Alex Purcell
Birth Place: Redwood City, California
Latest News on Alex Purcell:
THE PEOPLE VS. LENNY BRUCE Comes to the Garry Marshall Theatre in July (Jun 20, 2024)
Portland Stage to Present Holiday Classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Nov 24, 2023)
THE KITE RUNNER Plays Final Broadway Performance (Oct 30, 2022)
THE PEOPLE VS. LENNY BRUCE Comes to the Garry Marshall Theatre in July (Jun 20, 2024)
Portland Stage to Present Holiday Classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Nov 24, 2023)
THE KITE RUNNER Plays Final Broadway Performance (Oct 30, 2022)
BIO
A Northern California native turned Manhattan based actor, Alex earned his BFA in Film & TV Production from NYU before following a growing desire to act to the Stella Adler Studio. He's been happily acting since. Broadway/New York highlights: The Kite Runner (BDWY), Public Enemy and Stupid Fu**ing Bird (Pearl Theatre); Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Smith Street Stage); Hot L Baltimore (Harold Clurman Lab Theatre). Regional highlights: Twelfth Night (Denver Center for the Performing Arts); Disgraced (Hangar Theatre / Portland Stage Company); Peter & The Starcatcher, A Christmas Carol (Cincinnati Playhouse). TV credits: The Endgame, FBI: Most Wanted, and Bull. AlexGPurcell.com
Photos
(L-R) Back Row: Director Giles Croft , Haris Pervaiz, Mazin Akar and Salar Nader
(L-R) Middle Row: Eric Sirakian , Beejan Land, Associate Director Damian Sandys, Faran Tahir, Azita Ghanizada, Houshang Touzie, Amir Arison, Joe Joseph and Cultural Consultant Humaira Ghilzai
(L-R) Front Row: Dea Julien. Danish Farooqui, Evan Zes, Alex Purcell, Christine Mirzayan, Amir Malaklou and Dariush Kashani
Date:
07/22/2022
From: Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Celebrates Opening Night
Haris Pervaiz, Mazin Akar, Salar Nader, Eric Sirakian , Beejan Land, Faran Tahir, Azita Ghanizada, Houshang Touzie, Amir Arison, Joe Joseph, Dea Julien. Danish Farooqui, Evan Zes, Alex Purcell, Christine Mirzayan, Amir Malaklou and Dariush Kashani
Date:
07/22/2022
From: Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Celebrates Opening Night
(L-R) Back Row: Director Giles Croft , Haris Pervaiz, Mazin Akar and Salar Nader
(L-R) Middle Row: Eric Sirakian , Beejan Land, Associate Director Damian Sandys, Faran Tahir, Azita Ghanizada, Houshang Touzie, Amir Arison, Joe Joseph and Cultural Consultant Humaira Ghilzai
(L-R) Front Row: Dea Julien. Danish Farooqui, Evan Zes, Alex Purcell, Christine Mirzayan, Amir Malaklou and Dariush Kashani
Date:
07/22/2022
From: Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Celebrates Opening Night
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News
THE PEOPLE VS. LENNY BRUCE Comes to the Garry Marshall Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
The People vs. Lenny Bruce is the third segment of 'All The Court's A Stage,' a series of plays that are based on seven of Martin Garbus‘ cases. With a dramatic adaptation by Susan Charlotte from the 1964 obscenity case, and directed by Antony Marsellis, it will make its Los Angeles premiere at Garry Marshall Theatre July 21st and 22nd.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
The People vs. Lenny Bruce is the third segment of 'All The Court's A Stage,' a series of plays that are based on seven of Martin Garbus‘ cases. With a dramatic adaptation by Susan Charlotte from the 1964 obscenity case, and directed by Antony Marsellis, it will make its Los Angeles premiere at Garry Marshall Theatre July 21st and 22nd.
Portland Stage to Present Holiday Classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2023
Portland Stage Company is bringing back a locally adapted holiday classic paired with a winter clothing drive to benefit Maine Needs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2023
Portland Stage Company is bringing back a locally adapted holiday classic paired with a winter clothing drive to benefit Maine Needs.
