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Matthew Morrison is an American actor, dancer, and singer-songwriter. He is best known for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox television show Glee. Morrison was most recently seen in the Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical Live! on NBC.


Morrison has appeared on Broadway in Finding Neverland, South Pacific, The Light in the Piazza (Tony/Drama Desk nominations), A Naked Girl on the Appian Way, Hairspray, The Rocky Horror Show, Footloose. Off-Broadway: 10 Million Miles (Drama Desk nomination).
Morrison has been a "dance captain" on BBC One's The Greatest Dancer and portrayed Trevor in the ninth season of the FX horror anthology television series American Horror Story.

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STAGE CREDITS

Damn Yankees Damn Yankees
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Concert Production, 2017
Joe Hardy
Finding Neverland Finding Neverland
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
J.M. Barrie
South Pacific South Pacific
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Lt. Joseph Cable, U.S.M.C.
10 Million Miles
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Duane
A Naked Girl on the Appian Way A Naked Girl on the Appian Way
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Thad Lapin
Catch Me If You Can
[New York]
Reading, 2005
Frank Abagnale, Jr.
The Light in the Piazza The Light in the Piazza
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Fabrizio Naccarelli
Tarzan
[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Tarzan
Tarzan
[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Tarzan
Hairspray Hairspray
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Link Larkin
The Rocky Horror Show
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Phantom [Replacement]
Footloose
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Ensemble [Replacement]
Chuck Cranston (Understudy) [Replacement]
The Baby and Johnny Project
[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Ensemble

Productions

HairsprayHairspray
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Guitar

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, Finding Neverland

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, Finding Neverland

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Matthew Morrison, Finding Neverland

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, 1 Million Miles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, The Light in the Piazza

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, The Light in the Piazza

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Matthew Morrison, Hairspray

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Matthew Morrison been in?

Matthew Morrison has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Matthew Morrison been in?

Matthew Morrison has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Matthew Morrison been nominated for?

Matthew Morrison has received several nominations for his performances, including: - Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Finding Neverland - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Finding Neverland - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Finding Neverland - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 10 Million Miles - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Light in the Piazza - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray.

What awards has Matthew Morrison won?

Matthew Morrison has won the Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his performance in Finding Neverland.

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