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Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical and is one of only nine actors ever to have won the award twice as lead actor. He first won for his work in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and won again for his work in Catch Me If You Can. He was additionally nominated for a Tony for his work in Thou Shalt Not and My Fair Lady. The star of 11 Broadway shows, he is also a five-time Drama Desk nominee and two-time winner, amongst other stage accolades. On television, Butz will next be seen starring on FX's "Justified" reboot and has previously starred on Hulu's "The Girl from Plainville," David Zabel and Ridley Scott's "Mercy Street" on PBS, "Bloodline" on Netflix, as "Paddy Chayefsky" on "Fosse/Verdon" for F/X, and "Debris" for NBC. Films include Sean Penn's Flag Day, Peter Hedges' Dan in Real Life, Sony's Higher Ground, opposite and directed by Vera Farmiga, Craig Zisk's The English Teacher, Better Living Through Chemistry, opposite Sam Rockwell, 2020 Sundance pic Luce, directed by Julius Onah, and the recent indie comedy, Give or Take. He received a BFA from Webster University and an MFA from Alabama Shakespeare Theatre.

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Norbert Leo Butz STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Jacob

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Alfred P. Doolittle

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group World Premiere, 2017
Michael

[Off-Broadway]
MCC World Premiere Developmental Reading, 2016
Kent

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Edward Bloom

[Broadway]
2012
Jack

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012
Uncle Peck

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Agent Carl Hanratty

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Jeffrey Skilling

[Broadway]
20th Anniversary Revival, 2008
Charlie Fox [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Adam

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Adam

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Jean-François Millet

Widow Daisy Tillou

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Freddy Benson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Freddy

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2004
Freddy Benson

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Freddy

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Freddy [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero [Replacement]

Fiyero

[San Francisco (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2003
Fiyero

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2002
Jigger Craigin

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Jamie

Jamie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Camille Raquin

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Jerry Levine

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Roger Davis [Replacement]

Mark Cohen, Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]

Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]

Mark Cohen (Understudy) [Replacement]

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1999
Emcee

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer


Norbert Leo Butz Movies

Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
[ 1998 ] Pawnbroker
Looking for an Echo
[ 2000 ] Vocals for Anthony, Norbert Butz
New World Order
[ 2002 ] Howard Philips
West of Here
[ 2002 ] Josiah Blackwell
Wicked
[ 2003 ] Fiyero
Dan in Real Life
[ 2007 ] Clay
Fair Game
[ 2010 ] Steve
Higher Ground
[ 2011 ] Ptor Bill
Greetings from Tim Buckley
[ 2012 ] Hal Wilner
Disconnect
[ 2012 ] Peter
The English Teacher
[ 2013 ] Vice Principal Phil Pelki
Better Living Through Chemistry
[ 2014 ] Agent Andrew Carp
Good Posture
[ 2019 ] Neil
Wonder Park
[ 2019 ] Peanut
Luce
[ 2019 ] Principal Dan
Give or Take
[ 2020 ] Ted
Flag Day
[ 2021 ] Doc
Better Nate Than Ever
[ 2022 ] Rex

Norbert Leo Butz TV Shows

Bloodline
Kevin Rayburn
Mercy Street
Dr. Byron Hale

Norbert Leo Butz Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama League Awards - 2005 - Distinguished Performance Award

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Norbert Leo ButzBuicks


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not

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Norbert Leo Butz News


The Music Conservatory of Westchester To Host 23rd Annual Golf & Tennis/Pickleball Classic and Gala


The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a non-profit community music school in White Plains, NY, will honor celebrated Broadway heavy-hitters and stars of the big and small screen at its annual fundraiser— the 23rd Annual Golf & Tennis/Pickleball Classic and Gala.

Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht to Star in IRONWEED at BAM


On May 17th BAM will present IRONWEED: An Evening of Art & Humanity, based on William Kennedy’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Feature: Meet 54 Below's Newest Board Members


54 Below recently welcomed six new members to their distinguished board of directors. We asked them a few questions to get to know them a bit better. Meet James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan!

