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Birth Place: Houston, Texas, USA

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BIO

Kevin Cahoon currently plays Earl Clark on FOX’s “Monarch.” Broadway: The Who’s Tommy, The Lion King, The Rocky Horror Show, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Wedding Singer. Off-Broadway: Hedwig and The Angry Inch (also Boston, San Francisco, Edinburgh), The Foreigner (Roundabout - Lortel nomination), The Wild Party (MTC), How I Learned To Drive (Second Stage), The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World (Playwrights Horizons). TV: “Glow,” “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “Nurse Jackie,” “Modern Family,” “Six Degrees,” “The Good Wife,” “Elementary,” “Odd Mom Out,” “Black Box,” “The Mentalist,” “CSI,” “Franklin and Bash,” “Canterbury’s Law,” “Law & Order,” “Criminal Intent,” “Hope and Faith,” “The Royale.” Film: So Cold The River, Mars Needs Moms, I Am Michael, One Night, The Thing About My Folks, The Curse Of The Jade Scorpion, Sudden Manhattan, and the documentaries Whether You Like It Or Not: The True Story of Hedwig and Squeezebox. Regional: the Guthrie, Williamstown, the Old Globe, Bard Summerscape, the Ahmanson, among others. Kevin received the OUTMusic Award for his debut recording, Doll. NYU - Tisch.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Peanut

[Regional (US)]
Dallas Theater Center World Premiere Production, 2015
Jr. Jr.

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012
Male Greek Chorus

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Co-Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
George

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Childcatcher

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Ellard Simms

[New York]
Concert Reading, 2004
Caligula

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
Father

Principal

Woof

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Phantom

Frank 'N' Furter (Understudy)

Narrator (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Phil d'Armano

Phil d'Armano

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Peter

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Hedwig [Replacement]

Hedwig (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Ed

Zazu (Understudy)

Timon (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Ensemble [Replacement]

Local Lad [Replacement]

Security Guard [Replacement]

Ensemble/Other Roles [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1996
Performer


Movies

Fly by Night
[ 1992 ] Long Island Teen #3
Sudden Manhattan
[ 1996 ] Georgie's Brother
The Lion King
[ 1997 ] Ed
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
[ 2001 ] Lunch Delivery Man
The Thing About My Folks
[ 2005 ] Perky Waiter
One Night
[ 2007 ] Gary
Mars Needs Moms
[ 2011 ] Wingnut
I Am Michael
[ 2015 ] Peter
So Cold the River
[ 2022 ] Dylan

TV Shows

A Series of Unfortunate Events
Hugo
Modern Family
John-John
Nurse Jackie
Reuben

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Kevin Cahoon, Shucked

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Kevin Cahoon, Shucked

The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Kevin Cahoon, The Foreigner

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Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse

Pinkleton has thrown every prop gimmick and novel idea in the book at the show, and in the process has disrupted the stuff that simply works about the piece.
Photos: Meet the Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse brings the world of its upcoming production  La Cage aux Folles to life in the backstage areas of its historic theater, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2025. Get a look backstage in new photos of stars Cheyenne Jackson, Kein Cahoon, Ryan J. Haddad, and more in costume below!
Interview: Good Guy Cheyenne Jackson Gets to Kiss in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Photo
Interview: Good Guy Cheyenne Jackson Gets to Kiss in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles opening November 17, 2024 (with previews beginning November 12th). Sam Pinkleton directs the cast headlined by Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon as Georges and Albin with Ryan J. Haddad, Shannon Purser, George Salazar, Michael McDonald, Nicole Parker, El Beh, and Shea Diamond.
Goerge Salazar, Ryan J. Haddad and More Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Goerge Salazar, Ryan J. Haddad and More Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse announced the full cast for its upcoming production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.
Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee Photo
Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
Cheyenne Jackson Cast in Zombie Comedy From Tina Romera Photo
Cheyenne Jackson Cast in Zombie Comedy From Tina Romera

Cheyenne Jackson is set to appear in the new horror comedy Queens of the Dead from Tina Romera, the daughter of George A. Romero. Other stage and Broadway alums include Jacquel Spivey (A Strange Loop and the Mean Girls film), Nina West (RuPaul's Drag Race and Hairspray), and Becca Blackwell, writer of the play They, Themself, and Schmerm.
Cheyenne Jackson & Kevin Cahoon Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Cheyenne Jackson & Kevin Cahoon Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse

BroadwayWorld has learned that Cheyenne Jackson will play Georges and Kevin Cahoon will play Albin in the Pasadena Playhouse production of Le Cage Aux Folles.
MARY POPPINS Composer Richard M. Sherman Has Passed Away at 95 Photo
MARY POPPINS Composer Richard M. Sherman Has Passed Away at 95

Composer Richard M. Sherman passed away at 95 due to age-related illness at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, on Saturday, May 25th.
The Bushnell Announces ¿¿SOME LIKE IT HOT, THE WIZ, And More For 2024-2025 Broadw Photo
The Bushnell Announces ¿¿SOME LIKE IT HOT, THE WIZ, And More For 2024-2025 Broadway Series

Discover the exciting lineup for The Bushnell's 2024-2025 Broadway Series.
Photos: Go Inside NYTW's 2024 Gala Honoring Liesl Tommy Photo
Photos: Go Inside NYTW's 2024 Gala Honoring Liesl Tommy

New York Theatre Workshop hosted its 2024 Gala, honoring theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. The evening’s program was hosted by Nicole Ari Parker, directed by Kevin Cahoon, and feature musical direction by Rick Hip-Flores.
Photos: Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honors Jesse Tyler Ferguson Photo
Photos: Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honors Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Vineyard's Annual Gala, honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, was held Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Edison Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
Liesl Tommy to be Honored at NYTW 2024 Gala; Shoshanna Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & M Photo
Liesl Tommy to be Honored at NYTW 2024 Gala; Shoshanna Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon & More to Appear

New York Theatre Workshop's 2024 Gala will honor theater and film visionary Liesl Tommy. Learn more about the gala and about Tommy!
Jackie Burns, Kevin Cahoon, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical SILK Photo
Jackie Burns, Kevin Cahoon, and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Musical SILK

'SILK' A New Musical receives an industry reading. Press release announces the upcoming presentation of the musical.
Photos: SHUCKED, SPAMALOT and More Prepare for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Photo
Photos: SHUCKED, SPAMALOT and More Prepare for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Let's have a parade! The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of the nation's most cherished holiday traditions, is getting ready to hit the streets of New York City. See photos from rehearsal as Broadway prepares to dazzle the crowd at this week's festivities!
Video: The Cast of SHUCKED Performs as Part of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series Photo
Video: The Cast of SHUCKED Performs as Part of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series

The cast of Shucked recently performed as part of NPR's iconic Tiny Desk Concert series! Check out the full video here!
Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Kevin Cahoon & More Hit the CMAs Red Carpet Photo
Photos: Cynthia Erivo, Kevin Cahoon & More Hit the CMAs Red Carpet

Broadway of New York and Broadway of Nashville collided last night at the 57th Annual CMA Awards! Check out photos of Cynthia Erivo, Kevin Cahoon, Nicole Kidman, and more on the red carpet with stars like Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, and more.
Cynthia Erivo, Kevin Cahoon & More to Present at 'The 57th Annual CMA Awards' Photo
Cynthia Erivo, Kevin Cahoon & More to Present at 'The 57th Annual CMA Awards'

Tony Award-nominated actor currently starring in the hit Broadway musical “Shucked,” Kevin Cahoon; reigning CMA Song of the Year winner and three-time nominee this year Jordan Davis; Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author and producer Cynthia Erivo; and more will present.
Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on COLBERT Photo
Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on COLBERT

Tony winner Alex Newell appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform their showstopping Shucked musical number, 'Independently Owned.' Newell frequently receives mid-show standing ovations after performing the number in the musical. They won Best Featured Performance in a Musical at this year's Tony Awards. Watch the video now!
Words From The Wings: John Behlmann of SHUCKED Shares Backstage Moments, Must-Haves,  Photo
Words From The Wings: John Behlmann of SHUCKED Shares Backstage Moments, Must-Haves, and More!

BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with John Behlmann from Shucked. John told us all about his favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
SHUCKED Announces Broadway Closing Date Photo
SHUCKED Announces Broadway Closing Date

Shucked has announced it will close on Broadway Sunday, January 14, 2024. A North American tour will launch Fall 2024, as well as productions in London’s West End at a Cameron Mackintosh theater Winter of 2025, and in Sydney, Australia in the Spring of 2026.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kevin Cahoon been in?

Kevin Cahoon has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Kevin Cahoon been in?

Kevin Cahoon has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kevin Cahoon been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked and Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for The Foreigner.

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