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BIO

He began acting professionally in the late 1990s before rising to prominence in the late 2000s for his leading role as Chad Danforth in the High School Musical trilogy (2006–2008). Songs from the films also charted worldwide, with the song "I Don't Dance" peaking inside the Top 70 of the Billboard Hot 100. During this time, he also starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In! (2007) and the film To Write Love on Her Arms (2015). He competed in the 17th season of Dancing with the Stars.



Bleu has also pursued a music career and his debut album Another Side was released in 2007, which included the hit "Push It to the Limit". The album debuted and peaked at number 36 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart, selling 18,000 copies in its first week. His second album, Speed of Light, was released in 2009. He returned to television, starring in the short-lived Ashton Kutcher–produced CW series The Beautiful Life: TBL (2009) and the movie Free Style (2009). He has appeared in the films The Little Engine That Could (2011), Scary or Die (2012), Nurse 3D (2013), Sugar (2013), The Monkey's Paw (2013), Walk. Ride. Rodeo. (2019), Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story (2022), and Camp Hideout (2023).

In 2010, Bleu played Usnavi in the Broadway company of In the Heights. In 2012, he returned to Broadway in the revival of Godspell. In 2013, he was cast as Jeffrey King in the short-lived online revival of the daytime soap One Life to Live. In 2016, Bleu played Ted Hanover in the Broadway company of Holiday Inn, the New Irving Berlin Musical. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Ghostlight Records,[A] to distribute his Holiday Inn soundtrack music, released in 2017. In 2019, he returned to play Bill Calhoun/Lucentio in the Broadway company of Kiss Me, Kate. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Ghostlight Records, to distribute his Kiss Me, Kate soundtrack music, released on June 7, 2019.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Seymour [Replacement]

Seymour [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Revival, 2019
Lucentio/Bill Calhoun

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
Muny Centennial Season Production, 2018
Don Lockwood

[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2017
Sky

[Broadway]
Roundabout Original Broadway Production, 2016
Ted

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Jesus [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2008
Usnavi [Replacement]


Movies

Beach Movie
[ 1998 ] Kid
Soldier
[ 1998 ] Johnny
Mystery Men
[ 1999 ] Butch
Galaxy Quest
[ 1999 ] Young Tommy
Family Tree
[ 1999 ] Ricky
Catch That Kid
[ 2004 ] Austin
High School Musical
[ 2006 ] Chad Danforth
Christmas Celebration at the Grove
[ 2006 ]
Flight 29 Down: The Hotel Tango
[ 2007 ] Nathan
High School Musical 2
[ 2007 ] Chad Danforth
Jump In!
[ 2007 ] Izzy Daniels
Kristi Yamaguchi Friends & Family
[ 2007 ]
The Secret of the Magic Gourd
[ 2007 ] The Magic Gourd - Voice
Free Style
[ 2008 ] Cale Bryant
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
[ 2008 ] Chad Danforth
The Little Engine That Could
[ 2011 ] Lou - Voice
Tonka Chuck and Friends: Big Air Dare
[ 2011 ] Flip
Scary or Die
[ 2012 ] Emmett ('Clowned')
To Write Love on Her Arms
[ 2012 ] Mackey
Sugar
[ 2013 ] Sketch
The Monkey's Paw
[ 2013 ] Catfish
Nurse
[ 2013 ] Steve
Megachurch Murder
[ 2015 ] Marcus King
Holiday Inn: The New Irving Berlin Musical - Live
[ 2017 ] Ted Hanover
Walk. Ride. Rodeo.
[ 2019 ] Diego
Witches in the Woods
[ 2019 ] Philip
Ovid and the Art of Love
[ 2019 ] Ovid
Love, for Real
[ 2021 ] Marco
A Christmas Dance Reunion
[ 2021 ] Barrett Brewster
Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story
[ 2022 ] Cab Calloway
Master of Dreams
[ 2022 ] Joseph Jacobson / Vizier Panerah
Campfire Christmas
[ 2022 ] Thomas
Camp Hideout
[ 2022 ] Jake

TV Shows

ER
Little Boy
Malcolm & Eddie
Matthew
Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family
Nick Elderby
Flight 29 Down
[ 2005-2007 ] Nathan
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
[ 2006-2007 ] Spencer
Hannah Montana
[ 2006-2008 ] Johnny Collins
Phineas and Ferb
Coltrane
The Beautiful Life: TBL
Isaac, Taylor
The Good Wife
Javier Berlin
Blue Bloods
Officer Blake
Franklin & Bash
Jordan Allen French
One Life to Live
Jeffrey King, Jeffery King
One Life to Live
Jeffrey King
Drop Dead Diva
Michael Donaldson
Psych
Luther
The Fosters
Mercutio
Castle
Hunter
The Middle
Luke
Chicago Med
Tommy
Supergirl
Trevor Crane
Acting for a Cause
Craig Gregory
Dynasty
Blaine
High School Musical: The Musical - The Series
Corbin Bleu

