Wayne Brady

Birth Place: Orlando, FL, USA

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Brady is an American television personality, comedian, actor, and singer. He is a regular on the American version of the improvisational comedy television series Whose Line Is It Anyway? He was the host of the daytime talk show The Wayne Brady Show, was the original host of Fox's Don't Forget the Lyrics!, and has hosted Let's Make a Deal since its 2009 revival. Brady also performed in the Tony Award–winning musical Kinky Boots on Broadway as Simon—who is also drag queen Lola—from November 2015 to March 2016, and as James Stinson on the American TV series How I Met Your Mother.

Brady is a five-time Emmy Award winner, winning his first for his work on Whose Line? in 2003, two more in the next year for The Wayne Brady Show, and two for Let's Make a Deal. He was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009 for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, for his cover of the Sam Cooke song "A Change Is Gonna Come".

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Wayne Brady STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
The Wiz

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
The Wiz [Replacement]

[Los Angeles]
Wallis Annenberg Center Production, 2016
Charley Kringas

[US Tour]
Chicago, Los Angeles, National Tour Production, 2016
Aaron Burr [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Perfromer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Lola [Replacement]

Lola [Replacement]

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
La Jolla Revival, 2006
Scarecrow [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]


Wayne Brady Movies

On Promised Land
[ 1994 ] Eli James
The Electric Piper
[ 2003 ] Sly, The Electric Piper - Voice
Broadway on Broadway
[ 2004 ] Self - Host
Clifford's Really Big Movie
[ 2004 ] Shackelford - Voice
Going to the Mat
[ 2004 ] Mason Wyatt
Roll Bounce
[ 2005 ] D.J. Johnny Feelgood
I Do, They Don't
[ 2005 ]
Crossover
[ 2006 ] Vaughn
Flirt
[ 2006 ] Locklear Jacobson
The List
[ 2007 ] Lewis
Wayne Brady Live
[ 2009 ]
Freestyle Love Supreme
[ 2012 ] Wayne Brady
Foodfight!
[ 2012 ] Daredevil Dan - Voice
The Hero of Color City
[ 2014 ] Blue - Voice
VeggieTales: Noah's Ark
[ 2015 ] Shem - Voice
Straight Outta Oz
[ 2016 ] Todrick's Father
WRZ: White Racist Zombies
[ 2020 ] Dr. Knowles
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
[ 2020 ] Stapler-Fist / Additional Voices - Voice
Blindfire
[ 2020 ] Davon
Blank
[ 2022 ] Henry

Wayne Brady TV Shows

Superboy
John
In the Heat of the Night
Henry Ulmer
I'll Fly Away
Damon
Clarissa Explains It All
Pepe's Pizza Delivery Man
Vinyl Justice
Officer Brady
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Magician
The Drew Carey Show
[ 1999-2000 ] Wayne Brady
Batman of the Future
Micron
American Dreams
Jackie Wilson
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
[ 1998-2003 ]
The Wayne Brady Show
[ 2001-2004 ]
Reno 911!
New Jones - Deputy Culufu Garwood
Kevin Hill
Pastor Jerry Carver
Stargate SG-1
Trelak
Higglytown Heroes
Doctor
Girlfriends
Derek Tyler
Getting Along Famously
Jackie Kinghorn
Robot Chicken
Pegasus 'Sunny Muffin', Salam Fayyad
Shorty McShorts' Shorts
Cameron
Joke's on You
Host
30 Rock
Steven
Dirt
Tweety's Henchman
Everybody Hates Chris
[ 2006-2008 ] Louis
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
[ 2007-2009 ] Doctor Friend
The Fresh Beat Band
Mr. Fondu
Cubed
Wayne Brady
Are We There Yet?
Devin
Key and Peele
Centipede Buddy
Psych
Hilton Fox
The Problem Solverz
Uncle Chocofuss
American Dad!
[ 2012-2013 ] Astronaut, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tungee
Baby Daddy
Chase Baxter
How I Met Your Mother
James Stinson
Phineas and Ferb
[ 2013-2014 ] Additional Voices, Guide
How I Met Your Mother
[ 2006-2014 ] James
Being Mary Jane
Sean
TripTank
Narrator, Dicky, Dad
Open Carrie
Stokley
Aftermath
Lamar 'Booner' Boone
Real Husbands of Hollywood
[ 2013-2016 ] Wayne Brady
Milo Murphy's Law
Eugene
Sofia the First
[ 2012-2018 ] Clover
Colony
Everett Kynes
American Soul
Little Richard
The Bold and the Beautiful
[ 2018-2019 ] Dr. Reese Buckingham
The Bold and the Beautiful
Dr. Reese Buckingham
Brainwashed by Toons
Lead Vocals
Black Lightning
Gravedigger, Tyson Sykes
Mixed-ish
Geoffrey
The Neighborhood
Isaiah Evans
Game of Talents
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
[ 2013-2022 ]
The Loud House
[ 2016-2022 ] Harold, Harold McBride
The Good Fight
[ 2021-2022 ] Del Cooper
The Cuphead Show!
King Dice
That Damn Michael Che
Dad
American Gigolo
Lorenzo
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Reggie

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Wayne Brady News


Marissa Jaret Winokur to Moderate Talk Back/Q&A for Author Stan Zimmerman at the Drama Bookshop

Tony award winner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will moderate a Talk Back/Q&A for author Stan Zimmerman Tuesday, April 16th 7:30pm ET.

