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| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1978}} |
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| birth_place = [[Rouleau, Saskatchewan]], Canada |
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| occupation = Actor, singer |
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| years_active = 2001–present |
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| spouse = Keely Hutton ({{abbr|m.|married}} 2014) |
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| website = {{URL|https://paulalexandernolan.com/}} |
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'''Paul Alexander Nolan''' is a Canadian actor |
'''Paul Alexander Nolan''' is a Canadian actor and singer, who has appeared in several musical theatre productions across Canada and the United States. |
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In Canada, Nolan appeared in 9 [[Stratford Festival]] productions, including starring as Jesus in their 2011 production of ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]''. In 2012, he made his [[Broadway theatre | Broadway]] debut when that same production transferred to Broadway. Since then, he has originated the roles of Jimmy Ray Dobbs in ''[[Bright Star (musical) | Bright Star]]'', Tully in ''[[Escape to Margaritaville]]'', and Jim in ''[[Slave Play]]''. He has also played Billy Flynn in ''[[Chicago (musical) | Chicago]]'' and [[Hugh Dorsey]] in the 2023 Broadway revival of ''[[Parade (musical) | Parade]]''. He is currently starring in ''[[Water for Elephants (musical) | Water for Elephants]]'', where he originated the role of August Rackinger / Charlie O'Brien.<ref name="W4ECast" /> |
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Among his Broadway appearances are ''[[Once (musical)|Once]]'', ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'', ''[[Escape to Margaritaville]]'', ''[[Slave Play]]'', ''[[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]'' and ''[[Parade (musical)|Parade]]''. He was nominated for a [[Drama Desk Award]] for his performance in the musical ''[[Bright Star (musical)|Bright Star]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paul Alexander Nolan Biography {{!}} Broadway Buzz {{!}} Broadway.com|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/paul-alexander-nolan/profile/|access-date=2021-01-13|website=www.broadway.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Paul Alexander Nolan Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Paul-Alexander-Nolan/|access-date=2021-01-13|website=www.broadwayworld.com|language=en}}</ref> Since February 2024, he has been starring in the new musical, ''[[Water for Elephants (musical)|Water for Elephants]]''.<ref>[https://encoreatlanta.com/2024/03/12/alliances-water-for-elephants-opens-on-broadway/]</ref> |
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In 2022, he starred in the world premiere of the musical ''[[Knoxville (musical)|Knoxville]]''.<ref>[https://www.asolorep.org/events/detail/knoxville-1]</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Nolan was born and raised in [[Rouleau, Saskatchewan]], which is a small farming community.<ref name="DeDekker2017">{{cite web |last1=DeDekker |first1=Jeff |title=Paul Nolan heading back to Broadway via Margaritavill |url=https://leaderpost.com/entertainment/local-arts/paul-nolan-heading-back-to-broadway-via-margaritaville |website=Regina Leader-Post |access-date=11 July 2024 |date=8 August 2017}}</ref> Growing up, he developed an interest in music by listening to folk, opera, show tunes, and classical music.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hoffman|first=Barbara|date=2018-05-08|title=How a pale Canadian opera-lover wound up in 'Margaritaville'|url=https://nypost.com/2018/05/08/how-a-pale-canadian-opera-lover-wound-up-in-margaritaville/|access-date=2021-01-14|website=New York Post|language=en-US}}</ref> He attended Rouleau School, where he performed in several musicals and received vocal lessons.<ref name="Willett" /> |
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He attended the [[Randolph College for the Performing Arts]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Blog|first1=Edward Willett in|last2=Music|date=2017-05-03|title=Paul Alexander Nolan: From small-town Saskatchewan to Broadway's bright lights|url=https://edwardwillett.com/2017/05/paul-alexander-nolan-from-small-town-saskatchewan-to-broadways-bright-lights/|access-date=2021-01-14|website=Edward Willett|language=en-US}}</ref> Following college, he worked with [[Disney Cruise Line]] as a performer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hoffman|first=Barbara|date=2018-05-08|title=How a pale Canadian opera-lover wound up in 'Margaritaville'|url=https://nypost.com/2018/05/08/how-a-pale-canadian-opera-lover-wound-up-in-margaritaville/|access-date=2021-01-14|website=New York Post|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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From 2007 to 2013, he appeared in successive seasons at the Stratford Festival, with small roles quickly leading to starring roles in ''[[West Side Story]]'' (Tony, 2009), ''[[As You Like It]]'' (Orlando, 2010), and ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'' (Christ 2011). This latter role marked his Broadway debut when the Stratford production toured to Broadway in 2012. |
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== Career == |
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In 2001, Nolan made his professional stage debut when he appeared in the ensemble for the Canadian production of ''[[Mamma Mia! (musical) | Mamma Mia!]]'', which played at the [[Royal Alexandra Theatre]] in Toronto.<ref name="Willett" /> |
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Nolan made his debut with the [[Stratford Festival]] during its 2007 season, where he appeared as Slim in a production of ''[[Oklahoma!]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hoile |first1=Christopher |title=Review: Oklahoma! at Stratford Festival |url=https://www.stage-door.com/Theatre/2007/Entries/2007/6/18_Oklahoma!.html |website=Stage-Door |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=18 June 2007}}</ref> Following this, he starred as Tony in Stratford's 2009 production of ''[[West Side Story]]''.<ref name="Nestruck2009">{{cite web |last1=Nestruck |first1=J. Kelly |title=A stunning West Side Story |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/a-stunning-west-side-story/article787633/ |website=The Globe and Mail |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=7 June 2009}}</ref> He also played Orlando in their 2010 production of ''[[As You Like It]]''.<ref name="Willett" /> |
