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BIO

Alex Sharp was born in London but grew up traveling constantly. He closed out his time at Juilliard (from which he graduates end of May) playing Hally in Athol Fugard’s Master Harold…and the Boys, while simultaneously directing a production of A Clockwork Orange the play, which he also adapted. Broadway: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
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Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Alex Sharp, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Sharp, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Alex Sharp, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


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Theatre World Awards - 2015 - Theatre World Award

Alex Sharp, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


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Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Alex Sharp, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time


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- 2014 - Theatre Finalists

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Social: WICKED Stars, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lea Michele And More Hit the 2024 Met Gala!

It's the first Monday in May and the stars are stepping out once more for this year's Met Gala to benefit the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hit the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with all your faves in our social roundup!
Anna Zavelson And More Named 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award Winners

American Ballet Theatre soloist Jake Roxander, New York-based dancer Frances Samson, and musical theatre actress Anna Zavelson have been named winners of the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award for Dance and Theatre.
Anna Zavelson, Jordan Dobson And More Are Finalists for the 14th Annual Clive Barnes Award

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced the 2023 finalists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre.
Lorna Courtney, Solea Pfeiffer & More Named 13th Annual Clive Barnes Award Finalists

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced this year’s finalists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre.
Justin Cooley and Mira Nadon Win Clive Barnes Awards

The Clive Barnes Foundation, under the leadership of Holly Jones and Lloyd Mayor, announced the winners of the 12th Annual Clive Barnes Awards.
Finalists Announced for Twelfth Annual Clive Barnes Awards

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced the date for the 12th Annual Clive Barnes Awards. Hosted by New York 1's Frank DiLella, the presentation of the awards recognizing excellence in theater and dance will take place on Sunday, September 18th, 2022 at 3pm at the Westbeth Studio.
Theater Stories: CURIOUS INCIDENT, THE BAND'S VISIT, THE INHERITANCE and More About the Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Today's Theater Stories features the Ethel Barrymore Theatre! Learn about Ethel Barrymore herself, shows to have graced the theatre's stage, including An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, Chaplin, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Band's Visit, The Inheritance, and many more!
Aaron Sorkin Reveals He Considered Making THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 a Musical

Aaron Sorkin has revealed that he considered making his film, The Trial of the Chicago 7, into a musical! The American legal drama film was written and directed by Sorkin, and stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sacha Baron Cohen, Daniel Flaherty, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and more.
VIDEO: Sacha Baron Cohen Talks TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 & BORAT on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

Sacha talks about winning two Golden Globe Awards for Borat, doing Abbie Hoffman’s accent for The Trial of the Chicago 7, the horrible mix-up when sending his audition tape to Steven Spielberg, wearing different underwear for every character he plays, and he reveals that doing a Borat bit on our show inspired him to make Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.
Aaron Sorkin Thinks THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Could Be A Musical

In a recent virtual 92Y talk, screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin discussed musical potential for his most recent project, the courtroom drama The Trial of the Chicago Seven.
BroadwayHD Announces October Lineup - SWEENEY TODD, A STAR IS BORN, and More!

BroadwayHD has announced its October roster, featuring popular films and plays, along with anniversary concerts and exciting live theater experiences.
Review Roundup: THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7, Written and Directed by Aaron Sorkin

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is now open in select theaters, before coming to Netflix on October 16.
Photo Flash: See Mark Rylance, Eddie Redmayne, & More in First Look at THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7

Netflix has shared a first look at Mark Rylance, Sacha Baron Cohen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Eddie Redmayne, Jeremy Strong, J.C. MacKenzie, and Danny Flahery in Aaron Sorkin's new film, The Trial of The Chicago 7!
Celia Rose Gooding, Sophia Anne Caruso, Andrew Burnap & More Named Finalists for Clive Barnes Awards

The Clive Barnes Foundation, today announced finalists for the 10th Annual Clive Barnes Awards, recognizing excellence in Theater and Dance. According to the New York Times, the list includes Celia Rose Gooding (Jagged Little Pill), Sophia Anne Caruso (Beetlejuice), Andrew Burnap (The Inheritance), and Christopher Livingston (The Great Society) in the theatre category, and India Bradley, Roman Mejia, Kellie Drobnick, and Aran Bell in the dance category.
Industry Interview: How Chris Harper Brought a Brand New COMPANY Back to Broadway

Company on Broadway producer Chris Harper checks in with BroadwayWorld to discuss all things Company, the future of his company, London vs. Broadway, cast recording hopes and so much more!
Beloved Dancer & Philanthropist Valerie Taylor-Barnes Passes Away At Age 88

Valerie Taylor-Barnes, celebrated ballerina of the Royal Ballet and champion of young artists, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 18, 2019 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death nearly ten years to the day by her beloved husband, Clive Barnes.
Michael Keaton Joins Aaron Sorkin's THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7

Deadline reports that Michael Keaton has joined the cast of Aaron Sorkin's upcoming film 'The Trial Of The Chicago 7.' William Hurt and J.C. MacKenzie also joined the cast.
THE HUSTLE Starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson Comes To Blu-ray and DVD

Two women put the “art” in con-artist in the outrageously fun comedy, THE HUSTLE, arriving on Digital August 6, 2019 and on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand August 20, 2019 from Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures (MGM) and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.  The film stars Academy Award® winner Anne Hathaway (Ocean's 8, The Devil Wears Prada) and Rebel Wilson (Isn't It Romantic, Pitch Perfect) who show off their electric chemistry playing scam artists from different worlds who join forces to take down the dirty rotten men who have wronged them. Filled with wildly entertaining and empowering moments from beginning to end, THE HUSTLEwhisks audiences away to a world of luxury and glamour set in a stunning seaside town in the south of France. 
John Cameron Mitchell and Bryan Weller's ANTHEM: HOMUNCULUS Soundtrack is Out Now

Today Ghostlight Records releases the soundtrack to Anthem: Homunculus, created by award-winning writer/director John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shrill) and composer/writer Bryan Weller, featuring original music and lyrics by Weller & Mitchell. Anthem is an edgy anthology series produced by Topic (Missing Richard Simmons) and distributed by Luminary, that tells a unique American story through a distinct musical voice. A groundbreaking and ambitious new podcast that combines music, drama, film and theater, Anthem: Homunculus is the first of its kind to offer audiences an original, Broadway caliber production in podcast form starring top talent, including Cynthia Erivo, Glenn Close, Nakhane, Patti LuPone, Laurie Anderson, Marion Cotillard and Denis O'Hare.
John Cameron Mitchell, Bryan Weller to Release 'Anthem: Homunculus' Soundtrack Featuring Cynthia Erivo, Patti LuPone

Today Ghostlight Records announces a May 20 digital download and streaming release date for the soundtrack to Anthem: Homunculus, created by award-winning writer/director John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shrill) and composer/writer Bryan Weller, featuring original music and lyrics by Weller & Mitchell. Anthem is an edgy anthology series produced by Topic (Missing Richard Simmons) and distributed by Luminary, that tells a unique American story through a distinct musical voice. A groundbreaking and ambitious new podcast that combines music, drama, film and theater, Anthem: Homunculus is the first of its kind to offer audiences an original, Broadway caliber production in podcast form starring top talent, including Cynthia Erivo, Glenn Close, Nakhane, Patti LuPone, Laurie Anderson, Marion Cotillard and Denis O'Hare.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alex Sharp been in?

Alex Sharp has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Alex Sharp been in?

Alex Sharp has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alex Sharp been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

What awards has Alex Sharp won?

- Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Theatre Finalists for ...

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