Biography
Annaleigh Amanda Ashford (born June 25, 1985) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is known for her work on Broadway as Glinda in Wicked (2005–2006; 2007–08), and Margot in Legally Blonde (2007), as well as for originating the role of Lauren in Kinky Boots (2013–14), a performance for which she received a 2013 Tony nomination. Ashford won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Essie Carmichael in the revival of You Can't Take It with You (2014–1...
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Rocky Horror Phenomenon
2025
as Self
What is the secret behind the success of "Rocky Horror"? Is it the music? The actors? The comedy? It's certainly not the Special Effects. "Rocky Horro...
Hold Your Breath
2024
as Esther Smith
In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region's horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.
American Reject
2022
as Nano
Kay Montgomery is a top finalist who gets kicked off America's hottest singing competition and is forced to move back in with her mother as reality ca...
Show of Titles
2021
as "She Loves Me" Performer
An evening of celebrated stars performing the titles songs from Broadway’s best.
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love
2021
as Self
A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this r...
One Night Only: The Best of Broadway
2020
as Self
Tina Fey is set to host One Night Only: The Best of Broadway, an unforgettable night of music celebrating the incredible and resilient Broadway commun...
John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch
2019
as Crying Lady
John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety spec...
Bad Education
2019
as Jenny Aquila
A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an embezzlement scheme is discovered, threatening to de...
A Rainy Day in New York
2019
as Lily
Two young people arrive in New York to spend a weekend, but once they arrive they're met with bad weather and a series of adventures.
Annaleigh Ashford: Live from Lincoln Center
2019
as Performer
Tony Award-winner Annaleigh Ashford performs in the Appel Room.
Annaleigh Ashford: Live from Lincoln Center
2019
Writer
Tony Award-winner Annaleigh Ashford performs in the Appel Room.
Late Night
2019
as Mimi Mismatch
A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over di...
Second Act
2018
as Hildy Ostrander
Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday -- a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management, ...
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
2018
as Hildy/Ruth
Who can resist Bernstein on Broadway? Toast the New Year and our Laureate Conductor’s 100th with West Side Story’s star-crossed lovers, On the Town’s ...
Unicorn Store
2017
as Crystal
A woman named Kit moves back to her parent's house, where she receives a mysterious invitation that would fulfill her childhood dreams.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
2016
as Columbia
Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a gender ambiguous scientist. As ...
Better Off Single
2016
as Anne
A comedy that follows a man on a mission of self-discovery that results in hallucinations, flashbacks and fantasies in his quest to find new love and ...
Love on the Run
2016
as Liza
When Franny woke up this morning it was another day of possibilities to have all her dreams come true. Her optimism can't be silenced even when Rick t...
Top Five
2014
as Michele
Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear but now he wants to ...
Russian Broadway Shut Down
2014
as Dan Savage Fan
Citing homosexual propaganda law, Russian government outlaws theatrical performance. The Russian Broadway community responds.
Frozen
2013
as Girl Troll (voice)
Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt t...
Rachel Getting Married
2008
as Quick Stop Cashier
A young woman who has been in and out from rehab for the past 10 years returns home for the weekend for her sister's wedding.
Sex and the City
2008
as Spoiled Label Queen
A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadver...
Legally Blonde: The Musical
2007
as Margot
Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods has it all, but, she wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But he dumps her before heading t...