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BIO

Alex Brightman is a writer and two-time Tony-nominated actor who has been seen on Broadway in School of Rock, Matilda, Big Fish, Wicked, and Glory Days. TV credits include “Law & Order: SVU”, “Documentary Now,” “The Good Fight,” “Impractical Jokers,” “Blue Bloods,” “SMILF,” and “Important Things w/ Demetri Martin.” You can hear Alex on the acclaimed animated series, “Helluva Boss”, and the upcoming Netflix series, “Dead End: Paranormal Park.” Musical writing credits include It's Kind of a Funny Story (Universal Theatrical), The Whipping Boy, and Make Me Bad (all with writing partner Drew Gasparini). His newest play, Everything is Fine, and television series, “Singular”, are currently in development. He dedicates his performance to those living with chronic pain and illness, and urges you to check out and donate to The Arthritis Foundation.

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STAGE CREDITS

Spamalot Spamalot
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Lancelot [Replacement]
The Shark Is Broken The Shark Is Broken
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Richard Dreyfuss
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
[Broadway]
Broadway Return, 2022
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Pre-Broadway Engagement at National Theatre, 2018
Beetlejuice
Alice By Heart Alice By Heart
[Regional (US)]
Powerhouse Season Workshop, 2018
Performer
Assassins Assassins
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
Giuseppe Zangara
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer
School of Rock School of Rock
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Dewey Finn [Replacement]
Dewey Finn
Big Fish Big Fish
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble
Zacky Price
Will Bloom (Understudy)
Matilda the Musical Matilda the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Michael Wormwood [Replacement]
Glory Days Glory Days
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Jack (Understudy)
Will (Understudy)
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Boq [Replacement]

Writing


Movies

Red Hook
[ 2009 ] Roy
Here Today
[ 2021 ] Justin

TV Shows

Helluva Boss
Fizzarolli

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Featured Performer in a Play

Alex Brightman, The Shark is Broken

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Brightman, School of Rock

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Alex Brightman, School of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alex Brightman, School of Rock- The Musical

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Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and More Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! at the Kennedy Center Photo
Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, and More Will Lead SCHMIGADOON! at the Kennedy Center

The cast has been announced for the world premeire production of Schmigadoon! at the Kennedy Center. Learn more about who is starring in this new musical and find out how to get tickets here!
Review: EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL, Is Campy, Killer Fun at WestCoast Players Theatre Photo
Review: EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL, Is Campy, Killer Fun at WestCoast Players Theatre

Somewhere in a world on a road less traveled, between the likes of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, American Psycho, Carrie, and the more recently conceptualized Beetlejuice lies the twisted campy world in which the characters of Evil Dead the Musical reside. First performed in 2003 in Toronto, this campy rock-filled musical made its transfer to Off-Broadway at New World Stages in 2006. In 2012 a production opened in Las Vegas as a 4-D Experience and complete with a 100 chair “Splatter Zone,”and as of 2017 making it the longest running theatrical experience on the strip. With Book, Lyrics, and Music by George Reinblatt, Evil Dead the Musical brought Sam Raimi’s characters to life in true blood-filled fashion.
BEETLEJUICE Composer Eddie Perfect to Star in Title Role in Australia Photo
BEETLEJUICE Composer Eddie Perfect to Star in Title Role in Australia

After earning a Tony Award nomination for the music and lyrics he wrote for BEETLEJUICE, Eddie Perfect will star as the title role in the Australian premiere of the show which will play exclusively in Melbourne. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: New York Premiere Of GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts Photo
Photos: New York Premiere Of GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL at CM Performing Arts

The Cast Album that topped the charts during the pandemic comes to life on stage in New York at the CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale! The New York Premiere of Goosebumps The Musical: The Phantom of the Auditorium, presented by CM Performing Arts Family Theatre, will run October 13 - 20. Check out photos below!
Interview: Theatre Life With Alex Brightman Photo
Interview: Theatre Life With Alex Brightman

Today’s subject Alex Brightman is currently living his theatre life onstage at Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) in Comedy of Errors in the role of Dromio of Syracuse. The show plays through October 20th in STC’S Klein Theatre.
Tim Burton's Musical Connections From BIG FISH to BEETLEJUICE: A Guide Photo
Tim Burton's Musical Connections From BIG FISH to BEETLEJUICE: A Guide

