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BIO

Casey just made his Broadway debut in Almost Famous The Musical as ‘William Miller' starring alongside Solea Pfeiffer and Chris Wood. Created and written by Cameron Crowe and directed by Jeremy Herrin, this adaptation of the 2000 film chronicles an adolescent's experience touring with an up-and-coming band when given a chance to write a story for Rolling Stone. He will next be seen as 'Gene Simmons' in the Neil Bogart biopic Spinning Gold that will be released on March 31, 2023 and as 'Richie Shepard,' the leading role in MGM's feature Dark Harvest. Previous film credits include Everything Must Go, where he portrayed a young Will Ferrell. TV credits include the recent Crypt TV and Facebook Watch series The Birch, as well as National Geographic's American Blackout. As a filmmaker, he has won awards for the direction of his films Seriously and How to Romance, including the top prize in the Arizona Student Film Festival. His latest two self-produced films Thespians and I Got You can be seen on YouTube now. At the age of 17, Likes won the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Award for 'Best Lead Male' and was a finalist in the 2019 High School Musical Theatre Awards, AKA The Jimmy Awards.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Marty McFly

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
William Miller

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe Premiere Production, 2019
William Miller


Movies

Cowboys Vs. Vampires
[ 2010 ] Steve
Krampus: Origins
[ 2018 ] Billy
Spinning Gold
[ 2022 ] Gene Simmons

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical

Casey Likes, Back to the Future


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2023 - Theatre World Awards

Casey Likes, Almost Famous

Videos

News


Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Honors Tom Viertel at 23rd Monte Cristo Award Gala

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 23rd Monte Cristo Award to Chair Emeritus Tom Viertel, last night at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Check out photos here!
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Red Carpet Arrivals

The best of Broadway came out to celebrate at the Belasco Theatre yesterday, where Maybe Happy Ending held its special gala performance. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the starry guest arrivals below.
BACK TO THE FUTURE Announces Closing Date

The end is near for BACK TO THE FUTURE – The Musical. BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Olivier Award-winning Best Musical which has sold $244 million and 2.9 million tickets (Broadway, London, North American Tour) will play its final Broadway performance in January 2025.
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Recalls E-Mail Exchange with Stephen Sondheim

Lin-Manuel Miranda recalled an iconic e-mail exchange he shared with the late Stephen Sondheim about an ice cream truck in Queens on a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers. Watch the clip!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis 'Open' to Broadway Future for WARRIORS

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis visited the Today Show on Wednesday to discuss their concept album, Warriors, released last week. During the interview, the writers discussed their inspiration for the album, working with the vocalists, and whether the show could be staged in the future. Watch it now!
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway Celebrates Back to the Future Day

The Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical BACK TO THE FUTURE celebrated Back to the Future Day in style on Broadway. See photos here including an appearance by Don Fullilove, who played “Goldie Wilson” in the original Back to the Future film in 1985.!
Video: Inside the WARRIORS Album Release With Lin-Manuel Miranda & More

Atlantic Records has released WARRIORS, the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, available everywhere now. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the release! Watch footage here!
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amber Gray, & More Attend WARRIORS Album Launch Party

WARRIORS,  the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, is available everywhere now. Miranda and Davis celebrated the album launch and Time Out New York cover at an exclusive release party. Take a look at the photos now!
Listen: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis Unveil New WARRIORS Concept Album

Atlantic Records has released WARRIORS, the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, available everywhere now. Listen to the album here!
Review Roundup: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Elsa Davis' WARRIORS Concept Album

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Elsa Davis have just released their highly-anticipated Warriors concept album, inspired by the 1979 Paramount Pictures cult film. Find out what critics think of the new album!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Why Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis Couldn't Make WARRIORS Alone

While making the 'Warriors' album, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis both admit that the project is something neither of them could create alone. They worked with with Hip-Hop royalty like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Busta Rhymes, Nas, RZA, and Ghostface Killah, while also recruiting Philippa Soo, Billy Porter, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and more. Watch the video!
Photos: BACK TO THE FUTURE Celebrates 500 Performances on Broadway

On Sunday, October 13th, the Broadway production of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical celebrated their 500th performance on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
Videos You Missed This Week: DEATH BECOMES HER, THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, and More

Catch up on all the latest from the week ending September 27, 2024 with videos from Forbidden Broadway, Little Shop of Horrors, Death Becomes Her, and more!
BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical Will Be Staged on Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas

The next musical production taking the stage on Royal Caribbean's cruise ships will be Back to the Future! According to a post on the cruise line's website, they will be holding auditions for Back to the Future in London this October.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 24, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Broadway Cast: Leading Men, with Kyle Selig, Vincent Jamal Hooper & Casey Likes

In this video, Ben is joined by a 'new guard' of leading men- Casey Likes (Back to the Future, Almost Famous), Kyle Selig (Water for Elephants, Mean Girls) and Vincent Jamal Hooper (The Lion King).
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Full WARRIORS Album Tracklist

Lin-Manuel Miranda has revealed the complete tracklist for his upcoming WARRIORS album with Eisa Davis. The tracklist reveal follows the news that Ms. Lauryn Hill will be joining the album as Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs. The cast also includes Phillipa Soo, Busta Rhymes, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Nas, Billy Porter, and more.
Phillipa Soo, Lauryn Hill, & More Join Final Group of Voices for WARRIORS Album

The final group of voices has been unveiled for the star-studded cast of the concept album, WARRIORS including Ms. Lauryn Hill as Cyrus of Gramercy Riffs and the vocal cast of THE WARRIORS. 
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Concept Album Teases Announcement

A new video has been posted to the official Instagram account for Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' upcoming concept album for their Warriors musical. The video teases an announcement coming on Wednesday, September 18- one month before the release of the album itself.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Casey Likes been in?

Casey Likes has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Casey Likes been in?

Casey Likes has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Casey Likes been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Back to the Future and Theatre World Awards (Theatre World Awards) for Almost Famous.

What awards has Casey Likes won?

Casey Likes has won the Theatre World Awards for his performance in Almost Famous.

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