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BIO

Joel Perez is an award-winning writer and actor living in NYC. He wrote and stars in Beautiful, FL which premiers on Disney+ in 2023. He co-wrote and performed his solo musical comedy show Playing With Myself at Joe’s Pub and Ars Nova. Other writing includes Stir, a play commission from the Old Globe Theater which was developed at The Huntington Theatre and received an Elliot Norton Award for Best New Script and the musical Lost City Radio (NYSAF, Berkeley Rep Ground Floor, and Rhinebeck Writers Retreat). He is a 2021 Warner Bros. Discovery 150 Artist Grant recipient for his original comedy pilot You’re Tired, You’re Poor. He is the winner of the 2021 Voces Latinx National Playwriting Competition for his play From the Fountain. He is a 2019 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Playwriting from NYFA. His acting work includes Fun Home (Broadway), Kiss My Aztec! (Hartford Stage), As You Like It (The Public Theater), and Sweet Charity (New Group; Lortel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical). Film work includes tick, tick… Boom! (Netflix). TV work includes Jesus Christ Superstar Live! (NBC), Person of Interest (CBS) and Odd Mom Out (Bravo). He performed with the UCB Maude sketch team Peach. Follow him at @misterjoelperez.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Tempest The Tempest
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2023
Stephano
Take Me Out Take Me Out
[Broadway]
Second Stage Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Rodriguez
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group's Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Cast
Wild Goose Dreams Wild Goose Dreams
[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater New York Premiere, 2018
Chorus
Digital Minsung
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Ensemble
West Side Story West Side Story
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
National Symphony Orchestra Concert Revival, 2018
Bernardo
Oedipus El Rey Oedipus El Rey
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at The Public Theater, 2017
Creon
Coro
As You Like It As You Like It
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Public Works Production, 2017
Touchstone
Sweet Charity Sweet Charity
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Daddy Brubeck
Vittorio
Herman
Fun Home Fun Home
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Bobby Jeremy
Pete
Roy
Fun Home Fun Home
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Public Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Roy and Others

Awards and Nominations


winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Joel Perez, Sweet Charity

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Photos: Kerry Butler, Jackie Hoffman, and More in VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Concert Photo
Photos: Kerry Butler, Jackie Hoffman, and More in VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Concert
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Last night, Tuesday, March 11,  Vape! The Grease Parody played a one-night-only benefit concert at The Town Hall. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund. Check out photos from the performance and red carpet here!
Exclusive: Sneak Peek of GREASE Parody, VAPE! Photo
Exclusive: Sneak Peek of GREASE Parody, VAPE!
by Joey Mervis - Mar 7, 2025

In just days, Vape! The Grease Parody, will be presented in a one-night-only, star-studded benefit concert Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30PM at The Town Hall. Watch an exclusive sneak peek of 'Green Lightning' and 'Blandy' in this video.
Rachel Dratch and Amy Spanger Join VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Photo
Rachel Dratch and Amy Spanger Join VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

The complete cast has been announced for Vape! The Grease Parody, the one-night-only, star-studded benefit concert, featuring Rachel Dratch, Amy Spanger and more. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets.
Kerry Butler, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman and More Will Lead VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY B Photo
Kerry Butler, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman and More Will Lead VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Vape! The Grease Parody will play a one-night-only concert to benefit the Entertainment Community Fund next month with a star-studded cast. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Review: PUFFS at DreamWrights Photo
Review: PUFFS at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - Feb 9, 2025

The narrator (Zachary Claghorn) entertained as he kept the audience aware of what book was coming up and set the tone of the show. Our lead Puffs were Wayne (Westley Smith), Oliver (Acell Spencer), and Megan (Bryn Walker). These three worked well together and showed a range of emotions throughout the show. Madison Buckley played Cedric, Voldy, Uncle Dave, Prof Turban,  Zach Smith) and was hilarious with her strength in playing different characters and voices. I highly recommend you seeing “Puffs.” It was a fun show with lots of laughs.
PUFFS Comes to DreamWrights in February Photo
PUFFS Comes to DreamWrights in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

DreamWrights Center for Community Arts will present Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. Learn more about the show here!
Photos: Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala Photo
Photos: Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

New York Stage and Film recently hosted its 2024 Annual Gala honoring award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza (Galileo, “Law & Order: SVU”). See photos from the celebration.
Kerry Butler, Beth Leavel, Jelani Remy & More to Star in VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Read Photo
Kerry Butler, Beth Leavel, Jelani Remy & More to Star in VAPE! THE GREASE PARODY Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024