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In 2011, Nolan starred as [[Jesus]] in the Stratford Festival's production of ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]''.<ref name="Hetrick">{{cite web |last1=Hetrick |first1=Adam |title="Heaven On Their Minds": Rock Hit Jesus Christ Superstar Resurrected on Broadway March 1 |url=https://playbill.com/article/heaven-on-their-minds-rock-hit-jesus-christ-superstar-resurrected-on-broadway-march-1-com-187952 |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=1 March 2012}}</ref> The musical then had a pre-Broadway engagement at the [[La Jolla Playhouse]] in [[San Diego]].<ref name="Hetrick" /> Nolan then made his [[Broadway theatre | Broadway]] debut in 2012 when he reprised his role of Jesus in the revival of ''Jesus Christ Superstar'', where it played at the [[Neil Simon Theatre]].<ref name="Hetrick" /> |
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During the 2013 Stratford Festival season, Nolan appeared in two productions. He played Fyedka in a production of ''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'', and then played Cousin Kevin in a production of ''[[The Who's Tommy]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hetrick |first1=Adam |last2=Jones |first2=Kenneth |title=Des McAnuff's New Tommy, Starring Jeremy Kushnier and Paul Nolan, Opens May 30 at Stratford Fest |url=https://playbill.com/article/des-mcanuffs-new-tommy-starring-jeremy-kushnier-and-paul-nolan-opens-may-30-at-stratford-fest-com-205921 |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=30 May 2013}}</ref> |
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In December 2013, Nolan joined the cast of ''[[Once (musical) |Once]]'', playing Guy.<ref name="Peterson">{{cite web |last1=Peterson |first1=Tyler |title=hoto Flash: First Look - Paul Alexander Nolan Joins Cast of Broadway's ONCE as 'Guy' |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-Paul-Alexander-Nolan-Joins-Cast-of-Broadways-ONCE-as-Guy-20131216 |website=BroadwayWorld |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=16 December 2013}}</ref> He continued with the show until it closed in January 2015.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cox |first1=Gordon |title=Broadway Musical ‘Once’ to Close in January |url=https://variety.com/2014/legit/news/once-closing-broadway-musical-1201324122/ |website=Variety |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=7 October 2014}}</ref> He also played Pasha Antipov in the original Broadway production of ''[[Doctor Zhivago (musical) | Doctor Zhivago]]'', which only played at the [[Broadway Theatre (53rd Street) | Broadway Theatre]] for just over a month of performances.<ref name="Blank">{{cite web |last1=Blank |first1=Matthew |title=Cue & A: Doctor Zhivago Star Paul Alexander Nolan on Theatre Faves, Idols and Brent Carver |url=https://playbill.com/article/cue-a-doctor-zhivago-star-paul-alexander-nolan-on-theatre-faves-idols-and-brent-carver-com-348271 |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=5 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Cox |first1=Gordon |title=Broadway’s ‘Doctor Zhivago’ to Close After Tony Shutout |url=https://variety.com/2015/legit/news/doctor-zhivago-closing-broadway-1201487321/ |website=Variety |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=4 May 2015}}</ref> |
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He also originated the role of Jimmy Ray Dobbs in the musical ''[[Bright Star (musical) | Bright Star]]'', which had a pre-Broadway engagement at the [[John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Kennedy Center]]. The musical transferred to Broadway, where it played at the [[Cort Theatre]] for four months, closing on June 26, 2016.<ref name="DeDekker">{{cite web |last1=DeDekker |first1=Jeff |title=Final curtain falls on Bright Star and Paul Nolan |url=https://leaderpost.com/entertainment/local-arts/final-curtain-falls-on-bright-star-and-paul-nolan |website=Regina Leader-Post |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=27 June 2016}}</ref> After this closed, he played Billy Flynn in ''[[Chicago (musical) | Chicago]]'' for several weeks.<ref name="Sullivan">{{cite web |last1=Sullivan |first1=Lindsay |title=Suit Up! Paul Alexander Nolan Is Chicago's New Sizzling Billy Flynn |url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/186488/suit-up-paul-alexander-nolan-is-chicagos-new-sizzling-billy-flynn/ |website=Broadway.com |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=26 October 2016}}</ref> |
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Nolan starred as Tully in the world premiere production of ''[[Escape to Margaritaville]]'', a [[jukebox musical]] based on the songs of [[Jimmy Buffett]], which played at the La Jolla Playhouse in 2017.<ref name="Vine2017">{{cite web |last1=Vine |first1=Hannah |title=First Look at the World Premiere of Escape to Margaritaville |url=https://playbill.com/article/first-look-at-the-world-premiere-of-escape-to-margaritaville |website=Playbill |access-date=11 July 2024 |date=30 May 2017}}</ref> He then reprised his role at subsequent pre-Broadway engagements of the musical in New Orleans, Houston, and Chicago. Nolan also reprised his role when the musical transferred to Broadway, where it opened at the [[Marquis Theatre]].<ref name="Savoia">{{cite web |last1=Savoia |first1=Courtney |title=Paul Alexander Nolan Reflects on Escape to Margaritaville & Navigating the Journey of Life |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Interview-Last-Call-Paul-Alexander-Nolan-Reflects-on-ESCAPE-TO-MARGARITAVILLE-Navigating-the-Journey-of-Life-20180622 |website=BroadwayWorld |access-date=11 July 2024 |date=22 June 2018}}</ref> |
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Later in 2018, Nolan starred as Jim in the world premiere of ''[[Slave Play]]'', a three-act play by [[Jeremy O. Harris]]. It premiered [[off-Broadway]] at the [[New York Theatre Workshop]]. He reprised the role of Jim when the play premiered on Broadway at the [[John Golden Theatre]] for a limited engagement between October 6, 2019, and January 19, 2020.<ref name="Wild2019">{{cite web |last1=Wild |first1=Stephi |title=Slave Play Announces Full Cast Including Paul Alexander Nolan, Ato Blankson-Wood, James Cusati-Moyer, and More! |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/SLAVE-PLAY-Announces-Full-Cast-Including-Paul-Alexander-Nolan-Ato-Blankson-Wood-James-Cusati-Moyer-and-More-20190813 |website=BroadwayWorld |access-date=11 July 2024 |date=13 August 2019}}</ref> Nolan again reprised his role when the play was later remounted on Broadway at the [[August Wilson Theatre]] in 2021, as well as in Los Angeles at the [[Mark Taper Forum]] in 2022.<ref name="Meyer&Putnam">{{cite web |last1=Meyer |first1=Dan |last2=Putnam |first2=Leah |title=Slave Play Los Angeles Premiere Begins February 9 |url=https://playbill.com/article/slave-play-los-angeles-premiere-begins-february-9 |website=Playbill |access-date=11 July 2024 |date=9 February 2022}}</ref> |
