Sean Astin
Latest News on Sean Astin:
Recap the Broadway Debuts of 2024 (Jan 1, 2025)
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend (Jan 4, 2025)
Twelve Days of Christmas: Will Swenson (Dec 24, 2024)
Recap the Broadway Debuts of 2024 (Jan 1, 2025)
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend (Jan 4, 2025)
Twelve Days of Christmas: Will Swenson (Dec 24, 2024)
BIO
Sean Astin is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut. Astin is known for classic characters: Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy in Rudy, Mikey Walsh in Spielberg’s The Goonies, Doug Whitmore in 50 First Dates, Bob Newby in Netflix’s Stranger Things and most recently Tyler on ABC’S The Conners. Astin is the son of luminary performers, Patty Duke and John Astin. Sean dedicates his performance to his Mrs. Claus, Christine Astin, for 32 holly jolly Christmases; his daughters Ali, Elizabeth, and Bella; and his longtime team of elves at Stewart Talent and Luber Roklin.
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Videos
Exclusive: Watch Grey Henson Sing 'World's Greatest Dad' in ELF on Broadway
by Michael Major - 12/23/2024
VIDEO: STRANGER THINGS' Gaten Matarazzo Shares His Broadway Talents with Kelly Clarkson
by Julie Musbach - 11/26/2017
VIDEO: Official Trailer & Key Art Unveiled for Adam Sandler's THE DO-OVER
by Caryn Robbins - 04/20/2016
VIDEO: First Look: Adam Sandler & David Spade's THE DO-OVER, Premiering on Netflix 5/27
by Caryn Robbins - 03/22/2016
VIDEO: Hilarious New Trailer for CON MAN Webseries, Starring FIREFLY's Alan Tudyk
by TV News Desk - 07/10/2015
VIDEO: First Look - Zach Braff-Produced Documentary VIDEO GAMES: THE MOVIE
by Caryn Robbins - 06/17/2014
News
Recap the Broadway Debuts of 2024
BroadwayWorld is rounding up all of our 2024 Debut of the Month features in one place, celebrating the artists who brought energy, artistry, and passion to the stage this year.
BroadwayWorld is rounding up all of our 2024 Debut of the Month features in one place, celebrating the artists who brought energy, artistry, and passion to the stage this year.
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Suffs takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 24 previews and 301 regular performances; Back to the Future will conclude its run at the Winter Garden Theatre following 35 previews and 597 regular performances; and Elf ends its limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre after 8 previews and 57 regular performances.
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Suffs takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 24 previews and 301 regular performances; Back to the Future will conclude its run at the Winter Garden Theatre following 35 previews and 597 regular performances; and Elf ends its limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre after 8 previews and 57 regular performances.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Will Swenson
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 12 features Will Swenson.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 12 features Will Swenson.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Joshua Henry
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 11 features Joshua Henry.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 11 features Joshua Henry.
Exclusive: Watch Grey Henson Sing 'World's Greatest Dad' in ELF on Broadway
Watch Tony Award nominee Grey Henson perform 'World's Greatest Dad' in Elf the Musical on Broadway! In the exclusive video, Buddy the Elf travels to New York City to find his long-lost father.
Watch Tony Award nominee Grey Henson perform 'World's Greatest Dad' in Elf the Musical on Broadway! In the exclusive video, Buddy the Elf travels to New York City to find his long-lost father.
Twelve Days of Christmas: The Cast of EUREKA DAY
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 10 features the cast of Eureka Day.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 10 features the cast of Eureka Day.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Richard Kind
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 6 features Richard Kind!
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 6 features Richard Kind!
Twelve Days of Christmas: Zachary Quinto & Shailene Woodley
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown with stars picking their favorite holidays tunes. Day 9 features Zachary Quinto and Shailene Woodley.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown with stars picking their favorite holidays tunes. Day 9 features Zachary Quinto and Shailene Woodley.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Kelli O'Hara & Matthew Morrison
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 8 features Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison and Bartlett Sher.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 8 features Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison and Bartlett Sher.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Grey Henson
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 7 features Grey Henson.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 7 features Grey Henson.
Twelve Days of Christmas: The Cast of CULT OF LOVE
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 5 features the cast of Cult of Love.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 5 features the cast of Cult of Love.
Twelve Days of Christmas: WICKED's Jon M. Chu & Bowen Yang
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 4 features Jon M. Chu and Bowen Yang.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 4 features Jon M. Chu and Bowen Yang.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Kristin Chenoweth
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 3 features Kristin Chenoweth.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 3 features Kristin Chenoweth.
Twelve Days of Christmas: ELF's Ashley Brown & Sean Astin
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 2 features Ashley Brown and Sean Astin!
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 2 features Ashley Brown and Sean Astin!
Twelve Days of Christmas: WICKED Creators Stephen Schwartz & Stephen Oremus
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 1 features Wicked's Stephen Schwartz and Stephen Oremus.
The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 1 features Wicked's Stephen Schwartz and Stephen Oremus.
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs Musical Medley on THE VIEW
Get in the holiday spirit with a performance from Elf the Musical! Grey Henson, Ashley Brown, Kayla Davion, and Kai Edgar joined The View on Thursday to perform a medley from the show, which is now running on Broadway.
Get in the holiday spirit with a performance from Elf the Musical! Grey Henson, Ashley Brown, Kayla Davion, and Kai Edgar joined The View on Thursday to perform a medley from the show, which is now running on Broadway.
ELF THE MUSICAL Cast to Perform on THE VIEW Tomorrow
The cast of Broadway's Elf will appear on The View tomorrow, December 5 to perform from the holiday musical, currently playing a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.
The cast of Broadway's Elf will appear on The View tomorrow, December 5 to perform from the holiday musical, currently playing a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre.
Video: Sean Astin Discusses Duality of Roles in Broadway's ELF
Sean Astin is embracing the 'Santa phase' of his career. Astin is making his Broadway debut as Santa Claus in the new production of Elf and he recently visited Good Morning America to discuss his experience in the holiday musical.
Sean Astin is embracing the 'Santa phase' of his career. Astin is making his Broadway debut as Santa Claus in the new production of Elf and he recently visited Good Morning America to discuss his experience in the holiday musical.
Video: Inside Opening Night of ELF with Grey Henson, Sean Astin & More
Elf just celebrated its opening night on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch more from the cast and creative team in this video.
Elf just celebrated its opening night on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch more from the cast and creative team in this video.
Video: A NONSENSE CHRISTMAS WITH SABRINA CARPENTER Trailer
Last night at the last stop of Sabrina Carpenter’s U.S. Short n' Sweet Tour at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, fans got a special surprise when Netflix dropped the trailer for A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter right before the show started.
Last night at the last stop of Sabrina Carpenter’s U.S. Short n' Sweet Tour at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, fans got a special surprise when Netflix dropped the trailer for A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter right before the show started.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sean Astin been in?
Sean Astin has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Sean Astin been in?
Sean Astin has not appeared in the West End.
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