Michael McElroy
Birth Place: Shaker Heights, OH, USA
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BIO
Michael McElroy
Michael came to New York City in May of 1990, after finishing his BFA in Theater from Carnegie Mellon University. His Broadway credits include Big River, The Wild Party, Rent, The Who's Tommy, Miss Saigon, Patti Lupone on Broadway, Hair and The High Rollers Social Pleasure Club. National Tour: Sarafina. Off Broadway: NY Shakespeare Festival's Richard III with Denzel Washington, Violet (Playwright's Horizons: Drama Desk Nomination), Thunder Knocking on the Door, Minetta Reperatory Theater and Blue, Grammercy Theater. Regional credits include Angels in America Pts I and II, Alley Theater; Fences, Riverside Theater; Dreamgirls, Pittsburgh Playhouse; Thunder Knocking on the Door, Trinity Reperatory Theater. He was also a featured vocalist on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show." Michael is featured on CD recordings of The Who's Tommy, Blue, Violet, Thunder Knocking on the Door and Leslie Uggams' upcoming CD project. He founded the Broadway Gospel Choir in 1994, then founded the Broadway Inspirational Voices in 1999.
Photos
RENT Family: Victoria Leacock, Lisa Zinni, Michael Greif, Martha Banta, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Marcus Paul James, Yassmin Alers, Fredi Walker-Browne, Schele Williams, Rodney Hicks, Maya Days, Tim Weil, Julie Larson, Destan Owens, Jeremy Kushnier, Karmine Alers and Michael McElroy
Date:
02/19/2026
From: Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Jaguar Dupree, Jaguar Dupree
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Security Guard, Ensemble, Hawker, Officer #1, Local Lad
Productions
TV Shows
MADtv
Jeremy, Sick Boy
Jeremy, Sick Boy
Awards and Nominations
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Michael McElroyBig River:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Michael McElroy, Big River
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Michael McElroy, Big River
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Michael McElroyBig River
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Michael McElroy, Violet
Videos
Video: First Look at Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-06-18 15:42:58
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with Billy Porter & Wayne Brady
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-06-11 09:51:10
Video: Watch Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More Rehearse LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - 2026-06-09 12:54:30
Video: First Listen to the Encores! Orchestra Playing LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - 2026-05-22 13:00:44
Video: Billy Porter Sings 'A Little More Mascara' In Rehearsals for Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-14 10:12:15
Video: Michael McElroy Tours SYNCOPATED STAGES at the Library for the Performing Arts
by Joey Mervis - 2025-11-29 16:00:20
VIDEO: Watch Broadway Unite for the BROADWAY BACKWARDS Finale!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-04-01 09:38:52
VIDEO: Former RENT Cast Members Sing 'Will I?' with Arts Workers for Federal Relief
by Stephi Wild - 2020-09-08 07:58:03
VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Releases Video of 'The Room Where It Happens' from HAMILTON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-03 12:50:47
VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices' Broadway Our Way Performs 'Play' From FINDING NEVERLAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-11-01 15:35:19
VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Covers 'A Whole New World' From Disney's ALADDIN
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-10-02 18:23:26
Video: Broadway Inspirational Voices Covers “Wondering” From THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-09-09 20:25:31
VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Performs 'Seize the Day' From NEWSIES
by Stephi Wild - 2019-04-01 08:08:22
VIDEO: Broadway Inspirational Voices Shares Their Take on THE BAND'S VISIT Anthem 'Answer Me'
by Julie Musbach - 2018-10-01 11:10:14
TV: What Went on Backstage at Broadway Backwards? Go Behind the Scenes!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-04-03 15:26:45
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Cast Recording, Featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford, Out Today
by BWW News Desk - 2017-12-08 01:30:00
News
Video: First Look at Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
You can now get a first look at production footage of La Cage Aux Folles, now running as the final production of the Encores! season. See Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, and more as they take the stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
You can now get a first look at production footage of La Cage Aux Folles, now running as the final production of the Encores! season. See Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, and more as they take the stage.