THE KITE RUNNER Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Team BWW - Oct 30, 2022
On October 30, 2022, Broadway says goodbye to The Kite Runner, which plays its final performance at the Hayes Theater. The Kite Runner ran for 17 previews and 101 regular performances.
by Team BWW - Oct 30, 2022
On October 30, 2022, Broadway says goodbye to The Kite Runner, which plays its final performance at the Hayes Theater. The Kite Runner ran for 17 previews and 101 regular performances.
THE KITE RUNNER Will Launch North American Tour in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022
Dramatic Publishing has licensed the Broadway production of The Kite Runner, and a North American tour is being planned for 2024. Tour cities, dates and casting will be announced. The Kite Runner will have played 17 previews and 117 regular performances on Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022
Dramatic Publishing has licensed the Broadway production of The Kite Runner, and a North American tour is being planned for 2024. Tour cities, dates and casting will be announced. The Kite Runner will have played 17 previews and 117 regular performances on Broadway.
VIDEO: THE KITE RUNNER's Azita Ghanizada Gives Curtain Call Speech on the Anniversary of the Taliban Takeover of Kabul
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022
On the year anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Kabul, The Kite Runner's Azita Ghanizada made a speech at curtain call, recognizing the anniversary, and the human rights violations of the past year. Watch the speech here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022
On the year anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Kabul, The Kite Runner's Azita Ghanizada made a speech at curtain call, recognizing the anniversary, and the human rights violations of the past year. Watch the speech here.
THE KITE RUNNER Will Require Masks For Friday Evening Performances Beginning Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022
Beginning next Friday, August 19th, Broadway’s The Kite Runner will require audiences to wear masks at Friday evening performances at the Hayes Theater. This will be effective through the limited engagement ending on October 30.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022
Beginning next Friday, August 19th, Broadway’s The Kite Runner will require audiences to wear masks at Friday evening performances at the Hayes Theater. This will be effective through the limited engagement ending on October 30.
Photos: On The Red Carpet For Opening Night of THE KITE RUNNER on Broadway!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022
The Kite Runner is officially open on Broadway! Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, the production comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End and will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the rred carpet below!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022
The Kite Runner is officially open on Broadway! Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, the production comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End and will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the rred carpet below!
Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022
BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night of The Kite Runner on Broadway and you can check out photos from the post-show festivities here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022
BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night of The Kite Runner on Broadway and you can check out photos from the post-show festivities here!
Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022
The Kite Runner is officially open on Broadway! The show will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, the production comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and we have photos from the curtain call.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022
The Kite Runner is officially open on Broadway! The show will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, the production comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and we have photos from the curtain call.
Review Roundup: THE KITE RUNNER Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tonight night on Broadway. The show will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). Read the reviews!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tonight night on Broadway. The show will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). Read the reviews!
Photos: See New Photos from THE KITE RUNNER On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tomorrow night on Broadway. See photos from the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tomorrow night on Broadway. See photos from the production!
VIDEO: See Highlights from THE KITE RUNNER On Broadway!
by Show Highlights - Jul 15, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner is currently in previews on Broadway!
by Show Highlights - Jul 15, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner is currently in previews on Broadway!
Photos: First Look at Amir Arison, Faran Tahir & More in THE KITE RUNNER on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022
The Kite Runner is now in performances on Broadway! Opening night is July 21, and it will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Leading the cast is Amir Arison (Amir) and Faran Tahir (Baba). Get a first look at photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022
The Kite Runner is now in performances on Broadway! Opening night is July 21, and it will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Leading the cast is Amir Arison (Amir) and Faran Tahir (Baba). Get a first look at photos here!
Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Gets Ready for Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 14, 2022
The Kite Runner is on its way to Broadway! The limited engagement is set to begin previews at The Hayes Theater on July 6; opening night is July 21, and it will run through October 30. The cast just met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities!
