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Austin Ku

Birth Place: St Louis, MO

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BIO

NYC-based Asian American stage and screen actor. 2021 Grammy Award nominee. www.Austin-Ku.com

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Audible Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater New York Premiere, 2019
Bobby Bob, Jū Míng

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere Los Angeles Production, 2018
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2017
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Awards and Nominations

The Barrymore Awards - 2012 - Outstanding supporting actor in a musical

Austin KuThe King and I

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Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Continues 2024-25 Season With WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop continues its 2024-25 season with a reading of WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN by Emma Y. Lai, exploring identity and romance among Asian American friends.
NAAP DISCOVER: NEW MUSICALS 2024 to be Presented This Month At Theatre 315

Discover new musical talents as the National Asian Artists Project presents NAAP DISCOVER: NEW MUSICALS 2024 at Theatre 315. Explore innovative works by emerging artists. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Will DEAD OUTLAW Open on Broadway in 2025?

It's already one of the most-awarded shows of 2024, but will Dead Outlaw rise from the dead in 2025? According to composer David Yazbek, plans are already underway.
THE KING'S WIFE A New Musical Begins Next Week At Adirondack Theatre Festival

Adirondack Theatre Festival has announced starry casting for its concert presentation of the new musical, The King's Wife, as part of its 30th Anniversary Season. The presentation of the new musical runs July 19 - 21.
Legendary Downtown Performance Artist Penny Arcade Attends TOMORROW WE LOVE At Chain Theatre

As Tomorrow We Love completed their production at the Factory Series at The Chain Theatre, legendary downtown performance artist, actress and playwright Penny Arcade attended a performance and visited the cast of the new gender-bending comedic homage to the classic romantic films of the mid-twentieth century written by Jeffrey Vause (Aloha Oy!) and Steve Hauck ('The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel').
Photos: Charles Busch and Tovah Feldshuh Visit TOMORROW WE LOVE at The Chain Theatre

Actor, drag legend and Tony-nominated playwright Charles Busch, and four-time Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh attended TOMORROW WE LOVE this week and visited with the cast of the new gender-bending comedic homage to the classic romantic films of the mid-twentieth century. Check out photos here!
Photos: First Look at TOMORROW WE LOVE, Opening Tonight at The Chain Theatre

Proud Image Theatre Company's Tomorrow We Love, a new gender-bending comedic homage to the classic romantic films of the mid-twentieth century written by Jeffrey Vause (Aloha Oy!) and Steve Hauck (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) opens tonight. Check out production photos here!
Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Present NUWORKS 2024 This Month At Theatre Row

Pan Asian Repertory Theatre's NUWORKS 2024 will showcase diverse voices and innovative performances this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Katrina Lenk, Amber Gray, Aisha De Haas & More to Star in Second Annual FREEFEST

The New Group has revealed the casts for its second annual FreeFest, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Brooke Shields Elected President of Actors' Equity Association

Brooke Shields has officially been elected as president of Actors’ Equity Association. Learn more about the full results of the election here.
Proud Image Theatre Company Reveals Cast For TOMORROW WE LOVE

Proud Image Theatre Company has announced the cast for Tomorrow We Love, a new gender-bending comedic homage to the classic romantic films of the mid-twentieth century.
Video: First Look At Audible Theatre's DEAD OUTLAW

Check out video highlights from Audible Theater’s world premiere musical Dead Outlaw!
Audible Theater's DEAD OUTLAW Extends Through April 14

Audible Inc. has announced a one-week extension for the Off-Broadway world-premiere musical Dead Outlaw at Minetta Lane Theatre.
Photos: New David Yazbeck Musical DEAD OUTLAW Opens At Audible Theatre

Go inside opening night of Audible Theater’s world premiere musical Dead Outlaw! In attendance for the evening's festivities were Micaela Diamond, Lilli Cooper, Michael Greif, Danny Burstein, and more! Check out the photos from the event!
Review Roundup: DEAD OUTLAW at the Audible Theater; What Did the Critics Think?

Audible Theater’s world premiere production of Dead Outlaw officially opened last night, March 10. The reviews are rolling in. Find out what the critics think of Dead Outlaw below!
Photos: First Look at Audible Theater's DEAD OUTLAW

All new photos have been released for Audible Theater’s world premiere production of Dead Outlaw! Check out the photos here!
Celebrate PlayGround's 30th Anniversary With FLASHBACK: 1994

Join PlayGround in celebrating its 30th anniversary with a musical Monday Night inspired by the year of PlayGround's founding, 1994! Admission is free, but reservations are required. Donations accepted.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Audible Theater's DEAD OUTLAW

Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of Dead Outlaw, with music & lyrics by Tony Award winner David Yazbek. The company just met the press and you can check out photos from the big day here!
Cast Set For Audible Theater's World Premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, From the Team Behind THE BAND'S VISIT

Full casting has been announced for Audible Theater's upcoming world premiere musical Dead Outlaw, with music & lyrics by Tony Award winner David Yazbek.
Kennedy Kanagawa Joins TIANANMEN Musical in Phoenix

 Kennedy Kanagawa and Ellie Wang will play the leading roles in Tiananmen: A New Musical, opening at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Kanagawa will be replacing Zachary Piser who chose not to continue on with the musical for personal reasons. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Austin Ku been nominated for?

and Outstanding supporting actor in a musical (The Barrymore Awards) for The King and I.

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