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BIO

Andrew 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 most recently starred in Gutenberg the Musical on Broadway, alongside his Book of Mormon co-star Josh Gad.


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. His voice acting credits include Matthew MacDell on Netflix's Big Mouth and William Clockwell on Amazon Prime's Invincible.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Doug

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Larry

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Whizzer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
King George III [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Price

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2006
Bob Gaudio [Replacement]

[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Bob Gaudio [Replacement]

[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
I Don't Understand You
[ 2024 ] Cole

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
Invincible
[ 2021-2024 ] William
Girls5eva
[ 2021-2024 ] KevKev Hamlin
Princess Power
[ 2023-2024 ] King BartonKing Bertram
Princess Power
[ 2023-2024 ] King Barton
Invincible
[ 2021-2024 ] William
Girls5eva
[ 2021-2024 ] KevKev Hamlin

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

Videos

News


3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 16, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to three limited run productions. Romeo + Juliet takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 28 previews and 133 regular performances; Eureka Day will conclude its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following 21 previews and 70 regular performances; and All In: Comedy About Love closes at the Hudson Theatre after 12 previews and 65 regular perfromances.
Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola & More Set for MISCAST 25 Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

MCC Theater has revealed the honorees and initial performers to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Miscast, where Broadway stars sing from roles that they wouldn't normally play including Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola and more. View the full line up of stars and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Josh Gad Wonders 'What If?' in New Disney+ Super Bowl Ad
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2025

Josh Gad lends his voice to a new commercial for Disney+, airing during the Super Bowl this Sunday, February 9. In the ad, Gad poses 'What If' questions, wondering what it would be like if iconic moments from Disney movies and shows simply didn't happen. Watch it now.
A SIMPLE FAVOR Sequel Sets World Premiere in March
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

The highly anticipated follow-up to director Paul Feig’s A Simple Favor will make its world premiere at the festival on March 7 at the Paramount Theatre. 
Photos: Jimmy Fallon in ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Jimmy Fallon has officially joined the Broadway cast of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers. Check out photos of Fallon in the show here!
Video: Jimmy Fallon Joins the Cast of ALL IN: A COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Jimmy Fallon has joined the Broadway cast of All In: Comedy About Love, alongside Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, and Nick Kroll. Check out video from his first performance here!
Photos: Jimmy Fallon Joins the Cast of ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 29, 2025

Jimmy Fallon has officially joined the Broadway cast of All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers. Check out photos from his first performance here!
Video: Nick Kroll Talks ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE and Falling Asleep During Broadway Shows
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 24, 2025

Nick Kroll is back on Broadway in All In: Comedy About Love. On a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Kroll talked about the Simon Rich show, seeing audience members fall asleep during performances and more. Watch the interview now!
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Nick Kroll & Andrew Rannells in ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025

All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich, with direction by Alex Timbers, currently stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Nick Kroll, and Andrew Rannells. See photos of the new stars here! 
Videos You Missed This Week: REDWOOD, CHICAGO, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 17, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 17, 2025 with videos from Redwood, Chicago and more!
Video: Andrew Rannells Teases Pirate Story in ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE on TODAY SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

On a visit to TODAY, Andrew Rannells discussed All In: Comedy About Love, the new show where he stars alongside Nick Kroll, Aidy Bryant, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch the interview now!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant & More Take First Bows in ALL IN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Nick Kroll, and Andrew Rannells joined the cast of Broadway’s All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. See footage of the new cast onstage from their first curtain call here! 
Video: Aidy Bryant Discusses Her Lifelong Love of Broadway on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

On a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers, Aidy Bryant talked to Meyers about her lifelong dream of performing on Broadway, her first trip to New York with her grandmother and starring in All In: Comedy About Love. Watch the interview now!
Video: Andrew Rannells Hints at Impromptu Singing in ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2025

Andrew Rannells returns to Broadway in All In: Comedy About Love and on a recent visit to Live with Kelly and Mark, the Gutenberg! star discussed the show, a compilation of 'off-kilter' short stories by Simon Rich about relationships and love. Watch the interview now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 13, 2025
by - Jan 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Nick Kroll, and Andrew Rannells in Rehearsal For ALL IN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

All new photos have been released of the current cast for Broadway's All In. Check out photos of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aidy Bryant, Nick Kroll, and Andrew Rannells in rehearsals for Broadway’s All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich.
Review: Five Stars for JULIE HALSTON TAKES THE Q TRAIN at Birdland
by Nathan Johnson - Jan 9, 2025

Julie is a diamond cut from the rarest of molds. She’s as terminally unique as Joan Rivers and just as funny. Where others see the mundane, Julie sees the miraculous. She reminds us that life’s absurdities are not just worth noticing but worth celebrating.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 9, 2025
by - Jan 9, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 9, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: OUR TOWN's Julie Halston Performs at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

Julie Halston delivered a standout stand-up performance on Monday night, bringing her sardonic wit and high energy to the historic Birdland stage. See photos here! 
Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON at Broadway at The Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - Jan 8, 2025

If you live under a rock or in a remote African village without Facebook, THE BOOK OF MORMON was developed by Matt Stone, Trey Parker, and Robert Lopez. Trey and Matt infamously created the SOUTH PARK animated series, and Robert Lopez helped conceive the puppet comedy AVENUE Q. They took eight years to develop this one (small workshops that progressively grew larger), which finally opened on Broadway in 2011, launching the careers of Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Andrew Rannells been in?

Andrew Rannells has appeared on Broadway in 9 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?

Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Gutenberg! The Musical!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Falsettos, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon.

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