Joel Higgins
Birth Place: Bloomington, IL, USA
Latest News on Joel Higgins:
Mike McGowan and Sierra Boggess To Lead THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA Industry Readings (Oct 15, 2024)
Review: CHRISTINE ANDREAS Brings Paris to 54 Below (Mar 10, 2024)
Theater For The New City To Present Dadaist Musical Comedy WHO MURDERED LOVE? (Jan 13, 2023)
Mike McGowan and Sierra Boggess To Lead THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA Industry Readings (Oct 15, 2024)
Review: CHRISTINE ANDREAS Brings Paris to 54 Below (Mar 10, 2024)
Theater For The New City To Present Dadaist Musical Comedy WHO MURDERED LOVE? (Jan 13, 2023)
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Movies
Dead Canaries
[ 2003 ] Alan Weis
[ 2003 ] Alan Weis
No Pay, Nudity
[ 2016 ] Stewart
[ 2016 ] Stewart
TV Shows
Best of the West
Marshal Sam Best
Marshal Sam Best
Silver Spoons
Edward Stratton III, Russian Ambassador
Edward Stratton III, Russian Ambassador
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Lyrics
Joel Higgins, Johnny Guitar
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Music
Joel Higgins, Johnny Guitar
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Joel Higgins, Angel
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1975 - Performance
Joel Higgins, Shenandoah
Videos
VIDEO: Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrnes & More Theater Vets Star in NO PAY, NUDITY
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 11, 2016
News
Mike McGowan and Sierra Boggess To Lead THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA Industry Readings
THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA will have industry readings in NYC on October 17 and 18, featuring a cast led by Mike McGowan and Sierra Boggess.
THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA will have industry readings in NYC on October 17 and 18, featuring a cast led by Mike McGowan and Sierra Boggess.
Review: CHRISTINE ANDREAS Brings Paris to 54 Below
This reviewer was overwhelmed by Christine Andreas’s magical and bewitching voice. C’est magnifique!!
This reviewer was overwhelmed by Christine Andreas’s magical and bewitching voice. C’est magnifique!!
Theater For The New City To Present Dadaist Musical Comedy WHO MURDERED LOVE?
'Who Murdered Love?' by Lissa Moira and Richard West is a Dadaist musical comedy set in 1924 New York City and in a Paris dreamscape. Its story follows WWI veteran and private eye 'Sleepy' Sam Speed, his girl, Gail Friday and his junior detective, Everett Greene, as they attempt to unravel the disappearance and possible murder of DaDa Love at the behest of their client, a stunning heiress named Honey Potts.
'Who Murdered Love?' by Lissa Moira and Richard West is a Dadaist musical comedy set in 1924 New York City and in a Paris dreamscape. Its story follows WWI veteran and private eye 'Sleepy' Sam Speed, his girl, Gail Friday and his junior detective, Everett Greene, as they attempt to unravel the disappearance and possible murder of DaDa Love at the behest of their client, a stunning heiress named Honey Potts.
WHO MURDERED LOVE? to be Presented at Theater for the New City in February
Who Murdered Love? will be presented by Theater for the New City February 2 to 19, 2023. See how to purchase tickets, who is starring in the cast and more!
Who Murdered Love? will be presented by Theater for the New City February 2 to 19, 2023. See how to purchase tickets, who is starring in the cast and more!
Interview: Martin Silvestri, Joel Higgins & Christine Andreas Talk About the Past and Future of THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA at Surflight Theatre
One of the most enduring of human beliefs is the idea of the existence of an afterlife. All sorts of terrors and challenges can be endured in an earthly life if one believes in a world beyond where things will be not only better but perfect. That is one of the central ideas of THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA, a musical that is opening next week at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ on Long Beach Island.
One of the most enduring of human beliefs is the idea of the existence of an afterlife. All sorts of terrors and challenges can be endured in an earthly life if one believes in a world beyond where things will be not only better but perfect. That is one of the central ideas of THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA, a musical that is opening next week at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ on Long Beach Island.
Surflight Theatre Presents THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA, September 7-25
Surflight Theatre, New Jersey's “Broadway at the Beach,” will present a new production of The Fields of Ambrosia this September.
Surflight Theatre, New Jersey's “Broadway at the Beach,” will present a new production of The Fields of Ambrosia this September.
Interview: Christine Andreas of BROADWAY JAZZ at Bell Works
Tony Award Nominated Christine Andreas to Join Grammy Award-Winning Bandleader Vince Giordano, Pianist Art Topilow and Saxophonist Danny Bacher for a Night of Broadway Jazz at Bell Works tonight.
Tony Award Nominated Christine Andreas to Join Grammy Award-Winning Bandleader Vince Giordano, Pianist Art Topilow and Saxophonist Danny Bacher for a Night of Broadway Jazz at Bell Works tonight.
