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BIO

Nicholas made his Roundabout debut as Deputy/Master Nick Cricker in the acclaimed Broadway revival of The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (Scott Ellis, dir.). Other Broadway: She Loves Me (Roundabout) Kiddo in West Side Story (Arthur Laurents, dir.). Nicholas has performed regionally in the new musical Because of Winn Dixie (Delaware Theatre Company, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, dir.), the world premiere of Leap Of Faith, originating the role of Boyd McGowan (Ahmanson Theatre, Rob Ashford, dir.), and West Side Story (The National Theatre). Nicholas also appeared as Daniel Smith in the Brooklyn Academy of Music/New York City Opera production of Anna Nicole: The Opera at BAM (Richard Jones, dir.). His television/film credits include New Form Digital's "Mr. Student Body President" (Ryan Hunter, dir.), HBO's "How to Make it in America," and Nickelodeon's "The Backyardigans"(series regular). Nicholas' voice can be heard on the Grammy Award-winning cast recording of West Side Story as well as the cast recording of ...Drood. Nicholas is a senior at Professional Children's School in NYC.


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STAGE CREDITS

The Butcher Boy The Butcher Boy
[Off-Broadway]
Irish Rep World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Francie Brady
Hadestown Hadestown
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Orpheus
She Loves Me She Loves Me
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2016
Arpad
The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Mystery of Edwin Drood
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Deputy
Leap of Faith Leap of Faith
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Performer
West Side Story West Side Story
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Kiddo (Alternate)

Movies

Low Tide
[ 2019 ] Polo Shirt

TV Shows

How to Make It in America
St. Agnes Boy #3
The Backyardigans
[ 2009-2013 ] Austin
She Loves Me
Arpad Laszlo
Bull
Mendel
Greenport
Shannon

Awards and Nominations

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

Nicholas Barasch, The Butcher Boy

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Nicholas Barasch, The Butcher Boy

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical

Nicholas Barasch, The Butcher Boy

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Nicholas Barasch, She Loves Me

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Nicholas Barasch, She Loves Me

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Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! Photo
Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2025 Photo
79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2025

The 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00PM. The awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE BEACON at Irish Rep Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE BEACON at Irish Rep

Irish Repertory Theatre is now presenting the North American Premiere of The Beacon, a new play by Nancy Harris, directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull. Check out photos from opening night here!
Nicholas Barasch & More to Lead THE VIOLIN Industry Reading Photo
Nicholas Barasch & More to Lead THE VIOLIN Industry Reading

THE VIOLIN, by The Francis Sisters (Kami Nishima and Kara Dudley), will receive a special industry presentation on Wednesday, July 12, 2024, at Open Jar Studios. Learn more!
Photos: Inside Irish Repertory Theatre's 2024 Gala With Shereen Ahmed, Melissa Erric Photo
Photos: Inside Irish Repertory Theatre's 2024 Gala With Shereen Ahmed, Melissa Errico, and More

Go inside Irish Repertory Theatre's 2024 Gala concert, Let’s Put On A Show! 35 Years of Irish Rep Musicals, which at The Town Hall. See photos from inside the event.
Shereen Ahmed, Ali Ewoldt & More Join Irish Rep's 2024 Gala Photo
Shereen Ahmed, Ali Ewoldt & More Join Irish Rep's 2024 Gala

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed additional performers and presenters for its 2024 Gala concert, Let’s Put On A Show! 35 Years of Irish Rep Musicals. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awa Photo
Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awards

The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!
Irish Rep Announces 2024 Gala LET'S PUT ON A SHOW! 35 YEARS OF IRISH REP MUSICALS Photo
Irish Rep Announces 2024 Gala LET'S PUT ON A SHOW! 35 YEARS OF IRISH REP MUSICALS

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced its 2024 Gala concert, Let's Put On A Show! 35 Years of Irish Rep Musicals, which will take place at The Town Hall (123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036) on Monday June 3, 2024, at 7PM.
Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Readin Photo
Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading

Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.
Len Cariou & Peter Filichia To Be Honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Photo
Len Cariou & Peter Filichia To Be Honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced two of the individuals to be honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards to be held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Date Set for The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Photo
Date Set for The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony

The 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00PM. Hosted annually by well-known theater journalist, Peter Filichia, the historic 78th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will be produced by Theatre World Awards, Inc. Board of Directors / Dale Badway.
WATCHER IN THE WOODS Musical Will Get Workshop in 2024 Photo
WATCHER IN THE WOODS Musical Will Get Workshop in 2024

Producer Douglas Thompson announced development of the musical WATCHER IN THE WOODS, based on the 1976 novel by Florence Engel Randall, with music by Johanna Telander, book & lyrics by Douglas Thompson, and directed by Saki Kawamura.
JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY, Stella Katherine Cole, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week Photo
JERRY ORBACH'S BROADWAY, Stella Katherine Cole, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 
SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Win Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.
SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards Photo
SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Find out who won here!
Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Receive the John Willis Award For Lifetime Achievement In Photo
Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Receive the John Willis Award For Lifetime Achievement In The Theatre At 2023 Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors announced that Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is the recipient of the 10th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, which will be presented to him at this year's Theatre World Award ceremony.
WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards Photo
WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards

The 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out this evening to recipients in 15 categories, with four honorary awards also bestowed. The Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball hosted by stars of stage and screen: Kevin Cahoon (Tony nominee, 'Shucked'), D'Arcy Carden ('The Thanksgiving Play'), Crystal Lucas-Perry (Tony nominee, 'Ain't No Mo''), Bonnie Milligan (Tony nominee, 'Kimberly Akimbo'), Arian Moayed (Tony nominee, 'A Doll's House'), and Tamara Tunie (The New Group's 'Bernarda's Daughters'). The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.
WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards Photo
WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards

The 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm EST. Check out the winners here!
Julie Benko, Jodie Comer & More Will Receive 2023 Theatre World Awards Photo
Julie Benko, Jodie Comer & More Will Receive 2023 Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced the 2023 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. See the full list!
SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards Photo
SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards

Nominations for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today and BroadwayWorld has the full list here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nicholas Barasch been in?

Nicholas Barasch has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Nicholas Barasch been in?

Nicholas Barasch has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Nicholas Barasch been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Butcher Boy, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Butcher Boy, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for The Butcher Boy, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for She Loves Me and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me.

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