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Luke Evans is a Welsh actor and globally renowned leading man across film, television, and theatre. Upcoming, Evans will serve as executive producer and appear as Brigadier ‘Mad’ Mike Calvert in the espionage thriller film Emergency from the UK-Malaysian label Sympatico. He will also co-star in the action-thriller film Bear Country, helmed by Derrick Borte, alongside Russell Crowe and Aaron Paul. Additionally, Evans joined the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series “Criminal” in a lead role alongside Emilia Clarke, and he will reunite with Milla Jovovich in the sci-fi action film World Breaker, directed by Brad Anderson. Recently, Evans starred in Weekend in Taipei, and he made his return to the stage for the first time in 16 years in a new play entitled Backstairs Billy, directed by Michael Grandage and co-starring Penelope Wilton. The play ran from November 7, 2023, through January 27, 2024, at the Duke of York’s Theatre on London’s West End. For television, his work includes: “The Way,” “Echo 3,” “Nine Perfect Strangers,” “Pembrokeshire Murders,” “The Alienist: Angel of Darkness,” “The Grand Tour,” and “The Great Train Robbery,” among others; and for film: 5 Lbs of Pressure, Good Grief, Our Son, Pinocchio, Crisis, Murder Mystery, Angel of Mine, Midway, Anna, MA, State Like Sleep, 10 X 10, The Fate of the Furious, Beauty and the Beast, Professor Marston and The Wonder Woman, The Girl on the Train, Message from the King, Hugh Rise, Fast & Furious 7, Dracula Untold, The Hobbit – The Desolation of Smaug, Fast & Furious 6, The Hobbit – There and Back Again, The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey, No One Lives, The Raven and The Three Musketeers. As a recording artist, Luke has released two studio albums: At Last, and A Song For You, which hit the top five in the UK charts in 2022.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2026
Frank-N-Furter

[West End]
2023
Billy

[West End]
Revised London Production, 2007
Roger

[West End]
Original London Production, 2006
Ensemble

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Billy James

Movies

Clash of the Titans
[ 2010 ] Apollo
Robin Hood
[ 2010 ] Sheriff's Thug
Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
[ 2010 ] Clive Richards
Tamara Drewe
[ 2010 ] Andy Cobb
Blitz
[ 2011 ] Stokes
Flutter
[ 2011 ] Adrian
Immortals
[ 2011 ] Zeus
The Three Musketeers
[ 2011 ] Aramis
Ashes
[ 2012 ] JB
No One Lives
[ 2012 ] Driver
The Raven
[ 2012 ] Detective Fields
Fast & Furious 6
[ 2013 ] Shaw
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
[ 2013 ] Bard / Girion
Dracula Untold
[ 2014 ] Vlad
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
[ 2014 ] Bard
Fast & Furious 7
[ 2015 ] Owen Shaw
High-Rise
[ 2015 ] Wilder
Message from the King
[ 2016 ] Wentworth
The Girl on the Train
[ 2016 ] Scott
Beauty and the Beast
[ 2017 ] Gaston
Fast & Furious 8
[ 2017 ] Owen
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women
[ 2017 ] William Moulton Marston
10x10
[ 2018 ] Lewis
State Like Sleep
[ 2018 ] Emile
Angel of Mine
[ 2019 ] Mike
Anna
[ 2019 ] Alex Tchenkov
Ma
[ 2019 ] Ben
Midway
[ 2019 ] Wade McClusky
Murder Mystery
[ 2019 ] Charles Cavendish
StarDog and TurboCat
[ 2019 ] Felix - Voice
Crisis
[ 2021 ] Dr. Bill Simons
Pinocchio
[ 2022 ] Coachman
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
[ 2022 ] Ebenezer Scrooge - Voice
Weekend in Taipei
[ 2024 ] Agent John Lawlor
5lbs of Pressure
[ 2024 ] Adam

TV Shows

Movie Guide
Owen Shaw
The Great Train Robbery
Bruce Reynolds
Robot Chicken
[ 2016-2018 ] James Bond, Scott Hipwell, Wolverine
The Alienist
[ 2018-2020 ] John Moore
Crossing Swords
[ 2020-2021 ] King Merriman
Nine Perfect Strangers
Lars Lee
The Pembrokeshire Murders
DCS Steve Wilkins
Echo 3
Bambi
The Way
Hogwood
Beauty & The Beast
Gaston
Criminal
[ 2025-2025 ] Tracy Lawless

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

Luke Evans, The Rocky Horror Show

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical

Luke Evans, The Rocky Horror Show

Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Luke Evans, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show

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Photos: Inside the 2026 Tony Awards Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026

Last night saw the 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below, including presenters, performances, and acceptance speeches from shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, and more.
Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026

