Michael McGrath
Latest News on Michael McGrath:
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald To Be Presented By Theater for the New City This June (May 29, 2024)
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald to be Presented at Theater for the New City (May 29, 2024)
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals (May 18, 2024)
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald To Be Presented By Theater for the New City This June (May 29, 2024)
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald to be Presented at Theater for the New City (May 29, 2024)
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals (May 18, 2024)
BIO
Michael McGrath won a Tony Award for his performance in Nice Work If You Can Get It on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include On the Twentieth Century, Born Yesterday, Memphis, Is He Dead?, Spamalot (Tony Award nomination), Wonderful Town, Little Me, Swinging On A Star (Theatre World Award), The Goodbye Girl and My Favorite Year. Michael also appeared in the City Center Encores! productions of Follies, The Boys from Syracuse and DuBarry Was A Lady. His Off-Broadway credits include: The Coconuts, The Butter And Egg Man, Game Show, Louisiana Purchase and Forbidden Broadway. Michael has appeared on television in "The Martin Short Show." His film credits include: The Interpreter, Changing Lanes and Ira and Abby.
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Jenifer Foote, Santinio Fontana, Reg Rogers, Michael McGrath, Sarah Stiles, Lilli Cooper, John Behlmann, Andy Grotelueschen and Julie Halston with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Jenifer Foote for "Tootsie" at The Marquis Theatre on April 22, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
Santinio Fontana, Reg Rogers, Michael McGrath, Sarah Stiles, Lilli Cooper, John Behlmann, Andy Grotelueschen and Julie Halston with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Jenifer Foote for "Tootsie" at The Marquis Theatre on April 22, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
Theatre Marquee unveiling for "Tootsie" starring Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, Sarah Stiles, John Behlmann, Andy Grotelueschen, Julie Halston, Michael McGrath, and Reg Rogers at the Marquis Theatre on February 18, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on Broadway's Marquees of 2019
John Behlmann, Julie Halston, Sarah Stiles, Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, Andy Grotelueschen, Michael McGrath and Reg Rogers attend the Cast Meet & Greet for Broadway's "Tootsie" The Musical at the New York Mariott Marquis Hotel on March 13, 2019 in New
Date:
03/13/2019
From: FREEZE FRAME: Santino Fontana and the Cast of TOOTSIE Meet the Press!
John Behlmann, Julie Halston, Sarah Stiles, Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, Andy Grotelueschen, Michael McGrath and Reg Rogers with the cast and creative team attend the Cast Meet & Greet for Broadway's "Tootsie" The Musical at the New York Mariott Marquis
Date:
03/13/2019
From: FREEZE FRAME: Santino Fontana and the Cast of TOOTSIE Meet the Press!
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STAGE CREDITS
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2017
Ralph Kramden
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Yulnick
German Soldier
Bruce
Bert
Bernie Buchsbaum
Benny Buchsbaum (Understudy)
Fred Poitrine (Understudy)
Amos Pinchley (Understudy)
Noble Eggleston (Understudy)
Otto Schnitzler (Understudy)
Prince Cherney (Understudy)
The Drunk (Understudy)
Val du Val (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1997
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Charley/His Royal Highness, Dauphin of France
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
The Waiter (1)
The Man
A Suitor
The Polish Gentleman
Buddy
Bob
A Lover
Emcee
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Ensemble
King Kaiser (Understudy)
Benjy Stone (Understudy)
Productions
Movies
Boyfriends
[ 1996 ] James
[ 1996 ] James
Changing Lanes
[ 2002 ] Seavers Michael Patrick McGrath
[ 2002 ] Seavers Michael Patrick McGrath
Cowboys & Angels
[ 2003 ] Mud Club Student
[ 2003 ] Mud Club Student
The Interpreter
[ 2005 ] Jonathan Ferris Michael Patrick McGrath
[ 2005 ] Jonathan Ferris Michael Patrick McGrath
Ira & Abby
[ 2006 ] Tony the Doorman
[ 2006 ] Tony the Doorman
The Secret of Kells
[ 2009 ] Adult Brendan
[ 2009 ] Adult Brendan
Memphis the Musical
[ 2011 ] Mr. Simmons
[ 2011 ] Mr. Simmons
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Michael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get It
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Michael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get It
winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Michael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Michael McGrath, Monty Python's Spamalot
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1996 - Performance
Michael McGrath, Swinging on a Star
Videos
VIDEO: Matthew Broderick Talks Working With Sarah Jessica Parker in PLAZA SUITE on LIVE! with Kelly & Ryan
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick in PLAZA SUITE
by Show Highlights - Apr 5, 2022
VIDEO: Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the Cast of PLAZA SUITE on the Opening Night Red Carpet
by Red Carpet - Mar 30, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Take First Bows in PLAZA SUITE
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2022
Video Flashback: Jeremy Jordan Performs in FINDING NEVERLAND at American Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2021
Broadway Rewind: ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Returns to Broadway with Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2020
VIDEO: The Cast Of TOOTSIE Performs 'Unstoppable' at the 2019 TONYS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 10, 2019
VIDEO: LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Goes Behind the Scenes of TOOTSIE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019
TV: TOOTSIE's John Behlmann Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - Apr 24, 2019
TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - Sep 5, 2018
VIDEO: Get a First Look at Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, and More in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018
TV: Go Inside Rehearsals for Kennedy Center's HOW TO SUCCEED... with Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe & More!
