Gregg Edelman
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on Gregg Edelman:
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances (Nov 18, 2024)
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS (Nov 6, 2024)
Judith Lynn Stillman Hosts Star-studded Business Of The Arts Event (Oct 15, 2024)
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances (Nov 18, 2024)
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS (Nov 6, 2024)
Judith Lynn Stillman Hosts Star-studded Business Of The Arts Event (Oct 15, 2024)
BIO
Gregg Edelman was last on Broadway in Wonderful Town. Other Broadway credits include Into the Woods, 1776, City of Angels, Passion, Falsettos, Cabaret, Les Misérables and Cats. He's been nominated for four Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards (one win) and two Outer Critics Awards. Film and television credits include Little Children, Spiderman 2, Crimes and Misdemeanors and the upcoming The Proposal, and he is a regular on the CBS series "Hack."
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Production, 2017
Voltaire, Pangloss, Governor, Businessman, Police Chief, 2nd Gambler, Wisest Man
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Reverend Mr. Crisparkle
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Javert [Replacement]
Javert [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Bustopher Jones [Replacement]
Growltiger [Replacement]
Asparagus [Replacement]
Movies
The Manhattan Project
[ 1986 ] Science Teacher
[ 1986 ] Science Teacher
Crimes and Misdemeanors
[ 1989 ] Chris
[ 1989 ] Chris
Green Card
[ 1990 ] Phil
[ 1990 ] Phil
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] Mark Loest
[ 1996 ] Mark Loest
Hudson River Blues
[ 1997 ] Dudley
[ 1997 ] Dudley
Anastasia
[ 1997 ] Ensemble and Character Vocals
[ 1997 ] Ensemble and Character Vocals
Cradle Will Rock
[ 1999 ] Blitzstein - Dream Larry Foreman
[ 1999 ] Blitzstein - Dream Larry Foreman
Puppet
[ 1999 ] Oscar
[ 1999 ] Oscar
City by the Sea
[ 2002 ] A.P.C. Johnson
[ 2002 ] A.P.C. Johnson
Hollywood Ending
[ 2002 ] Galaxie Executive
[ 2002 ] Galaxie Executive
Spider-Man 2
[ 2004 ] Dr. Davis
[ 2004 ] Dr. Davis
Little Children
[ 2006 ] Richard Pierce
[ 2006 ] Richard Pierce
The Proposal
[ 2009 ] Lead Counsel Malloy
[ 2009 ] Lead Counsel Malloy
Liberal Arts
[ 2012 ] Robert
[ 2012 ] Robert
Night Has Settled
[ 2014 ] Dr. Root
[ 2014 ] Dr. Root
Jane Wants a Boyfriend
[ 2015 ] Father
[ 2015 ] Father
Larchmont
[ 2016 ] Arthur Burch
[ 2016 ] Arthur Burch
All the Little Things We Kill
[ 2019 ] Agent Bracken
[ 2019 ] Agent Bracken
TV Shows
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Lucas, Daniel Brown
Dr. Lucas, Daniel Brown
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Gregg Edelman, Wonderful Town
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Gregg Edelman, Into the Woods
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Gregg Edelman, 1776
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Featured Actor - Musical
Gregg Edelman, 1776
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Gregg Edelman, 1776
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Gregg Edelman, 1776
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Gregg Edelman, 1776
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Gregg Edelman, Anna Karenina
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Gregg Edelman , City of Angels
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Gregg Edelman, City of Angels
Videos
Video: Isabelle McCalla & Gregg Edelman Sing 'Shouldn't Be Surprised' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 9, 2024
Video: Watch the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Perform 'The Lion Has Got No Teeth'
by Blair Ingenthron - May 4, 2024
Video: Watch the WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Opening Night Curtain Call from the Wings
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024
Video: Watch Grant Gustin & Isabelle McCalla Perform 'Wild' From WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2024
Photos & Video: Inside WATER FOR ELEPHANTS' First Preview Curtain Call
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2024
TV: The Wives Have Arrived! Watch Highlights from Broadway-Bound THE FIRST WIVES CLUB in Chicago
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Watch 'You Have Brought Me Love' from 5th Avenue's SECONDHAND LIONS
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Jason Danieley and Kevin Earley Perform 'Unlike Anyone I've Ever Known' from SECONDHAND LIONS
by Stage Tube - Aug 28, 2013
News
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play its final performance on Broadway in three weeks. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the musical before it closes on Broadway.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play its final performance on Broadway in three weeks. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the musical before it closes on Broadway.
Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS
Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.
Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.
Judith Lynn Stillman Hosts Star-studded Business Of The Arts Event
Multi award-winning pianist, composer, music director, filmmaker and entrepreneur Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman (r.) - an Artist in Residence at Rhode Island College (RIC) in Providence - is the force behind the inaugural 'ArtsBiz,' a free-to-the-public, star-studded event that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the business of the performing arts.
