Rannells, who has been moving back and forth between coasts doing TV ("Girls"), film ("The Intern") and Broadway projects, will fill in for Jonathan Groff, who is taking a pre-arranged one-month leave to appear in the HBO film "Looking." Groff is scheduled to return Dec. 1.
George III is a comic relief role in Hamilton, appearing from time to time to snark at the troubles of the American "rebels." The role was created Off-Broadway by Brian d'Arcy James.
Rannells' most recent Broadway appearance was in the title role of Hedwig and the Angry Inch for seven weeks in 2014.
Tickets are available for purchase via phone (877) 250-2929, online at Ticketmaster.com or at the box office of the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St.). For more information visit hamiltononbroadway.com.
