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Karl Kenzler

Birth Place: Indianapolis, IN, USA

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Karl Kenzler BIO

Broadway: You Can't Take it With You, Mary Poppins, Twelve Angry Men, The Caretaker, Dinner At Eight, The Heiress. Off-Broadway: Clinton (NYMF), Beyond Therapy (TACT), Peter & The Starcatcher (NYTW), The Tempest and Hamlet (CSC), Spinning Into Butter (LCT), The Charity That Began At Home and Diana Of Dobson's (Mint Theater), Back From The Front (Working Theater). Regional includes: "Iago" in Othello (Old Globe), Romeo & Juliet and His Girl Friday (Guthrie), Major Barbara (Shakespeare Theater, Helen Hayes nomination), Villa America (Williamstown), Sweet Charity (Barrington Stage). Film/TV: House of Cards (recurring), Law & Order: SVU (recurring), Person of Interest, Made in Jersey, The Good Wife, Fringe, Rescue Me, Law & Order, Now & Again, Trinity and Darwin (DarwinTheSeries.com). Education: University of Evansville (BFA), NYU Grad Acting (MFA). Visit KarlKenzler.com

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Karl Kenzler STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Sheen Center Production, 2019
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Underground World Premiere, 2018
Father

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2018
Blondy Swanson

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Constable

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Henderson

[Off-Broadway]
TACT Production, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2011
Lord Aster

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2009
Mr. Banks

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Antonio

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
George Banks [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Barnardo/Laertes/Guildenstern

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Juror #8 (Understudy)

Juror #12 (Understudy)

Juror #1 (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Mick (Understudy)

Aston (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Mr. Hatfield

Gustave (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1995
Arthur Townsend


Karl Kenzler Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

Karl KenzlerMajor Barbara

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Hear Play Audio Theatre Launches New Podcast Season With a New Christmas Comedy, THREE WISE GUYS


The Audio Theatre podcast HEAR PLAY has announced the release of its new season with a production of THREE WISE GUYS by Scott Alan Evans and Jeffrey Couchman. Three Wise Guys is based on the short stories “Dancing Dan’s Christmas” and “The Three Wise Guys” by American humorist Damon Runyon, whose work is also the basis for the musical GUYS AND DOLLS. 

Photos: First Look at PlayMakers Repertory Company's Production Of MISERY


The psychological thriller opens this weekend at PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill. Check out production photos here!

MISERY to Open at PlayMakers Rep This Spooky Season


Get ready for spine-tingling suspense as PlayMakers Rep presents MISERY. Don't miss this must-see production that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Book your tickets now for a thrilling experience this spooky season.

 Bucks County Playhouse Holds Talkbacks For TOMMY AND ME


 Bucks County Playhouse announced a series of post-show talkbacks with Ray Didinger and guests, following Tuesday and Thursday evening performances of Didinger’s hit play, “Tommy and Me.”

Gordon Clapp of NYPD BLUE to Star in TOMMY AND ME at Bucks County Playhouse


Emmy-winner and Tony-nominee Gordon Clapp, who played Detective Greg Medavoy for all 12 seasons on ABC’s “NYPD Blue,” will star as Tommy McDonald in a new production of Ray Didinger’s “Tommy and Me,” at Bucks County Playhouse, May 19 through June 17.

Karl Kenzler, Deirdre Lovejoy & More to Join INDY SPELLING BEE at The New Harmony Project


The New Harmony Project will present Indy Spelling Bee on April 1. The event will be produced by the creator of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, The 25 Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Photos: Vineyard Theater Honors Tony-Winner Billy Crudup At 40th Anniversary Gala!


See photos from inside the Vineyard Theatre's 40th Anniversary gala honoring Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Billy Crudup!

Listen: Karl Kenzler, Joel de la Fuente & More Star in THREE WISE GUYS Podcast


Listen to HEAR PLAY's second season production of THREE WISE GUYS by Scott Alan Evans and Jeffrey Couchman.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS, and More Take Home 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards; Full List!


The 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway was presented on Sunday, May 1, 2022 and we have the full list of winners and nominees!

KIMBERLY AKIMBO & ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Lead Nominations for 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards


Nominations for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced today by theatre veterans Lilli Cooper and Lea DeLaria, stars of Broadway’s POTUS. With COVID safety in mind, rather than having one host and multiple presenters, this year the Awards will be handed out by a few Host/Presenter pairs on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm EST. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.

Signature Theatre Announces One-Week Extension for TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992


Signature Theatre has announced one-week extension for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, National Humanities Medal-recipient Anna Deavere Smith’s gathering of voices surrounding the 1992 L.A. civil unrest in a complex portrait of a city’s racial anguish.

Review Roundup: Anna Deavere Smith's TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992


Signature Theatre just celebrated opening night of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, National Humanities Medal-recipient Anna Deavere Smith's gathering of voices surrounding the 1992 L.A. civil unrest in a complex portrait of a city's racial anguish.

Signature Theatre Announces the Cast of TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992


Signature Theatre has announced the cast of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, National Humanities Medal-recipient Anna Deavere Smith’s gathering of voices surrounding the 1992 L.A. civil unrest in a complex portrait of a city’s racial anguish.

VIDEO: See a Preview of Anna Deavere Smith's TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at Signature Theatre's


Signature Theatre has announced a 35-minute video preview of playwright, actor, and scholar Anna Deavere Smith’s Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, directed by Taibi Magar, ahead of the Fall 2021 production on the Irene Diamond Stage.

VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara, Danny Burstein, Lesli Margherita, Jessica Vosk and More Get Vaccinated!


In conjunction with the launching of the Broadway Vaccination site on April 12th in the heart of the theatre district in NYC, Jeffrey Schecter, the creator of the A Chorus Line in Quarantine, brings us a fun and inspiring video to encourage others to get vaccinated!

Wake Up With BWW 4/14: Glenn Close on the SUNSET BOULEVARD Film, and More!


Today's top stories: Glenn Close reveals that the Sunset Boulevard film is 'ready to go', The Phantom of the Opera will have full orchestrations upon returning, and more!

VIDEO: On This Day, September 28- YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Returns to Broadway


Today we celebrate the Broadway revival of Kaufman and Hart's You Can't Take It with You, which opened on this day in 2014.

Photo Flash: Joel Grey to Direct ON BORROWED TIME With Phillipa Soo, Bebe Neuwirth, Sam Waterston and More


Two River Theater will continue their series of online benefit play readings with On Borrowed Time, a live two-act event; Act 1 on Wednesday, August 5 and Act 2 with a live Q&A with the artists on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00PM EDT.

Luna Stage Announces Teen 2020 Summer Conservatory With Karl Kenzler


Luna Stage's Summer Performance Conservatory for young artists, ages 12-17 returns for 2020, led by teaching artist and Broadway veteran Karl Kenzler. Auditions will be held at Luna Stage, 555 Valley Road in West Orange, on Thursday, February 27 from 4-6pm and Saturday, February 29 from 2-5pm and by appointment. Students selected for the program will collaborate on a devised play that they will perform on Luna's MainStage theater this July.

David Strathairn, Cameron Monaghan and More Join the Casts of IMAGINE THIS! Festival of Free Reading Series


Fellowship for Performing Arts announced today complete casting for the second annual Imagine This!, a festival of staged readings featuring plays under consideration for future development that will take place December 4, 5 and 6. Performances will take place at Theatre Three at Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036).

Karl Kenzler FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Karl Kenzler been in?

Karl Kenzler has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Karl Kenzler been in?

Karl Kenzler has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Karl Kenzler been nominated for?

Karl Kenzler has been nominated for The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Major Barbara.

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