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BIO

Multi-hyphenate actor and musician, Darren Criss burst on to the scene as one of the most memorable TV characters of all time, Blaine Anderson in Fox’s hit show “Glee.” His portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed limited series, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” earned him a Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Critics’ Choice Award. In addition to his work on television, Criss is a veteran of the stage whose Broadway credits include American Buffalo opposite Sam Rockwell and Laurence Fishburne (2022), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2015), How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (2012), and most recently the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors (2024). He released a solo EP in 2021 titled Masquerade (BMG), and in the same year, released a full-length holiday album titled- aptly- A Very Darren Crissmas (Decca), for which he recently toured in North America.

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STAGE CREDITS

Maybe Happy Ending Maybe Happy Ending
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Oliver
American Buffalo American Buffalo
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2022
Performer
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Seymour [Replacement]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[US Tour]
Broadway National Tour, 0
Hedwig
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig [Replacement]
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
J. Pierrepont Finch [Replacement]

Movies

A Very Potter Musical
[ 2009 ] Harry Potter
Me and My Dick
[ 2009 ] Writer
A Very Potter Sequel
[ 2010 ] Harry
Starship
[ 2011 ]
The Chicago 8
[ 2011 ] Yippie Man
Girl Most Likely
[ 2012 ] Lee
A Very Potter Senior Year
[ 2013 ] Harry
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
[ 2013 ] Sutemaru - Voice
The Wind Rises
[ 2013 ] Katayama - Voice
Stan Lee's Mighty 7
[ 2014 ] Micro - Voice
A Very StarKid Reunion
[ 2015 ]
Flop Stoppers
[ 2016 ]
Speech & Debate
[ 2017 ]
All You Ever Wished For
[ 2018 ] Tyler Hutton
Sydney's Adventure
[ 2018 ]
Midway
[ 2019 ] Eugene Lindsey
Music Music Music
[ 2019 ]
Justice Society: World War II
[ 2021 ] Superman / Clark Kent - Voice
Show of titles
[ 2021 ]
Gabby's Dollhouse
[ 2024 ] Marty the Party Cat
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three
[ 2024 ] SupermanEarth-2 Superman
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two
[ 2024 ] SupermanEarth-2 Superman
Babes
[ 2024 ] Doula as a Man
Hazbin Hotel
[ 2024 ] St. Peter
Radio Play Revival
[ 2024 ] Tip Smith
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One
[ 2024 ] SupermanEarth-2 Superman

TV Shows

Eastwick
Josh Burton
Little White Lie
Toby Phillips
A Very Potter Musical
[ 2009-2010 ] Harry Potter
Cold Case
Reuben Harris '69
Archer
Mikey, Tommy
The Cleveland Show
Hunter
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles
American Horror Story
Justin
Glee
[ 2010-2015 ]
Glee
[ 2010-2015 ] Blaine Anderson, Noah 'Puck' Puckerman
Transformers: Rescue Bots
Sideswipe
:Dryvrs
Samual
Supergirl
Music Meister
The Flash
Music Meister
Transformers: Robots in Disguise
[ 2014-2017 ] Sideswipe, Son
American Crime Story
Andrew Cunanan
Hollywood
Raymond Ainsley
Royalties
Pierce
Wayward Guide
Ryan Reynolds
Wayward Guide
Ryan Reynolds
Rick and Morty
Naruto, Bruce Chutback
Trese
Marco Guerrero, Marco
Yasuke
Haruto, Additional Voices
Green Eggs and Ham
Looka

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News


Listen: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Sets Cast Album Release Date; Hear the First Single Photo
Listen: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Sets Cast Album Release Date; Hear the First Single
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

Broadway's newest love story, Maybe Happy Ending, will release its original Broadway cast recording this spring. The show has released an all new song, 'The Rainy Day We Met', performed by Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. 
Photos: Darren Criss, Sara Bareilles & More Attend MAYBE HAPPY VALENTINE'S With Dez D Photo
Photos: Darren Criss, Sara Bareilles & More Attend MAYBE HAPPY VALENTINE'S With Dez Duron
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

On Valentine's Day, Refinery Rooftop hosted Maybe Happy Valentine’s, a live performance by the talented Dez Duron. A The Voice alum, Dez made his Broadway debut last year in the hit production Maybe Happy Ending. Check out photos from the event.
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Understudy Hannah Kevitt Makes Her Debut Photo
Video: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Understudy Hannah Kevitt Makes Her Debut
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending understudy Hannah Kevitt made her debut as 'Claire' on February 18. Watch a video of Kevitt taking her first bow at the Belasco Theatre on Tuesday.
First Listen: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Are 'Hitting the Photo
First Listen: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Are 'Hitting the Road'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