This Halloween season, BroadwayWorld is taking a look at Tim Burton's musical theater connections, both onscreen and onstage, as well as offering some spooky listening to match the vibes of spooky season.
Special Offer: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Klein Theatre Photo
Special Offer: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Klein Theatre

COMEDY OF ERRORS in D.C.: Offer Inside
BEETLEJUICE Musical Song Reaches TikTok Billboard Top 50 Photo
BEETLEJUICE Musical Song Reaches TikTok Billboard Top 50

Beetlejuice is a hit! A full five years after the release of the Beetlejuice Broadway cast album, one song from the album has reached a new record high, debut at No. 46 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50.
Cast Set for GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM At CM Performing A Photo
Cast Set for GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM At CM Performing Arts Center

GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: THE PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM comes to life at CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale, featuring Long Island Theatre Notables and rising stars. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Shakespeare Theatre Comany Photo
Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Shakespeare Theatre Comany

The Shakespeare Theatre Company has opened its 2024-2025 season with a fun, frothy, beautifully rendered Comedy of Errors by the theatre’s “resident playwright” William Shakespeare and directed by the company’s artistic director, Simon Godwin. Godwin layers visual and aural punch to keep the pace lively – including a band of versatile on-stage musician storytellers.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for SMASH On Broadway With Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for SMASH On Broadway With Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas and More

Check out Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, and more in rehearsal for Smash on Broadway in new video from the rehearsal room!
Anthony Rapp And Adam Pascal Join THE BROADWAY CRUISE 3rd Sailing Photo
Anthony Rapp And Adam Pascal Join THE BROADWAY CRUISE 3rd Sailing

THE BROADWAY CRUISE has announced new talent for its third sailing, featuring performances and events with Broadway stars. Join this unique experience combining the best of Broadway and cruising.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 in August

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 in August, featuring Broadway's rising stars. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Alex Brightman & David Fynn To Lead Shakespeare Theatre Company's COMEDY OF ERRORS Photo
Alex Brightman & David Fynn To Lead Shakespeare Theatre Company's COMEDY OF ERRORS

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team of the first show of 24/25 Season, William Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin.
Karissa Murrell Myers' BLACK BEAR ISLAND Recieves 2023 Mazumdar New Play Award Photo
Karissa Murrell Myers' BLACK BEAR ISLAND Recieves 2023 Mazumdar New Play Award

Buffalo's Alleyway Theatre has announced the recipient of the 2023 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award. Playwright Karissa Murrell Myers will receive the annual award for her play, BLACK BEAR ISLAND.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to Green Room 42 in July

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… returns to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies, and Alternates from Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water For Elephants, Cats: “the Jellicle Ball”, Back To The Future, and The Heart Of Rock And Roll.
New Movie Musical Short Film 'MORE TOGETHER' To Begin Streaming This July Photo
New Movie Musical Short Film 'MORE TOGETHER' To Begin Streaming This July

Day By Day Pictures has announced the release of their latest movie-musical endeavour, 'MORE TOGETHER' - a Jake Foy film with music & lyrics by Drew Gasparini, premiering on BroadwayHD and Prime Video July 5, 2024!
Alex Brightman, Kate Rockwell & More Join Young Actors' Theatre Camp 2024 Faculty Photo
Alex Brightman, Kate Rockwell & More Join Young Actors' Theatre Camp 2024 Faculty

Young Actors' Theatre Camp revealed its 2024 summer camp lineup, offering a range of programs and workshops for aspiring performers. Learn how to apply.
Shoshana Bean, Laura Benanti, Wayne Brady & More to Join 3rd Sailing of The Broadway Photo
Shoshana Bean, Laura Benanti, Wayne Brady & More to Join 3rd Sailing of The Broadway Cruise

Join your favorite stars of the theatre and creative luminaries on the 3rd sailing of The Broadway Cruise. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alex Brightman been in?

Alex Brightman has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Alex Brightman been in?

Alex Brightman has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alex Brightman been nominated for?

Best Featured Performer in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Shark is Broken, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for School of Rock, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for School of Rock and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for School of Rock- The Musical.

How many shows has Alex Brightman written?

Alex Brightman has written 1 shows including The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers (Playwright).

What awards has Alex Brightman won?

Alex Brightman has won the Best Featured Performer in a Play award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his role in The Shark is Broken.

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