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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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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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 19, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Grey Henson, Sean Astin & More in ELF on Broadway

Get a first look at footage of Grey Henson, Sean Astin, and more in Elf on Broadway! Learn more about the holiday production and Broaday and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: ELF Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway

Elf the Musical officially opened on Broadway last night, November 17. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: ELF THE MUSICAL Opens on Broadway

Elf the Musical, directed by Philip Wm. McKinley and choreographed by Liam Steel, with book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin opened on Broadway tonight. See what the critics had to say here!
Photos: Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & More in ELF THE MUSICAL on Broadway

Grey Henson, Sean Astin, & more star in Elf the Musical, opening at the Marquis Theatre tonight. The limited engagement marks the first time the show has been on Broadway in over a decade. Check out production photos here!
Video: ELF THE MUSICAL Cast Performs 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly' on GMA

Grey Henson, Kayla Davion, and the cast of Elf the Musical joined Good Morning America on Friday to perform the finale number, 'Sparkle-Jolly-Twinkle-Jingly.' Watch the magical performance now!
ELF Star Kayla Davion Takes Over Our Instagram Story

Elf the Musical star Kayla Davion will be taking over our Instagram! Davion, who plays Jovie in the beloved holiday musical, will take our followers behind-the-scenes of the production's performance on Good Morning America.
ELF THE MUSICAL Will Offer a Digital Lottery

Elf The Musical will offer a digital ticket lottery starting this week ahead of the show's first preview. Find out how to get discount tickets to Elf The Musical here!
Meet the Cast of ELF THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Elf The Musical is returning to Broadway with previews beginning tonight, November 9, ahead of opening night on November 17 at the Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast of Elf The Musical here!
Video: Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose Star in LOVE HURTS Trailer

In Love Hurts, Ke Huy Quan rockets into his first major leading man role as an unlikely hero, a seemingly mild-mannered realtor with a dark secret that he is desperate to leave behind. Watch the trailer for the film, which also stars Ariana DeBose!
Kayla Davion, Michael Hayden, and More Join ELF THE MUSICAL

A cast of Broadway and TV stars have been announced to join the limited holiday engagement of Elf The Musical, coming to Broadway this November at The Marquis Theatre. Find out who's who in the cast of this special holiday show.
Sean Astin to Make Broadway Debut as Santa in ELF This Holiday Season

Academy Award nominee and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actor Sean Astin will make his Broadway debut this holiday season as Santa, in Elf The Musical. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: COMIC CON LIVERPOOL, Exhibition Centre Liverpool

Since hosting their first event at Exhibition Centre Liverpool in 2018, Comic Con Liverpool have delighted fans with one of Europe’s largest pop culture conventions - and this year’s was one of their biggest, best and most brilliant yet.
NATIONAL LAMPON & KINGPIN Star Randy Quaid To Attend FAN EXPO Cleveland

Randy Quaid, known for iconic roles as 'Cousin Eddie' in several National Lampoon films and as 'Ishmael' in the 1996 comedy Kingpin, will appear at FAN EXPO Cleveland, set for April 12-14 at the Huntington Convention Center
FAN EXPO Cleveland Returns To Huntington Convention Center With Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd, and Dominic Monaghan

Fans of all things pop culture have marked their calendars for the return of FAN EXPO Cleveland, featuring a rare full reunion of the four hobbits from The Lord of the Rings. Join for photo ops, autographs, and a special live show. Also appearing are Danny Trejo and Charlie Cox. Get ready for a star-studded lineup at FAN EXPO Cleveland!
LORD OF THE RINGS Stars To Reunite At FAN EXPO New Orleans In January

It has been more than 20 years since Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan first took the film world by storm as the 'four hobbits' in the original The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001.
HOLIDAY TWIST Coming to Theaters This December

The holiday-family film stars Kelly Stables (SUPERSTORE), Neal McDonough (YELLOWSTONE), Sean Astin (THE LORD OF THE RINGS), James Maslow (BIG TIME RUSH), Emily Tosta (MAYANS M.C.), Caylee Cowan (WILLY’S WONDERLAND), Drew Fuller (CHARMED), Brian Thomas Smith (THE BIG BANG THEORY), Haley Reinhart (AMERICAN IDOL), and more.
Thomas Nicholas Band Signs With SBÄM Records; Stream The New Single 'Tomorrow's Gonna Hurt'

Thomas Nicholas Band has signed with SBÄM Records. The article discusses the band's new single 'Tomorrow's Gonna Hurt' and highlights the band's frontman, musician/actor Thomas Nicholas of 'American Pie' fame.
Neil Gaiman to Star in Audible Sci-Fi Comedy Original THIRD EYE From Felicia Day

Audible, Inc. will present a new scripted science-fiction comedy Third Eye, written and created by actor, producer, writer and streamer, Felicia Day and featuring author Neil Gaiman as The Narrator.

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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