Broadway's newest love story, Maybe Happy Ending, will release its original Broadway cast recording this spring. The show dropped a first listen on social media today, featuring stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. Hear, 'Fireflies' now!
Is a CHESS Revival Coming to Broadway in 2025? Photo
Is a CHESS Revival Coming to Broadway in 2025?
by Rialto Chatter - Feb 12, 2025

Could Chess finally make its move back to Broadway? Legendary lyricist Tim Rice, who has long teased a revival, revealed that the musical will arrive on Broadway in fall 2025.
Photos: NYTW's 2025 Gala Honors Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango, and Greg Nobile Photo
Photos: NYTW's 2025 Gala Honors Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango, and Greg Nobile
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 11, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated its NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Check out photos from inside the big day.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2025
by - Feb 5, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Interview: How Director Bruce David Klein Captured the Real Liza Minnelli for His New Photo
Interview: How Director Bruce David Klein Captured the Real Liza Minnelli for His New Documentary
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

With the new Liza Minnelli documentary now in theaters, BroadwayWorld sat down with director Bruce David Klein to discuss his approach to the film, his relationship with Liza the person, and why he is drawn to the world of show business.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 4, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 4, 2025
by - Feb 4, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING to Welcome Understudies For Select Performances in February & Marc Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING to Welcome Understudies For Select Performances in February & March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

MAYBE HAPPY ENDING's understudies will perform at select performances this winter while the show’s leads Darren Criss and Helen J Shen are each out separately for a limited number of shows. Learn more.
MARIE'S CRISIS Brings Singalong to Common Rooms for Melbourne Fringe Photo
MARIE'S CRISIS Brings Singalong to Common Rooms for Melbourne Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

Nestled in the heart of New York's enchanting West Village is a basement piano bar so iconic, celebrities queue to get in. And for six nights only, Marie's Crisis and its top pianists are coming to Melbourne to play especially for you. 
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional Performers And Presenters For Their 20 Photo
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional Performers And Presenters For Their 2025 Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional performers and presenters for the NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile.
Photos: Darren Criss & Helen J Shen in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING New Production Shots Photo
Photos: Darren Criss & Helen J Shen in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING New Production Shots
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Check out new production shots of Helen J Shen and Darren Criss in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway and learn about the upcoming fan event offering discounted tickets !
Videos: Darren Criss Talks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and GLEE Success on LIVE WITH KELLY AND Photo
Videos: Darren Criss Talks MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and GLEE Success on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2025

Darren Criss recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss his new Broadway musical Maybe Happy Ending. On the show, the Glee star shared his affinity for new and original material and stressed the importance of telling new stories like Maybe Happy Ending. Watch the interview!
Photos: GWYNETH GOES SKIING Arrives Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: GWYNETH GOES SKIING Arrives Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 21, 2025

Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial-inspired musical, Gwyneth Goes Skiing, has landed in NYC! Gwyneth Goes Skiing arrived Off-Broadway at Soho Playhouse, where it will run through January 26. Check out photos of the cast in action.
The Best Reviewed Broadway Shows of 2024 Photo
The Best Reviewed Broadway Shows of 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2025

44 Broadway shows opened in 2024, and while not all of them were loved by the critics, there were plenty of standouts all year long. We're breaking down the best Broadway shows of 2024 by month.
SoHo Playhouse's 2025 International Fringe Encore Theater Series is Now Playing Photo
SoHo Playhouse's 2025 International Fringe Encore Theater Series is Now Playing
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2025

SoHo Playhouse's 2025 International Fringe Encore Theater Series is now open and runs Off-Broadway through March 2, 2025! Learn more about the series here!
Best Broadway Shows in January 2025 Photo
Best Broadway Shows in January 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 31, 2024

What's the best show on Broadway? Check out ten Broadway shows to see in January 2025 that have earned critical acclaim, gained audience praise, and earned Tony Awards.
Marcus Choi Shares Backstage Routines, Moments, and More From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Photo
Marcus Choi Shares Backstage Routines, Moments, and More From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2024

Marcus Choi is currently appearing on Broadway in Maybe Happy Ending. He is taking us backstage at the Belasco Theatre to share some of his favorite backstage stories, moments, routines and more.
Feature: 14 of the Best Cabaret Shows to See in 2025 Photo
Feature: 14 of the Best Cabaret Shows to See in 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 24, 2024

Let's toast the New Year by looking ahead to some of the most anticipated shows of the next 6 months. We put together 14 shows we're looking forward to seeing next year, that are likely to sell out well in advance.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Darren Criss been in?

Darren Criss has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Darren Criss been in?

Darren Criss has not appeared in the West End.

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