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Anyone involved in theater is likely familiar with the concept of a show – aka, when two actors in a show start dating. While many showboaters fizzle out after the final curtain call, a few flourish into long-term relationships. Some of these couples last forever, while others end in a dramatic ending.
Here are 9 famous couples who met while working on Broadway shows:
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Tom Hiddleston and Angular Ashton Firstly meet At a 2018 charity gala on the occasion of playwright Harold Pinter’s birthday, they read the central scene in betrayal together. In 2019, they played Robert and Emma in the West End revival, reprising their roles when the show moved to Broadway later that year.
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Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs meet While starring in the original 1996 Broadway show rent. She created the role of Maureen Johnson, and he created the role of Benjamin Coffin III.
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In 2015, Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippett meet during waitressOut of Town Tried at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts, before transferring to Broadway. I wrote the score and he played the role of Earl. In 2021, he reprized his role on Broadway, playing Gina.
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Daveed Diggs and Emmy Raver-Lampman meet During the original Broadway run of Hamilton In 2015. He created the role of Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, and was a member of the troupe who studied with Angelica Schuyler, Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, and Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds.
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In 2014, Jasmine Cephas Jones and Anthony Ramos meet During training on Hamiltonwhere they originated the roles of Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and John Lorenz/Philip Hamilton respectively.
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Audra McDonald and Will Swenson meet In 2007 when they were both in the cast 110 in the shade alive. She played Lizzie, the title role, and was the understudy for Bill Starbuck, the lead role.
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In 2018, Aaron Tveit and Erica Hunter meet While starring in the original Broadway play Moulin Rouge! He created the role of Christiane, and she was on set and understudied Arabia and La Chocolat.
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Andy Carl and Arfa meet When he joined Saturday night fever as Joey’s replacement in 2000. Arafa originated the title role of Annette.
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And finally, in 2019, Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada meet During training a week ago Hadestown open. He created the role of Orpheus, and she created the role of Eurydice.
Who is your favorite Broadway duo who has performed on stage together? Let us know in the comments!