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In 2022, he starred in the world premiere of the musical ''[[Knoxville (musical)|Knoxville]]''.<ref name="Knoxville">{{cite web |last1=Brunner |first1=Raven |title=Jason Danieley, Hannah Elless, Paul Alexander Nolan to Lead World Premiere of Ahrens and Flaherty Musical Knoxville |url=https://playbill.com/article/jason-danieley-hannah-elless-paul-alexander-nolan-to-lead-world-premiere-of-ahrens-and-flaherty-musical-knoxville |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=2 March 2022}}</ref> Later in 2022, Nolan starred as Frank Carter in the musical ''[[Life After (musical) | Life After]]'', which played at the [[Goodman Theatre]] between June 11 and July 17, 2022.<ref name="Putnam-Chicago">{{cite web |last1=Putnam |first1=Leah |title=Life After Completes Run at Chicago's Goodman Theatre July 17 |url=https://playbill.com/article/life-after-completes-run-at-chicagos-goodman-theatre-july-17 |website=Playbill |access-date=30 May 2024 |date=17 July 2022}}</ref> |
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Nolan played [[Hugh Dorsey]] in the [[New York City Center]]'s production of ''[[Parade (musical) | Parade]]''. He then reprised his role when the production transferred to Broadway, where it played at the [[Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre]] for a limited engagement run between February 22, 2023, and August 6, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Howard-McGillin-Jay-Armstrong-Johnson-and-More-Join-PARADE-Full-Casting-Announced-20230130|title=Howard McGillin, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Join ''Parade''; Full Casting Announced!| first=Stephi|last=Wild|work=BroadwayWorld|date=January 30, 2023|accessdate=January 30, 2023}}</ref> |
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He also participated in a staged industry reading of ''Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil'', based on [[Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil | the novel of the same name]].<ref name="Culwell-Block2023">{{cite web |last1=Culwell-Block |first1=Logan |title=J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale, Amber Gray, More to Lead Industry Readings of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical |url=https://playbill.com/article/j-harrison-ghee-steven-pasquale-amber-gray-more-to-lead-industry-readings-of-midnight-in-the-garden-of-good-and-evil-musical |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=31 July 2023}}</ref> |
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In 2024, Nolan originated the role of August Rackinger / Charlie O'Brien in the musical adaptation of ''[[Water for Elephants (musical) | Water for Elephants]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Higgins |first1=Molly |title=Full Casting Announced for Broadway's Water for Elephants |url=https://playbill.com/article/full-casting-announced-for-broadways-water-for-elephants |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=13 December 2023}}</ref> The musical opened on Broadway at the [[Imperial Theatre]] in previews on February 24, 2024, ahead of an official opening on March 21, 2024. |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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In 2014, Nolan married Canadian actress Keely Hutton, who he met while performing at the [[Stratford Festival]].<ref name="Willett" /> |
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He is a hockey fan, with his favorite team being the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Five Burning Questions with Bright Star's Paul Alexander Nolan|url=https://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/five-burning-questions-with-bright-stars-paul-alexander-nolan/|access-date=2021-01-13|website=BroadwayBox.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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He is a fan of the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Five Burning Questions with Bright Star's Paul Alexander Nolan|url=https://www.broadwaybox.com/daily-scoop/five-burning-questions-with-bright-stars-paul-alexander-nolan/|access-date=2021-01-13|website=BroadwayBox.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Stage credits == |
== Stage credits == |
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|2001-2002 |
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|''[[Mamma Mia! (musical) | Mamma Mia]]'' |
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| Ensemble |
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| [[Royal Alexandra Theatre]] |
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| [[Mirvish Productions]] |
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|<ref name="Willett">{{cite web |last1=Willett |first1=Edward |title=Paul Alexander Nolan: From small-town Saskatchewan to Broadway’s bright lights |url=https://edwardwillett.com/2017/05/paul-alexander-nolan-from-small-town-saskatchewan-to-broadways-bright-lights/ |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=2 May 2017}}</ref> |
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|2002 |
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|''Robin Hood: The Merry Family Musical'' |
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|Will Scarlet |
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|rowspan="2"| [[Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres | Elgin Theatre]] |
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|rowspan="2"|Regional: [[Ross Petty Productions]] |
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|2003 |
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|''Cinderella: The Sparkling Family Musical'' |
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|Ensemble |
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|2006 |
|2006 |
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|''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'' |
|''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'' |
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|[[Jesus |
|[[Jesus]] |
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|Regional |
|colspan="2"|Regional: Stage West Calgary |
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|rowspan="3"| 2007 |
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|''[[King Lear]]'' |
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|Ensemble |
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|rowspan="2"| Festival Theatre |
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|rowspan="2"| [[Stratford Festival]] |
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|''[[Oklahoma!]]'' |
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|Slim |
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|2007 |
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|''[[Beauty and the Beast (musical)|Beauty and the Beast]]'' |
|''[[Beauty and the Beast (musical)|Beauty and the Beast]]'' |
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|[[Beast (Disney)|The Beast]] |
|[[Beast (Disney)|The Beast]] |
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|colspan="2"| Regional: Persephone Theatre |
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|Regional, Original |
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| 2008 |
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| ''[[Cabaret (musical) | Cabaret]]'' |
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| Bobby |
