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BIO

Alex Brightman is a writer and two-time Tony-nominated actor who has been seen on Broadway in School of Rock, Matilda, Big Fish, Wicked, and Glory Days. TV credits include “Law & Order: SVU”, “Documentary Now,” “The Good Fight,” “Impractical Jokers,” “Blue Bloods,” “SMILF,” and “Important Things w/ Demetri Martin.” You can hear Alex on the acclaimed animated series, “Helluva Boss”, and the upcoming Netflix series, “Dead End: Paranormal Park.” Musical writing credits include It's Kind of a Funny Story (Universal Theatrical), The Whipping Boy, and Make Me Bad (all with writing partner Drew Gasparini). His newest play, Everything is Fine, and television series, “Singular”, are currently in development. He dedicates his performance to those living with chronic pain and illness, and urges you to check out and donate to The Arthritis Foundation.

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STAGE CREDITS

Spamalot Spamalot
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Lancelot [Replacement]
The Shark Is Broken The Shark Is Broken
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Richard Dreyfuss
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
[Broadway]
Broadway Return, 2022
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Pre-Broadway Engagement at National Theatre, 2018
Beetlejuice
Alice By Heart Alice By Heart
[Regional (US)]
Powerhouse Season Workshop, 2018
Performer
Assassins Assassins
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
Giuseppe Zangara
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer
School of Rock School of Rock
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Dewey Finn [Replacement]
Dewey Finn
Big Fish Big Fish
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble
Zacky Price
Will Bloom (Understudy)
Matilda the Musical Matilda the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Michael Wormwood [Replacement]
Glory Days Glory Days
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Jack (Understudy)
Will (Understudy)
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Boq [Replacement]

Writing


Movies

Red Hook
[ 2009 ] Roy
Here Today
[ 2021 ] Justin

TV Shows

Helluva Boss
Fizzarolli

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Featured Performer in a Play

Alex Brightman, The Shark is Broken

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Brightman, School of Rock

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Alex Brightman, School of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alex Brightman, School of Rock- The Musical

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Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for SMASH On Broadway With Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for SMASH On Broadway With Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas and More

Check out Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, and more in rehearsal for Smash on Broadway in new video from the rehearsal room!
Anthony Rapp And Adam Pascal Join THE BROADWAY CRUISE 3rd Sailing Photo
Anthony Rapp And Adam Pascal Join THE BROADWAY CRUISE 3rd Sailing

THE BROADWAY CRUISE has announced new talent for its third sailing, featuring performances and events with Broadway stars. Join this unique experience combining the best of Broadway and cruising.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Alex Brightman & David Fynn To Lead Shakespeare Theatre Company's COMEDY OF ERRORS Photo
Alex Brightman & David Fynn To Lead Shakespeare Theatre Company's COMEDY OF ERRORS

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team of the first show of 24/25 Season, William Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin.
Karissa Murrell Myers' BLACK BEAR ISLAND Recieves 2023 Mazumdar New Play Award Photo
Karissa Murrell Myers' BLACK BEAR ISLAND Recieves 2023 Mazumdar New Play Award

Buffalo's Alleyway Theatre has announced the recipient of the 2023 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award. Playwright Karissa Murrell Myers will receive the annual award for her play, BLACK BEAR ISLAND.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
New Movie Musical Short Film 'MORE TOGETHER' To Begin Streaming This July Photo
New Movie Musical Short Film 'MORE TOGETHER' To Begin Streaming This July

Day By Day Pictures has announced the release of their latest movie-musical endeavour, 'MORE TOGETHER' - a Jake Foy film with music & lyrics by Drew Gasparini, premiering on BroadwayHD and Prime Video July 5, 2024!
Alex Brightman, Kate Rockwell & More Join Young Actors' Theatre Camp 2024 Faculty Photo
Alex Brightman, Kate Rockwell & More Join Young Actors' Theatre Camp 2024 Faculty

Young Actors' Theatre Camp revealed its 2024 summer camp lineup, offering a range of programs and workshops for aspiring performers. Learn how to apply.
Shoshana Bean, Laura Benanti, Wayne Brady & More to Join 3rd Sailing of The Broadway Photo
Shoshana Bean, Laura Benanti, Wayne Brady & More to Join 3rd Sailing of The Broadway Cruise

Join your favorite stars of the theatre and creative luminaries on the 3rd sailing of The Broadway Cruise. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: New Trailer for SMASH THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: New Trailer for SMASH THE MUSICAL

Get a first look at the new trailer for Smash the Musical.
The Broadway Cast, Hosted by Ben Cameron, Is Coming to BroadwayWorld Photo
The Broadway Cast, Hosted by Ben Cameron, Is Coming to BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce a new partnership with 'The Broadway Cast'- a weekly talk show hosted by Broadway vet Ben Cameron, who brings your favorite Broadway personalities together for a hysterical, fun, informative, inspiring roundtable conversation.
Interview: Theatre Life with Simon Godwin Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with Simon Godwin

Today’s subject Simon Godwin is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of DC’s Tony Award winning Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). He assumed the position in 2019 succeeding the company’s founder Michael Kahn after a stunning 33-year reign.
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL & More Win at the 21st Annual Theatre Fa Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL & More Win at the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards

BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce the winners of the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, OH, MARY! Take Top Honors At LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Photo
ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, OH, MARY! Take Top Honors At LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Awards

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
Final Days To Vote For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards Photo
Final Days To Vote For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards

The latest standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
Listen: SINGULAR SENSATION Releases Miniseries on the Making of RENT Photo
Listen: SINGULAR SENSATION Releases Miniseries on the Making of RENT

Broadway Podcast Network has released the second miniseries of the new podcast, “Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway,” hosted by journalist and Broadway columnist Michael Riedel. Listen now.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nomin Photo
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.
First Standings Announced For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards; THE GREATS Photo
First Standings Announced For the 21st Annual Theatre Fans' Choice Awards; THE GREATS GATSBY Leads Best Musical

The first standings have been announced for the 21st Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards, honoring and celebrating the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to The Green Room 42 on May 20th

 AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from  The Wiz, The Notebook, Back To The Future, & Juliet, The Great Gatsby, and Lempicka.
Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman & More to Star in ICEBOY! at Joe's Pub Photo
Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman & More to Star in ICEBOY! at Joe's Pub

Catch Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, Alex Brightman, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer in the new musical ICEBOY! at Joe's Pub. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alex Brightman been in?

Alex Brightman has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Alex Brightman been in?

Alex Brightman has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alex Brightman been nominated for?

Alex Brightman has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Best Featured Performer in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for The Shark is Broken. He received the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Beetlejuice and was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Beetlejuice. Additionally, he earned the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for School of Rock, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for School of Rock, and was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for School of Rock - The Musical.

How many shows has Alex Brightman written?

Alex Brightman has written 1 shows including The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers (Playwright).

What awards has Alex Brightman won?

Alex Brightman has won the Best Featured Performer in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his role in The Shark is Broken.

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