Samantha Massell Explained

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. News: Sisterhood, Beyond the Script. . February 4, 2016. April 9, 2016. Joanne Kaufman.
  5. Web site: March 27, 2016. BroadwayWorld. STAGE TUBE: FIDDLER's Samantha Massell Sings 'God Help the Outcasts' at 54 Below. April 10, 2016.
  6. 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.
  7. Web site: Stephen Collins. March 2016. Live Theatre UK. Fiddler on the Roof. April 10, 2016.
  8. 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.
  9. Web site: Robert Viagas. January 22, 2016. Playbill. Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame Cast Album Released Today (Video). April 10, 2016.
  10. Web site: Kenya Vaughn. July 23, 2015. St. Louis American. Headley delivers memorable showing for stage return and STL debut. April 10, 2016.
  11. Alisa Solomon. October 8, 2015. The New Yorker. Tradition! The Indestructible "Fiddler on the Roof". April 10, 2016.
  12. Web site: Mike Fischer. March 29, 2016. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Examining the American dream on Broadway from 'Hamilton' to 'Fun Home'. April 10, 2016.