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BIO

Rannells received Tony, Drama Desk and Drama League nominations for his work as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon. Rannells was also seen on Broadway as Whizzer in Falsettos, Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys, Link Larkin in Hairspray, Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, King George III in Hamilton, and Larry in The Boys in the Band.



He has also been a part of the development of new projects including William Finn and James Lapine's Little Miss Sunshine and Douglas Carter-Beane's Lysistrata Jones.

In addition to voice work early in his career, he also starred on the HBO hit series Girls, NBC's The New Normal, and had recurring roles on How I Met Your Mother, The Knick, and Another Period.
On film, he was seen in The Intern, Bachelorette, and more. Rannells was seen in Ryan Murphy's The Prom and Ryan Murphy's The Boys in the Band on Netflix. Rannells was most recently seen in Showtime's Black Monday, and Peacock's Girls 5 Eva.

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STAGE CREDITS

All In: Comedy About Love
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Performer [Replacement]
Gutenberg! The Musical! Gutenberg! The Musical!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Doug
The Boys in the Band The Boys in the Band
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Larry
Falsettos Falsettos
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Whizzer
Hamilton Hamilton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
King George III [Replacement]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig [Replacement]
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Price
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2006
Bob Gaudio [Replacement]
The 60's Project
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Performer
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Bob Gaudio [Replacement]
Hairspray Hairspray
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Fender [Replacement]
Link Larkin [Replacement]

Movies

Sex and the City 2
[ 2010 ] Wedding Chorus
Bachelorette
[ 2012 ] Manny
The Intern
[ 2015 ] Cameron
Why Him?
[ 2016 ] Blaine Pederman
A Simple Favor
[ 2018 ] Darren
The Boys in the Band
[ 2020 ] Larry
The Stand In
[ 2020 ] Nico
The Prom
[ 2020 ] Trent Oliver

TV Shows

Street Sharks
[ 1994-1996 ] Streex, Shrimp Louie, Bobby Bolton
Archie's Weird Mysteries
[ 1999-2000 ] Archie Andrews
One Piece
[ 1999-2000 ] Young Roronoa Zolo - 4Kids Dub
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
Gunji
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2000-2001 ] Mako Tsunami
Pokemon: The Legend of Thunder
Shinji
Liberty's Kids
Alexander Hamilton
Pokémon Chronicles
Forrest, Tommy
Shaman King
Lenny
Tokyo Mew Mew
Wesley J. Collridge III
Cubix: Robots for Everyone
[ 2001-2003 ] Connor
Fighting Cooking Legend Bistro Recipe
[ 2001-2003 ] Fried Ricer, Albert, Townspeople
Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
[ 2001-2003 ] Nightmare, Chief Bookem, Gengu
Funky Cops
[ 2003-2004 ] Jack Kowalski
F-Zero GP Legend
The Skull, Punk 3, Emergency Medical Technician
Sonic X
[ 2003-2005 ] Decoe, Bokkun, Narrator
Pokémon
[ 2000-2005 ] Harley, Morty, Nicholai
100 Things to Do before Middle School
[ 2004-2005 ] Mr. Bant
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2000-2005 ] Noah Kaiba, Leon von Schroeder, Mako Tsunami
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2005-2006 ] Belowski, Student 2
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Toby Tredwell
The New Normal
[ 2012-2013 ] Bryan Collins
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Quinn Abernathy
How I Met Your Mother
[ 2013-2014 ] Darren
Glee
Andrew Rannells
The Knick
Frazier H. Wingo
The Simpsons
Andrew Rannells
Another Period
Bertram Harrison Fusselforth VII
Drunk History
Washington Roebling
Girls
[ 2012-2017 ] Elijah Krantz
Will & Grace
Reggie
The Romanoffs
David Patton
Bob's Burgers
Hayden
Sofia the First
[ 2016-2018 ] Skye, Morris
Central Park
Griffin
The Great Work Begins. Scenes from Angels in America
Prior
Black Monday
[ 2019-2021 ] Blair Pfaff
Ridley Jones
[ 2021-2022 ] Aten
Girls5eva
[ 2021-2022 ] Kev Hamlin
Big Mouth
[ 2017-2022 ] Matthew MacDell
Invincible
[ 2021-2023 ] William Clockwell

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Andrew Rannells, Gutenberg! The Musical!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, Falsettos

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, Falsettos

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, The Book of Mormon

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Annaleigh Ashford Joins the Cast of ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Photo
Annaleigh Ashford Joins the Cast of ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE

Annaleigh Ashford has joined the cast of the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers, from February 4 through 16th. Ashford completes the cast of the production.
The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Gavin Creel Photo
The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Gavin Creel

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Broadway has suffered a terrible loss today with the death of Gavin Creel, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 48. The Broadway community, Creel's friends and co-stars, have been sharing tributes to his life and legacy. 
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, Aidy Bryant & More Join ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE B Photo
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, Aidy Bryant & More Join ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE BY SIMON RICH

Additional cast members will join the world premiere of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Laura Benanti, Andrew Rannells, Shaina Taub & More Join Lineup for CSC's 2024 Gala Photo
Laura Benanti, Andrew Rannells, Shaina Taub & More Join Lineup for CSC's 2024 Gala

Classic Stage Company will present their 2024 Gala this fall. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
Photos: THE PROM At Berkeley Playhouse Photo
Photos: THE PROM At Berkeley Playhouse

Berkeley Playhouse's 2024/25 Season kicks off with the musical The Prom, performing September 6 - October 13, 2024. See photos from the production.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 10, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 10, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Sara Bareilles, Andrew Rannells, & More Announced For AN EVENING WITH AARON LAZAR at Photo
Sara Bareilles, Andrew Rannells, & More Announced For AN EVENING WITH AARON LAZAR at City Winery NYC

The Broadway community will come together with Project ALS on October 22nd, 2024 at City Winery NYC for An Evening with Aaron Lazar - a night of music, laughter, and inspiration to benefit Project ALS research. 
Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells to Reunite on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE Photo
Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells to Reunite on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will reunite once again! On Thursday, Gad took to social media to tease an upcoming appearance with his Gutenberg! co-star on the new season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch Photo
Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch

Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 23, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours. 
70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Photo
70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
SOFIA THE FIRST Sequel Series in the Works at Disney Photo
SOFIA THE FIRST Sequel Series in the Works at Disney

Sofia the First, the animated series from Disney Jr., will be getting a sequel. The new series, titled Sofia the First: Royal Magic, is currently in production at the studio, with actress Ariel Winter returning to voice the titular character.
Photos: Robert Downey, Jr., Sarah Paulson, and More Visit OH, MARY! Photo
Photos: Robert Downey, Jr., Sarah Paulson, and More Visit OH, MARY!

The new Broadway play Oh, Mary! has recently been visited by several celebrity guests, among them including Robert Downey, Jr., Melissa McCarthy, Sarah Paulson, Amy Adams, and more. Check out photos from backstage here!
Berkeley Playhouse to Present THE PROM Beginning in September Photo
Berkeley Playhouse to Present THE PROM Beginning in September

Berkeley Playhouse kicks off its 2024/25 Season with the dazzling musical The Prom, performing September 6 to October 13, 2024.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 5, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 5, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend. 
Photos: Andrew Rannells Stops By THE NOTEBOOK Photo
Photos: Andrew Rannells Stops By THE NOTEBOOK

Tony-nominee Andrew Rannells stopped by Broadway's musical tearjerker, The Notebook. Andrew took a trip backstage for photos with the show's stars Ryan Vasquez, Joy Woods, John Cardoza, and more! See photos from his visit!
Photo: Christian Borle Meets TAMMY FAYE Composer Elton John and David Furnish Photo
Photo: Christian Borle Meets TAMMY FAYE Composer Elton John and David Furnish

Two-time Tony winner Christian Borle will step into Jim Bakker's shoes in the Broadway premiere of Tammy Faye, starring opposite two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben. Check out a new pic of Borle with show composer Elton John!
'Weird Al' Yankovic Is 'Having Conversations' About a Broadway Musical Photo
'Weird Al' Yankovic Is 'Having Conversations' About a Broadway Musical

Something a little weird might be hitting Broadway stages at some point in the future. Or, more specifically, someone who's a little weird. In an interview about his newly released single, best-selling artist 'Weird Al' Yankovic told Rolling Stone that a Broadway musical is of potential interest.
2025 YoungArts Award Competition Open Now Through October 17  Photo
2025 YoungArts Award Competition Open Now Through October 17 

Applications for YoungArts 2025 are now open, inviting young artists across various disciplines to apply for recognition, mentorship, and support.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Andrew Rannells been in?

Andrew Rannells has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Andrew Rannells been in?

Andrew Rannells has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Andrew Rannells been nominated for?

Andrew Rannells has received several nominations throughout his career, including: Distinguished Performance at the Drama League Awards for Gutenberg! The Musical!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Falsettos, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Falsettos, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Book of Mormon, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon.

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