Multi award-winning pianist, composer, music director, filmmaker and entrepreneur Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman (r.) - an Artist in Residence at Rhode Island College (RIC) in Providence - is the force behind the inaugural 'ArtsBiz,' a free-to-the-public, star-studded event that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the business of the performing arts.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Announces Broadway Closing Date
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Water for Elephants will play its final performance at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on Sunday, December 8th, 2024.
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Water for Elephants will play its final performance at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on Sunday, December 8th, 2024.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Memory Maker Program Ticketing Initiative
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Memory Maker Program—a special ticketing initiative with a number of non-profit organizations to help support their missions and efforts. Learn more about the initiative.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Memory Maker Program—a special ticketing initiative with a number of non-profit organizations to help support their missions and efforts. Learn more about the initiative.
Video: Go Behind the Trapeze Work in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
Watch a video of an inside look at the trapeze work in Water For Elephants on Broadway! See cast member Sam Renaud control the rigs for the trapezes while Isabelle McCalla sings 'Easy.' While singing along, Renaud controlled the rigging that supports the intricate fly system used in the production.
Watch a video of an inside look at the trapeze work in Water For Elephants on Broadway! See cast member Sam Renaud control the rigs for the trapezes while Isabelle McCalla sings 'Easy.' While singing along, Renaud controlled the rigging that supports the intricate fly system used in the production.
Video: Kyle Selig Joins WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway
Water For Elephants officially welcomed Kyle Selig in the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Check out a behind the scenes video as well as Selig's first curtain call!
Water For Elephants officially welcomed Kyle Selig in the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Check out a behind the scenes video as well as Selig's first curtain call!
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre. Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Signs Albums at Barnes & Noble
Just yesterday, New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue hosted a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Check out photos here!
Just yesterday, New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue hosted a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Check out photos here!
Grant Gustin & More to Join WATER FOR ELEPHANTS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble
New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue will host a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Learn how to attend.
New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue will host a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Learn how to attend.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
Kyle Selig Will Replace Grant Gustin in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
BroadwayWorld has just learned that WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will welcome Kyle Selig (Mean Girls) to the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
BroadwayWorld has just learned that WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will welcome Kyle Selig (Mean Girls) to the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Watch: 'The Road Don't Make You Young' Music Video From WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
Watch the official music video for 'The Road Don't Make You Young' from Water for Elephants on Broadway.
Watch the official music video for 'The Road Don't Make You Young' from Water for Elephants on Broadway.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Tent Talkback Series This Month
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Tent Talkback Series. Learn more about the series and see how to attend.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Tent Talkback Series. Learn more about the series and see how to attend.
BROADWAY BARKS Announces Celebrity And Shelter Participants
Broadway Barks has announced its celebrity and shelter participants for the event on Saturday, August 3. The annual event, co-founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, promotes pet adoption.
Broadway Barks has announced its celebrity and shelter participants for the event on Saturday, August 3. The annual event, co-founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, promotes pet adoption.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording To Be Released On CD In August
The circus comes home! The Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD this month.
The circus comes home! The Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD this month.
Video: Isabelle McCalla & Gregg Edelman Sing 'Shouldn't Be Surprised' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
Catch a clip of 'Shouldn't Be Surprised' performed by Isabelle McCalla and Gregg Edelman in Broadway's Water For Elephants. Watch the video here!
Catch a clip of 'Shouldn't Be Surprised' performed by Isabelle McCalla and Gregg Edelman in Broadway's Water For Elephants. Watch the video here!
Grant Gustin Will Depart WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on September 1
Grant Gustin will play his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Grant Gustin will play his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance
See photos of Water for Elephants celebrating its 100 Broadway performance!
See photos of Water for Elephants celebrating its 100 Broadway performance!
Photos: Go Behind the Scenes of the 2024 Tony Awards
See photos of backstage moments with Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel, Alicia Keys, Ariana DeBose, Hillary Clinton, Angelina Jolie, and the casts of Cabaret, Water for Elephants, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, and more.
See photos of backstage moments with Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel, Alicia Keys, Ariana DeBose, Hillary Clinton, Angelina Jolie, and the casts of Cabaret, Water for Elephants, Merrily We Roll Along, The Outsiders, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Gregg Edelman been in?
Gregg Edelman has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.
How many West End shows has Gregg Edelman been in?
Gregg Edelman has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Gregg Edelman been nominated for?
Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wonderful Town, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Best Featured Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 1776, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for 1776, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anna Karenina, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for City of Angels.
What awards has Gregg Edelman won?
Gregg Edelman has won the following awards: Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for 1776. He has received this honor three times for his performance in 1776.
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