The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
2026 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026

Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
Meet the 7 New Broadway Stars Turned 2026 Tony Nominees
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 7, 2026

Every Broadway season brings fresh faces to the stage, but this year’s Tony Awards spotlight several standout performers who are not only nominated — they’re making their official Broadway debuts. Let’s take a closer look at the 2026 acting nominees who are dazzling Broadway audiences for the very first time this season...
Video: 2026 Theatre World Awards Red Carpet
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 2, 2026

The  80th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be held today, June 2, 2026 at 2pm at The Longacre Theatre. Watch highlights from the red carpet in this video.
Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026

This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
SCHMIGADOON!, THE BALUSTERS and GIANT Win Top Categories at 2026 Dorian Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Kennedy Center Ruling, Broadway's Record Season & New York's $150M Tax Credit Boost
by Alex Freeman - Jun 1, 2026

On the legal and legislative front, a federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily blocked its planned closure, while New York State added $150 million to its theatrical production tax credit program. Broadway closed out its 2025–2026 season with a new all-time box office record of $1.91 billion, and the Broadway League and Actors' Equity announced a new audition initiative called LEAP.
Video: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Cast Performs 'Time Warp' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026

Watch the cast of Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show perform the fan-favorite 'Time Warp' from the nine-time Tony-nominated production on Good Morning America.
Video: Follow Robert 'Silk' Mason's Path to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026

A new episode of Stagebound has debuted, spotlighting Robert “Silk” Mason​​​​​​, who currently stars as Mr. Mistoffelees in Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Watch the episode now, which takes the artist from rehearsals to previews to opening night.
Video: Stephanie Hsu Received Susan Sarandon's Blessing for ROCKY HORROR Role
by Josh Sharpe - May 26, 2026

Stephanie Hsu is taking on one of musical theater's most iconic roles in the hit Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show. During a visit to TODAY, she also shared that she received a 'soft, little blessing' from perhaps the most famous Janet of all, Susan Sarandon. Watch her morning show appearance now.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Doomsday for the American Theater? Not in Milwaukee
by Alex Freeman - May 26, 2026

On the business side, ATG Entertainment is reportedly being prepared for a possible sale by its private equity owner, while Pittsburgh Public Theater terminated its staff ahead of its merger with Pittsburgh CLO — two stories that speak to the consolidation and financial pressures reshaping the industry. Against that backdrop, Milwaukee Repertory Theater stands out as a striking counterexample: the company has nearly doubled its operating budget since 2020, opened a landmark $80 million theater complex, and is expanding its season to 13 productions, fueled by a philosophy of investing in artists and audiences rather than contracting.
How to See THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Performance on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2026

Cast members from The Rocky Horror Show will take a strange journey to Good Morning America next week for a performance from the Tony-nominated production.
Video: Luke Evans Prepares for Opening Night of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2026

A new episode of Stagebound has debuted, spotlighting Tony-nominated performer Luke Evans, who currently stars as Frank-N-Furter in Broadway's The Rocky Horror Show. Watch the episode, following Evans on his journey to opening night.
Video: Luke Evans Shares His Broadway Mantra- 'Embrace It All!'
by Luka Vonier - May 18, 2026

Watch in this video as Tony nominee Luke Evans chats more about this once in a lifetime experience in The Rocky Horror Show, how the audience has such a big impact on every performance, and so much more.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Drama Desk winners announced & Jeff Awards halt non-Equity Adjudication
by Alex Freeman - May 18, 2026

In New York, awards season rolls on: Schmigadoon! and Ragtime led the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, Dorian Award nominations have been announced, and John Lithgow is slated for a lifetime achievement honor. Chicago’s Jeff Awards have halted non-Equity adjudication to overhaul policies following community backlash, while the UK’s National Theatre is launching a 12-venue partnership to rescue a collapsing regional touring network. We round out the news with a wave of key executive appointments in Massachusetts, Dallas, and London, a breakdown of Australia’s complex new $1.1 billion arts budget, and the return of BroadwayWorld's My Show’s Curtain Call for the 2025-2026 season.
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Musicals
by Jennifer Broski - May 16, 2026

Earlier this week, the Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
Photos: Hanging with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees
by Bruce Glikas - May 15, 2026

It's Tonys season! A total of 129 Tony Award nominations went out in 26 categories for the spectacular work of Broadway artists this season. All of the nominees were celebrated yesterday as they met the press for the first time. Check out photos from inside the big day here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Luke Evans been in?

Luke Evans has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Luke Evans been in?

Luke Evans has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Luke Evans's first West End show?

Luke Evans's first West End show was Taboo which opened in 2002

What awards has Luke Evans been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show.

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