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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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Listen: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Original Broadway Cast Recording Now Available Photo
Listen: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Original Broadway Cast Recording Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

The Original Broadway Cast Recording for the new Broadway musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING is available now via Ghostlight Records on streaming and digital platforms worldwide with a physical release to follow. Listen here!
Exclusive: Listen to 'Never Fly Away' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING OBC Recording Photo
Exclusive: Listen to 'Never Fly Away' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING OBC Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to a debut track from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Maybe Happy Ending: “Never Fly Away” featuring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen
Okieriete Onaodowan to Join Darren Criss and More for Johnny Clegg Tribute Concert Photo
Okieriete Onaodowan to Join Darren Criss and More for Johnny Clegg Tribute Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Okieriete “Oak” Onaodowan will join a tribute concert to South African music legend Johnny Clegg – featuring rock singers Nicholas Petricca of WALK THE MOON and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Broadway Backwards Raises Record $1,111,788 Photo
Photos: Broadway Backwards Raises Record $1,111,788
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Broadway stars lit up the Gershwin Theatre on March 10, 2025, as Broadway Backwards delivered performances celebrating LGBTQ+ love, the strength of community and the boundless power of hope. See photos from the event here! 
Video: Darren Criss Talks Positive Response to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Photo
Video: Darren Criss Talks Positive Response to MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

Broadway star Darren Criss recently joined Good Morning America for a conversation about the new hit musical, Maybe Happy Ending. On the show, he talked about some of the musical's themes and talked about the positive response it has received. Watch the interview now!
Listen: Hear Dez Duron Sing 'Jenny' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Recording Photo
Listen: Hear Dez Duron Sing 'Jenny' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Mar 6, 2025

Get a first listen to Dez Durong singing 'Jenny' from the Maybe Happy Ending original Broadway cast recording. The Original Cast Broadway Recording of Maybe Happy Ending will feature the musical comedy’s score by Will Aronson and Hue Park.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 5, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 5, 2025
by - Mar 5, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 5, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Sing from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Sing from MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The cast of Maybe Happy Ending recently appeared on The Tonight Show! The cast, including Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, Dez Duron, and Marcus Choi, performed a medley of 'Why Love?' and 'When You're In Love.' Check out the video here!
Exclusive: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Photo
Exclusive: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and watch the captivating national TV debut of MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on THE TONIGHT SHOW with Jimmy Fallon. See the cast perform live!
Video: Darren Criss & Helen J Shen Sing 'The Rainy Day We Met' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDIN Photo
Video: Darren Criss & Helen J Shen Sing 'The Rainy Day We Met' From MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park, book by both Aronson and Park, and direction by Tony Award-winner Michael Arden. Watch Darren Criss and Helen J Shen sing 'The Rainy Day We Met' here! 
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo
MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Cast to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025

Tune into The Tonight Show next week to watch the cast of Maybe Happy Ending perform from the hit musical! Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, and other members of the company will mark their late-night performance debut with the appearance.
March 2025 Broadway Streaming Guide: How to Watch WICKED, SING SING, & Other Must-See Photo
March 2025 Broadway Streaming Guide: How to Watch WICKED, SING SING, & Other Must-See Hits
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025

For Broadway fans looking for something to stream, March is a packed month! As Spring officially begins, several theater titles make their streaming debuts, including WICKED's blockbuster adaptation and SING SING. Discover where to watch your favorite musicals and new releases.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 24, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 24, 2025
by - Feb 24, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
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.
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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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