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| Avon Theatre |
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|rowspan="6"| [[Stratford Festival]] |
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|2009 |
|2009 |
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|''[[West Side Story]]'' |
|''[[West Side Story]]'' |
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|Tony |
|Tony |
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|rowspan="3"| Festival Theatre |
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|<ref name="Willett" /> |
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|2009 |
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|''[[Cyrano de Bergerac (play) | Cyrano de Bergerac]]'' |
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|Vicomte de Valvert |
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|2010 |
|2010 |
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|''[[As You Like It]]'' |
|''[[As You Like It]]'' |
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|Orlando |
|Orlando |
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|<ref name="Willett" /> |
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|2010 |
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|''[[The Winter's Tale]]'' |
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|Ensemble |
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| Tom Patterson Theatre |
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|rowspan="2"|2011 |
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|rowspan="3"| ''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'' |
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|rowspan="3"| [[Jesus]] |
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| Avon Theatre |
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|rowspan="3"| <ref>{{cite web |title=Jesus Christ Superstar announces full cast |url=https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/jesus-christ-superstar-announces-full-cast |website=New York Theatre Guide |access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref> |
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| [[La Jolla Playhouse]] |
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|2011 |
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| Pre-Broadway engagement |
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|rowspan=2|''[[Jesus Christ Superstar]]'' |
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|rowspan=2|Jesus Christ |
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|2012 |
|2012 |
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| [[Neil Simon Theatre]] |
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|Broadway Debut |
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| Broadway |
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| 2012 |
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| ''Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots'' |
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| Ben |
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| [[La Jolla Playhouse]] |
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| World premiere |
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|<ref name="Willett" /> |
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|rowspan=2|2013 |
|rowspan=2|2013 |
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|''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' |
|''[[Fiddler on the Roof]]'' |
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|Fyedka |
|Fyedka |
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|Festival Theatre |
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|rowspan=2|Stratford Festival |
|rowspan=2|Stratford Festival |
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|''[[The Who's Tommy]]'' |
|''[[The Who's Tommy]]'' |
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|Cousin Kevin |
|Cousin Kevin |
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|Avon Theatre |
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|<ref name="Willett" /> |
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|2013-2015 |
|2013-2015 |
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|''[[Once (musical)|Once]]'' |
|''[[Once (musical)|Once]]'' |
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|Guy |
|Guy |
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|[[Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre]] |
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|Broadway, Replacement |
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| Broadway (Replacement) |
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|rowspan=2|2015 |
|rowspan=2 | 2015 |
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|''[[Doctor Zhivago (musical)|Doctor Zhivago]]'' |
|''[[Doctor Zhivago (musical)|Doctor Zhivago]]'' |
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|Pasha Antipov |
|Pasha Antipov |
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|[[Broadway Theatre (53rd Street)|Broadway Theatre]] |
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|Broadway, Original |
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| Broadway |
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|''[[Daddy Long Legs (musical)|Daddy Long Legs]]'' |
|''[[Daddy Long Legs (musical)|Daddy Long Legs]]'' |
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|Jervis Pendleton |
|Jervis Pendleton |
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|Davenport Theatre |
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|[[Off-Broadway]], Original |
|[[Off-Broadway]], Original |
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|<ref name="Willett" /> |
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|''[[Bright Star (musical)|Bright Star]]'' |
| rowspan=2 |''[[Bright Star (musical) | Bright Star]]'' |
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|Jimmy Ray Dobbs |
|rowspan=2 | Jimmy Ray Dobbs |
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| [[Kennedy Center]] |
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|Broadway, Original |
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|Pre-Broadway engagement |
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| rowspan=2 | <ref name="Pierpoint2015">{{cite web |last1=Pierpoint |first1=Katie |title=Bright Star Begins Limited Pre-Broadway Engagement |url=https://www.theatermania.com/washington-dc-theater/news/steve-martin-edie-brickell-bright-star-tonight_75142.html/ |website=TheaterMania |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=2 December 2015}}</ref> |
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| [[Cort Theatre]] |
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| Broadway (Original) |
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|''[[My Fair Lady]]'' |
|''[[My Fair Lady]]'' |
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|Professor Henry Higgins |
|Professor Henry Higgins |
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| Bay Street Theatre |
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|Regional, Original |
