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BIO

Broadway: Sunday in the Park With George; Shuffle Along...; Something Rotten!; Bullets Over Broadway; Promises, Promises; Present Laughter; The Ritz; Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Tony, Drama Desk noms.); The Producers; Gypsy; Little Me; Dream; How to Succeed.... Off-Broadway: Wise Guys, On a Clear Day..., Clive, Labor Day, Songs for a New World, It Changes Every Year, Fit to Be Tied. Regional: Ford’s, Mark Taper, A.C.T., Huntington, Williamstown, Old Globe, McCarter, Two River, Kennedy Center, Hartford, etc. Tours: Cinderella, Noises Off. Film: Julie and Julia. Television: "Tales of the City," "Love You More," "The Miraculous Year," "The Good Wife," "All My Children." BA from Bennington College.

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STAGE CREDITS

Once Upon A Mattress Once Upon A Mattress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Wizard
Pal Joey Pal Joey
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2023
Melvin Snyder
Fairycakes Fairycakes
[Off-Broadway]
2021
Performer
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Baker
The Prom The Prom
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Barry Glickman
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2017
Mr./Charles
Candide Candide
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Production, 2017
Pasha-Prefect, Baron, Grand Inquisitor, Slave Driver
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[New York]
New York City Center Concert Gala, 2016
Mr.
The Prom The Prom
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Barry Glickman
Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Carlo
Mr. Broadway
Izzy
Al
Something Rotten! Something Rotten!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Brother Jeremiah
Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Warner Purcell
Clive Clive
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Production, 2013
Performer
Promises, Promises Promises, Promises
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2010
Mr. Dobitch
Present Laughter Present Laughter
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2010
Roland Maule
The Ritz The Ritz
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Chris
Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Comedy All Star
On the Twentieth Century
[Broadway]
Actors’ Fund Concert, 2005
Owen O'Malley
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Pastey
Stage Manager
Chauffeur
Mr. Goldstone
The Producers The Producers
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Carmen Ghia [Replacement]
Imperfect Chemistry
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Preston
Wise Guys
[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Mr.Trumboer
Paul Armstrong
Ensemble
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Solicitor
Poker Player
Little Me
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Pinchley Junior/Steward/Assistant Director/Doctor
Assistant Director
Doctor
Steward
Pinchley Junior
Labor Day
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Dennis
Dream
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Performer
Songs for a New World
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1995
Performer
London Suite
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Bellman
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
Bud Frump [Replacement]

Writing

Lily
Composer/Lyricist

Movies

Julie & Julia
[ 2009 ] Mr. Misher
Forty Winks
[ 2022 ] Automated Message
Better Nate Than Ever
[ 2022 ] Casting Director
Atrabilious
[ 2023 ] Todd Jenkins
A Family Affair
[ 2024 ] Dr. Randy

TV Shows

All My Children
Leon
The Good Wife
[ 2012-2014 ] Judge Greg Brochard
Love You More
Louis
The Good Lord Bird
Lewis Washington
The Good Fight
Judge Greg Brochard
Uncoupled
Stanley, Stanley James

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Brooks Ashmanskas, The Prom

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Brooks Ashmanskas, The Prom

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Brooks Ashmanskas, The Prom

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

Brooks Ashmanskas, The Prom

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brooks Ashmanskas, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me

Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Brooks Ashmanskas, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me

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Video: In Rehearsals with the the Cast of SMASH Photo
Video: In Rehearsals with the the Cast of SMASH
by Joey Mervis - Feb 18, 2025

The bombshell is about to drop! Rehearsals are officially underway for Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series. Watch as the full cast and creative team explains what the show is all about in this video!
Photos: Robyn Hurder and the SMASH Cast Meet the Press Photo
Photos: Robyn Hurder and the SMASH Cast Meet the Press
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin performances on Broadway. See photos of the company meeting the press here! Learn more about the production.
Video: Robyn Hurder Sings 'Let Me Be Your Star' From SMASH on Broadway Photo
Video: Robyn Hurder Sings 'Let Me Be Your Star' From SMASH on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