See Norbert Leo Butz, Claybourne Elder & More at Bucks County Playhouse This Spring


See Bucks County Playhouse's spring lineup, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Larry Owens to Direct Sherie Rene Scott & More in THE DYING GAUL Staged Reading


Co-Founders Patrick Reilly and Tucker Aust have launched The Queer Ensemble. The collective's inaugural event will be a staged reading of Craig Lucas' The Dying Gaul. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

Photos: Alex Newell, Shoshana Bean, and More Perform at BROADWAY BACKWARDS


Tony Award winners, Broadway legends and newcomers alike spectacularly shared LGBTQ+ stories through show tunes at Broadway Backwards at Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre on March 11, 2024. Check out photos from the event here!

Setlist Revealed for BROADWAY BACKWARDS Featuring Shoshana Bean, Tituss Burgess & More


The setlist has been revealed for Broadway Backwards! See who is performing.

Limited Tickets Remain for BROADWAY BACKWARDS Hosted by Jenn Colella


Only a few seats remain for Broadway Backwards, the star-studded annual evening of reimagined show tunes that share LGBTQ+ love stories. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Julie Benko, Norbert Leo Butz, Joshua Henry and More Set For BROADWAY BACKWARDS


Stars of Broadway and beyond have joined the lineup for this year's Broadway Backwards. Learn more about who is joining the event, set for March 11!

Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS Soars at Core Theatre Group


Last night, I was lucky enough to attend the opening night of Core Theatre Group’s (Hudson Valley’s newest theatre company), production of The Last Five Years, starring Season 6 winner of the The Voice Maelyn Jarmon and Clay Singer (The Band’s Visit).  This production, directed with honesty and inventiveness by Jessica McRoberts, one of the founding members of Core Theatre Group, was a breath of fresh air. 

Isaac Mizrahi, AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Performers & More Are Coming to Bucks County Playhouse


Music and magic — with a dash of celebrity — are on tap at Bucks County Playhouse this March, as the New Hope theatre continues its Winter-Spring Visiting Artists Series. Learn about programming and see how to purchase tickets!

WICKED Cast Recording Streams Increase Ahead of New Film


As we prepare for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie musical, fans are returning to the iconic Original Broadway Cast Recording. The day after the teaser trailer dropped, over a dozen songs from the album received significant spikes on Spotify in the U.S. Check out how songs like 'Defying Gravity' and 'Popular' have increased in streams!

Photos: Peter Dinklage, Ben Platt, Joel Grey & More Celebrate THE CONNECTOR Opening Night


MCC Theater's The Connector officially opened February 6. Check out photos from opening night here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Tributes to Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé & More Set for February At Bucks County Playhouse


Tributes to Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, an “adult” Tupperware party, and a new musical about a runaway slave who becomes America’s first black cowboy are on tap for the month of February at Bucks County Playhouse.

LEMPICKA On Broadway Adds Beth Leavel, Amber Iman And More To Principal Cast


At a special event at Sotheby's, the new principal cast of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, was announced.

LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES to Begin Performances at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre in February


Audible Inc. will present Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, a three-night-only comedy show starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, featuring all original music co-written with Todd Almond live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See performances dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Bucks County Playhouse Kicks Off 2024 With Isaac Mizrahi, Norbert Leo Butz, and More


Bucks County Playhouse kicks off 2024 with comedic and music performers. The Capitol Fools, a new musical parody group created by the performers from the Capitol Steps, brings political satire to the stage. Joining them are three powerhouse female singers from Divas3. Don't miss this hilarious and entertaining show!

2011 Tony Nominations Announced! THE BOOK OF MORMON Leads With 14!


Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Norbert Leo Butz FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?

Norbert Leo Butz has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?

Norbert Leo Butz has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Norbert Leo Butz been nominated for?

Norbert Leo Butz has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "My Fair Lady," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "My Fair Lady," Outstanding Actor in a Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for "Catch Me If You Can," and Outstanding Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Catch Me If You Can." He was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Catch Me If You Can," Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," and Outstanding Actor in a Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." Additionally, Butz received the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. He also received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels." Other nominations include Outstanding Actor - Play by the Drama Desk Awards for "Buicks," Outstanding Actor - Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for "The Last 5 Years," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Thou Shalt Not," and Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for "The Last 5 Years." Butz was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Thou Shalt Not."

What awards has Norbert Leo Butz won?

Norbert Leo Butz has won several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "My Fair Lady," Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for "Catch Me If You Can," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Catch Me If You Can," Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Buicksand," and Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Last 5 Years."

What is Norbert Leo Butz next theatre project?

Norbert Leo Butz's next show will be Cornelia Street which opens on 2/14/2023 on Off-Broadway.

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