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| Regional |
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|''[[Chicago (musical)|Chicago]]'' |
|''[[Chicago (musical) | Chicago]]'' |
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| Billy Flynn |
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|[[Ambassador Theatre (New York City)|Ambassador Theatre]] |
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|Broadway, Replacement |
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| Broadway (Replacement) |
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|<ref name="Willett" /> |
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|rowspan=4 | 2017 |
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|2018 |
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|''[[Escape to Margaritaville]]'' |
|rowspan=5 | ''[[Escape to Margaritaville]]'' |
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|Tully |
|rowspan=5 | Tully |
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| La Jolla Playhouse |
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|rowspan=2|Broadway, Original |
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| Pre-Broadway engagement: World premiere |
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|rowspan=5 |<ref name="McPhee2017">{{cite web |last1=McPhee |first1=Ryan |title=Full Cast Set for Broadway's Jimmy Buffett Musical Escape to Margaritaville |url=https://playbill.com/article/full-cast-set-for-broadways-jimmy-buffett-musical-escape-to-margaritaville |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=8 August 2017}}</ref> |
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| [[Saenger Theatre (New Orleans) | Saenger Theatre]] |
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|2019-2022 |
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|''[[Slave Play]]'' |
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| [[Hobby Center for the Performing Arts | Hobby Center]] |
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| [[Nederlander Theatre (Chicago) | Ford Center]] |
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| 2018 |
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| [[Marquis Theatre]] |
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| Broadway (Original) |
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|2018-2019 |
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|rowspan=2 | ''[[Slave Play]]'' |
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|rowspan=2 | Jim |
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| [[New York Theatre Workshop]] |
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| [[Off-Broadway]]: World premiere |
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|rowspan=2 |<ref name="McPhee2019">{{cite web |last1=McPhee |first1=Ryan |title=Full Cast Set for Broadway Transfer of Jeremy O. Harris' Slave Play |url=https://playbill.com/article/full-cast-set-for-broadway-transfer-of-jeremy-o-harris-slave-play |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=13 August 2019}}</ref> |
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|rowspan=2 | 2019 |
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| [[John Golden Theatre]] |
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| Broadway (Original) |
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|2019 |
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|''[[The Who's Tommy]]'' |
|''[[The Who's Tommy]]'' |
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|Cousin Kevin |
|Cousin Kevin |
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| La Jolla Playhouse |
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|Regional, Concert |
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|2021-2022 |
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|rowspan=2 | ''[[Slave Play]]'' |
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|''[[Knoxville (musical)|Knoxville]]'' |
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|rowspan=2 | Jim |
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| [[August Wilson Theatre]] |
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| Broadway |
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|rowspan=2 | <ref name="Meyer-Putnam">{{cite web |last1=Meyer |first1=Dan |last2=Putnam |first2=Leah |title=Slave Play Los Angeles Premiere Begins February 9 |url=https://playbill.com/article/slave-play-los-angeles-premiere-begins-february-9 |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=9 February 2022}}</ref> |
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| [[Mark Taper Forum]] |
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| [[Center Theatre Group]] |
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|''[[Knoxville (musical) | Knoxville]]'' |
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|Jay Follett |
|Jay Follett |
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|[[Asolo Repertory Theatre]] |
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|Regional, Original |
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| World premiere |
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|''Life After'' |
|''[[Life After (musical) | Life After]]'' |
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|Frank Carter |
|Frank Carter |
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| [[Goodman Theatre]] |
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|Regional, Original |
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| Regional |
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|<ref name="LifeAfter2022">{{cite web |title=Cast set for Life After at the Goodman Theatre |url=https://www.theatreinchicago.com/newswire.php?newsID=10263 |website=Theatre in Chicago |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=4 May 2022}}</ref> |
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|rowspan=2|''[[Parade (musical)|Parade]]'' |
|rowspan=2 |''[[Parade (musical)|Parade]]'' |
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|rowspan=2|[[Hugh Dorsey]] |
|rowspan=2 | [[Hugh Dorsey]] |
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| [[New York City Center]] |
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|Off-Broadway, Original |
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| Off-Broadway |
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|rowspan=2 | <ref name="ParadeCasting">{{cite web |last1=Culwell-Block |first1=Logan |title=Complete Casting Revealed for Broadway Revival of Parade |url=https://playbill.com/article/complete-casting-revealed-for-broadway-revival-of-parade |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=30 January 2023}}</ref> |
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|2023 |
|rowspan=2 | 2023 |
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| [[Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre]] |
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|rowspan=2|Broadway, Original |
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| Broadway |