BWW Review: CHRISTINE ANDREAS: AND SO IT GOES is a Balm for Challenging Times at 54 Below
Christine Andreas' show, AND SO IT GOES, which opened at 54 Below last evening, doesn’t contain even a whiff of politics. But it focuses on the disjointedness the past decade or so has created in all our souls and holds up art and music as a way out of some of the chaotic noise that is making us lesser humans. It is a celebration of our collective humanity and an embrace of some of our best qualities as a species: kindness, tenderness, compassion, and love. That’s a lot to pack into a 70 minute cabaret evening. But Christine Andreas is no ordinary cabaret performer. In addition to her prodigious gifts as a singer and actress, she has always used her keen mind to focus on the bigger questions. She set out constructing this show as a way to cheer herself up. But what evolved is much more. It is a journey into the darkness and out again.
Christine Andreas' show, AND SO IT GOES, which opened at 54 Below last evening, doesn’t contain even a whiff of politics. But it focuses on the disjointedness the past decade or so has created in all our souls and holds up art and music as a way out of some of the chaotic noise that is making us lesser humans. It is a celebration of our collective humanity and an embrace of some of our best qualities as a species: kindness, tenderness, compassion, and love. That’s a lot to pack into a 70 minute cabaret evening. But Christine Andreas is no ordinary cabaret performer. In addition to her prodigious gifts as a singer and actress, she has always used her keen mind to focus on the bigger questions. She set out constructing this show as a way to cheer herself up. But what evolved is much more. It is a journey into the darkness and out again.
BWW Feature: Learn More About Some of Our Favorite Cabaret Couples
The history of show business is loaded with couples who work as well offstage as they do on. These twosomes have brought their offstage magic to the stages of the cabaret and concert world.
The history of show business is loaded with couples who work as well offstage as they do on. These twosomes have brought their offstage magic to the stages of the cabaret and concert world.
Bay Area Cabaret Announces Christine Andreas
Bay Area Cabaret welcomes renowned singer, actress and recording artist Christine Andreas, Sunday, December 2 at 5:00 p.m. with the West Coast debut of her acclaimed show, PIAF-No Regrets, following two successful runs in New York and one in London. Christine brings to life the triumphs and heartbreaks of the famed French chanteuse, in her own words and those of her friends-and of course-her music.
Bay Area Cabaret welcomes renowned singer, actress and recording artist Christine Andreas, Sunday, December 2 at 5:00 p.m. with the West Coast debut of her acclaimed show, PIAF-No Regrets, following two successful runs in New York and one in London. Christine brings to life the triumphs and heartbreaks of the famed French chanteuse, in her own words and those of her friends-and of course-her music.
Theater for the New City Presents CYBERBABIES: A MUSICAL DOT.COMEDY
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director, presents Cyberbabies: A Musical Dot.Comedy, a world premiere musical with book, music and lyrics by Craig Silver. Lissa Moira directs a cast of 14, including William Broderick, Jef Canter, Selear Duke, Katie Fann, Becca Gottlieb, Jordan Griffey, Zander Kirby, David "Zen" Mansley, Michael Maricondi, Olivia Medley, James Parks, Johnathan Fox Powers, Dani Westhead, and Amanda Yachechak. Performances will be staged at the Community Space at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue (bet. 9th and 10th Streets), New York, NY 10003 from May 31-June 17, 2018.
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director, presents Cyberbabies: A Musical Dot.Comedy, a world premiere musical with book, music and lyrics by Craig Silver. Lissa Moira directs a cast of 14, including William Broderick, Jef Canter, Selear Duke, Katie Fann, Becca Gottlieb, Jordan Griffey, Zander Kirby, David "Zen" Mansley, Michael Maricondi, Olivia Medley, James Parks, Johnathan Fox Powers, Dani Westhead, and Amanda Yachechak. Performances will be staged at the Community Space at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue (bet. 9th and 10th Streets), New York, NY 10003 from May 31-June 17, 2018.
Post-Holocaust Chamber Opera LADY OF THE CASTLE Coming to Scandinavia House
The Aviva Players and Algonquin Theater Productions in association with Diodati Productions, Original Cast Records and The New York Association present Lady of the Castle, a ghostly post-Holocaust chamber opera based on a true story and an Israeli play by Lea Goldberg with music and lyrics by Mira J. Spektor.
The Aviva Players and Algonquin Theater Productions in association with Diodati Productions, Original Cast Records and The New York Association present Lady of the Castle, a ghostly post-Holocaust chamber opera based on a true story and an Israeli play by Lea Goldberg with music and lyrics by Mira J. Spektor.
