Christian Borle
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Latest News on Christian Borle:
Elton John Says Politics May Have Contributed to TAMMY FAYE's Closing (Dec 11, 2024)
2 Broadway Shows Close Today (Dec 8, 2024)
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Belk Theater (Nov 29, 2024)
Elton John Says Politics May Have Contributed to TAMMY FAYE's Closing (Dec 11, 2024)
2 Broadway Shows Close Today (Dec 8, 2024)
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Belk Theater (Nov 29, 2024)
BIO
CHRISTIAN BORLE is a Grammy and two-time Tony Award-winning actor. Christian won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as Shakespeare in Something Rotten, and Best Featured Actor in a Play as Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher. Most recently on Broadway, he starred as Joe/Josephine in Some Like It Hot (Tony nom.), for which he wrote additional material and received a Grammy Award for its cast album. Additional Broadway credits: Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, Amour, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Spamalot, Legally Blonde (Tony nom.), Mary Poppins, Falsettos (Tony nom.), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
He most recently starred as Albert Peterson in the Kennedy Center’s production of Bye Bye Birdie in June 2024. He also starred as Orin Scrivello, DDS et al in Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theater, for which he received the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Lucille Lortel (or LuLo) Awards for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.
On TV, Christian has appeared in “Hazbin Hotel,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Evil,” “Masters of Sex,” “Elementary,” “Younger,” “Lifesaver,” NBC’s “Peter Pan Live,” and NBC’s “The Sound of Music Live.” Christian played a recurring role on “The Good Wife/Fight” and received across-the-board praise as Tom on “Smash.” Christian also appeared in Michael Mann’s feature Blackhat opposite Chris Hemsworth and Viola Davis, and The Bounty Hunter with Jennifer Aniston. Directing: Popcorn Falls (Davenport Theater), Footloose (The MUNY), and Tale as Old as Time, a tribute to Howard Ashman at 92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists series. Playwriting: Hammered: A Thor & Loki Play (Go to marvelspotlightplays.com).
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STAGE CREDITS
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking original album of Tommy, 2019
Captain Walker
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Historian
Minstrel
French Guard
Not Dead Fred
Prince Herbert
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Painter (Understudy)
Newsvendor (Understudy)
Dusoleil (Understudy)
Bertrand (Understudy)
Advocate (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Kane Flannery/Zach Marshall
Zach Marshall
Kane Flannery
Productions
Movies
The Bounty Hunter
[ 2010 ] Caddy
[ 2010 ] Caddy
Blackhat
[ 2015 ] Jeff Robichaud
[ 2015 ] Jeff Robichaud
TV Shows
Live from Lincoln Center
Marvin, Pirelli
Marvin, Pirelli
Smash
Tom Levitt
Tom Levitt
The Good Fight
Carter Schmidt
Carter Schmidt
The Good Wife
Carter Schmidt
Carter Schmidt
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Christian Borle, Some Like It Hot
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award
Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
Christian Borle, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Falsettos
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Christian Borle, Falsettos
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Something Rotten!
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Something Rotten!
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
Christian Borle, Something Rotten!
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Something Rotten!
winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Christian Borle, Something Rotten!
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Featured Actor in a Play
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Legally Blonde
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Christian Borle, Legally Blonde The Musical
Videos
Video: Jonathan Groff Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024
Video: Christian Borle Sings 'Chip on My Shoulder' from LEGALLY BLONDE on the Broadway Cruise
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024
Interview: Keith David and Blake Roman on Going From Stage to the HAZBIN HOTEL
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024
Interview: Jeremy Jordan, Kimiko Glenn & Amir Talai on Their HAZBIN HOTEL Characters
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2024
Interview: Watch Erika Henningsen & Stephanie Beatriz Talk HAZBIN HOTEL Musical Series
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024
Video: Watch the HAZBIN HOTEL Musical Series Trailer With Erika Henningsen, Alex Brightman & More
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2023
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2023
Video: How SOME LIKE IT HOT Became a 13-Time Tony-Nominated Hit
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jun 7, 2023
Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT Performs 'What Are You Thirsty For' on TODAY; Watch their Tony Nominations Reaction
by Michael Major - May 2, 2023
VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023
VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023
VIDEO: Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee & SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Perform 'You Can't Have Me' on GMA
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
News
Elton John Says Politics May Have Contributed to TAMMY FAYE's Closing
Sir Elton John opened up about his show Tammy Faye, which played its final Broadway performance on December 8, stating that politics may have contributed to the show's closing. Learn more.
Sir Elton John opened up about his show Tammy Faye, which played its final Broadway performance on December 8, stating that politics may have contributed to the show's closing. Learn more.
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
Broadway says goodbye to two productions. Water for Elephants takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 25 previews and 301 regular performances; and Tammy Faye will conclude its run at the Palace Theatre following 24 previews and 29 regular performances.
Broadway says goodbye to two productions. Water for Elephants takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 25 previews and 301 regular performances; and Tammy Faye will conclude its run at the Palace Theatre following 24 previews and 29 regular performances.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOT at Belk Theater
While Marc Shaiman's score often sounds effortful in striving to make SOME LIKE IT HOT what it was in the first place—a musical with cherry-picked hits for Marilyn Monroe to sing—the book by Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin helps the story and its main characters diversify and evolve. Director Casey Nicholaw's high-heel tap choreography further assures high energy all evening long.
