey Moore.
Notes and References
- Web site: Ryan McPhee . Alexandra Silber, Samantha Massell & More Join Cast of Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway . Broadway.com . August 19, 2015 . April 9, 2016.
- Web site: Matthew Blank . Spend a Two-Show Day in Fiddler on the Roofs Infamous Dressing Room 51 With Alexandra Silber and Samantha Massell . playbill.com . March 3, 2016 . April 9, 2016.
- Web site: Beth Stevens . Fiddler on the Roofs Samantha Massell on Shower Songs, Late-Night Snacks & Her Wish for a Miss Congeniality Musical . Broadway.com . December 17, 2015 . April 9, 2016.
- News: Sisterhood, Beyond the Script. . February 4, 2016. April 9, 2016. Joanne Kaufman.
- Web site: March 27, 2016. BroadwayWorld. STAGE TUBE: FIDDLER's Samantha Massell Sings 'God Help the Outcasts' at 54 Below. April 10, 2016.
- Web site: Carey Purcell. December 1, 2015. Playbill. "Bart Calls Us 'The Coven'" — Over Drinks, Fiddler's Three Daughters Talk Revolutionizing Tradition. April 10, 2016.
- Web site: Stephen Collins. March 2016. Live Theatre UK. Fiddler on the Roof. April 10, 2016.
- Web site: Kathy Henderson. Fiddler on the Roofs Rebellious Lovebirds Samantha Massell & Ben Rappaport on a Surprise Proposal and Interning with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Broadway.com. May 9, 2016.
- Web site: Robert Viagas. January 22, 2016. Playbill. Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame Cast Album Released Today (Video). April 10, 2016.
- Web site: Kenya Vaughn. July 23, 2015. St. Louis American. Headley delivers memorable showing for stage return and STL debut. April 10, 2016.
- Alisa Solomon. October 8, 2015. The New Yorker. Tradition! The Indestructible "Fiddler on the Roof". April 10, 2016.
- Web site: Mike Fischer. March 29, 2016. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Examining the American dream on Broadway from 'Hamilton' to 'Fun Home'. April 10, 2016.