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BIO

LCT: Flying Over Sunset. Broadway: Prince of Broadway (Chita Rivera Award; Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations), On The Town (Astaire Award; Tony, OCC, Drama League noms.), Finding Neverland,Chicago, Irving Berlin’s WhiteChristmas, Gypsy (with Patti LuPone; OCC nom), A Chorus Line, Never Gonna Dance, Oklahoma!, Gypsy (with Tyne Daly). Off-Broadway: The Cradle Will Rock (CSC), The Beast in the Jungle (Vineyard). Concerts include performances with John Wilson (Royal Albert Hall), Michael Tilson Thomas (San Francisco Symphony), The NY Pops (Carnegie Hall); Crazy For You, The Scarlet Pimpernel (David Geffen Hall); and Both Feet Off The Ground(solo show). Solo Album: The Floor Above Me. Film: Every Little Step. TV includes “Billions,” “Smash” and The Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood (PBS). Upcoming: The Civil War: A House Still Divided (NY directorial debut; David Geffen Hall, Feb. 2021).

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STAGE CREDITS

Flying Over Sunset Flying Over Sunset
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Cary Grant
The Cradle Will Rock The Cradle Will Rock
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Larry Foreman
The Scarlet Pimpernel The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Off-Broadway]
MCP Concert Presentation, 2019
Percy Blakeney
A Chorus Line A Chorus Line
[Off-Broadway]
Annual New York City Center Gala Presentation, 2018
Zach
The Beast in the Jungle The Beast in the Jungle
[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre World Premiere, 2018
Performer
Prince of Broadway Prince of Broadway
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Performer
Crazy for You Crazy for You
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Production, 2017
Bobby Child
Prince of Broadway Prince of Broadway
[International Tour]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Performer
Finding Neverland Finding Neverland
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
J.M. Barrie [Replacement]
J.M. Barrie [Replacement]
On The Town On The Town
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Gabey
Little Me Little Me
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
George Musgrove
Irving Berlin's White Christmas Irving Berlin's White Christmas
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2009
Phil Davis
On the Town On the Town
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2008
Performer
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Tulsa
Gypsy
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2007
Tulsa
A Chorus Line A Chorus Line
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Al
Fanny Hill
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Charels Waneigh
Charels Waneigh
Doctor Dolittle
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2005
Matthew Mugg
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2005
Ensemble
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2004
Ensemble
Pardon My English
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2004
Policeman
Psychoanalyst
Ensemble
Never Gonna Dance Never Gonna Dance
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Performer (Swing)
Thoroughly Modern Millie
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Ensemble
Oklahoma!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Performer (Swing)
Ali Hakim (Understudy)
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1989
Newsboy [Replacement]

Movies

Meet Dave
[ 2008 ] A Chorus Line Dancer

TV Shows

Billions
Marco Capparelo, Marc Capparello, Marc
American Sports Story
Urban Meyer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Tony Yazbeck, Prince of Broadway

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Tony Yazbeck, Prince of Broadway

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Tony Yazbeck, On the Town

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Tony Yazbeck, On the Town

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Tony Yazbeck, On the Town

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Tony Yazbeck, Gypsy

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Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck to Join York Theatre Spring Gala Photo
Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck to Join York Theatre Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

The York Theatre will present their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert featuring Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: TONY YAZBECK CELEBRATES TONY BENNETT a Thing Of Joy at 54 Below Photo
Review: TONY YAZBECK CELEBRATES TONY BENNETT a Thing Of Joy at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 31, 2025

Tony Yazbeck is no stranger to making art on the cabaret stage, and adding Tony Bennett just makes it better.
See Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis & More Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
See Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis & More Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tony Yazbeck, Kerry Ellis and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Triple Threat Tony Yazbeck Celebrates Tony Bennett at 54 Below Photo
Interview: Triple Threat Tony Yazbeck Celebrates Tony Bennett at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 21, 2025

Broadway’s preeminent song and dance man, a true triple-threat, Yazbeck reimagines Bennett's repertoire, plus perhaps a few surprises, in a dazzling evening of song and dance on 1/29 and 1/30 at 54 Below.
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January Photo
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala Photo
Photos: Lena Hall, Tony Yazbeck, and More at Abingdon Theatre Company's Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 32nd season with their annual gala on Monday, October 28th at the Edison Ballroom. Check out photos from the event here!
HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE Set for Winter Rhythms 2024 Series at Urban Sta Photo
HOLIDAY REGARDS: A REVUE TO CELEBRATE Set for Winter Rhythms 2024 Series at Urban Stages
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 1, 2024

Winter Rhythms will present Holiday Regards: A Revue to Celebrate! as part of its “2024 Winter Rhythms” series, the award-winning music festival at Urban Stages Theater, on Saturday, December 7 at 3:00pm and Sunday, December 8 at 7:00pm.
Exclusive: Norbert Leo Butz Talks Theatre and Football Connections for AMERICAN SPORT Photo
Exclusive: Norbert Leo Butz Talks Theatre and Football Connections for AMERICAN SPORTS STORY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with Norbert Leo Butz to discuss how he approached the role of Patriots coach Bill Belichick, finding his humanity, and how the worlds of football and theater are perhaps more similar than people think.
Lena Hall and Jay Armstrong Johnson Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd Anniversary Photo
Lena Hall and Jay Armstrong Johnson Join Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced that Tony Award Winner Lena Hall (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade) will round out the cast for their 32nd anniversary gala.
How You Know These Broadway Stars in FX's AMERICAN SPORTS STORY: AARON HERNANDEZ Photo
How You Know These Broadway Stars in FX's AMERICAN SPORTS STORY: AARON HERNANDEZ
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024

