It’s time to deck the halls, which can only mean that it’s your turn to select Broadway.com’s 2015 Star of the Year! From triple threats to champion barkers to genuine geniuses, we’ve compiled a list of ten talented thespians to choose from.
Cast your vote by 11:59 PM (EST) on December 20 and crown one of the following nominees with the coveted title of Broadway.com Star of the Year! Vote below!
ANNALEIGH ASHFORD
For taking home a Tony for the "worst dancing on Broadway" before becoming a "method dog" opposite Matthew Broderick—we will happily play fetch with her anytime!
MICHAEL CERVERIS
For moving us to tears in Fun Home, revealing all about fake hair and for that "who dat" while winning a Tony Award.
KRISTIN CHENOWETH
For hopping aboard On the Twentieth Century, dressing up as E.T. at the Tonys…and for scaring us all silly as Maleficent.
BRIAN D’ARCY JAMES
For reigning over off-Broadway in Hamilton ahead of hating Shakespeare as a Bottom brother—the Spotlight has been on him this year.
LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA
For his certified genius, being in every room where it happened and just generally blowing us all to a galaxy far, far away.
HELEN MIRREN
For bringing a regal presence to Broadway, her flawless subway etiquette and enlightening us on the usefulness of stripper shoes.
MATTHEW MORRISON
For making us gleeful about his Broadway return, owning the night and his secret career as a funky fresh dance instructional video star.
KELLI O’HARA
For getting us to whistle a happy tune, doing the worm and overcoming hoop-skirt nightmares.
ALEX SHARP
For his super good day at the 2015 Tonys, filming with Hedwig and learning to love rats.
GEORGE TAKEI
Oh my! For boldly going—and pledging Allegiance to—Broadway, of course.