Alex Brightman
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.
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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
From: Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Premiere
STAGE CREDITS
Writing
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Alex Brightman
Connection
Movies
[ 2009 ] Roy
[ 2021 ] Justin
[ 2024 ] Gary
TV Shows
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
[ 2019-2025 ] Sir Pentious (voice)
Awards and Nominations
winner
Alex Brightman, The Shark is Broken
Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice
Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice
Alex Brightman, School of Rock
Alex Brightman, School of Rock
Alex Brightman, School of Rock- The Musical
Videos
Video: Christiani Pitts & Sam Tutty Perform 'What Baking Can Do/Sugar Daddy/A Spoonful of Sugar'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-08-11 12:42:16
Video: Bernadette Peters Brings Adorable Dogs to LIVE Ahead of Broadway Barks
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-07-07 13:21:42
Video: Caissie Levy Sings 'What Do I Need With Love' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - 2026-06-30 09:32:19
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
News
by - Aug 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 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 Michael Major - Aug 27, 2026
Alex Brightman and the cast of Schmigadoon! crossed the bridge into Good Morning America for a special performance! Watch a video of the company of the Tony-winning musical perform 'Cross That Bridge' on the hit morning show.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2026
Three-time Tony Award and Grammy Award nominee Jennifer Simard will step into the role of Mildred Layton in Schmigadoon! on Broadway beginning in September. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026
The original Broadway cast recording for Schmigadoon! is currently available to stream everywhere you listen to music. Schmigadoon! (Original Broadway Cast Recording) includes the entire Tony Award-winning score and orchestrations.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Stephen DeAngelis will host the 199th edition of his monthly series, featuring standbys and understudies from DEATH BECOMES HER, A WALK ON THE MOON, and MONTE CRISTO: A NEW MUSICAL.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Tony Award winner Ali Louis Bourzgui visited students at NYC's Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A about originating the role of David in THE LOST BOYS and his journey as a performer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2026
Watch Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty sing a medley of 'What Baking Can Do' from the musical Waitress, 'Sugar Daddy' from the musical Hedwig & The Angry Inch, and 'A Spoonful of Sugar” from the musical Mary Poppins at MCC Theater's MISCAST26.
by - Aug 10, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
Schmigadoon! has released its first single from the original Broadway cast recording, “Corn Puddin’”. Schmigadoon! (Original Broadway Cast Recording) will be released this month. Listen to single here!
by Michael Major - Aug 7, 2026
Watch a video at McKenzie Kurtz, Alex Brightman, and the cast of Schmigadoon! recording 'Corn Puddin'' for their new cast recording. The track is the first single released from the new album.
by Tessa Nelson - Aug 6, 2026
A fun, funny tour that may leave former theatre kids unexpectedly nostalgic.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Emmy Award-winner Ana Gasteyer will play her final performance as Mildred Layton in Schmigadoon! on Broadway this September. Replacement casting for the role of Mildred Layton is to be announced.
by Michael Major - Jul 30, 2026
Schmigadoon! has released new footage of Max Clayton performing 'You Can't Tame Me' in the Tony-winning production. Joined by Tony nominee Sara Chase, watch a video of Clayton performing the Carousel-inspired number.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman, currently starring in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway, visited Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A with students, sharing lessons on rejection, vocal health, and defining personal success. Check out photos of his visit.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Schmigadoon! will release an original Broadway cast recording on Friday, August 21. Schmigadoon! (Original Broadway Cast Recording) will include the entire Tony Award-winning score and orchestrations.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 22, 2026
Westfield native Joshua Burrage knows a thing or two about stepping, or in his case dancing, his way into the fantasy worlds of Broadway musicals. Burrage made his Broadway debut in the 2016 revival of “Cats” and, in the 2024–25 season, was in the ensemble of “BOOP! The Musical,” about the animated film vixen Betty Boop.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 16, 2026
Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) visited the Tony Award winning Best Musical Schmigadoon! this week. Check out photos of Hannah with the company.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
AI-generated tracks cost effectively nothing to produce and pennies to distribute; parked on a recognizable name, they skim streams - and royalties - from fans and algorithmic playlists alike.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026
Stephen DeAngelis' monthly series At This Performance... will return to The Green Room 42, featuring standbys, understudies, and alternates from current Broadway productions.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 8, 2026
Two stars visited the cast of Schmigadoon! on Broadway: dance legend Donna McKechnie and New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers. See photos from their visit!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Alex Brightman has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
Alex Brightman has not appeared in the West End.
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.
Alex Brightman has written 1 shows including The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers (Playwright).
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