Review Roundup: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Starring Billy Porter & Wayne Brady
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026
Rounding out the 2026 New York City Center Encores! season is La Cage Aux Folles, which just opened on June 17. This final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 performances through June 28. The production is led by Director Robert O’Hara and Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert with choreography by Edgar Godineaux and tap choreography by Dormeshia. Check out what the critics are saying!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2026
Rounding out the 2026 New York City Center Encores! season is La Cage Aux Folles, which just opened on June 17. This final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 performances through June 28. The production is led by Director Robert O’Hara and Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert with choreography by Edgar Godineaux and tap choreography by Dormeshia. Check out what the critics are saying!
Photos: First Look at Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2026
Rounding out the 2026 New York City Center Encores! season is La Cage Aux Folles, which just opened last night, June 17. This final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 performances through June 28. Check out photos of the cast in action here.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 18, 2026
Rounding out the 2026 New York City Center Encores! season is La Cage Aux Folles, which just opened last night, June 17. This final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 performances through June 28. Check out photos of the cast in action here.
Photos: Wayne Brady, Billy Porter, Harvey Fierstein, and More in Rehearsal For LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Encores
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 15, 2026
Rehearsals are now underway for the New York City Center Encores! production of La Cage Aux Folles, starring Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, and more Check out photos of the cast and team in rehearsal here.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 15, 2026
Rehearsals are now underway for the New York City Center Encores! production of La Cage Aux Folles, starring Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, and more Check out photos of the cast and team in rehearsal here.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES with Billy Porter & Wayne Brady
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 11, 2026
Tony Award winner Billy Porter stars opposite stage and screen star Wayne Brady in the New York City Center Encores! production of La Cage Aux Folles. Set to open on June 17, this final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 performances through June 28. Watch rehearsal highlights in this video!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 11, 2026
Tony Award winner Billy Porter stars opposite stage and screen star Wayne Brady in the New York City Center Encores! production of La Cage Aux Folles. Set to open on June 17, this final production of this Encores! season will run for 15 performances through June 28. Watch rehearsal highlights in this video!
Video: Watch Billy Porter, Wayne Brady & More Rehearse LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2026
Step inside the rehearsal room with the cast of La Cage Aux Folles at New York City Center Encores! New videos show Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, Alaman Diadhiou, Rachel Webb, and the complete company perform songs.
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2026
Step inside the rehearsal room with the cast of La Cage Aux Folles at New York City Center Encores! New videos show Billy Porter, Wayne Brady, Alaman Diadhiou, Rachel Webb, and the complete company perform songs.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for June 2026
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 9, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in June? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. June 2026 is packed with world premiere stage adaptations, musical revivals, and much more.
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 9, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway in June? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. June 2026 is packed with world premiere stage adaptations, musical revivals, and much more.
Video: First Listen to the Encores! Orchestra Playing LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Michael Major - May 22, 2026
Get your first listen to La Cage Aux Folles as the 28-piece Encores! Orchestra brings the sweeping, original 1983 orchestrations to life. Watch a new video of Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert conduct the orchestra through Jerry Herman’s score.
by Michael Major - May 22, 2026
Get your first listen to La Cage Aux Folles as the 28-piece Encores! Orchestra brings the sweeping, original 1983 orchestrations to life. Watch a new video of Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert conduct the orchestra through Jerry Herman’s score.
Black Theatre United Reveals Designers for 2026 Design Expo & Reveals New App
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Black Theatre United has revealed the designers for this year’s BTU Design Expo, alongside the launch of the new BTU Design Expo App. The 2026 Expo brings together leading theatre designers alongside emerging and early-career artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Black Theatre United has revealed the designers for this year’s BTU Design Expo, alongside the launch of the new BTU Design Expo App. The 2026 Expo brings together leading theatre designers alongside emerging and early-career artists.
Billy Porter Praises Co-Star Wayne Brady Ahead of Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026
Billy Porter will soon return to the stage as Albin in the upcoming Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles, starring opposite Wayne Brady as Georges. Watch Porter praise the talents of his co-star during a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Bevelations.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026
Billy Porter will soon return to the stage as Albin in the upcoming Encores! production of La Cage aux Folles, starring opposite Wayne Brady as Georges. Watch Porter praise the talents of his co-star during a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Bevelations.