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Corbin Bleu, Kiss Me, Kate

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News


CT Critics Circle Awards Top Honors A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and SUMMER STOCK at 32nd Annual Ceremony

An innovative production of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge at Long Wharf Theatre and a high-spirited, buoyant production of Summer Stock at Goodspeed Musicals took top honors at the 32nd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards (ctcritics.org) held on Monday, June 24.
BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon Unveil 2024 Holiday Tour

Award-winning comedy icons, writers, actors and RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon are coming back to town with their wildly successful, internationally acclaimed, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. Directed and produced by BenDeLaCreme, the 33-city tour will play 38 shows across the U.S. and Canada from November 7 - December 29 in major theaters. See the full lineup here!
Connecticut Critics Circle Awards Revealed

An innovative production of Arthur Miller’s “A View From the Bridge” at Long Wharf Theatre and a high-spirited, buoyant production of “Summer Stock” at Goodspeed Musicals took top honors at the 32nd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards held on Monday, June 24.
Jodi Benson and Bill Farmer Join DISNEY '80s-'90s CELEBRATION IN CONCERT at the Hollywood Bowl

 Jodi Benson, known for her iconic role as the voice of Ariel in Disney Animation’s “The Little Mermaid,” and Bill Farmer, the official voice of Goofy will join an all-star cast from Broadway, animation, film, and television for Disney ‘80s-‘90s Celebration in Concert presented by the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. 
CHICAGO to Present Post-Show Q&A With Jinkx Monsoon & Ronan Farrow

Chicago will present a post-performance Q&A between Jinkx Monsoon & Ronan Farrow. See how to attend.
Singer Songwriter Sam Paige Drops 'People Pleaser' Single

Sam Paige has released her new single “People Pleaser” along with a music video. The song came to life during a co-write with Nashville, TN Producer Alex Seier and is a direct reflection of her life and experiences. Listen to the song now!
Photos: Backstage with the Drama Desk Awards Winners

Check out photos from backstage with the winners of the 2024 Drama Desk Awards!
Shoshana Bean, Corbin Bleu & More Join 2024 Drama Desk Awards as Presenters

Additional presenters have been revealed for the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards, taking place on Monday, June 10 beginning at 6:15PM at NYU Skirball Center. Learn more about the awards.
Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu Play Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu will end their run as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre off-Broadway today, May 26th.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants and more were winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. Check out photos from the red carpet!
Jared Grimes To Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

Jared Grimes will host the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards on May 20 at NYU Skirball Center, celebrating excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and beyond.
Jared Grimes to Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

Jared Grimes will host the Chita Rivera Awards. See who is nominated and learn more about the awards!
Wayne Brady, Huey Lewis, Norm Lewis, and Joe Morton Join Chita Rivera Awards Lineup

More stars have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30PM at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the lineup here!
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon on Playing Maestro in DOCTOR WHO and Returning to Her Seattle Roots

Jinkx Monsoon is booked and busy. On top of her stage appearances, she is also appearing in the latest season of Doctor Who. In The Devil’s Chord episode, now available on Disney+, Jinkx plays the villainess Maestro, the master of all music. BroadwayWorld sat down with Jinkx to discuss her role in Doctor Who, the difference between performing on stage and on screen, and what is next for the Broadway star.
Shoshanna Bean, Kenny Ortega & David Hyde Pierce to Join Chita Rivera Awards

More stars will be joining the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. See the stars joining the event and learn more!
Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey & More Among Presenters and Performers at 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

Presenters have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park). See the lineup here!
A.R.T. Unveils ACOM's 2024 Cohort Of Arts Leaders

Discover the 2024 cohort of arts leaders announced by A.R.T. for the Arts & Cultural Organization Management learning intensive.
Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Screen Actors Guild Award winner Sarah Hyland and stage and film star Andrew Barth Feldman will star as Audrey and Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Learn more here!
DISNEY '80s �" '90s CELEBRATION IN CONCERT Comes to The Hollywood Bowl This July

Relive the magic of Disney's 80s and 90s classics at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Experience a nostalgic journey through iconic soundtracks this July.
Hollywood Bowl to Host DISNEY '80s �" '90s CELEBRATION IN CONCERT With Corbin Bleu, Susan Egan, and More

Dig out your flip phones, grab those shoulder pads, and get ready to have a totally awesome night at the Hollywood Bowl. We’ll take you from ‘Zero to Hero’ as we go ‘I 2 I’ with hits from: “Hercules,” “A Goofy Movie,” “Toy Story,” “A Bugs Life,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Newsies,” “Aladdin,” “Tarzan,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pocahontas,” “The Lion King” and many more! 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Corbin Bleu been in?

Corbin Bleu has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Corbin Bleu been in?

Corbin Bleu has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Corbin Bleu been nominated for?

Corbin Bleu has been nominated for the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Kiss Me, Kate.

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