Alex Brightman
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BIO
Alex Brightman is a two-time Tony Award-nominated actor and writer.
His Broadway credits include Beetlejuice, School of Rock, The Shark is Broken, and Spamalot. On television, he can be seen as Herbie in the final season of “The Blacklist,” as well as “Law & Order: SVU,” “Documentary Now!,” “Impractical Jokers,” and “Dead End: Paranormal Park.” You can hear Alex on Prime Video's acclaimed series, “Hazbin Hotel” &; “Helluva Boss,” as Sir Pentious, Adam, &; Fizzarolli. Alex urges you to check out, and donate to, The Arthritis Foundation. He also has a dog named Kevin. Go Thunder.
Photos
The cast of "Schmigadoon!" including Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Ana Gasteyer, Maulik Pancholy, Ann Harada, Brad Oscar, Isabelle McCalla, Ayaan Diop, Ivan Hernandez, Max Clayton, McKenzie Kurtz, Afra Hines, Becca Petersen, Brandon Block, Clyde Alves, Jess LeProtto, Joshua Burrage, Kaleigh Cronin, Keven Quillon, Kimberly Immanuel, Lauralyn McClelland, Lyrica Woodruff, Maria Briggs, Miles McNicoll, Nathan Lucrezio, Richard Riaz Yoder, Shina Ann Morris, Zachary Downer
Date:
03/23/2026
From: Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Premiere
The cast of "Schmigadoon!" including Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Ana Gasteyer, Maulik Pancholy, Ann Harada, Brad Oscar, Isabelle McCalla, Ayaan Diop, Ivan Hernandez, Max Clayton, McKenzie Kurtz, Afra Hines, Becca Petersen, Brandon Block, Clyde Alves, Jess LeProtto, Joshua Burrage, Kaleigh Cronin, Keven Quillon, Kimberly Immanuel, Lauralyn McClelland, Lyrica Woodruff, Maria Briggs, Miles McNicoll, Nathan Lucrezio, Richard Riaz Yoder, Shina Ann Morris, Zachary Downer
Date:
03/23/2026
From: Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Premiere
STAGE CREDITS
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Pre-Broadway Engagement at National Theatre, 2018
Beetlejuice
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Zacky Price, Ensemble, Will Bloom (Understudy)
Writing
Playwright
Movies
Red Hook
[ 2009 ] Roy
[ 2009 ] Roy
Here Today
[ 2021 ] Justin
[ 2021 ] Justin
The Union
[ 2024 ] Gary
[ 2024 ] Gary
TV Shows
Helluva Boss
Fizzarolli
Fizzarolli
Helluva Boss
[ 2020-2024 ] Voices
[ 2020-2024 ] Voices
Hazbin Hotel
Sir Pentious
Sir Pentious
Helluva Boss
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
Hazbin Hotel
Sir Pentious
Sir Pentious
Helluva Boss
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
Hazbin Hotel
Sir Pentious
Sir Pentious
Hazbin Hotel
[ 2019-2025 ] Sir Pentious (voice)
[ 2019-2025 ] Sir Pentious (voice)
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
Videos
Video: HELLUVA BOSS Season 3 Debuts First Clip With Stolas & Blitzo
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-24 10:57:47
Video: Ruthie Ann Miles Sings 'Giants in the Sky' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - 2026-06-23 12:19:14
Video: Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Perform 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' From CATS at MISCAST26
by Michael Major - 2026-06-16 14:59:15
Video: Lorne Michaels Celebrates Tony Win- 'Broadway Has Always Been a Part of My Life'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-08 00:21:21
Video: Watch First Production Footage of SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-27 15:38:36
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Cast Perform 'Corn Puddin' on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-13 13:58:13
Character Breakdown: The Cast of SCHMIGADOON! Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-04 08:00:20
Video: Welcome to SCHMIGADOON! Go Inside Rehearsals with the Broadway Cast
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-03-24 10:40:34
Video: Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman Perform 'Gravity' From HAZBIN HOTEL in New BTS Video
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-11 17:43:54
Video: Alex Brightman Sees BEETLEJUICE on Broadway For the First Time
by Michael Major - 2025-10-31 11:52:23
Video: Watch the HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2 Trailer Featuring New Musical Numbers
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-01 12:42:32
Video: Watch the Trailer for Animated Musical Series HELLUVA BOSS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-03 13:25:20
Videos: Watch Songs From SCHMIGADOON! Musical Including 'Corn Puddin'' & More
by Michael Major - 2025-01-22 11:19:54
News
Video: HELLUVA BOSS Season 3 Debuts First Clip With Stolas & Blitzo
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026
Helluva Boss Season 3 is coming to Prime Video October 14! Watch the first clip featuring Stolas and Blitzo, plus Broadway stars Alex Brightman and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026
Helluva Boss Season 3 is coming to Prime Video October 14! Watch the first clip featuring Stolas and Blitzo, plus Broadway stars Alex Brightman and more.
BROADWAY BARKS 28th Annual Event to Return in July, Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.
Video: Ruthie Ann Miles Sings 'Giants in the Sky' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - Jun 23, 2026
MCC Theater has released a new video of Ruthie Ann Miles singing 'Giants in the Sky' from the musical Into the Woods at MISCAST26. The annual show features Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast.
by Michael Major - Jun 23, 2026
MCC Theater has released a new video of Ruthie Ann Miles singing 'Giants in the Sky' from the musical Into the Woods at MISCAST26. The annual show features Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast.
Video: Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Perform 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' From CATS at MISCAST26
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026
MCC Theater has released new video footage from Miscast26, featuring Schmigadoon! stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase performing 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' from Cats.