Tonya Pinkins and More Complete the Cast for Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
The complete cast has been revealed for Encores! La Cage Aux Folles. Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins joins the cast as Jacqueline, along with Peter Francis James as Edouard, and Rachel Webb as Anne.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
The complete cast has been revealed for Encores! La Cage Aux Folles. Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins joins the cast as Jacqueline, along with Peter Francis James as Edouard, and Rachel Webb as Anne.
Video: Billy Porter Sings 'A Little More Mascara' In Rehearsals for Encores! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2026
Get a peek behind the scenes of Encores! La Cage Aux Folles with Billy Porter, Director Robert O’Hara, and Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert. Watch as Porter sings Albin’s first big number in the show, “A Little More Mascara,” and talks with Joubert and O’Hara about the process of approaching the music and the character.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2026
Get a peek behind the scenes of Encores! La Cage Aux Folles with Billy Porter, Director Robert O’Hara, and Guest Music Director Joseph Joubert. Watch as Porter sings Albin’s first big number in the show, “A Little More Mascara,” and talks with Joubert and O’Hara about the process of approaching the music and the character.
Composer Jonathan Reid Gealt Will Perform at Joe's Pub in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
Jonathan Reid Gealt, New York City based composer, is set to take the stage for one night only at New York City’s legendary Joe’s Pub in May. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
Jonathan Reid Gealt, New York City based composer, is set to take the stage for one night only at New York City’s legendary Joe’s Pub in May. Learn more about the show here!
Watch Highlights of Jennifer Holliday, Andrew Rannells & More in BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
Broadway Backwards marked its 20th anniversary with an evening of show-stopping performances, LGBTQ+ storytelling and record-breaking fundraising at the Gershwin Theatre. See photos from the event here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
Broadway Backwards marked its 20th anniversary with an evening of show-stopping performances, LGBTQ+ storytelling and record-breaking fundraising at the Gershwin Theatre. See photos from the event here!
Dylan Mulvaney, Kara Young and John-Andrew Morrison Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Three more stars have joined the lineup of stars bringing LGBTQ+ twists to beloved show tunes at this month's Broadway Backwards, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Three more stars have joined the lineup of stars bringing LGBTQ+ twists to beloved show tunes at this month's Broadway Backwards, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Black Theatre United Will Host BTU Design Expo 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026
Black Theatre United has announced the BTU Design Expo 2026, a dynamic gathering celebrating the artistry and innovation shaping the future of theatrical design.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026
Black Theatre United has announced the BTU Design Expo 2026, a dynamic gathering celebrating the artistry and innovation shaping the future of theatrical design.
Ariana DeBose, Grey Henson, Robyn Hurder and More Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Additional stars have joined the lineup of Broadway luminaries bringing to life LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026
Additional stars have joined the lineup of Broadway luminaries bringing to life LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 19, 2026
The Museum of Broadway recently hosted a 30th anniversary panel of RENT alums and a special reading of Making RENT: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 19, 2026
The Museum of Broadway recently hosted a 30th anniversary panel of RENT alums and a special reading of Making RENT: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway. Check out photos here!
Broadway Deep Dive: Telly Leung Unpacks His Career Onstage and the Roles That Led to MASQUERADE
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 22, 2026
Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 22, 2026
Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more.
Bernadette Peters, Jennifer Holliday, Andrew Rannells & More Will Take Part in Broadway Backwards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2026
For one night only, Broadway’s buzziest stars and legendary icons will flip the script on beloved show tunes, reimagining them as powerful stories of LGBTQ+ love and pride when Broadway Backwards returns for its 20th anniversary on Monday, March 23, 2026.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2026
For one night only, Broadway’s buzziest stars and legendary icons will flip the script on beloved show tunes, reimagining them as powerful stories of LGBTQ+ love and pride when Broadway Backwards returns for its 20th anniversary on Monday, March 23, 2026.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael McElroy been in?
Michael McElroy has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael McElroy been in?
Michael McElroy has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Michael McElroy been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Big River:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Big River, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Big River, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Big River and Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Violet.
What awards has Michael McElroy won?
Michael McElroy has won the following awards: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Big River.
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