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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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Photos: SMASH Cast and Creative Team Celebrate Opening Night Photo
Photos: SMASH Cast and Creative Team Celebrate Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 14, 2025

SMASH officially opened last week at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. The new musical, inspired by the hit NBC television series, is now playing. Check out photos of the cast on the opening night red carpet here!
Photos: SMASH Cast Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: SMASH Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2025

Smash is officially open on Broadway! BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the opening night curtain call here.
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season? Photo
Is PAL JOEY Coming Back to Broadway Next Season?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 11, 2025

A new version of Pal Joey, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover, is soon casting for developmental work sessions in NYC. A version of the show was presented at New York City Center in late 2023, and has been circling a Broadway bow since 2021.
Review Roundup: SMASH Opens On Broadway Starring Robyn Hurder and More Photo
Review Roundup: SMASH Opens On Broadway Starring Robyn Hurder and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

Read reviews for Broadway’s SMASH, opening tonight at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. The new musical, inspired by the hit NBC television series, takes audiences inside the backstage pandemonium behind the scenes of Bombshell, a musical about Marilyn Monroe.
Video: Robyn Hurder and More in SMASH on Broadway First Look Photo
Video: Robyn Hurder and More in SMASH on Broadway First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

You can now get a first look at footage of Broadway’s SMASH, the new musical, inspired by the hit NBC television series. See footage here and learn more about the production!
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast to Perform, Sign Albums at The Museum of Broadway Photo
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast to Perform, Sign Albums at The Museum of Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Ana Gasteyer, and Nikki Renée Daniels will appear at The Museum of Broadway on April 22nd to perform a few selections from the Once Upon a Mattress cast recording and to sign CDs.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 7, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 7, 2025
by - Apr 7, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 7, 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 New SMASH Footage Narrated By Nathan Lane Photo
Video: Watch New SMASH Footage Narrated By Nathan Lane
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2025

Watch a new video montage from SMASH on Broadway, narrated by Nathan Lane! The new highlights show off scenes from the new musical, starring Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, Caroline Bowman, and more.
Photos: SMASH On Broadway Starring Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez, Caroline Bowman an Photo
Photos: SMASH On Broadway Starring Robyn Hurder, Krysta Rodriguez, Caroline Bowman and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

Check out new photos of SMASH on Broadway. Now in previews at the Imperial Theatre, SMASH will officially open on Broadway on April 10.
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Sing 'Don't Forget Me' in SMASH on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Sing 'Don't Forget Me' in SMASH on Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 3, 2025

Watch a new video of Robyn Hurder singing 'Don't Forget Me' in SMASH on Broadway. The song will be featured on the original Broadway cast recording for the new musical, soon to be released by Concord Theatricals Recordings.
SMASH Releases New Block of Tickets Through Early January 2026 Photo
SMASH Releases New Block of Tickets Through Early January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

SMASH has released a new block of tickets for performances through early 2026. Learn more about the musical based on the television show, and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Sing 'Let's Be Bad and 'Let Me Be Your Star' from SMASH Photo
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder Sing 'Let's Be Bad and 'Let Me Be Your Star' from SMASH
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2025

SMASH is officially on Broadway!  It’s a rollercoaster ride filled with hilarious setbacks and surprises, kick-ass production numbers and iconic songs. Check out two of them ('Let Me be Your Star' and Let's Be Bad') performed by Robyn Hurder in these videos.
Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now Photo
Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

The Broadway Cast Recording for the New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress is available now! The album has been released physically and digitally, and can be purchased and streamed now!
The Stage History of Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Photo
The Stage History of Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2025

Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal are back on Broadway in the revival of Othello. As these two mega-stars make their Broadway returns, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reliving some of their stage highlights from their careers!
Photos/Video: SMASH Begins Previews On Broadway Photo
Photos/Video: SMASH Begins Previews On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

SMASH began performances on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and will officially open on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Check out photos and videos from their sold-out first preview!
Video: Watch the Cast of SMASH Take Their First Bows on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of SMASH Take Their First Bows on Broadway
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025

SMASH is officially on Broadway! Watch the cast of the new musical take their first bows after the production's first preview on March 11. The video also includes the curtain call reprise of 'Let Me Be Your Star.'
Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Meet the cast here!
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder & Caroline Bowman Sing 'Don't Forget Me' From SMASH Photo
Video: Watch Robyn Hurder & Caroline Bowman Sing 'Don't Forget Me' From SMASH
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025

Watch a video of Caroline Bowman and Robyn Hurder perform 'Don't Forget Me' from SMASH the Musical, which begins previews on Broadway Tuesday. The pair play Karen Cartwright and Ivy Lynn, respectively, in the in the Broadway musical.
SMASH Will Offer Rush, Lottery, and $30 Under 30 Initiative Photo
SMASH Will Offer Rush, Lottery, and $30 Under 30 Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

SMASH on Broadway will host a digital lottery, in-person rush and $30 under 30 initiative at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre and we've got the scoop on how to get discounted tickets.
Video: Caroline Bowman Sings 'They Just Keep Moving the Line' from SMASH Photo
Video: Caroline Bowman Sings 'They Just Keep Moving the Line' from SMASH
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2025

The Broadway-bound musical Smash has just released a new video featuring one of the series most beloved Shaiman and Wittman songs. Watch as Caroline Bowman, who plays 'Karen', sings ''They Just Keep Moving the Line' in the recording studio.
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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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