Who says Broadway and sports don't mix? FX is about to drop a new limited series following the real-life story of football star Aaron Hernandez starring a slew of Broadway actors.
Bianca Marroquín, Claybourne Elder, John Riddle, and More Join Abingdon Theatre Comp Photo
Bianca Marroquín, Claybourne Elder, John Riddle, and More Join Abingdon Theatre Company Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the additional casting to kick off their season at the 32nd anniversary gala honoring longtime board member, Emmy, Olivier, and six-time Tony Award-winning producer Jim Kierstead.
Broadway Streaming Guide: September 2024 - Where to Watch AGATHA ALL ALONG & More Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide: September 2024 - Where to Watch AGATHA ALL ALONG & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 30, 2024

This September, ring in the chilly months with debuts of new shows and returning favorites! Celebrate the beginning of spooky season with Agatha All Along, the musical follow-up to WandaVision starring Patti LuPone or revisit film adaptations of Broadway shows like In the Heights and Doubt.
Video: Aaron Lazar Shares Star-Studded 'The Impossible Dream' Music Video Photo
Video: Aaron Lazar Shares Star-Studded 'The Impossible Dream' Music Video
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2024

Award-winning Broadway star Aaron Lazar releases his highly anticipated debut album, Impossible Dream, tomorrow, August 23rd. Ahead of the release, Lazar has shared the celebrity-fueled finale of the title track “The Impossible Dream,” from The Man of La Mancha, a song that has been an anthem for Lazar while on his healing journey. Watch the video now!
SYCAMORE TREES Cast Recording Featuring Marc Kudisch, Judy Kuhn & More Out This Month Photo
SYCAMORE TREES Cast Recording Featuring Marc Kudisch, Judy Kuhn & More Out This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2024

PS CLASSICS will release the original cast recording of Ricky Ian Gordon’s autobiographical musical Sycamore Trees. Learn more about the musical!
Video: FX Releases New Trailer for AMERICAN SPORTS STORY With Josh Rivera and Lindsay Photo
Video: FX Releases New Trailer for AMERICAN SPORTS STORY With Josh Rivera and Lindsay Mendez
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 14, 2024

FX has released a new trailer for American Sports Story, the limited series starring Josh Rivera, Lindsay Mendez, and Tony Yazbeck. The 10-episode limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide and their legacy in sports and American culture.
Kate Baldwin, Tony Yazbeck, and More Set For Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd Annivers Photo
Kate Baldwin, Tony Yazbeck, and More Set For Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the initial casting to kick off their season at the 32nd anniversary gala honoring longtime board member, Emmy, Olivier, and six-time Tony Award-winning producer Jim Kierstead.
Len Cariou, Santino Fontana and More Join SONDHEIM TONIGHT! With The San Diego Sympho Photo
Len Cariou, Santino Fontana and More Join SONDHEIM TONIGHT! With The San Diego Symphony Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024

Tony Award-winner Santino Fontana, Emily Skinner, Tony Yazbeck, Amy Owens, and special guest vocalist: Len Cariou will join the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a celebration of Stephen Sondheim next month.
Video: Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Making of Aaron Lazar's Upcoming Album THE IMPOS Photo
Video: Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Making of Aaron Lazar's Upcoming Album THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
by Lauren Hilton - Jul 17, 2024

Go inside the studio for the making of Aaron Lazar's upcoming album 'The Impossible Dream,' featuring Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Kelli O'Hara, Shoshana Bean, and more! Watch in this video.
Tracklist Revealed For Aaron Lazar's Debut Album 'Impossible Dream' Photo
Tracklist Revealed For Aaron Lazar's Debut Album 'Impossible Dream'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024

The full tracklist and list of guest stars have been announced for Aaron Lazar's upcoming debut album, Impossible Dream. Learn more about the album and how to pre-order it here!
Interview: Tony Yazbeck Brings His Tapping Feet & Warm Vocals to ALL GERSHWIN at The Photo
Interview: Tony Yazbeck Brings His Tapping Feet & Warm Vocals to ALL GERSHWIN at The Hollywood Bowl
by Gil Kaan - Jul 2, 2024

The first all-Gershwin concert in history Cuban Overture will be re-created July 11, 2024 at the Hollywood Bowl as All-Gershwin.  Former LA Phil Associate Conductor Lionel Bringuier reprises the night with Gershwin’s iconic classical, jazz, and Caribbean rhythms, while celebrating Rhapsody in Blue’s 100th anniversary, The evening will feature the Los Angeles Philharmonic, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet,   and vocalists Isabel Leonard and Tony Yazbeck. Tony graciously took time to answer a few of my queries.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tony Yazbeck been in?

Tony Yazbeck has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Tony Yazbeck been in?

Tony Yazbeck has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tony Yazbeck been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Prince of Broadway, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Prince of Broadway, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for On the Town, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On the Town, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Town and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy.

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