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BIO

Broadway: Caroline, Or Change, Newsies, Seussical, The Wild Party, The People In The Picture; Off-B’way: Little Shop, All In The Timing, Lucky Stiff, Kuni-Leml, A Dybbuk, The Grand Tour. National tour: Crazy For You, Into The Woods, Grinch, Applause, Falsettos. TV: “Blue Bloods,” “30 Rock,” “Law & Order(s);” Film: According To Greta, Jingle Hell.

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STAGE CREDITS

Harmony Harmony
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Rabbi
Ensemble
Caroline, or Change Caroline, or Change
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway Revival, 2021
Grandpa Gellman
Fire Fire
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer
Newsies The Musical Newsies The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Performer (Swing)
Bunsen (Understudy)
Wiesel (Understudy)
Governor Roosevelt (Understudy)
Mayor (Understudy)
Stage Manager (Understudy)
Snyder (Understudy)
Seitz (Understudy)
Mr. Jacobi (Understudy)
The People in the Picture The People in the Picture
[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2011
Avram Krinsky (Understudy)
Rabbi Velvel (Understudy)
Doovie Feldman (Understudy)
Wicked Wicked
[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2009
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Replacement]
Windy City
[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
Walnut Street Theatre Production, 2006
Performer
Terezein
[New York]
Reading, 2006
Performer
Picon Pie
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Jacob 'Yonkel' Kalich
Picon Pie
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Jacob "Yonkel" Kalich
Lucky Stiff
[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2003
Performer
What Makes Sammy Run?
[New York]
New York Concert, 2003
Sidney Fineman
Osborn
Mr. President
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer
Seussical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
The Mayor of Whoville
The Wild Party
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Goldberg
Retribution
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Larry Elgin
A Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds
[Off-Broadway]
1997
2nd Batlon/Nakhman/2nd Passenger/2nd Hasid
Applause
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1996
Buzz Richards
Encore
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Performer
Those Were the Days
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1990
Performer (Understudy)
Made in Heaven
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Harvey Zagnit
Into the Woods
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1988
Steward [Replacement]
The Grand Tour
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Jacobowsky
Lucky Stiff
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Vinnie
Lucky Stiff
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1988
Vinnie
The Golden Land
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Performer
Tatterdemalion
[Off-Broadway]
1985
David
Tatterdemalion
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1985
David

Productions

Picon Pie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Assistant Director

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Stuart Zagnit Joins the Cast of BALLS: THE MONSTER-CATCHIN’ MUSICAL COMÉDY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Broadway actor and legendary voice talent Stuart Zagnit—best known as the original voice of Professor Oak in the “Pokémon” television series—will officially join the cast of BALLS: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy. Learn more!
Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE Brought Flops Back to Life at 54 Below Photo
Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE Brought Flops Back to Life at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 25, 2025

Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.
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Nichelle Lewis and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Wiz's Nichelle Lewis, and many more. See the full lineup! 
New Web Series I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!! to Premiere in February Photo
New Web Series I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!! to Premiere in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

'i'm so happy for you!!!!!!' a comedy web series about friendship, jealousy, and (not) making it big in the big city, will be released weekly on YouTube beginning February 7th.
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Debbie Gravitte & More to Star in THE SOUND, A NEW MUSICAL At Museum Of Jewish Heritage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Experience THE SOUND, A NEW MUSICAL at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte leads a cast of Broadway veterans in this inspiring staged reading.
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Debbie Gravitte Will Lead Staged Reading of THE SOUND Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

Tony Award-winner Debbie Gravitte will lead a cast of Broadway veterans in a staged reading of the new musical, THE SOUND, on Sunday, November 17th at 3:00pm in Safra Hall at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
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DANGEROUS: A Noir Musical Will Receive Developmental Workshop Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Dangerous: A Noir Musical will receive a developmental workshop presented by The Directors Company next month. There will be two performances on Thursday, October 17, 2pm and Friday, October 18, 2pm.
Review: J2 Spotlight's BACK TO BEFORE at AMT Theater Is Spot-On Photo
Review: J2 Spotlight's BACK TO BEFORE at AMT Theater Is Spot-On
by Rob Lester - May 15, 2024

A cabaret night called Back To Before looked back at the numerous scores of Ahrens and Flaherty. Material from Seussical, Anastasia, Ragtime, The Glorious Ones, and more sounded glorious at the May 7th show.
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Erin Davie, Janine LaManna, and Christine Pedi Join BACK TO BEFORE at J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has announced the all-star cast of its second cabaret evening this spring at AMT.
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Amy Spanger, Todd Buonopane, and More Will Lead MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY: The Songs of Comden, Green, and Styne
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2024

The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company has announced the all-star cast of the first of its two cabaret evenings this spring at AMT.
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Review: BROADWAY BOUND - PART SIX Is a Treasurer-Hunter's Dream
by Rob Lester - Mar 12, 2024

Just because the show never got to Broadway doesn't mean it didn't have good songs. Proof of this is in the hearing. And they get a fair hearing at 54 Below with the BROADWAY BOUND series. Even if a project might crash and burn, there can be things worth salvaging from the ashes. Read about 'em in our write-ups on 'Broadway Bound' --- a dream, a live show series, a podcast, a pleasure.
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Photos: Get an Inside Look Into HARMONY's Final Weekend Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

See photos from the events of Harmony's final weekend on Broadway
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Caesar Samoya, Christiane Noll, and Stuart Zagnit Join BROADWAY BOUND 6 at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

After five previously acclaimed sold-out concerts, 54 Below will be presenting the sixth edition of Broadway Bound: The Musicals That Never Came To Broadway on Thursday, December 7th, at 7:00pm at 54 Below.
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Video: Chip Zien Gives Speech at HARMONY Closing Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

Harmony officially concluded its run on Broadway on February 4. Producer Ken Davenport shared a video of the show's final curtain call, which included a speech by Chip Zien. Check out the video here!
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Video: Watch Chip Zien Perform Rabbi's Final Monologue from HARMONY: A NEW MUSICAL, Closing Today
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 4, 2024

Watch Chip Zien perform Rabbi's final monologue from Harmony here!
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2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 4, 2024

Purlie Victorious takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 23 previews and 151 regular performances; and Harmony will conclude its run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 28 previews and 96 regular performances.
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Video: HARMONY Honors Hannah Szenes on Holocaust Remembrance Day
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 27, 2024

Watch Julie Benko of Harmony on Broadway honor Hannah Szenes, one of the resistance's many heroes, with a musical performance of Szenes's poem 'Éli, ’Éli,' for Holocaust Remembrance Day here!
Photos: The Brooklyn Delicatessen Honors the Comedian Harmonists Photo
Photos: The Brooklyn Delicatessen Honors the Comedian Harmonists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024

The Brooklyn Delicatessen honored the original Comedian Harmonists with a plaque unveiled by the stars who play the Harmonists in Harmony. See photos!
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Photos: Get a Look Backstage at HARMONY With Sierra Boggess
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2024

Get a look at backstage photos of Sierra Boggess at Harmony.
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Photos: Go Inside the Launch Party for Stephen Cole's New Novel MARY & ETHEL...AND MIKEY WHO?
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2024

On January 16, 2024, Moreclacke Publishers (Robert Armin, President) released the hardcover, Kindle and audio version (performed by the great Anita Gillette) of MARY & ETHEL...and Mikey Who? by Stephen Cole. Check out photos from the launch party here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Stuart Zagnit been in?

Stuart Zagnit has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Stuart Zagnit been in?

Stuart Zagnit has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Stuart Zagnit's first West End show?

Stuart Zagnit's first West End show was Wicked West End which opened in 2021

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