Vape! The Grease Parody, a new musical by Catie Hogan & Sketchworks Comedy, starring Kerry Butler and more will have an industry reading. Learn more about the new parody!
IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays Photo
IAMA Theatre Company’s 7TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL to Feature 8 New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

IAMA Theatre Company will host its 7th Annual New Works Festival this December, featuring eight new plays presented as staged readings. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, HAZBIN HOTEL, and More at FanX Photo
Exclusive: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, HAZBIN HOTEL, and More at FanX
by Tyler Hinton - Oct 2, 2024

When you think about the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, you may not realize the number of Broadway-related connections it has, even beyond this year’s spotlights on HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL and HAZBIN HOTEL.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Giggle Gaggling with Joel Perez Photo
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Giggle Gaggling with Joel Perez
by Jayke Workman - Jun 30, 2024

U Guys, this week's BroadwayWorld Recap is short and sweet, bringing you the hottest Bway tea. Then I am joined by actor and writer Joel Perez to talk about their amazing career!
Interview: Melinda Lopez And Joel Perez write and perform STIR at The Old Globe Photo
Interview: Melinda Lopez And Joel Perez write and perform STIR at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 15, 2024

Interview with 'Stir' writers and performers Melinda Lopez and Joel Perez about their new show about food, family, and love making its world premiere at the Old Globe and plays through May 26th.
Photos: Get a First Look at STIR at The Old Globe Photo
Photos: Get a First Look at STIR at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024

Get a first look at photos of Stir at The Old Globe. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: SWEAT at DreamWrights Photo
Review: SWEAT at DreamWrights
by Sandra Harberger - May 4, 2024

Dreamwrights presents “Sweat” by Lynn Nottage under the direction of Cal Weary from May 3rd to May 11th. The York community will enjoy this deeply moving 2017 Pulitzer Prize winning play with it’s familiar Reading, PA setting. The talented cast addressed the difficult themes of the show including race, addiction, xenophobia, poverty, unions, scabs, regret, and friendship. The audience needed a minute at the end to digest the depth of the show and the multiple moving performances by the cast members. I was impressed with the cast’s acting ability to portray their characters with raw emotion and depth.
DreamWrights Center For Community Arts Presents SWEAT By Lynn Nottage Photo
DreamWrights Center For Community Arts Presents SWEAT By Lynn Nottage
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024

The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama SWEAT by Lynn Nottage will be presented at DreamWrights Center for Community Arts.
Cast and Creatives Set For STIR at the Old Globe Photo
Cast and Creatives Set For STIR at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024

 The Old Globe has announced the full cast and creative team for Stir by Melinda Lopez (The Old Globe’s Mala) and Joel Perez (La Jolla Playhouse’s Kiss My Aztec!).
COMING TO AMERICA: A TIPSY STAGED READING & More Set for The Movement Theatre Company Photo
COMING TO AMERICA: A TIPSY STAGED READING & More Set for The Movement Theatre Company Spring 2024 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024

The Movement Theatre Company has unveiled the line-up of special events, readings and residencies that will take place this spring. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Interview: Keith David and Blake Roman on Going From Stage to the HAZBIN HOTEL Photo
Interview: Keith David and Blake Roman on Going From Stage to the HAZBIN HOTEL
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024

Watch a video of Keith David and Blake Roman discussing going from stage to the recording booth in Hazbin Hotel. BroadwayWorld sat down with David and Roman to discuss what to expect from the series, the potential differences between performing on Broadway and in the recording booth for the animated series, and more. 
Interview: HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Discusses the Series' Broadway Cast Photo
Interview: HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Discusses the Series' Broadway Cast
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024

Watch a video of Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano discussing their voice cast of Broadway stars, including Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Jessica Vosk, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Keith David, Blake Roman, Christian Borle, Patina Miller, Joel Perez, Don Darryl Rivera, Krystina Alabado,Alex Brightman, James Monroe Iglehart, Lilli Cooper, and more.
HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Interested in Broadway Musical Adaptation Photo
HAZBIN HOTEL Creator Interested in Broadway Musical Adaptation
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024

Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano wants to bring the show to Broadway. Since the series features a stacked lineup of Broadway stars, the creator, director, and executive producer of the adult animated musical series says she would be interested in seeing the series make it to the stage.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joel Perez been in?

Joel Perez has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Joel Perez been in?

Joel Perez has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Joel Perez been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Sweet Charity.

What awards has Joel Perez won?

Joel Perez won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award at The Lortels for his performance in Sweet Charity.

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