Reneé Rapp, FELLOW TRAVELERS & More Win GLAAD Media Awards

Reneé Rapp, Fellow Travelers, and more received GLAAD Media Awards at last night's Los Angeles ceremony. Nominees included The Color Purple, Rustin, Billy Porter, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and more. Check out the winners from the Los Angeles ceremony now!

Scoop: Coming Up on THE MASKED SINGER on FOX - Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Get all the scoop on THE MASKED SINGER, airing on FOX on Wednesday, March 20, 2024! Robin Thicke kicks off the episode with a rockstar rendition of “My Life.” Then, the last group of celebrity singers belt out classic tunes from the iconic “Piano Man” himself, Bill Joel! Watch a video from a recent episode now!

BWW Q&A: Eamon Foley On Directing SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Axelrod Performing Arts Center

We sat down with director Eamon Foley, who is currently staging The Axelrod Performing Arts Center's bold new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE.

Video: Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Home' From THE WIZ on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW

Nichelle Lewis recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she took the stage to perform 'Home' from The Wiz! Lewis plays the role of Dorothy in the musical, which is currently embarking on its pre-Broadway tour. Check out the video here!

THE WIZ Concludes Pre-Broadway National Tour at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre

The pre-Broadway National Tour of THE WIZ concluded its run with a sold-out three week stop at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the show and see when it's coming to Broadway.

Scoop: Coming Up on THE MASKED SINGER Season Premiere on FOX - Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Get all the scoop on THE MASKED SINGER, airing on FOX on Wednesday, March 6, 2024! The season premiere episode will kick off with a performance by new panelist Rita Ora! She will be joined by host NICK CANNON and returning celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Robin Thicke! Watch a video preview of the new season now!

Video: Watch Deborah Cox Perform 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on THE TALK

As The Wiz lands in Los Angeles prior to its Broadway run, Deborah Cox appeared on The Talk to perform 'Believe in Yourself' from the hit musical. Cox plays Glinda the Good Witch in the 13-city tour of The Wiz. Watch the video of her performance now!

Photos: Go Inside the Opening of The Hollywood Museum's Black History Month Exhibit THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN

This week, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) joined many personalities, as they honor Black History Month with a new exhibit  “THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN” a celebration of Black Entertainers from Film, TV, Theater and Song. Check out photos from the event here!

Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen

Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Wayne Brady to Host the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

This spring Brady returns to Broadway in the all-new production of The Wiz, leading the cast as the titular character. The highly-anticipated musical features award-winning creatives and producers including Schele Williams, Common, Amber Ruffin, Sharen Davis, Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis and many other talents.

Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival

Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Broadway.

AAACC's Season Of Black Art & THE WIZ Celebrate Black History Month

-“Season of Black Art” (SOBA), the ‘Black Excellence' Art Series launched in October  2023, included the path of the ‘Yellow Brick Road' as the African American Arts and Culture Complex (AAACC) embraced the Broadway show “The Wiz” joining Mayor London Breed in welcoming the new sensational hit.

BC/EFA's BROADWAY BACKWARDS Will Return in March 2024

 Broadway Backwards will return on Monday, March 11, 2024. Tickets go on sale today for this one-night-only event produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefiting Broadway Cares and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (The Center) in New York City.

THE WIZ Will Launch a Second Tour Leg in 2025

THE WIZ will ease on down the road once again, beginning in February 2025, with further tour dates to be announced. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Photos: First Look At Wayne Brady In Broadway-Bound THE WIZ

See first look photos of Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated Wayne Brady as ‘The Wiz’ in the groundbreaking musical set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 19, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

The Green Room 42 to Present ANOTHER EVENING WITH PAULIE AND ALANYA This Month

Join us for Another Evening with Paulie and Alanya at The Green Room 42 on January 19th. Musical theatre writers Alanya Bridge and Paulie Pecorella reunite after five years to share an evening of all new songs. Tickets available now.

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles Presents WE LOVE BOY BANDS! At The Saban Theatre, March 23 & 24

GMCLA presents WE ❤️ BOY BANDS! at the Saban Theatre - MAR 23 & 24. Don't miss this exciting performance by the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles celebrating the music of boy bands.

Video: THE WIZ's Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Home' on THE VIEW

Nichelle Lewis, star of The Wiz, recently performed the song 'Home' on The View. Check out the full performance in the video here!

Wayne Brady FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Wayne Brady been in?

Wayne Brady has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Wayne Brady been in?

Wayne Brady has not appeared in the West End.

What is Wayne Brady next theatre project?

Wayne Brady's next show will be The Wiz which opens on 3/29/2024 on Broadway.

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