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| ''Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil'' |
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|2024 |
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| Joe Odom |
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|''[[Water for Elephants (musical)|Water for Elephants]]'' |
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|August Rackinger / Charlie O'Brien |
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| <ref name="Culwell-Block2023">{{cite web |last1=Culwell-Block |first1=Logan |title=J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale, Amber Gray, More to Lead Industry Readings of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical |url=https://playbill.com/article/j-harrison-ghee-steven-pasquale-amber-gray-more-to-lead-industry-readings-of-midnight-in-the-garden-of-good-and-evil-musical |website=Playbill |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=31 July 2023}}</ref> |
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| 2024 |
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| ''[[Water for Elephants (musical)|Water for Elephants]]'' |
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| August Rackinger / Charlie O'Brien |
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|[[Imperial Theatre]] |
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| Broadway (Original) |
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|<ref name="W4ECast">{{cite web |last1=Wild |first1=Stephi |title=Meet the Cast of Water for Elephants Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight! |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Meet-the-Cast-of-WATER-FOR-ELEPHANTS-Beginning-Previews-on-Broadway-Tonight-20240224 |website=BroadwayWorld |access-date=10 July 2024 |date=24 February 2024}}</ref> |
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== Filmography == |
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|Donovan Kinder |
|Donovan Kinder |
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|2018 |
|2018 |
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|''[[Madam Secretary (TV series)|Madam Secretary]] '' |
|''[[Madam Secretary (TV series)|Madam Secretary]] '' |
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|Captain David Paley |
|Captain David Paley |
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|S5.E4: "Requiem" |
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|2019 |
|2019 |
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|''[[Instinct (American TV series)|Instinct]] '' |
|''[[Instinct (American TV series)|Instinct]] '' |
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|Jonathan James |
|Jonathan James |
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|S2.E1: "Stay Gold" |
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|TV series, 1 Episode |
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|2019 |
|2019 |
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|''[[The Code (American TV series)|The Code]]'' |
|''[[The Code (American TV series)|The Code]]'' |
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|Major Daniel Arcineaux |
|Major Daniel Arcineaux |
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|S1.E12: "Legit Bad Day" |
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|TV series, 1 Episode |
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|2020 |
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|2019 |
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|''The Scottish Play'' |
|''The Scottish Play'' |
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|Lucas |
|Lucas |
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|Film |
|Film |
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|2021 |
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|''[[Hudson & Rex]]'' |
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|Ron Craw |
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|S3.E8: "Sleeping Beauty" |
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|2024 |
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|''The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal'' |
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|Himself |
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|S3.E26 |
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|TBA |
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|''[[The Gilded Age (TV series)|The Gilded Age]]'' |
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|Alfred Merrick |
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|Season 3 |
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|2015 |
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|[[Outer Critics Circle Awards]] |
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|Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical |
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|''[[Doctor Zhivago (musical) | Doctor Zhivago]]'' |
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|{{nom}} |
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|<ref name="2015OuterCritics">{{cite web |last1=Cox |first1=Gordon |title=Outer Critic Circle Awards 2015 (FULL LIST): ‘Curious Incident’ Wins Big |url=https://variety.com/2015/legit/news/outer-critic-circle-awards-2015-full-list-1201492113/ |website=Variety |access-date=11 July 2024 |date=11 May 2015}}</ref> |
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|2016 |
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|[[Drama Desk Award]] |
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|[[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical]] |
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|''[[Bright Star (musical) | Bright Star]]'' |
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|{{nom}} |
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|<ref name="2016DramaDesk">{{cite web |last1=Cox |first1=Gordon |title=Drama Desk Nominations: ‘She Loves Me,’ ‘American Psycho’ Earn Most Nods |url=https://variety.com/2016/legit/news/drama-desk-awards-nominations-2016-full-list-1201762667/ |website=Variety |access-date=11 July 2024 |date=28 April 2016}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 01:08, 31 December 2024
Paul Alexander Nolan | |
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Born | 1978 (age 46–47) Rouleau, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
Years active | 2001–present |
Spouse | Keely Hutton (m. 2014) |
Website | paulalexandernolan |
Paul Alexander Nolan is a Canadian actor and singer, who has appeared in several musical theatre productions across Canada and the United States.
In Canada, Nolan appeared in 9 Stratford Festival productions, including starring as Jesus in their 2011 production of Jesus Christ Superstar. In 2012, he made his Broadway debut when that same production transferred to Broadway. Since then, he has originated the roles of Jimmy Ray Dobbs in Bright Star, Tully in Escape to Margaritaville, and Jim in Slave Play. He has also played Billy Flynn in Chicago and Hugh Dorsey in the 2023 Broadway revival of Parade. He is currently starring in Water for Elephants, where he originated the role of August Rackinger / Charlie O'Brien.[1]