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2018
News
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald To Be Presented By Theater for the New City This June
Experience the world premiere of ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald at Theater for the New City from June 20 to July 7. This gripping drama explores themes of rebellion and resilience.
Experience the world premiere of ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald at Theater for the New City from June 20 to July 7. This gripping drama explores themes of rebellion and resilience.
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald to be Presented at Theater for the New City
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald will be presented at TNC this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald will be presented at TNC this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Matthew López to Write Script for RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Sequel
The highly anticipated sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue is in development, with Tony-Winner Matthew López returning to write the script, this time alongside Red, White & Royal Blue author, Casey McQuiston. Matthew López made his directorial debut with the first Red, White & Royal Blue film which became the #1 Movie Worldwide on Prime Video last August.
The highly anticipated sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue is in development, with Tony-Winner Matthew López returning to write the script, this time alongside Red, White & Royal Blue author, Casey McQuiston. Matthew López made his directorial debut with the first Red, White & Royal Blue film which became the #1 Movie Worldwide on Prime Video last August.
From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
15 Stars You May or May Not Have Known Were in SPAMALOT
With Spamalot returning to Broadway, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reflecting on some of the stars who have appeared in previous productions of the musical. From Broadway to London, Chicago, touring productions, Las Vegas, the Hollywood Bowl, and more, there have been many faces you may recognize who have taken on these roles.
With Spamalot returning to Broadway, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reflecting on some of the stars who have appeared in previous productions of the musical. From Broadway to London, Chicago, touring productions, Las Vegas, the Hollywood Bowl, and more, there have been many faces you may recognize who have taken on these roles.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25th, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2023 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 September 25, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Fundraiser Launched to Raise Money For the Family of the Late Michael McGrath
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with financial difficulties suffered by the family of the late Michael McGrath following his sudden passing.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with financial difficulties suffered by the family of the late Michael McGrath following his sudden passing.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18th, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18th, 2023 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 September 18th, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Video: Remembering Michael McGrath
Veteran actor Michael McGrath passed away at the age of 65. With these videos, we are remembering McGrath with highlights from some of his greatest onstage moments.
Veteran actor Michael McGrath passed away at the age of 65. With these videos, we are remembering McGrath with highlights from some of his greatest onstage moments.
Tony Award-Winning Actor Michael McGrath Dies At Age 65
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony Award-winning actor Michael McGrath.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony Award-winning actor Michael McGrath.
Interview: Santino Fontana of SANTINO FONTANA AT 54 BELOW
The Tony-winner returns to 54 Below with a mystery set of songs, special guests and showbiz stories.
The Tony-winner returns to 54 Below with a mystery set of songs, special guests and showbiz stories.
A SPAMALOT Recap- Everything You Need to Know!
The search for the grail will continue on Broadway this fall! Direct from a sold out run at the Kennedy Center, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will return to Broadway at the St. James Theatre.
The search for the grail will continue on Broadway this fall! Direct from a sold out run at the Kennedy Center, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will return to Broadway at the St. James Theatre.
Video: First Look at 'Dentist' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Muny
The Muny is presenting Little Shop of Horrors through July 31. Check out an all new video here, featuring clips from 'Dentist'!
The Muny is presenting Little Shop of Horrors through July 31. Check out an all new video here, featuring clips from 'Dentist'!
Photos & Video: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny
See photos and video of Little Shop of Horrors at The Muny.
See photos and video of Little Shop of Horrors at The Muny.
Video: New Teaser Trailer for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny
Get a first look at the teaser trailer for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny. Don't miss this jaw-dropping preview of the highly anticipated production, filled with thrills and excitement.
Get a first look at the teaser trailer for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny. Don't miss this jaw-dropping preview of the highly anticipated production, filled with thrills and excitement.
Video: Inside Rehearsal For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Muny
The Muny is presenting Little Shop of Horrors, July 25 - 31. Get a look inside rehearsals in this all new video!
The Muny is presenting Little Shop of Horrors, July 25 - 31. Get a look inside rehearsals in this all new video!
Video: Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Little Shop of Horrors at The Muny!
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Little Shop of Horrors at The Muny!
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Muny
The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for the cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors, July 25 - 31.
The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for the cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors, July 25 - 31.
Theatre By The Sea to Host 90th Anniversary BIG BARN BASH
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney have announced a Big Barn Bash featuring TBTS alumni, which will take place at the historic barn theatre on Monday, August 21, 2023.
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney have announced a Big Barn Bash featuring TBTS alumni, which will take place at the historic barn theatre on Monday, August 21, 2023.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael McGrath been in?
Michael McGrath has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael McGrath been in?
Michael McGrath has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Michael McGrath been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Swinging on a Star.
What awards has Michael McGrath won?
Michael McGrath has won the following awards: Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Nice Work If You Can Get It; Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Nice Work If You Can Get It; Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Nice Work If You Can Get It; and a Performance Award at the Theatre World Awards for Swinging on a Star.
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