Post-Holocaust Chamber Opera LADY OF THE CASTLE Coming to Scandinavia House
The Aviva Players and Algonquin Theater Productions in association with Diodati Productions, Original Cast Records and The New York Association present Lady of the Castle, a ghostly post-Holocaust chamber opera based on a true story and an Israeli play by Lea Goldberg with music and lyrics by Mira J. Spektor.
The Aviva Players and Algonquin Theater Productions in association with Diodati Productions, Original Cast Records and The New York Association present Lady of the Castle, a ghostly post-Holocaust chamber opera based on a true story and an Israeli play by Lea Goldberg with music and lyrics by Mira J. Spektor.
Mira J. Spektor's LADY OF THE CASTLE Comes to Opera America Today
The Aviva Players present Mira J. Spektor's Lady of The Castle, A Ghostly Post-Holocaust Chamber Opera, based on a true story & an Israeli play by Lea Goldberg.
The Aviva Players present Mira J. Spektor's Lady of The Castle, A Ghostly Post-Holocaust Chamber Opera, based on a true story & an Israeli play by Lea Goldberg.
Mira J. Spektor's LADY OF THE CASTLE Coming to Opera America & Scandinavia House
The Aviva Players will present Mira J. Spektor's Lady of The Castle, A Ghostly Post-Holocaust Chamber Opera, based on a true story & an Israeli play by Lea Goldberg.
The Aviva Players will present Mira J. Spektor's Lady of The Castle, A Ghostly Post-Holocaust Chamber Opera, based on a true story & an Israeli play by Lea Goldberg.
Musical Comedy GIOVANNI THE FEARLESS Comes to Theater for the New City
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director, presents Giovanni The Fearless, a new commedia dell'arte folk opera ideal for all audiences, including grandparents, parents and their kids.
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director, presents Giovanni The Fearless, a new commedia dell'arte folk opera ideal for all audiences, including grandparents, parents and their kids.
Theater for the New City Presents GRAND THEFT MUSICAL
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director, presents Grand Theft Musical, a world premiere musical based on Robert Sickinger's 1994 musical Platinum Taps, with music composed by John Taylor Thomas.
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director, presents Grand Theft Musical, a world premiere musical based on Robert Sickinger's 1994 musical Platinum Taps, with music composed by John Taylor Thomas.
Ghostly Post-Holocaust Chamber Opera LADY OF THE CASTLE Set for TNC
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director, and The After Dinner Opera Company present two musical tales of Jewish humor and heartbreak. The evening of opera begins with a 20-minute curtain raiser, Seymour Barab's raucous, off-color opera vaudeville From Oy to Vey.
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director, and The After Dinner Opera Company present two musical tales of Jewish humor and heartbreak. The evening of opera begins with a 20-minute curtain raiser, Seymour Barab's raucous, off-color opera vaudeville From Oy to Vey.
Ghostly Post-Holocaust Chamber Opera LADY OF THE CASTLE Set for TNC
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director, and The After Dinner Opera Company present two musical tales of Jewish humor and heartbreak. The evening of opera begins with a 20-minute curtain raiser, Seymour Barab's raucous, off-color opera vaudeville From Oy to Vey.
Theater for the New City, Crystal Field, Executive Director, and The After Dinner Opera Company present two musical tales of Jewish humor and heartbreak. The evening of opera begins with a 20-minute curtain raiser, Seymour Barab's raucous, off-color opera vaudeville From Oy to Vey.
NO PAY, NUDITY, Starring Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrnes & More Theater Vets, Set for Theaters Nationwide
Monterey Media has bought the U.S. and Canada rights to Lee Wilkof's comedy drama NO PAY, NUDITY, starring Broadway's Nathan Lane (IT'S ONLY A PLAY), Frances Conroy (THE RIDE DOWN MT. MORGAN), Boyd Gains (AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE), Jeremy Shamos (NOISES OFF), Gabriel Byrnes (LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT) and many more theater favorites.
Monterey Media has bought the U.S. and Canada rights to Lee Wilkof's comedy drama NO PAY, NUDITY, starring Broadway's Nathan Lane (IT'S ONLY A PLAY), Frances Conroy (THE RIDE DOWN MT. MORGAN), Boyd Gains (AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE), Jeremy Shamos (NOISES OFF), Gabriel Byrnes (LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT) and many more theater favorites.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Joel Higgins been in?
Joel Higgins has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Joel Higgins been in?
Joel Higgins has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Joel Higgins's first West End show?
Joel Higgins's first West End show was The Fields of Ambrosia which opened in 1996
What awards has Joel Higgins been nominated for?
Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Johnny Guitar, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Johnny Guitar, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Angel and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Shenandoah.
What awards has Joel Higgins won?
Joel Higgins has won the following awards: Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Johnny Guitar, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Johnny Guitar, and the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Shenandoah.
How many shows has Joel Higgins written?
Joel Higgins has written 1 shows including The Fields of Ambrosia (Bookwriter/Lyricist).
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