Annaleigh Ashford to star as Dot in Sunday in the Park with George alongside Jake Gyllenhaal

Annaleigh Ashford will star as Dot in New York City Center's production of Sunday in the Park with George.

Ashford joins Jake Gyllenhaal as the title role in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical. The show is being staged for three benefit performances between 24th and 26th October 2016.

Ashford's Broadway credits include: Sylvia, You Can't Take It With You, Kinky Boots, Wicked, Hair, and Legally Blonde. She is a series regular on Showtime's Masters of Sex and recently filmed Fox's remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Annaleigh Ashford to release debut album

It has been announced that Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford will release her debut album on 13th November 2015.

Having teamed up with Broadway Records, the album was recorded at the Tony winner's 54 Below concert Lost in the Stars.

Lost in the Stars celebrates the classic cabaret with an eclectic mix of music from the disco days of Donna Summer to the haunting melodies of Kurt Weill and Stephen Sondheim to a sing-a-long of Alanis Morrisette.

Last year Ashford won a Tony Award for her performance as Essie Carmichael in You Can't Take It with You on Broadway, having previously been nominated for originating the role of Lauren in Kinky Boots on Broadway.