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026
MCC Theater has released new video footage from Miscast26, featuring Schmigadoon! stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase performing 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' from Cats.
Andrew Kober Dives Deep Into GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO, Saying Goodbye to THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES and More
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 21, 2026
About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 21, 2026
About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.
Video: Alex Brightman Leads Voice Cast of Musical Video Game Mystery THERE ARE NO GHOSTS AT THE GRAND
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Tony-nominated Broadway star Alex Brightman leads the voice cast of THERE ARE NO GHOSTS AT THE GRAND, a new musical mystery video game that was recently honored with the 2026 Tribeca Games Award.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Tony-nominated Broadway star Alex Brightman leads the voice cast of THERE ARE NO GHOSTS AT THE GRAND, a new musical mystery video game that was recently honored with the 2026 Tribeca Games Award.
Creative Goods Launches Corn Puddin' Candle in Honor of SCHMIGADOON!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
Creative Goods is launching a brand new piece of merchandise to celebrate the Schmigadoon’s Best Musical Tony Award! Take the Schmigadoon picnic home with you with a realistic corn puddin candle.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
Creative Goods is launching a brand new piece of merchandise to celebrate the Schmigadoon’s Best Musical Tony Award! Take the Schmigadoon picnic home with you with a realistic corn puddin candle.
SCHMIGADOON! Completes Apple TV EGOT With Best Musical Victory
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Apple TV has achieved EGOT status following Schmigadoon!'s Best Musical victory at the 2026 Tony Awards. The Broadway adaptation earned four Tony Awards and completed the company's collection of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony honors.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Apple TV has achieved EGOT status following Schmigadoon!'s Best Musical victory at the 2026 Tony Awards. The Broadway adaptation earned four Tony Awards and completed the company's collection of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony honors.
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Celebrates Tony Wins at After Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
At the 79th Tony Awards, Schmigadoon! took home the 2026 Tony Award for Best Musical! See photos from Schmigadoon!'s Tony's after party, where the company and many more celebrated the show's wins!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2026
At the 79th Tony Awards, Schmigadoon! took home the 2026 Tony Award for Best Musical! See photos from Schmigadoon!'s Tony's after party, where the company and many more celebrated the show's wins!
Video: Lorne Michaels Celebrates Tony Win- 'Broadway Has Always Been a Part of My Life'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026
Earlier tonight at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Schmigadoon! took home a Tony Award for Best Musical. After the team left the stage at Radio City Music Hall, lead producer Lorne Michaels checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Watch in this video.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026
Earlier tonight at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Schmigadoon! took home a Tony Award for Best Musical. After the team left the stage at Radio City Music Hall, lead producer Lorne Michaels checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Watch in this video.
Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and More Set for the 79th Annual Tony Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The Tony Awards has revealed the line-up of stage and screen stars slated to appear during the 79th Annual Tony Awards, including Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and many more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The Tony Awards has revealed the line-up of stage and screen stars slated to appear during the 79th Annual Tony Awards, including Rachel Zegler, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and many more.
THE PRINCESS BRIDE Musical Moves Forward With New Development Work Session This Fall
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2026
The stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride is continuing its development, with a new work session set for this fall as the creative team behind the project pushes ahead.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 3, 2026
The stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride is continuing its development, with a new work session set for this fall as the creative team behind the project pushes ahead.
Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 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.
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 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.
Final Week to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards; THE LOST BOYS Leads Best New Musical
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026
There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 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.
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026
There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 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.
SCHMIGADOON! to Release Broadway Cast Recording This Summer
by Michael Major - May 28, 2026
Schmigadoon! will release a Broadway cast recording this summer. Produced by Joy Machine Records, the upcoming album will capture Cinco Paul's Tony-nominated score, which includes new material not heard in the Apple TV series.
by Michael Major - May 28, 2026
Schmigadoon! will release a Broadway cast recording this summer. Produced by Joy Machine Records, the upcoming album will capture Cinco Paul's Tony-nominated score, which includes new material not heard in the Apple TV series.
SCHMIGADOON! Wins 2026 Tony Award for Best Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026
Schmigadoon! has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Musical.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026
Schmigadoon! has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Musical.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 28, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns and More
by - May 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - May 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, & More Nominated for 2026 Astra TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
Broadway alums Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, Daniel Radcliffe, and many more have received nominations at the 2026 Astra TV Awards. Take a look at the full list here.
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
Broadway alums Isa Briones, Alex Brightman, Carrie Coon, Daniel Radcliffe, and many more have received nominations at the 2026 Astra TV Awards. Take a look at the full list here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 27, 2026- Inside CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Choreo and More
by - May 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - May 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
'Broadway Bakes' Returns to Schmackary's With Stars From HADESTOWN, SCHMIGADOON & More
by Michael Major - May 26, 2026
Schmackary’s is hosting their 7th Broadway Bakes fundraiser this week. Confirmed participants this year include Sara Chase, Alex Brightman, Josh Rivera, Harvey Guillén, Betsy Wolfe, Christopher Sieber, Max Clayton, Marty Lauter, and more!
by Michael Major - May 26, 2026
Schmackary’s is hosting their 7th Broadway Bakes fundraiser this week. Confirmed participants this year include Sara Chase, Alex Brightman, Josh Rivera, Harvey Guillén, Betsy Wolfe, Christopher Sieber, Max Clayton, Marty Lauter, and more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Alex Brightman been in?
Alex Brightman has appeared on Broadway in 10 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?
Best Featured Performer in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Shark is Broken, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for School of Rock, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for School of Rock and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (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 won the Best Featured Performer in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his role in The Shark is Broken.
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