Get an exciting first look and listen at SMASH on Broadway featuring an exciting new version of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman’s iconic, “Let Me Be Your Star”! See the video!
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!
Video: Step Inside the First SMASH Broadway Rehearsal With Krysta Rodriguez, Robyn Hu Photo
Video: Step Inside the First SMASH Broadway Rehearsal With Krysta Rodriguez, Robyn Hurder & More
by Michael Major - Jan 24, 2025

Watch a video from inside the first rehearsal for Smash on Broadway! Step inside the rehearsal room with Krysta Rodriguez, Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Marc Shaiman, Caroline Bowman and more.
Photos: Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez & More in SMASH Rehearsals Photo
Photos: Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez & More in SMASH Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Rehearsals for the stage musical adaptation of SMASH have officially begun! See photos of star Robyn Hurder and more in rehearsals for the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photo: SMASH on Broadway Debuts Artwork Photo
Photo: SMASH on Broadway Debuts Artwork
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

The Broadway artwork for the stage musical adaptation of SMASH has been revealed! See the artwork here and learn more about the upcoming Broadway production!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2025
by - Jan 15, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Krysta Rodriguez In a New SMASH Promo Photo
Video: Watch Krysta Rodriguez In a New SMASH Promo
by Michael Major - Jan 14, 2025

Watch a first look video of Krysta Rodriguez in Smash on Broadway! Rodriguez was also seen in the Smash television series, appearing in the second and final series as Ana Vargas. She plays Tracy in the Broadway production.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March Photo
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 23, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 23, 2024
by - Dec 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Inside SMASH's Broadway Photoshoot With Robyn Hurder, Caroline Bowman & More Photo
Video: Inside SMASH's Broadway Photoshoot With Robyn Hurder, Caroline Bowman & More
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2024

Go inside the promotional photoshoot for the upcoming Broadway production of Smash in a new video featuring Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, Caroline Bowman, and more!
Up on the Marquee: SMASH Photo
Up on the Marquee: SMASH
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 20, 2024

Smash is set to begin performances on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and will officially open Thursday, April  10, 2025 at Broadway's Imperial Theatre. Check out photos of the new marquee!
Photos: Michael Urie Unveils Sardi's Caricature Photo
Photos: Michael Urie Unveils Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 28, 2024

Michael Urie, the star of Once Upon a Mattress, received his very own caricature at the legendary Sardi's! Check out photos here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 23, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 23, 2024
by - Oct 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, John Behlmann & More Will Star in Photo
Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, John Behlmann & More Will Star in SMASH on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

SMASH is set to open at Broadway's Imperial Theatre this spring, bringing the acclaimed TV series to the stage. We have all of the new details on what to expect including who's who in the cast, and the show's official dates for Broadway in the Spring of 2025!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 23, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 23, 2024
by - Aug 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours. 
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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

Check out Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, and more in rehearsal for Smash on Broadway in new video from the rehearsal room!
Video: Ana Gasteyer Discusses the Delights of 'Playing Mean' Opposite Sutton Foster Photo
Video: Ana Gasteyer Discusses the Delights of 'Playing Mean' Opposite Sutton Foster
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2024

Broadway star and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer recently stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, which is currently running on Broadway. The actress recalled joining the production because she knew it would be a 'guaranteed joyride.' Watch the interview!
Video: Sutton Foster Sings 'Shy' in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Photo
Video: Sutton Foster Sings 'Shy' in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

Watch a clip of Sutton Foster singing 'Shy' in Once Upon a Mattress. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brooks Ashmanskas been in?

Brooks Ashmanskas has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.

How many West End shows has Brooks Ashmanskas been in?

Brooks Ashmanskas has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Brooks Ashmanskas been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Prom, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Prom, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Prom, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 1776, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me.

How many shows has Brooks Ashmanskas written?

Brooks Ashmanskas has written 1 shows including Lily (Composer/Lyricist).

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