Early life
[edit]Nolan was born and raised in Rouleau, Saskatchewan, which is a small farming community.[2] Growing up, he developed an interest in music by listening to folk, opera, show tunes, and classical music.[3] He attended Rouleau School, where he performed in several musicals and received vocal lessons.[4]
He attended the Randolph College for the Performing Arts.[5] Following college, he worked with Disney Cruise Line as a performer.[6]
Career
[edit]In 2001, Nolan made his professional stage debut when he appeared in the ensemble for the Canadian production of Mamma Mia!, which played at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto.[4]
Nolan made his debut with the Stratford Festival during its 2007 season, where he appeared as Slim in a production of Oklahoma!.[7] Following this, he starred as Tony in Stratford's 2009 production of West Side Story.[8] He also played Orlando in their 2010 production of As You Like It.[4]
In 2011, Nolan starred as Jesus in the Stratford Festival's production of Jesus Christ Superstar.[9] The musical then had a pre-Broadway engagement at the La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego.[9] Nolan then made his Broadway debut in 2012 when he reprised his role of Jesus in the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, where it played at the Neil Simon Theatre.[9]
During the 2013 Stratford Festival season, Nolan appeared in two productions. He played Fyedka in a production of Fiddler on the Roof, and then played Cousin Kevin in a production of The Who's Tommy.[10]
In December 2013, Nolan joined the cast of Once, playing Guy.[11] He continued with the show until it closed in January 2015.[12] He also played Pasha Antipov in the original Broadway production of Doctor Zhivago, which only played at the Broadway Theatre for just over a month of performances.[13][14]
He also originated the role of Jimmy Ray Dobbs in the musical Bright Star, which had a pre-Broadway engagement at the Kennedy Center. The musical transferred to Broadway, where it played at the Cort Theatre for four months, closing on June 26, 2016.[15] After this closed, he played Billy Flynn in Chicago for several weeks.[16]
Nolan starred as Tully in the world premiere production of Escape to Margaritaville, a jukebox musical based on the songs of Jimmy Buffett, which played at the La Jolla Playhouse in 2017.[17] He then reprised his role at subsequent pre-Broadway engagements of the musical in New Orleans, Houston, and Chicago. Nolan also reprised his role when the musical transferred to Broadway, where it opened at the Marquis Theatre.[18]
Later in 2018, Nolan starred as Jim in the world premiere of Slave Play, a three-act play by Jeremy O. Harris. It premiered off-Broadway at the New York Theatre Workshop. He reprised the role of Jim when the play premiered on Broadway at the John Golden Theatre for a limited engagement between October 6, 2019, and January 19, 2020.[19] Nolan again reprised his role when the play was later remounted on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre in 2021, as well as in Los Angeles at the Mark Taper Forum in 2022.[20]
In 2022, he starred in the world premiere of the musical Knoxville.[21] Later in 2022, Nolan starred as Frank Carter in the musical Life After, which played at the Goodman Theatre between June 11 and July 17, 2022.[22]
Nolan played Hugh Dorsey in the New York City Center's production of Parade. He then reprised his role when the production transferred to Broadway, where it played at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre for a limited engagement run between February 22, 2023, and August 6, 2023.[23]
He also participated in a staged industry reading of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, based on the novel of the same name.[24]
In 2024, Nolan originated the role of August Rackinger / Charlie O'Brien in the musical adaptation of Water for Elephants.[25] The musical opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre in previews on February 24, 2024, ahead of an official opening on March 21, 2024.
Personal life
[edit]In 2014, Nolan married Canadian actress Keely Hutton, who he met while performing at the Stratford Festival.[4]
He is a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs.[26]
Stage credits
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Location | Notes | Ref. |
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2001-2002 | Mamma Mia | Ensemble | Royal Alexandra Theatre | Mirvish Productions | [4] |
2002 | Robin Hood: The Merry Family Musical | Will Scarlet | Elgin Theatre | Regional: Ross Petty Productions | |
2003 | Cinderella: The Sparkling Family Musical | Ensemble | |||
2006 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Jesus | Regional: Stage West Calgary | ||
2007 | King Lear | Ensemble | Festival Theatre | Stratford Festival | |
Oklahoma! | Slim | ||||
Beauty and the Beast | The Beast | Regional: Persephone Theatre | |||
2008 | Cabaret | Bobby | Avon Theatre | Stratford Festival | |
2009 | West Side Story | Tony | Festival Theatre | [4] | |
2009 | Cyrano de Bergerac | Vicomte de Valvert | |||
2010 | As You Like It | Orlando | [4] | ||
2010 | The Winter's Tale | Ensemble | Tom Patterson Theatre | ||
2011 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Jesus | Avon Theatre | [27] | |
La Jolla Playhouse | Pre-Broadway engagement | ||||
2012 | Neil Simon Theatre | Broadway | |||
2012 | Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots | Ben | La Jolla Playhouse | World premiere | [4] |
2013 | Fiddler on the Roof | Fyedka | Festival Theatre | Stratford Festival | |
The Who's Tommy | Cousin Kevin | Avon Theatre | [4] | ||
2013-2015 | Once | Guy | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre | Broadway (Replacement) | |
2015 | Doctor Zhivago | Pasha Antipov | Broadway Theatre | Broadway | |
Daddy Long Legs | Jervis Pendleton | Davenport Theatre | Off-Broadway, Original | [4] | |
2016 | Bright Star | Jimmy Ray Dobbs | Kennedy Center | Pre-Broadway engagement | [28] |
Cort Theatre | Broadway (Original) | ||||
My Fair Lady | Professor Henry Higgins | Bay Street Theatre | Regional | ||
Chicago | Billy Flynn | Ambassador Theatre | Broadway (Replacement) | [4] | |
2017 | Escape to Margaritaville | Tully | La Jolla Playhouse | Pre-Broadway engagement: World premiere | [29] |
Saenger Theatre | Pre-Broadway engagement | ||||
Hobby Center | |||||
Ford Center | |||||
2018 | Marquis Theatre | Broadway (Original) | |||
2018-2019 | Slave Play | Jim | New York Theatre Workshop | Off-Broadway: World premiere | [30] |
2019 | John Golden Theatre | Broadway (Original) | |||
The Who's Tommy | Cousin Kevin | La Jolla Playhouse | Concert staging | ||
2021-2022 | Slave Play | Jim | August Wilson Theatre | Broadway | [31] |
2022 | Mark Taper Forum | Center Theatre Group | |||
Knoxville | Jay Follett | Asolo Repertory Theatre | World premiere | ||
Life After | Frank Carter | Goodman Theatre | Regional | [32] | |
