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HBO’s The Gilded Age Expands Cast with Broadway’s Best for Upcoming Third Season

Bill Camp, Leslie Uggams
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Familiar theater faces are joining the cast in the upcoming third season of "The Gilded Age" set in late-19th-century New York City.

The show is created by Tony nominee Julian Fellowes.

A new lineup of talented stars has been announced for the upcoming production, as reported by Broadway.com.

In recognition of his portrayal as Reverend John Hale in the revival of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," directed by Ivo van Hove, Bill Camp was honored with a Tony nomination in 2016.

At just nine years old, Leslie Uggams took her first steps onto the stage of the iconic Apollo Theater, marking the beginning of a remarkable career that would see her rise to fame as a Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress.

LisaGay Hamilton, after completing her studies at The Juilliard School's Drama Division, has made a name for herself on Broadway with performances in August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" and "Gem of the Ocean." Notably, her portrayal in Athol Fugard's play Valley Song garnered her prestigious accolades, including an Obie Award, a Drama Desk nomination, the Clarence Derwent Award, and an Ovation nomination.

Paul Alexander Nolan will celebrate his milestone 10th appearance on Broadway stages in his upcoming portrayal this month in "Water for Elephants."

Having made a grand entrance to Broadway in "My Favorite Year" at Lincoln Center Theater, Andrea Martin was honored with the Tony, Drama Desk, and Theatre World awards. Her performance in "Pippin" later garnered the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Elliot Norton, and IRNE awards.

Other award-winning actors joining "The Gilded Age" include Phylicia Rashad, Jordan Donica, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Victoria Clark, as recently announced.

The HBO show has garnered recognition at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards with six nominations for its second season.

As of writing, it's unknown when the season three of "The Gilded Age" will be out.

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