While Marc Shaiman's score often sounds effortful in striving to make SOME LIKE IT HOT what it was in the first place—a musical with cherry-picked hits for Marilyn Monroe to sing—the book by Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin helps the story and its main characters diversify and evolve. Director Casey Nicholaw's high-heel tap choreography further assures high energy all evening long.
Tickets are Now on Sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT in San Diego
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in San Diego are now on sale. The show will run at the San Diego Civic Theatre beginning in January.
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in San Diego are now on sale. The show will run at the San Diego Civic Theatre beginning in January.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Memphis Premiere On Sale This Friday At The Orpheum
Tickets for the Memphis premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Orpheum Theatre go on sale Friday, November 22. The show will run from April 8 to 13 as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway Season.
Tickets for the Memphis premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Orpheum Theatre go on sale Friday, November 22. The show will run from April 8 to 13 as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway Season.
TAMMY FAYE To Play Final Broadway Performance in December
The Almeida Theatre production of the new musical TAMMY FAYE will play its final Broadway performance in December. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets before it plays its final show.
The Almeida Theatre production of the new musical TAMMY FAYE will play its final Broadway performance in December. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets before it plays its final show.
Video: TAMMY FAYE Cast Celebrates Opening Night
The cast of the new musical Tammy Faye celebrated its opening night last week at the Palace Theater and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch what went down in this video.
The cast of the new musical Tammy Faye celebrated its opening night last week at the Palace Theater and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch what went down in this video.
Photos: Elton John Joins the Cast of TAMMY FAYE For Opening Night Curtain Call
Tammy Faye officially opened! The cast was joined on stage during curtain call by Elton John, who wrote music for the production. Check out photos here!
Tammy Faye officially opened! The cast was joined on stage during curtain call by Elton John, who wrote music for the production. Check out photos here!
Review Roundup: TAMMY FAYE Opens On Broadway
The story of famed evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker comes to life in a new Broadway musical starring Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris! The show opens tonight and the critics stopped by the newly renovated Palace Theatre to hear the gospel of Tammy! Read the reviews as they roll in!
The story of famed evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker comes to life in a new Broadway musical starring Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris! The show opens tonight and the critics stopped by the newly renovated Palace Theatre to hear the gospel of Tammy! Read the reviews as they roll in!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Katie Brayben and Christian Borle Perform 'If Only Love' from TAMMY FAYE
Tammy Faye stars Katie Brayben and Christian Borle stopped by Good Morning America on Thursday to perform a number from the show. Before taking the stage to sing 'If Only Love,' the Broadway stars discussed the show with the hosts. Watch the interview and performance now!
Tammy Faye stars Katie Brayben and Christian Borle stopped by Good Morning America on Thursday to perform a number from the show. Before taking the stage to sing 'If Only Love,' the Broadway stars discussed the show with the hosts. Watch the interview and performance now!
Video: TAMMY FAYE Cast Performs 'Light of the World' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
The cast of Tammy Faye visited Good Morning America on Wednesday! For their very first TV performance, the cast performed the Act 1 number 'Light of the World.' Watch the performance now!
The cast of Tammy Faye visited Good Morning America on Wednesday! For their very first TV performance, the cast performed the Act 1 number 'Light of the World.' Watch the performance now!
TAMMY FAYE Cast to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
Tune into Good Morning America on Wednesday, November 13 for a special performance from the Broadway cast of Tammy Faye! The new musical is currently running on Broadway at the Palace Theatre with Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris.
Tune into Good Morning America on Wednesday, November 13 for a special performance from the Broadway cast of Tammy Faye! The new musical is currently running on Broadway at the Palace Theatre with Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 8, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Christian Borle, Norm Lewis & More to Perform in BROADWAY'S LEADING MEN on PBS
PBS and The American Pops Orchestra will present BROADWAY’S LEADING MEN: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION, a special concert event celebrating the unforgettable male characters and beloved songs that have defined musical theater throughout the decades.
PBS and The American Pops Orchestra will present BROADWAY’S LEADING MEN: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION, a special concert event celebrating the unforgettable male characters and beloved songs that have defined musical theater throughout the decades.
Character Breakdown: TAMMY FAYE Cast Unpacks Their Roles
Tammy Faye has taken the stage at the Palace Theatre! The new musical is now in Broadway previews and is set to open on Thursday, November 14. In this video, watch as the cast unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new musical here!
Tammy Faye has taken the stage at the Palace Theatre! The new musical is now in Broadway previews and is set to open on Thursday, November 14. In this video, watch as the cast unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new musical here!
Photos: TAMMY FAYE First Look
The new musical Tammy Faye is now in previews at the Palace Theatre on Broadway! Check first photos of stars Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.
The new musical Tammy Faye is now in previews at the Palace Theatre on Broadway! Check first photos of stars Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.
Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT's Baltimore Debut on Sale Now
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center are on sale now.
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center are on sale now.
Video: Elton John and Jake Shears Discuss Tammy Faye's Meaningful Legacy
Elton John and Jake Shears stopped by Good Morning America on Friday to discuss their latest project, Tammy Faye, based on the life and career of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Watch the interview now!
Elton John and Jake Shears stopped by Good Morning America on Friday to discuss their latest project, Tammy Faye, based on the life and career of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Watch the interview now!
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Christian Borle been in?
Christian Borle has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Christian Borle been in?
Christian Borle has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Christian Borle been nominated for?
Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Falsettos, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Legally Blonde The Musical.
What awards has Christian Borle won?
Christian Borle has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including: - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors - Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Something Rotten! - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten! - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten! - Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher - Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Peter and the Starcatcher
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