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BIO

The very first show he ever saw on Broadway was the original production of Into the Woods and is thrilled to continue its legacy. An Olivier Award-winner and three-time Tony Award nominee, he can soon be seen in the feature Jersey Boys Live! starring alongside Nick Jonas. Broadway: Pretty Woman, Groundhog Day, Rocky, On the Twentieth Century, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Legally Blonde to name a few. In television, he is known for his time on “Law & Order: SVU” as Lt. Mike Dodds, “Forever,” “The Good Fight,” “Blue Bloods,” “Prodigal Son,” “Gossip Girl.” Film credits: And So It Goes; Here After; Joyful Noise; and New York, I Love You. You can catch Mr. Karl and his wife, Orfeh, this October at Sony Music Hall with their concert series Legally Bound, and in December he will star in Get Happy: A Tribute to Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Engagement, 2024
Pastor Bill O'Keefe

[West End]
2023
Phil Connors [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Cinderella's Prince, The Wolf [Replacement]

Rapunzel's Prince [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Potiphar

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Edward Lewis

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Phil Connors

[West End]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Phil Connors

[New York]
New York City Center Gala Concert, 2015
Frank Butler

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Bruce Granit

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Rocky Balboa

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Neville Landless

[New York]
Workshop, 2011
Rocky

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Performer

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Kyle

Grandmaster Chad

Ensemble

Dewey

Professor Callahan (Understudy)

Emmett Forrest (Understudy)

[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
Prince Music Theatre Revival, 2006
Tad

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Tommy DeVito [Replacement]

Tommy DeVito [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Adam

Adam

[Broadway]
Actors’ Fund Concert, 2005
'Life is Like a Train'' Porter

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Luke

Luke

[US Tour]
World Premiere, 2004
Ensemble

[New York]
World Premiere, 2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero [Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2003
Danny Zuko

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2003
Dino

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Messrs Vlastnik/Washington/Thorell/Zola (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1999
Joey [Replacement]


Movies

Joyful Noise
[ 2012 ] Caleb
And So It Goes
[ 2014 ] Ted
Here After
[ 2020 ] Michael
Jersey Boys Live!
[ 2022 ] Tommy Devito
Atrabilious
[ 2023 ] Greg Meyers

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mike Dodds

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, Groundhog Day

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Andy Karl, Groundhog Day


winner
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, Groundhog Day


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, Groundhog Day

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Andy Karl, Groundhog Day The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, Rocky

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Andy Karl, Rocky

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, Rocky

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Andy Karl, Rocky

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Andy Karl, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Videos

News


Video: Orfeh Visits John W. Engeman Theater's Production of LEGALLY BLONDE

The cast of the John W. Engeman Theater's production of Legally Blonde had a special surprise last week when Original Broadway Cast Member Orfeh made the trip out to Long Island to see the show. Following the performance, Orfeh met the company on stage where they sang out a special version of 'Ireland' - the number she created for the original production. Check out the video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 29, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and More Set for TEETH at New World Stages

Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and more have been announced to star in Teeth at New World Stages, beginning previews on October 16th.
Photos: Broadway Bets Raises $540,600 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Broadway Bets, the annual evening of Texas Hold ’em poker at Sardi’s, one of the theater district’s most legendary restaurants, raised a record $540,600 on June 3, 2024. See photos!
Hank Azaria, Ramin Karimloo & More Join Lineup for Broadway Bets 2024

A full house of Broadway favorites are in the cards to attend Broadway’s official game night when Broadway Bets returns this Monday, June 3, 2024. Check out the full list of celebrity guests here!
Video: Andy Karl and Cast of GROUNDHOG DAY Sing 'There Will Be Sun'

Catch a sneak peek of Groundhog Day with a clip of the cast singing an acoustic version of 'There Will Be Sun.' Groundhog Day will run at Melbourne's Princess Theatre for a strictly limited run until April 20, 2024. Watch the video here!
Video: GROUNDHOG DAY Stars Andy Karl & Matthew Hamilton Dance in Style

In their stylish new suits from Calibre Australia, Andy Karl and Matthew Hamilton, the stars of GROUNDHOG DAY, display their dance prowess with flair. Watch in this video!
Video: TikTok Community Collaborates on Original GROUNDHOG DAY Musical Theater Songs

The TikTok community is collaborating on yet another musical, this time creating all new musical theatre songs based on Groundhog Day! Watch videos from creators across the platform!
Review: GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL at Princess Theatre

Fun and witty, with elements of dark humour, yet also philosophically heart-warming. This musical provides an excellent psychological examination of the human condition and not only honours, but excellently extends upon, the classic Columbia Pictures 1993 film of the same name.
GROUNDHOG DAY Is Now Available for Licensing

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced that Groundhog Day the Musical is now available for licensing worldwide. We have all the details!
Photos: First Look At Andy Karl & More In GROUNDHOG DAY Australian Premiere

See brand-new photos of the Australian premiere of Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin's Groundhog Day starring Tony Award-nominee Andy Karl!
Interview: Andy Karl On Returning To GROUNDHOG DAY, the Show's International Success & More

BrodwayWorld sat down with Andy Karl to find out all about him living his own personal 'Groundhog Day' down under in Melbourne, the musical's Broadway run, and more.
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
Tim Minchin Discusses Why GROUNDHOG DAY Failed to Find an Audience on Broadway

In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Tim Minchin discussed the experience of bringing Groundhog Day to Broadway, and why he thinks the show, which was a hit in London, didn't succeed in New York.
Critics' Pick: Franco Milazzo's Best of 2023 in Review

What a year! I pulled out my notebook over a hundred times and came away, more often not, with a happy heart. Below is a condensed list of the very best - and worst - that I saw.
Critics' Pick: Aliya Al-Hassan's Best Theatre of 2023

The pure joy of theatre is its ability to constantly renew and surprise. For me, 2023 saw a plethora of excellent musicals. Notoriously hard to get right, this year seemed to feature both clever revivals and future successes, many of which remained in my thoughts long after I left the theatre.
Review: LEGALLY BOUND: HOLIDAY EDITION WITH ORFEH AND ANDY KARL at Perelman Performing Arts Center

At one point, someone seated in front of me kvelled, “We don’t deserve this” over and over again. I couldn’t agree more.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances on Broadway

There are only two more weeks left to see SOME LIKE IT HOT at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO

What happens when you combine heartfelt documentary with big Broadway musical? Something like what is happening eight times a week at the Belasco Theatre, where How to Dance in Ohio just celebrated its opening. Check out photos from inside the big night!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Andy Karl been in?

Andy Karl has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Andy Karl been in?

Andy Karl has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Andy Karl's first West End show?

Andy Karl's first West End show was Groundhog Day which opened in 2016

What awards has Andy Karl been nominated for?

Andy Karl has received several nominations for prestigious awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Groundhog Day. He also received the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Groundhog Day. Additionally, he was nominated for Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Groundhog Day and for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. At the Tony Awards, he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Groundhog Day The Musical. Furthermore, Andy Karl was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for On the Twentieth Century. He also received the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for On the Twentieth Century, as well as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same production. In addition to these nominations, he received nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Rocky, as well as the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for Rocky. He was also nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Rocky. Lastly, he received a nomination for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

What awards has Andy Karl won?

Andy Karl has won the following awards: Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Groundhog Day, Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Groundhog Day, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Groundhog Day, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for On the Twentieth Century.

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