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Austin Durant BIO

Broadway: Moulin Rouge!, You Can't Take it With You, Macbeth, War Horse. The Public Theater: Much Ado About Nothing. Lincoln Center Theater: Macbeth, War Horse. Yale Repertory Theatre: Hamlet, Death of a Salesman, Passion Play, American Night: The Ballad of Juan Jose. The Old Globe: Anna Christie. Intiman Theater: A Doctor in Spite of Himself Berkshire Theatre Festival: The Illusion, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Oklahoma! Television: Succession, The Good Fight, Elementary, Nurse Jackie, Person of Interest. Education: BA, Temple University; MFA, Yale School of Drama. 2012 Leonore Annenberg Fellow.

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Austin Durant STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2022
Harold Zidler

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Harold Zidler [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Revival, 2017
Snug

[Off-Broadway]
LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater production, 2016
Tobias

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
G-Man

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2014
Friar Francis

Sexton

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2013
Second Murderer

Siward

Ensemble

Banquo (Understudy)

Duncan (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Broadway Production, 2011
Chapman Carter

Manfred


Austin Durant Awards and Nominations


winner
IT Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Ensemble

Austin DurantMuch Ado About Nothing

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SHE WAS HERE World Premiere & More Set for Austin Playhouse 25th Anniversary Season

Austin Playhouse 2024-25 Season will include a world premiere, an outlandishly fun musical, a thought-provoking masterpiece, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Austin Tolliver Shares Sophomore Album 'Bad 4 U'

Pop-country singer-songwriter Austin Tolliver has released his new genre-bending album, Bad 4 U, available now. Bad 4 U embodies Tolliver’s unique fusion of hip-hop, modern country, and pop influences. Raised on multiple genres of music, Tolliver flawlessly blends these influences into a dynamic and lively sound, offering an eclectic listening experience that reflects his diverse sonic upbringing for his fans. Listen to the song now!
Kate Hamill, Austin Pendleton & More to Star in DRESS OF FIRE Industry Reading

Nina Kethevan’s Dress of Fire will get an invite-only industry reading on May 30, 2024. See who is starring and learn more about the show!
Los Super Seven to Headline Benefit Concert in Austin Next Week

Tex-Mex supergroup LOS SUPER SEVEN will headline A Concert For Democracy on May 24 in Austin, TX, to raise funds for Texas Turnout, a nonpartisan voter registration organization.
Deaf AustIn Theatre Presents CHRONICLES OF A BLACK DEAF BLIND GIRL

Deaf Austin Theatre presents a powerful new production, CHRONICLES OF A BLACK DEAF BLIND GIRL, exploring the unique experiences and challenges faced by individuals in the DeafBlind community.
Grammy- Winning Supergroup Los Super Seven To Headline Benefit Concert In Austin

Los Super Seven, featuring members of Los Lobos, will headline A Concert For Democracy in Austin, TX on May 24. The benefit concert supports Texas Turnout, a voter registration organization.
Video: Austin Durant Makes Triumphant Return as Harold Zilger in MOULIN ROUGE

Last night, Moulin Rouge! The Musical welcomed Austin Durant back as Harold Zidler; Durant originated the character for the North American Tour and performed the role on Broadway in 2019. Watch a video of his first curtain call since being back!
Karen Ziemba to Star in Austin Pendleton-Helmed WHAT KEEPS US GOING at The Schoolhouse Theater

The Schoolhouse Theater will debut Barbara Dana's comedy WHAT KEEPS US GOING, directed by Austin Pendleton and starring Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Impact Arts Unveils 20th Anniversary Season Of Summer Stock Austin 2024

Impact Arts celebrates the 20th anniversary of Summer Stock Austin with an exciting 2024 season. Enjoy a variety of performances and events marking two decades of theatrical excellence.
Opera Austin Festival to Celebrate New Operas This November

Discover the Opera Austin Festival, a one-night event in November, celebrating new opera works by local and regional composers and performers in Central Texas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Comes to City Theatre Austin in June

City Theatre Austin will open its 2024 summer season with the brilliantly crafted comedy How the Other Half Loves. Guest director J. Kevin Smith leads the production with show dates June 7 – 23 at Genesis Creative Collective. 
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Begins This Weekend At Deaf Austin Theatre!

Join us as a renowned film and stage actor returns home for a performance in TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS with Deaf Austin Theatre. Experience a captivating display of talent and passion.
Photos: City Theatre Austin Presents Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

Two more weekends! City Theatre continues the 2024 spring season with Shakespeare’s beloved comedy THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. May 9 - 19 at Genesis Creative Collective. See photos of the cast. 
Austin Welcomes International Tap Dance Festival

Tapestry Dance, established in 1989 and existing as the only full-time, professional repertory tap dance company worldwide until 2021, will honor the history and legacy of jazz tap dance at its annual festival of rhythm - The Soul 2 Sole International Tap Festival, June 19-23, 2024.
Ballet Austin Celebrates Mother's Day Weekend With THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

Ballet Austin will conclude the 2023/24 Season Mother’s Day weekend with one of the most memorable classical ballets of all time, The Sleeping Beauty.
Handsome Dick Manitoba to Perform in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin

Join Handsome Dick Manitoba, former lead singer of The Dictators, as he brings his punk rock legacy to Texas. Expect electrifying performances in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
ROMEO AND JULIET Comes to Austin Shakespeare in May

Austin Shakespeare, in conjunction with the University of Austin, presents Shakespeare’s classic love story, Romeo and Juliet, at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, May 23 to June 9, at the Curtain Theater.
Cast Set for LEADING LADIES: LIVE IN CONCERT at Austin Playhouse

Austin Playhouse has revealed the cast for “Leading Ladies: Live in Concert,” the third in the new cabaret series: Playhouse Cabarets. Learn how how to purchase.
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Comes to the City Theatre Austin in May

The City Theatre Company will present the 2024 spring production of The Comedy of Errors, a glorious, bawdy, and way-out “shake your groove thing” theatre event you do not want to miss. Guest director Beau Pual leads the production with show dates May 3 - 19 at Genesis Creative Collective.

Austin Durant FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Austin Durant been in?

Austin Durant has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Austin Durant been in?

Austin Durant has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Austin Durant been nominated for?

Austin Durant has been nominated for Outstanding Ensemble at the IT Awards for his performance in Much Ado About Nothing.

What awards has Austin Durant won?

Austin Durant has won the Outstanding Ensemble award for Much Ado About Nothing at the IT Awards.

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