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BIO

The very first show he ever saw on Broadway was the original production of Into the Woods and is thrilled to continue its legacy. An Olivier Award-winner and three-time Tony Award nominee, he can soon be seen in the feature Jersey Boys Live! starring alongside Nick Jonas. Broadway: Pretty Woman, Groundhog Day, Rocky, On the Twentieth Century, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Legally Blonde to name a few. In television, he is known for his time on “Law & Order: SVU” as Lt. Mike Dodds, “Forever,” “The Good Fight,” “Blue Bloods,” “Prodigal Son,” “Gossip Girl.” Film credits: And So It Goes; Here After; Joyful Noise; and New York, I Love You. You can catch Mr. Karl and his wife, Orfeh, this October at Sony Music Hall with their concert series Legally Bound, and in December he will star in Get Happy: A Tribute to Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Engagement, 2024
Pastor Bill O'Keefe

[West End]
2023
Phil Connors [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Cinderella's Prince, The Wolf [Replacement]

Rapunzel's Prince [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Potiphar

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Edward Lewis

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Phil Connors

[West End]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Phil Connors

[New York]
New York City Center Gala Concert, 2015
Frank Butler

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Bruce Granit

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Rocky Balboa

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Neville Landless

[New York]
Workshop, 2011
Rocky

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Performer

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Kyle

Grandmaster Chad

Ensemble

Dewey

Professor Callahan (Understudy)

Emmett Forrest (Understudy)

[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
Prince Music Theatre Revival, 2006
Tad

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Tommy DeVito [Replacement]

Tommy DeVito [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Adam

Adam

[Broadway]
Actors’ Fund Concert, 2005
'Life is Like a Train'' Porter

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Luke

Luke

[US Tour]
World Premiere, 2004
Ensemble

[New York]
World Premiere, 2004
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero [Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2003
Danny Zuko

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2003
Dino

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Messrs Vlastnik/Washington/Thorell/Zola (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1999
Joey [Replacement]


Movies

Joyful Noise
[ 2012 ] Caleb
And So It Goes
[ 2014 ] Ted
Here After
[ 2020 ] Michael
Jersey Boys Live!
[ 2022 ] Tommy Devito
Atrabilious
[ 2023 ] Greg Meyers

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mike Dodds

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, Groundhog Day

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Andy Karl, Groundhog Day


winner
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, Groundhog Day


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, Groundhog Day

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Andy Karl, Groundhog Day The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, Rocky

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Andy Karl, Rocky

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andy Karl, Rocky

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Andy Karl, Rocky

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Andy Karl, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

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News


THE SABBATH GIRL Original Cast Recording is Now Available

Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms, with a CD to be issued in early 2025.
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SWEPT AWAY, and More

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!
Photos: Inside TEETH Opening Night at New World Stages

The smash-hit musical TEETH, opened to a star studded, “spooky chic,” sold out crowd at New World Stages in New York City.  Check out photos from the opening here! 
Video: Highlights from TEETH with Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl & More

Teeth officially returned to the stage with star studded, “spooky chic,” sold out crowd at New World Stages in New York City. Catch a first look at the cast in action in this video!
Photos: TEETH Returns Off-Broadway

TEETH is now playing at New World Stages and we have your first look at the cast in action! Check out photos here.
Photos: TEETH Welcomes Original Film Star Jess Weixler and Jessica Chastain

Jess Weixler and Jessica Chastain recently stopped by the new off-Broadway production of Teeth. Weixler starred as Dawn O'Keefe in the original 2007 film, Teeth, on which the musical is based. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment as they met with the cast backstage. Check out the photos here!
TEETH Off-Broadway to Offer $34 Tickets Through Rush Policy

Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson's TEETH, which performances tonight at New World Stages, is launching rush policies! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase discounted tickets.
Video: TEETH Gets Ready to Take a Bite Out of New World Stages

In this video, watch as the cast of Teeth gives a very special sneak peek before the start of previews!
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Anna K. Jacobs and Michael R. Jackson's TEETH

Teeth is coming back! The new musical comedy TEETH is in rehearsals for its upcoming off-Broadway run at New World Stages. Check out photos from a special sneak peek here!
Courtney Bassett, Sydney Parra & More Complete the Cast of TEETH at New World Stages

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the new musical comedy TEETH featuring book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize & Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson at New World Stages. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: COUNTING AND CRACKING Opens Off-Broadway

Last night, September 12, The Public Theater and NYU Skirball celebrated the Opening Night of Belvoir St Theatre’s COUNTING AND CRACKING, a Sri Lankan-Australian epic written and associate directed by S. Shakthidharan and directed and associate written by Eamon Flack making its North American debut at NYU Skirball. See photos from opening night!
Video: Orfeh Visits John W. Engeman Theater's Production of LEGALLY BLONDE

The cast of the John W. Engeman Theater's production of Legally Blonde had a special surprise last week when Original Broadway Cast Member Orfeh made the trip out to Long Island to see the show. Following the performance, Orfeh met the company on stage where they sang out a special version of 'Ireland' - the number she created for the original production. Check out the video!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 29, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and More Set for TEETH at New World Stages

Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl, and more have been announced to star in Teeth at New World Stages, beginning previews on October 16th.
Photos: Broadway Bets Raises $540,600 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS

Broadway Bets, the annual evening of Texas Hold ’em poker at Sardi’s, one of the theater district’s most legendary restaurants, raised a record $540,600 on June 3, 2024. See photos!
Hank Azaria, Ramin Karimloo & More Join Lineup for Broadway Bets 2024

A full house of Broadway favorites are in the cards to attend Broadway’s official game night when Broadway Bets returns this Monday, June 3, 2024. Check out the full list of celebrity guests here!
Video: Andy Karl and Cast of GROUNDHOG DAY Sing 'There Will Be Sun'

Catch a sneak peek of Groundhog Day with a clip of the cast singing an acoustic version of 'There Will Be Sun.' Groundhog Day will run at Melbourne's Princess Theatre for a strictly limited run until April 20, 2024. Watch the video here!
Video: GROUNDHOG DAY Stars Andy Karl & Matthew Hamilton Dance in Style

In their stylish new suits from Calibre Australia, Andy Karl and Matthew Hamilton, the stars of GROUNDHOG DAY, display their dance prowess with flair. Watch in this video!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Andy Karl been in?

Andy Karl has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Andy Karl been in?

Andy Karl has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Andy Karl's first West End show?

Andy Karl's first West End show was Groundhog Day which opened in 2016

What awards has Andy Karl been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Groundhog Day, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Groundhog Day The Musical, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rocky, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rocky, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rocky and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

What awards has Andy Karl won?

Andy Karl has won several awards, including Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Groundhog Day, Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Groundhog Day, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Groundhog Day, and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for On the Twentieth Century.

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