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BIO

Broadway: Book of Mormon, Sondheim on Sondheim, Spamalot, Amour, Once Upon a Mattress, Swinging on a Star (Drama Desk nom). Off Broadway: The Fantasticks, A New Brain, Time and Again, Call Me Madam (Encores!). Tours: Sunset Boulevard, South Pacific, Mamma Mia! Regional: more than 30 leading roles including Giant (Signature), Passion (Helen Hayes Award), 1776 (Ford’s Theatre, Helen Hayes nom.). Recordings: Infinite Joy: The Songs of William Finn, Encores From Encores!, Myths and Hymns, Great Musicals, Call Me Madam, Amour, Once Upon a Mattress, Swinging on a Star. Film: Frozen.


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STAGE CREDITS

The Honeymooners The Honeymooners
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2017
Bryce Bennett
Sondheim on Sondheim Sondheim on Sondheim
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Revival, 2017
Performer
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Joseph Smith
Missionary Training Center Voice
Mission President
Price's Dad
The Fantasticks The Fantasticks
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2006
El Gallo [Replacement]
Monty Python's Spamalot Monty Python's Spamalot
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Prince Herbert's Father [Replacement]
Sir Dennis Galahad [Replacement]
The Black Knight [Replacement]
Amour
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Prosecutor
Charles
Time and Again
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer
Houdini
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1997
Theo
Once Upon a Mattress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Sir Harry
Passion
[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1996
Giorgio
Big City Rhythm
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1995
Performer
Swinging on a Star
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Eddie
A Lover
Reginald
Bing
The Announcer
The Homeless Man
A Suitor
The Manager
Performer
Call Me Madam
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Kenneth Gibson

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

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Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

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Photos: THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway's 5000th Performance Photo
Photos: THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway's 5000th Performance
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 5, 2024

The Book of Mormon celebrated its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment! See photos here! 
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Sho Photo
Video: THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Tries to Guess Other Productions That Reached 5000 Shows
by Michael Major - Nov 4, 2024

The Book of Mormon celebrates its 5000th performance on Broadway tonight, a rare feat only a handful of Broadway shows have accomplished. To celebrate the milestone performance, the cast of the hit musical have tried to guess the other 11 musicals that have reached 5000 performances. See how many they got correct in a new video!
Josh Gad Reveals THE BOOK OF MORMON Was First Developed as an Animated Film Photo
Josh Gad Reveals THE BOOK OF MORMON Was First Developed as an Animated Film
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2024

On a recent appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dinner on Me podcast, Josh Gad revealed that The Book of Mormon was initially planned as an animated film.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Celebrate 5000 Performances on Broadway Next Month Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Celebrate 5000 Performances on Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

The Book of Mormon, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will celebrate its 5,000th performance on Broadway on Monday, November 4.
Broadway Beyond Louisville Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT presented by Cincin Photo
Broadway Beyond Louisville Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT presented by Cincinnati Pops at Cincinnati Music Hall
by Taylor Clemons - Jan 16, 2024

What did our critic think of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT at Music Hall?
Cast Set For The Cincinnati Pops' CHICAGO THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT Photo
Cast Set For The Cincinnati Pops' CHICAGO THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023

The Cincinnati Pops has announced the cast of its upcoming symphonic concert adaptation of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical Chicago on January 12-14, 2024 at Music Hall. The five-person cast, pulled straight from Broadway, plus the Cincinnati Pops will be conducted by the legendary conductor Rob Fisher.
THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway - A Complete Guide Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway - A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 9, 2023

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about The Book of Mormon on Broadway. Check out all the details here!
Orchestra Lumos Announces Its 2023/24 Season Photo
Orchestra Lumos Announces Its 2023/24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2023

Orchestra Lumos has shared the details of its 2023/24 season, a year after the announcement of the Connecticut ensemble's rebranding from Stamford Symphony.
Review: A Tribute To “Luisa” By The Friends Of THE FANTASTICKS' First Girl In 54 Photo
Review: A Tribute To “Luisa” By The Friends Of THE FANTASTICKS' First Girl In 54 CELEBRATES RITA GARDNER at 54 Below
by Bobby Patrick - May 5, 2023

