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Raúl Esparza made his first big splash on the New York stage with his performance as Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show, for which he won a Theatre World award. He received Tony Award nominations for his work in Taboo, Company, The Homecoming and Speed the Plow. Raúl's numerous other credits include tick, tick...BOOM!, The Cradle Will Rock, and Seared Off-Broadway, as well as the City Center Encores! presentation of Anyone Can Whistle and the Kennedy Center Sondheim Festival productions of Merrily We Roll Along and Sunday in the Park With George. He is also well known to TV audiences for his series regular role of N.Y. Assistant District Attorney Rafael Barba in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.


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Raúl Esparza STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Encores! Production, 2023
Fagin

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater's Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Harry

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2019
Wilson Mizner

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Arturo Ui

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2018
Performer

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2018
Freddie Trumper

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Edward J. Markey

Senator Marco Rubio

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2015
Iachimo

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Concert, 0
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Jonas Nightingale

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Valentine Coverly

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Jonas Nightingale

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2009
Orsino

[Broadway]
20th Anniversary Revival, 2008
Bobby Gould

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Lenny

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Robert

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Caractacus Potts

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Performer

Other Roles

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Ned Weeks

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2003
Philip Sallon

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Arbiter

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Gethin Price

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Performer

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2002
Musical Interludes performer

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Charley Kringas

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
George (Act One)

George (Act Two)

[New York]
Reading, 2002
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival [Cancelled], 2001
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Jonathan

Jonathan

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Riff Raff

[US Tour]
20th Anniversary Tour, 1998
Che

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]


Raúl Esparza Movies

Find Me Guilty
[ 2006 ] Tony Compagna
My Soul to Take
[ 2010 ] Abel
Trouble in the Heights
[ 2011 ] Nevada
Custody
[ 2016 ] Luis Sanjuro
Ferdinand
[ 2017 ] Moreno
Glimpse
[ 2022 ] Tony

Raúl Esparza TV Shows

BoJack Horseman
Ralph Stilton
Hannibal
Dr. Frederick Chilton
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Rafael Barba

Raúl Esparza Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Raul Esparza, Seared

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Raúl Esparza, Seared


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Raul Esparza, Seared

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Raul Esparza, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Raul Esparza, Company


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Raul Esparza, Taboo

Raúl Esparza News


Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny

Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Review Roundup: GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL World Premiere at Berkeley Rep

The world premiere of Galileo: A Rock Musical is now on stage Berkeley Rep now through Sunday, June 23, 2024. 
Review: GALILEO At Berkeley Repertory Theatre

What did our critic think of GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre?
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 17, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 17, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza

An all new trailer has been released for GALILEO:  A ROCK MUSICAL, starring  Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Check out the video here!
Photos: First Look at GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL World Premiere at Berkeley Rep

Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Galileo: A Rock Musical, performing at Berkeley Rep.
GALILEO & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include Galileo, Evita and more!
GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL Starring Raúl Esparza Extends at Berkeley Rep

Due to popular ticket demand, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has extended the world premiere musical, Galileo: A Rock Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 7, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL, Starring Raúl Esparza

An all new video has been released from the sitzprobe for GALILEO:  A ROCK MUSICAL, starring  Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more! Check out the video here!
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL

Watch Raúl Esparza and Jeremy Kushnier perform 'Believe the Day is Coming' and hear the GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL creative team discuss the show's theme of truth vs. power in the video here!
Raúl Esparza, John Gallagher, Jr. & More to Perform at Berkeley Rep 2024 Ovation Gala

Berkeley Rep’s 2024 Ovation Gala will be held on Saturday, April 13 at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Javier Muñoz, Jeremy Kushnier & More Join GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL at Berkeley Rep

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world-premiere musical Galileo: A Rock Musical. 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!
Raúl Esparza Reveals New Musical GALILEO Has its Sights Set on Broadway, Jordan Roth Involved

Raúl Esparza has revealed that Galileo, the new musical premiering this spring, has its sights set on Broadway.
HOT WHITE HEIST Podcast Starring Bowen Yang, Cynthia Nixon, Jane Lynch & More to Return for Season 2

Audible, Inc.'s hit queer action-comedy Hot White Heist will return for season two on March 7 with six half-hour episodes available exclusively on Audible.
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.
Jason Gotay, Alyse Alan Louis & More to Star in Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH

Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of TEETH, a new musical by Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 7th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 7, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Raúl Esparza to Star in the World Premiere Musical GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza will star in the world-premiere musical Galileo, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre.

Raúl Esparza FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Raul Esparza been in?

Raul Esparza has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Raul Esparza been in?

Raul Esparza has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Raul Esparza been nominated for?

Raul Esparza has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Seared," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Seared," Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Seared," Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui," Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Company," and Best Featured Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Taboo."

What awards has Raul Esparza won?

Raul Esparza has won several awards, including Outstanding Actor in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Seared, Best Leading Actor in a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Company, and Best Featured Actor in a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Taboo.

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