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BIO

Multi-hyphenate actor and musician, Darren Criss burst on to the scene as one of the most memorable TV characters of all time, Blaine Anderson in Fox’s hit show “Glee.” His portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed limited series, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” earned him a Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Critics’ Choice Award. In addition to his work on television, Criss is a veteran of the stage whose Broadway credits include American Buffalo opposite Sam Rockwell and Laurence Fishburne (2022), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2015), How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (2012), and most recently the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors (2024). He released a solo EP in 2021 titled Masquerade (BMG), and in the same year, released a full-length holiday album titled- aptly- A Very Darren Crissmas (Decca), for which he recently toured in North America.

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STAGE CREDITS

Maybe Happy Ending Maybe Happy Ending
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Oliver
American Buffalo American Buffalo
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2022
Performer
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Seymour [Replacement]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[US Tour]
Broadway National Tour, 0
Hedwig
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig [Replacement]
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
J. Pierrepont Finch [Replacement]

Movies

A Very Potter Musical
[ 2009 ] Harry Potter
Me and My Dick
[ 2009 ] Writer
A Very Potter Sequel
[ 2010 ] Harry
Starship
[ 2011 ]
The Chicago 8
[ 2011 ] Yippie Man
Girl Most Likely
[ 2012 ] Lee
A Very Potter Senior Year
[ 2013 ] Harry
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
[ 2013 ] Sutemaru - Voice
The Wind Rises
[ 2013 ] Katayama - Voice
Stan Lee's Mighty 7
[ 2014 ] Micro - Voice
A Very StarKid Reunion
[ 2015 ]
Flop Stoppers
[ 2016 ]
Speech & Debate
[ 2017 ]
All You Ever Wished For
[ 2018 ] Tyler Hutton
Sydney's Adventure
[ 2018 ]
Midway
[ 2019 ] Eugene Lindsey
Music Music Music
[ 2019 ]
Justice Society: World War II
[ 2021 ] Superman / Clark Kent - Voice
Show of titles
[ 2021 ]

TV Shows

Eastwick
Josh Burton
Little White Lie
Toby Phillips
A Very Potter Musical
[ 2009-2010 ] Harry Potter
Cold Case
Reuben Harris '69
Archer
Mikey, Tommy
The Cleveland Show
Hunter
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles
American Horror Story
Justin
Glee
[ 2010-2015 ]
Glee
[ 2010-2015 ] Blaine Anderson, Noah 'Puck' Puckerman
Transformers: Rescue Bots
Sideswipe
:Dryvrs
Samual
Supergirl
Music Meister
The Flash
Music Meister
Transformers: Robots in Disguise
[ 2014-2017 ] Sideswipe, Son
American Crime Story
Andrew Cunanan
Hollywood
Raymond Ainsley
Royalties
Pierce
Wayward Guide
Ryan Reynolds
Wayward Guide
Ryan Reynolds
Rick and Morty
Naruto, Bruce Chutback
Trese
Marco Guerrero, Marco
Yasuke
Haruto, Additional Voices
Green Eggs and Ham
Looka

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Darren Criss been in?

Darren Criss has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Darren Criss been in?

Darren Criss has not appeared in the West End.

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