Parade | Hugh Dorsey | New York City Center | Off-Broadway | [33] | |
2023 | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre | Broadway | |||
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil | Joe Odom | Staged industry reading | [24] | ||
2024 | Water for Elephants | August Rackinger / Charlie O'Brien | Imperial Theatre | Broadway (Original) | [1] |
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Uncle | Short film | |
1998 | Strike! | Charles Schumacher | Film |
1999 | Shapeshifter | Alex | Film |
2003 | The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John | Bridegrom | Film |
2003 | The Root | Donovan Kinder | Short film |
2018 | Madam Secretary | Captain David Paley | S5.E4: "Requiem" |
2019 | Instinct | Jonathan James | S2.E1: "Stay Gold" |
2019 | The Code | Major Daniel Arcineaux | S1.E12: "Legit Bad Day" |
2020 | The Scottish Play | Lucas | Film |
2021 | Hudson & Rex | Ron Craw | S3.E8: "Sleeping Beauty" |
2024 | The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal | Himself | S3.E26 |
TBA | The Gilded Age | Alfred Merrick | Season 3 |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2015 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Doctor Zhivago | Nominated | [34] |
2016 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Bright Star | Nominated | [35] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Wild, Stephi (February 24, 2024). "Meet the Cast of Water for Elephants Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ DeDekker, Jeff (August 8, 2017). "Paul Nolan heading back to Broadway via Margaritavill". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Hoffman, Barbara (May 8, 2018). "How a pale Canadian opera-lover wound up in 'Margaritaville'". New York Post. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Willett, Edward (May 2, 2017). "Paul Alexander Nolan: From small-town Saskatchewan to Broadway's bright lights". Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Blog, Edward Willett in; Music (May 3, 2017). "Paul Alexander Nolan: From small-town Saskatchewan to Broadway's bright lights". Edward Willett. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Hoffman, Barbara (May 8, 2018). "How a pale Canadian opera-lover wound up in 'Margaritaville'". New York Post. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
- ^ Hoile, Christopher (June 18, 2007). "Review: Oklahoma! at Stratford Festival". Stage-Door. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Nestruck, J. Kelly (June 7, 2009). "A stunning West Side Story". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c Hetrick, Adam (March 1, 2012). ""Heaven On Their Minds": Rock Hit Jesus Christ Superstar Resurrected on Broadway March 1". Playbill. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Hetrick, Adam; Jones, Kenneth (May 30, 2013). "Des McAnuff's New Tommy, Starring Jeremy Kushnier and Paul Nolan, Opens May 30 at Stratford Fest". Playbill. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Peterson, Tyler (December 16, 2013). "hoto Flash: First Look - Paul Alexander Nolan Joins Cast of Broadway's ONCE as 'Guy'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Cox, Gordon (October 7, 2014). "Broadway Musical 'Once' to Close in January". Variety. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Blank, Matthew (May 5, 2015). "Cue & A: Doctor Zhivago Star Paul Alexander Nolan on Theatre Faves, Idols and Brent Carver". Playbill. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Cox, Gordon (May 4, 2015). "Broadway's 'Doctor Zhivago' to Close After Tony Shutout". Variety. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ DeDekker, Jeff (June 27, 2016). "Final curtain falls on Bright Star and Paul Nolan". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Sullivan, Lindsay (October 26, 2016). "Suit Up! Paul Alexander Nolan Is Chicago's New Sizzling Billy Flynn". Broadway.com. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Vine, Hannah (May 30, 2017). "First Look at the World Premiere of Escape to Margaritaville". Playbill. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Savoia, Courtney (June 22, 2018). "Paul Alexander Nolan Reflects on Escape to Margaritaville & Navigating the Journey of Life". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Wild, Stephi (August 13, 2019). "Slave Play Announces Full Cast Including Paul Alexander Nolan, Ato Blankson-Wood, James Cusati-Moyer, and More!". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Meyer, Dan; Putnam, Leah (February 9, 2022). "Slave Play Los Angeles Premiere Begins February 9". Playbill. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Brunner, Raven (March 2, 2022). "Jason Danieley, Hannah Elless, Paul Alexander Nolan to Lead World Premiere of Ahrens and Flaherty Musical Knoxville". Playbill. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Putnam, Leah (July 17, 2022). "Life After Completes Run at Chicago's Goodman Theatre July 17". Playbill. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Wild, Stephi (January 30, 2023). "Howard McGillin, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Join Parade; Full Casting Announced!". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Culwell-Block, Logan (July 31, 2023). "J. Harrison Ghee, Steven Pasquale, Amber Gray, More to Lead Industry Readings of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Musical". Playbill. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Higgins, Molly (December 13, 2023). "Full Casting Announced for Broadway's Water for Elephants". Playbill. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "Five Burning Questions with Bright Star's Paul Alexander Nolan". BroadwayBox.com. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ "Jesus Christ Superstar announces full cast". New York Theatre Guide. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Pierpoint, Katie (December 2, 2015). "Bright Star Begins Limited Pre-Broadway Engagement". TheaterMania. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ McPhee, Ryan (August 8, 2017). "Full Cast Set for Broadway's Jimmy Buffett Musical Escape to Margaritaville". Playbill. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ McPhee, Ryan (August 13, 2019). "Full Cast Set for Broadway Transfer of Jeremy O. Harris' Slave Play". Playbill. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Meyer, Dan; Putnam, Leah (February 9, 2022). "Slave Play Los Angeles Premiere Begins February 9". Playbill. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ "Cast set for Life After at the Goodman Theatre". Theatre in Chicago. May 4, 2022. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Culwell-Block, Logan (January 30, 2023). "Complete Casting Revealed for Broadway Revival of Parade". Playbill. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Cox, Gordon (May 11, 2015). "Outer Critic Circle Awards 2015 (FULL LIST): 'Curious Incident' Wins Big". Variety. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ Cox, Gordon (April 28, 2016). "Drama Desk Nominations: 'She Loves Me,' 'American Psycho' Earn Most Nods". Variety. Retrieved July 11, 2024.