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BIO

Broadway: Billy Flynn in Chicago. Off-B'way and Regional: The Wolf/Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods (Delacorte), Sal in The Capeman (Delacorte), Mitch in Yank! (York), Fred in Romantic Poetry (MTC), Joey in The Most Happy Fella (NY City Opera), Dr. Zhivago in Zhivago (La Jolla), Martin in Senor Discretion Himself (Arena Stage). TV: "Claws," "Scandal," "Devious Maids," "Law and Order SVU," "Crazy Ex- Girlfriend," "Criminal Minds," "NCIS," "The Following," "The Good Wife," "Angie Tribeca". Big thanks and love to my wife, Tine, and our girls Emma and Hannah!

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STAGE CREDITS

All the President's Men? All the President's Men?
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Ted Cruz
Senator Michael Bennet
Senator Jeff Merkley
Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Larry Murphy [Replacement]
Yank! Yank!
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Production, 2010
Mitch
Romantic Poetry Romantic Poetry
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Performer
Romantic Poetry
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Fred
The Fantasticks The Fantasticks
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2006
El Gallo [Replacement]
Zhivago
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Performer
The Most Happy Fella
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Revival, 2006
Joe
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
The Mambo Kings
[New York]
Workshop, 2004
Performer

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Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2025

Go behind the choreography of 3 Summers of Lincoln at La Jolla Playhouse. Watch a video of co-lyricist and co-choreography Daniel J. Watts break down the dancing in the new musical, alongside his co-choreographer, Jon Rua!
Video: Behind the Music of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Behind the Music of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025

Watch a video of the creative team behind 3 Summer of Lincoln discuss the process behind adding music to Abraham Lincoln's story for the new musical, which has an original score of gospel, R&B, powerhouse anthems, and Broadway.
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 5, 2025

“3 Summers of Lincoln” at the La Jolla Playhouse brings you a vibrant musical about a friendship between President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass that changed the course of American history. 
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN
by Joshua Wright - Mar 4, 2025

3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more is now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse. The world premiere musical is now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through March 23, 2025.
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: First Look at 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 3, 2025

Watch a first look at 3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more. See the video now!
Betsy Wolfe Will Lead Off-Broadway Premiere of JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Photo
Betsy Wolfe Will Lead Off-Broadway Premiere of JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025

Betsy Wolfe will lead the off-Broadway premiere of JOY: A New True Musical, based on the life of trailblazing businesswoman and inventor Joy Mangano.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jan 29, 2025

Go inside rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse. This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together. Summer, 1862.
Spotlight: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Spotlight: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - Dec 24, 2024

A Gripping World-Premiere Musical Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had three pivotal conversations that shaped the course of history. This new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together.
Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Car Photo
Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Carmen Cusack & More Join Cast
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024

Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.
JOY THE MUSICAL Holds Workshop Presentation Starring Betsy Wolfe Photo
JOY THE MUSICAL Holds Workshop Presentation Starring Betsy Wolfe
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

The new musical Joy recently held a presentation with a starry cast led by Betsy Wolfe in the title role. Learn more about the history of the production in development and what's next for the show.
Stage Adaptation of Film TAKE THE LEAD Will Have a Reading Today Photo
Stage Adaptation of Film TAKE THE LEAD Will Have a Reading Today
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024

Take the Lead, the new musical based on the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas, will have a private reading today in New York City. The musical will have its world premiere next year at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Photos: City Center's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Celebrates A Successful Run On Closing Photo
Photos: City Center's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Celebrates A Successful Run On Closing Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 3, 2023

New York City Center's Encores! season recently continued with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. The production ran for seven performances only, through June 25, at New York City Center. Check out photos of the company celebrating the show's successful run on closing night below!
Exclusive Photos: Victoria Clark and Jose Llana Visit Backstage at THE LIGHT IN THE P Photo
Exclusive Photos: Victoria Clark and Jose Llana Visit Backstage at THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 28, 2023

New York City Center's Encores! season recently continued with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. The production ran for seven performances only, through June 25, at New York City Center. Victoria Clark and Jose Llana visited backstage before the production closed, and BroadwayWorld was there to snap some exclusive photos!
Photos: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at New York City Center Encores! Takes Final Bows Photo
Photos: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at New York City Center Encores! Takes Final Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 26, 2023

New York City Center's Encores! season recently continued with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. The production ran for seven performances only, through June 25, at New York City Center. Check out photos of the cast taking their closing night bows here!
Review Roundup: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Encores! Photo
Review Roundup: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at Encores!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2023

Up next at New York City Center, the Encores! season continues with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. Encores! The Light in the Piazza runs for seven performances only, through June 25, at New York City Center.
Interview: Ivan Hernandez on Bonding Over Theatre With Sarah Jessica Parker In AND JU Photo
Interview: Ivan Hernandez on Bonding Over Theatre With Sarah Jessica Parker In AND JUST LIKE THAT
by Michael Major - Jun 22, 2023

And Just Like That... Ivan Hernandez has the best of both worlds, appearing in The Light in the Piazza, which opened last night at City Center, and the second season of the popular Sex & the City reboot, which is now streaming on Max. We sat caught up with Hernandez to discuss the new season, the 'insane' Encores! rehearsal process, and more.
Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Show Highlights - Jun 21, 2023

Up next at New York City Center, the Encores! season continues with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. In this video, watch highlights of the cast in action!
Photos: First Look at Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Photo
Photos: First Look at Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Show Highlights - Jun 21, 2023

Up next at New York City Center, the Encores! season continues with The Light in the Piazza, led by Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles. Check out first photos of the cast in action!
Photos: Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Meets the Press Photo
Photos: Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 15, 2023

See photos of the company of Encores! The Light in the Piazza meeting the press.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Mile Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2023

In this video, the cast of Encores! The Light in the Piazza, rehearses 'Statues and Stories' and 'The Beauty Is' and checks in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to chat about the new production!
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How many Broadway shows has Ivan Hernandez been in?

Ivan Hernandez has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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Ivan Hernandez has not appeared in the West End.

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