Michael Cerveris
Birth Place: Bethesda, MD, USA
Latest News on Michael Cerveris:
Elton John Says Politics May Have Contributed to TAMMY FAYE's Closing (Dec 11, 2024)
2 Broadway Shows Close Today (Dec 8, 2024)
Jordan Donica & More Join TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA at Red Bull Theater (Nov 22, 2024)
Elton John Says Politics May Have Contributed to TAMMY FAYE's Closing (Dec 11, 2024)
2 Broadway Shows Close Today (Dec 8, 2024)
Jordan Donica & More Join TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA at Red Bull Theater (Nov 22, 2024)
BIO
MICHAEL CERVERIS is a two-time Tony Award winning actor for his role as “John Wilkes Booth” in Assassins (Outer Critics Circle Award) and as "Bruce Bechdel" in Fun Home (Lucile Lortel Award, Grammy, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Award nominations). He has also garnered Tony Award nominations for his performances in Evita (Drama Desk Award nomination), Lovemusik (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Award nominations), Sweeny Todd (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Award nominations), and The Who’s Tommy (Grammy and Theatre World Awards, Outer Critics Circle Award nomination). Other Broadway appearances include In The Next Room (Or The Vibrator Play), Hedda Gabler, Cymbeline, and Titanic. Cerveris has also performed off-Broadway in productions of King Lear (Drama League Award nomination), Macbeth, Nikolai and The Others, and Sondheim’s Road Show, among others, and brought his performance as "Hedwig" from off-Broadway to Los Angeles and London's West End.
His series appearances include HBO’s “The Gilded Age” (SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series), as well as HBO’s limited series “The Plot Against America”, and the Netflix series “Mindhunter”. He is recognizable to television audiences for his roles as "James Castro" on CBS' “The Good Wife”, "Ramses IV" on Amazon's “The Tick”, "Professor Pyg" on FOX's “Gotham”, "Marvin Frey" on HBO's “Treme” and the "Observer" on FOX's “Fringe”. His other credits include the original television series version of “Fame”, his recurring role on “The Blacklist” and HBO's limited series “Mosaic”. His film credits include the cult hits Stake Land, Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, and The Mexican opposite James Gandolfini with Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts.
Cerveris also has a long career as a musician. He has sung with the New York City Opera and the New York Philharmonic, and at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and New Orleans' JazzFest. He was the guitarist in punk icon Bob Mould's touring band on his US/UK tour and has shared stages with Pete Townshend, Frank Black of the Pixies, The Breeders, Teenage Fanclub and Stone Temple Pilots. He has released two solo albums, Dog Eared and Piety. He tours and records with his Americana band, Loose Cattle, who have released several albums, including their live debut album North of Houston, the vinyl Pony Girl 45, a Christmas album Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Heavy Lifting. Their newest album Someone’s Monster will be released by Single Lock Records on November 1 with the first single Further On set for an August 6 release.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Hedwig [Replacement]
Hedwig [Replacement]
Movies
Tokyo Pop
[ 1988 ] Mike Mike Cerveris
[ 1988 ] Mike Mike Cerveris
Steel and Lace
[ 1991 ] Daniel Emerson
[ 1991 ] Daniel Emerson
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
[ 1991 ] Eaglebauer
[ 1991 ] Eaglebauer
Strangers
[ 1991 ] John Reece
[ 1991 ] John Reece
A Woman, Her Men, and Her Futon
[ 1992 ] Paul
[ 1992 ] Paul
Lulu on the Bridge
[ 1998 ] Restaurant Man #3
[ 1998 ] Restaurant Man #3
The Mexican
[ 2001 ] Frank
[ 2001 ] Frank
Temptation
[ 2004 ] Pablo
[ 2004 ] Pablo
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
[ 2009 ] Mr. Tiny
[ 2009 ] Mr. Tiny
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
[ 2009 ] Subject #15
[ 2009 ] Subject #15
Stake Land
[ 2010 ] Jebedia Loven
[ 2010 ] Jebedia Loven
Meskada
[ 2010 ] Terrence Lindy
[ 2010 ] Terrence Lindy
Nine Lives: A Musical Adaptation Live
[ 2011 ] John, Joann Guidos
[ 2011 ] John, Joann Guidos
Leaving Circadia
[ 2014 ] Reece
[ 2014 ] Reece
Detours
[ 2016 ] Bob O Connor
[ 2016 ] Bob O Connor
Ant-Man and the Wasp
[ 2018 ] Elih Starr
[ 2018 ] Elih Starr
TV Shows
Evil
Devil Therapist, Devil Therapist Voice
Devil Therapist, Devil Therapist Voice
Fame
Ian Ware
Ian Ware
Fringe
The Observer, September, Gemini
The Observer, September, Gemini
Madam Secretary
Congressman Jeff Pearson
Congressman Jeff Pearson
Mosaic
Tom Davis
Tom Davis
The Equalizer
Nick Kaminsky, Frank Fipps
Nick Kaminsky, Frank Fipps
The Good Wife
James Castro
James Castro
Treme
Marvin Frey
Marvin Frey
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
Michael Cerveris, Fun Home
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, Fun Home
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award
Michael Cerveris, Fun Home
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, Fun Home
winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, Fun Home
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, Evita
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, Evita
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, LoveMusik
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, LoveMusik
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, LoveMusik
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, Sweeney Todd
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, Sweeney Todd
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, Assassins
winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, Assassins
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Actor - Musical
Michael Cerveris - , Tommy
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1993 - Performance
Michael Cerveris, The Who's Tommy
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Michael Cerveris, The Who's Tommy
Videos
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of THE GILDED AGE Chat with Met Opera Vice President C. Graham Berwind, III
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 9, 2023
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Trailer With Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Teaser Ahead of October Premiere With Donna Murphy, Denée Benton & More
by Michael Major - Aug 23, 2023
VIDEO: Audra McDonald, Deneé Benton & More in THE GILDED AGE Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2021
VIDEO: The Skivvies Release New Music Video, SUPER HEROES, Ahead of Upcoming Album Release
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2020
VIDEO: Michael Cerveris and Loose Cattle Read 'I Saw in Louisiana A Live-Oak Growing'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2020
Video Flashback: Broadway Stars Sing 'Sunday' From SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2020
VIDEO: John Cameron Mitchell, Michael Cerveris & More Unite to Sing a HEDWIG Classic
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2019
Broadway Fires Back At Lara Spencer For Laughing About Boys Taking Ballet On GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Alan Henry - Aug 23, 2019
News
Elton John Says Politics May Have Contributed to TAMMY FAYE's Closing
Sir Elton John opened up about his show Tammy Faye, which played its final Broadway performance on December 8, stating that politics may have contributed to the show's closing. Learn more.
Sir Elton John opened up about his show Tammy Faye, which played its final Broadway performance on December 8, stating that politics may have contributed to the show's closing. Learn more.
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
Broadway says goodbye to two productions. Water for Elephants takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 25 previews and 301 regular performances; and Tammy Faye will conclude its run at the Palace Theatre following 24 previews and 29 regular performances.
Broadway says goodbye to two productions. Water for Elephants takes its final bow at the Imperial Theatre following 25 previews and 301 regular performances; and Tammy Faye will conclude its run at the Palace Theatre following 24 previews and 29 regular performances.
Jordan Donica & More Join TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA at Red Bull Theater
RED BULL THEATER has revealed final additions to the cast of the one-night-only, all-star benefit performance of the award-winning musical Two Gentlemen of Verona. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
RED BULL THEATER has revealed final additions to the cast of the one-night-only, all-star benefit performance of the award-winning musical Two Gentlemen of Verona. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
TAMMY FAYE To Play Final Broadway Performance in December
The Almeida Theatre production of the new musical TAMMY FAYE will play its final Broadway performance in December. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets before it plays its final show.
The Almeida Theatre production of the new musical TAMMY FAYE will play its final Broadway performance in December. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets before it plays its final show.
Photos: Elton John Joins the Cast of TAMMY FAYE For Opening Night Curtain Call
Tammy Faye officially opened! The cast was joined on stage during curtain call by Elton John, who wrote music for the production. Check out photos here!
Tammy Faye officially opened! The cast was joined on stage during curtain call by Elton John, who wrote music for the production. Check out photos here!
Review Roundup: TAMMY FAYE Opens On Broadway
The story of famed evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker comes to life in a new Broadway musical starring Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris! The show opens tonight and the critics stopped by the newly renovated Palace Theatre to hear the gospel of Tammy! Read the reviews as they roll in!
The story of famed evangelist Tammy Faye Bakker comes to life in a new Broadway musical starring Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris! The show opens tonight and the critics stopped by the newly renovated Palace Theatre to hear the gospel of Tammy! Read the reviews as they roll in!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Katie Brayben and Christian Borle Perform 'If Only Love' from TAMMY FAYE
Tammy Faye stars Katie Brayben and Christian Borle stopped by Good Morning America on Thursday to perform a number from the show. Before taking the stage to sing 'If Only Love,' the Broadway stars discussed the show with the hosts. Watch the interview and performance now!
Tammy Faye stars Katie Brayben and Christian Borle stopped by Good Morning America on Thursday to perform a number from the show. Before taking the stage to sing 'If Only Love,' the Broadway stars discussed the show with the hosts. Watch the interview and performance now!
Video: TAMMY FAYE Cast Performs 'Light of the World' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
The cast of Tammy Faye visited Good Morning America on Wednesday! For their very first TV performance, the cast performed the Act 1 number 'Light of the World.' Watch the performance now!
The cast of Tammy Faye visited Good Morning America on Wednesday! For their very first TV performance, the cast performed the Act 1 number 'Light of the World.' Watch the performance now!
Chuck Cooper, Taylor Iman Jones, André De Shields To Lead TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Benefit
A benefit concert of TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA featuring Chuck Cooper, Taylor Iman Jones, and André De Shields will take place on December 16th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space.
A benefit concert of TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA featuring Chuck Cooper, Taylor Iman Jones, and André De Shields will take place on December 16th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space.
TAMMY FAYE Cast to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
Tune into Good Morning America on Wednesday, November 13 for a special performance from the Broadway cast of Tammy Faye! The new musical is currently running on Broadway at the Palace Theatre with Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris.
Tune into Good Morning America on Wednesday, November 13 for a special performance from the Broadway cast of Tammy Faye! The new musical is currently running on Broadway at the Palace Theatre with Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris.
Kate Baldwin, Dylan Baker & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3
The third season of The Gilded Age has added six more stars to its supporting lineup, including several Broadway alums. ate Baldwin, Dylan Baker, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy will all appear in the show's upcoming season.
The third season of The Gilded Age has added six more stars to its supporting lineup, including several Broadway alums. ate Baldwin, Dylan Baker, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy will all appear in the show's upcoming season.
Michael Cerveris' Loose Cattle Releases New Album 'Someone's Monster'
Michael Cerveris and Kimberley Kaye's Americana outfit Loose Cattle have released their new album Someone's Monsters. The album finds the bandleaders writing their own roles and letting the stories take center stage along with musicians like Lucinda Williams, members of Drive By Truckers, and the Lost Bayou Ramblers. Listen to the new album now!
Michael Cerveris and Kimberley Kaye's Americana outfit Loose Cattle have released their new album Someone's Monsters. The album finds the bandleaders writing their own roles and letting the stories take center stage along with musicians like Lucinda Williams, members of Drive By Truckers, and the Lost Bayou Ramblers. Listen to the new album now!
Photos: TAMMY FAYE First Look
The new musical Tammy Faye is now in previews at the Palace Theatre on Broadway! Check first photos of stars Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.
The new musical Tammy Faye is now in previews at the Palace Theatre on Broadway! Check first photos of stars Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.
Video: Rachel Potter Reprises THE ADDAMS FAMILY Role For 'Pulled' Performance
Broadway's former Wednesday Addams, Rachel Potter, is revisiting her role in an all new video, featuring the song 'Pulled' from The Addams Family the Musical! Watch the video here!
Broadway's former Wednesday Addams, Rachel Potter, is revisiting her role in an all new video, featuring the song 'Pulled' from The Addams Family the Musical! Watch the video here!
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Star Rachel Potter To Release New Cover of 'Pulled' for Halloween
Broadway's former Wednesday Addams, Rachel Potter, will revisit the role in a new single, dropping October 30. Get a first look at her cover of the Wednesday Addams anthem, 'Pulled' from The Addams Family the Musical and the accompanying video below.
Broadway's former Wednesday Addams, Rachel Potter, will revisit the role in a new single, dropping October 30. Get a first look at her cover of the Wednesday Addams anthem, 'Pulled' from The Addams Family the Musical and the accompanying video below.
Rachel Potter Will Release Broadway Symphonic Album Next Year
Rachel Potter has announced that she is releasing a Broadway album next year! The album will feature symphonic reimaginings of some of Potter's Broadway favorites.
Rachel Potter has announced that she is releasing a Broadway album next year! The album will feature symphonic reimaginings of some of Potter's Broadway favorites.
Photos: TAMMY FAYE Cast Takes First Bows On Broadway
See photos from the first curtain call of Tammy Faye on Broadway! The production is now running at the Palace Theatre.
See photos from the first curtain call of Tammy Faye on Broadway! The production is now running at the Palace Theatre.
ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael Cerveris been in?
Michael Cerveris has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael Cerveris been in?
Michael Cerveris has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Michael Cerveris been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fun Home, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Fun Home, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for LoveMusik, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for LoveMusik, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Assassins, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Assassins, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tommy, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Who's Tommy and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Who's Tommy.
What awards has Michael Cerveris won?
Michael Cerveris has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at The Lortels for Fun Home. He also received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Assassins. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Assassins. Cerveris was honored with a Theatre World Award for his performance in The Who's Tommy.
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