Rita Gardner was not only a part of THE FANTASTICKS' history, she is one of the reasons it became historic in the first place.
Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in Photo
Yazbeck & Della Penna's DEAD OUTLAW, LANGSTON IN HARLEM, and More to Play 54 Below in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below is a non-profit organization with a mission to preserve and expand the art of the cabaret, honor the music of Broadway, and provide an unparalleled experience to diverse communities.
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL - IN CONCERT Brings All That Jazz To Virginia Arts Festival, May Photo
CHICAGO THE MUSICAL - IN CONCERT Brings All That Jazz To Virginia Arts Festival, May 6
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2023

For the Virginia Arts Festival's 26th Anniversary Season, the Festival presents Chicago The Musical - In Concert with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Music Director & Conductor Rob Fisher - on Saturday, May 6 at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, VA.
Laura Benanti, Liz Callaway, Melissa Errico & More to Celebrate Rita Gardner at 54 Be Photo
Laura Benanti, Liz Callaway, Melissa Errico & More to Celebrate Rita Gardner at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2023

Broadway stars Laura Benanti, Liz Callaway, and more are joining the cast of 54 Celebrates Rita Gardner on May 1st at 7:00pm.
Interview: Maria Friedman of MARIA FRIEDMAN IN CONCERT at The Palace Theater For Orch Photo
Interview: Maria Friedman of MARIA FRIEDMAN IN CONCERT at The Palace Theater For Orchestra Lumos, Stamford CT.
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 8, 2022

Bringing a new version of her hit show LEGACY to the States, Maria Friedman will play Stamford Connecticut in a gala performance for the Orchestra Lumos.
AN EVENING WITH MARIA FRIEDMAN Comes to the Palace Theatre Next Month Photo
AN EVENING WITH MARIA FRIEDMAN Comes to the Palace Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022

The acclaimed eight-time Olivier Award nominee Maria Friedman is the headliner of this season's Orchestra Lumos (formerly the Stamford Symphony) Gala on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 7:30pm at the Palace Theatre.
Photos: Go Inside THE BOOK OF MORMON's Re-Opening and Fan Performance Photo
Photos: Go Inside THE BOOK OF MORMON's Re-Opening and Fan Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021

THE BOOK OF MORMON returned to Broadway with a Free Fan Performance on Thursday, November 4 at 8:00 pm at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). Regular performances resumed Friday, November 5, 2021. 
THE BOOK OF MORMON Celebrates Broadway's Return With A Free Fan Performance on Novemb Photo
THE BOOK OF MORMON Celebrates Broadway's Return With A Free Fan Performance on November 4
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2021

The Book of Mormon will return to Broadway one day earlier than previously announced with a Free Fan Performance on Thursday, November 4 at 8:00 pm at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). Regular performances resume Friday, November 5, 2021. 
Kevin Clay, Cody Jamison Strand, and More Will Lead THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway Photo
Kevin Clay, Cody Jamison Strand, and More Will Lead THE BOOK OF MORMON on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2021

Casting is being announced for the Broadway return of THE BOOK OF MORMON. The production, the winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album, resumes performances on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). 
BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with Claybourne Elder Photo
BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with Claybourne Elder
by Nicholas Adler - Aug 15, 2020

Claybourne Elder and the rest of the cast of COMPANY were all set to open the third revival production of the show on Broadway when COVID-19 hit and closed down NYC life as we knew it. Claybourne was set to appear in COMPANY, his fourth Broadway show, as the flight attendant, Andy, who you might know better as April in the original version.
Forestburgh Playhouse Announces Summer Concert Series Featuring Alice Ripley, Kate Ba Photo
Forestburgh Playhouse Announces Summer Concert Series Featuring Alice Ripley, Kate Baldwin, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2020

Forestburgh Playhouse has announced its Forestburgh Under the Stars events for summer 2020. The Seventy Five and Thrive Broadway Concert Cabaret Series is a series of benefit concert events benefiting the Forestburgh Playhouse and hosted by the Forestburgh Tavern.
BWW Review: CHICAGO IN CONCERT Sizzles with Sin at Dallas Symphony Orchestra Photo
BWW Review: CHICAGO IN CONCERT Sizzles with Sin at Dallas Symphony Orchestra
by Zac Thriffiley - Oct 5, 2019

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's CHICAGO IN CONCERT is a thrilling reimagination of a familiar favorite, one that excites with its inventiveness while remaining faithful to the story and sounds audiences have come to hold near and dear to their hearts.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Lewis Cleale been in?

Lewis Cleale has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Lewis Cleale been in?

Lewis Cleale has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Lewis Cleale been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 1776, A Musical and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Passion.

What awards has Lewis Cleale won?

Lewis Cleale won the Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in Passion.

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