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 14, 2022
The Kite Runner is on its way to Broadway! The limited engagement is set to begin previews at The Hayes Theater on July 6; opening night is July 21, and it will run through October 30. The cast just met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities!
Cast and Creative Team Announced For THE KITE RUNNER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022
The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022
The cast and creative team for the Broadway-bound limited engagement of The Kite Runner at The Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street) this summer.
BWW Review: Portland Stage Perseveres with A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Dec 21, 2021
Forced to cancel its holiday production of Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL because of Covid issues, Portland Stage has forged ahead and created a digital-on-demand version to bring some cheer to audiences. The streamlined and re-imagined production, directed by Sally Wood. is captured effectively in Mical Huston’s video editing and serves to keep the Christmas message of this perennial favorite alive.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Dec 21, 2021
Forced to cancel its holiday production of Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL because of Covid issues, Portland Stage has forged ahead and created a digital-on-demand version to bring some cheer to audiences. The streamlined and re-imagined production, directed by Sally Wood. is captured effectively in Mical Huston’s video editing and serves to keep the Christmas message of this perennial favorite alive.
ETERNAL, The Third Immersive Audio Experience From Darkfield Launches This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
DARKFIELD has announced that tickets are on sale now for the third show on DARKFIELD RADIO. ETERNAL is a new 20 minute immersive audio experience for one person... alone in their bed. It explores the lure of eternal life and wonders what you would willingly give up to achieve it...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
DARKFIELD has announced that tickets are on sale now for the third show on DARKFIELD RADIO. ETERNAL is a new 20 minute immersive audio experience for one person... alone in their bed. It explores the lure of eternal life and wonders what you would willingly give up to achieve it...
Tweed & Company Theatre To Present Their First Ever Musical MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2019
Clear your calendars and bring your appetite, because Tweed & Company has another first ever don't miss production planned for this October, THE HAUNTING OF HUNGERFORD HOUSE! Recognizing the popularity and appeal of the dinner and a show combo, Hasting's County's resident professional theatre company has gone big this season, programming their first ever Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre production amidst an already large, exciting, and successful 2019 season.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2019
Clear your calendars and bring your appetite, because Tweed & Company has another first ever don't miss production planned for this October, THE HAUNTING OF HUNGERFORD HOUSE! Recognizing the popularity and appeal of the dinner and a show combo, Hasting's County's resident professional theatre company has gone big this season, programming their first ever Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre production amidst an already large, exciting, and successful 2019 season.
DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For TWELFTH NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2019
The DCPA Theatre Company, the regional producing theatre arm of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), is proud to announce the full casting and creative team for Twelfth Night.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2019
The DCPA Theatre Company, the regional producing theatre arm of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), is proud to announce the full casting and creative team for Twelfth Night.
Photo Flash: First Look at LEAR: THAT OLD MAN I USED TO KNOW at A.R.T/New York Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2019
Lear: That Old Man I Used To Know, a new play based on Shakespeare's King Lear, is currently in performances at A.R.T/New York Theatres - Gural Theatre - 3rd Floor (502 W. 53rd Street, between 10th and 11th) for a limited engagement through September 22. The opening is Sunday, September 8. Lear: That Old Man I Used To Know is adapted and directed by Beth Ann Hopkins (Enemy; The Tempest) with musical direction and arrangements by Elliot Roth (Our Sinatra; resident composer- Jeff Davis Dance), and is produced by Smith Street Stage.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2019
Lear: That Old Man I Used To Know, a new play based on Shakespeare's King Lear, is currently in performances at A.R.T/New York Theatres - Gural Theatre - 3rd Floor (502 W. 53rd Street, between 10th and 11th) for a limited engagement through September 22. The opening is Sunday, September 8. Lear: That Old Man I Used To Know is adapted and directed by Beth Ann Hopkins (Enemy; The Tempest) with musical direction and arrangements by Elliot Roth (Our Sinatra; resident composer- Jeff Davis Dance), and is produced by Smith Street Stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Alex Purcell been in?
Alex Purcell has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Alex Purcell been in?
Alex Purcell has not appeared in the West End.
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