Odds & Ends: Hamilton Aims for London, B'way-Bound Keira Knightley's Little Edie & More

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.

Hamilton Eyes London Bow
Could a Founding Father cross the pond to England? According to The Evening Standard, mega-producer Cameron Mackintosh intends to bring the buzz-worthy Hamilton to London. The musical created by and starring Lin-Manuel Miranda opened officially at the Richard Rodgers Theatre last week after a sold-out gig off-Broadway. Of the potential West End production, Miranda said, “We’re hoping it will happen sooner rather than later. My wife is always trying to get me to other countries.” Nothing’s confirmed, but with all that Revolutionary War business under the bridge, we suspect the show would have no trouble finding success in the U.K.

Want a Renewal? Cast Tony Winners
Two Showtime dramas featuring stage favorites well be back again for another season. Ray Donovan, starring Tony winner Liev Schreiber and Oscar winner and Broadway vet Jon Voight, and Masters of Sex, starring Great White Way alum Michael Sheen and featuring recent Tony winner and upcoming Sylvia star Annaleigh Ashford, have been picked up for fourth seasons. The announcement was made at the Television Critics Association press tour.

Keira Knightley's Daughter Has a Name
Oscar nominee Keira Knightley, who will make her Broadway debut this fall in Thérèse Raquin, welcomed her first child with husband James Righton back in May. The couple talked to Elle for the upcoming September issue and revealed that they’ve named their daughter Edie. It’s an adorable name, and we promise not to dream-cast Knightley and her daughter in Grey Gardens just yet. Until then, congratulations to the new parents! You can catch Knightley, along with Gabriel Ebert, Judith Light and Matt Ryan, in Thérèse Raquin at Studio 54 beginning October 1.

Broadway Agent Samuel "Biff" Liff Dies
Beloved manager and Broadway producer Samuel “Biff” Liff died on August 10 in his Westchester County home. He was 96. His death was confirmed to Deadline by his longtime colleague and friend, producer Emanuel Azenberg. Liff began his career as a stage manager for such Broadway productions as Along Fifth Avenue, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and My Fair Lady. He served as an agent at William Morris for over 30 years, during which time he served as an associate producer for dozens of shows. In 2006, he was awarded a Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre.