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BIO

Honored to originate Henry in Illinoise, his fifth Broadway show. Broadway: On the Town, Cats (Chita Rivera Award nominee), Carousel, West Side Story. Off-Broadway: Freddie Falls in Love, Illinoise (PAA). Film: Spielberg’s West Side Story (Flaco), Maestro, In the Heights. Television: “So You Think You Can Dance” (season 11 winner), “Fosse/Verdon” (FX). Gratitude to Justin and all collaborators who made this piece of art possible. @RickyUbeda11

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Henry

[Off-Broadway]
Park Avenue Armory Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2020
Ensemble

[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Mistoffelees

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Ensemble [Replacement]


Movies

West Side Story
[ 2021 ] Flaco

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

Ricky Ubeda, Illinoise

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Ricky Ubeda, Illinoise

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ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts

Illinoise was filmed by the Theater on Film and Tape Archive in July 2024, and is now accessible at the Library for the Performing Arts.
ILLINOISE Concludes Broadway Run

Broadway says goodbye to Illinoise, which takes its final bow at the St. James Theatre Theatre following 116 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Sunset Boulevard, which begins performances on September 28, 2024.
ILLINOISE Will Host Album Vinyl Signings Following Wednesday Matinee Performances

The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE will host signings for the ILLINOISE Original Cast Album Vinyl with members of the cast following the three remaining Wednesday matinee performances.
Photos: Tina Fey Visits ILLINOISE on Broadway

See photos of Tina Fey visiting Illinoise on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
ILLINOISE Adds Three Matinee Performances To Broadway Run

The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE featuring Tony-winning choreography by Justin Peck has added three matinee performances to its strictly limited engagement through Saturday, August 10 at the St. James Theatre
Photos: Inside the 2024 Tony Awards Ceremony

Last night, the curtain was raised on the 77th Annual Tony Awards! Take a look inside the CBS broadcasts and Pluto TV pre-show below, including photos of the casts of The Outsiders, Suffs, Hell's Kitchen, The Who's Tommy, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and more.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Drama Desk Awards

Winners for the 2024 Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced last night at NYU Skirball Center. Tony Award Winners Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit hosted the ceremony. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville'

The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!
ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, OH, MARY! Take Top Honors At LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Awards

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
Video: Peck, Drury, and More Discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Watch Justin Peck, Jackie Sibbles Drury, and Shara Nova discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING in the video here!
Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!
ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now

Nonesuch Records will release a recording of the current Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. Listen to two tracks now!
HELL'S KITCHEN, ILLINOISE, And More Win 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants are winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards.
Jared Grimes To Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

Jared Grimes will host the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards on May 20 at NYU Skirball Center, celebrating excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and beyond.
Photos: Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippett Stop By ILLINOISE On Broadway

On Tuesday, May 14th, Grammy Award winner and Emmy and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles visited the cast of ILLINOISE at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. See photos from her visit.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
Photos: Cast & Creatives Celebrate Gala Opening of ILLINOISE

Illinoise is now a four-time Tony-nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until this week to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the cast and creative team here!
Photos: See Rachel Zegler, Julianne Hough & More at ILLINOISE Gala Celebration

Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until Tuesday night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos  from the star-studded arrivals here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ricky Ubeda been in?

Ricky Ubeda has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Ricky Ubeda been in?

Ricky Ubeda has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Ricky Ubeda been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Illinoise and Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Illinoise.

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