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BIO

Broadway: Sunday in the Park With George; Shuffle Along...; Something Rotten!; Bullets Over Broadway; Promises, Promises; Present Laughter; The Ritz; Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Tony, Drama Desk noms.); The Producers; Gypsy; Little Me; Dream; How to Succeed.... Off-Broadway: Wise Guys, On a Clear Day..., Clive, Labor Day, Songs for a New World, It Changes Every Year, Fit to Be Tied. Regional: Ford’s, Mark Taper, A.C.T., Huntington, Williamstown, Old Globe, McCarter, Two River, Kennedy Center, Hartford, etc. Tours: Cinderella, Noises Off. Film: Julie and Julia. Television: "Tales of the City," "Love You More," "The Miraculous Year," "The Good Wife," "All My Children." BA from Bennington College.

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STAGE CREDITS

Once Upon A Mattress Once Upon A Mattress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Wizard
Pal Joey Pal Joey
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2023
Melvin Snyder
Fairycakes Fairycakes
[Off-Broadway]
2021
Performer
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Baker
The Prom The Prom
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Barry Glickman
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2017
Mr./Charles
Candide Candide
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Production, 2017
Pasha-Prefect, Baron, Grand Inquisitor, Slave Driver
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[New York]
New York City Center Concert Gala, 2016
Mr.
The Prom The Prom
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Barry Glickman
Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Carlo
Mr. Broadway
Izzy
Al
Something Rotten! Something Rotten!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Brother Jeremiah
Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Warner Purcell
Clive Clive
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Production, 2013
Performer
Promises, Promises Promises, Promises
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2010
Mr. Dobitch
Present Laughter Present Laughter
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2010
Roland Maule
The Ritz The Ritz
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2007
Chris
Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Comedy All Star
On the Twentieth Century
[Broadway]
Actors’ Fund Concert, 2005
Owen O'Malley
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Pastey
Stage Manager
Chauffeur
Mr. Goldstone
The Producers The Producers
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Carmen Ghia [Replacement]
Imperfect Chemistry
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Preston
Wise Guys
[New York]
Workshop, 1999
Mr.Trumboer
Paul Armstrong
Ensemble
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Solicitor
Poker Player
Little Me
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Pinchley Junior/Steward/Assistant Director/Doctor
Assistant Director
Doctor
Steward
Pinchley Junior
Labor Day
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Dennis
Dream
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Performer
Songs for a New World
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1995
Performer
London Suite
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Bellman
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1995
Bud Frump [Replacement]

Writing

Lily
Composer/Lyricist

Movies

Julie & Julia
[ 2009 ] Mr. Misher
Forty Winks
[ 2022 ] Automated Message
Better Nate Than Ever
[ 2022 ] Casting Director
Atrabilious
[ 2023 ] Todd Jenkins

TV Shows

All My Children
Leon
The Good Wife
[ 2012-2014 ] Judge Greg Brochard
Love You More
Louis
The Good Lord Bird
Lewis Washington
The Good Fight
Judge Greg Brochard
Uncoupled
Stanley, Stanley James

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Brooks Ashmanskas, The Prom

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Brooks Ashmanskas, The Prom

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Brooks Ashmanskas, The Prom

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Brooks Ashmanskas, The Prom

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical

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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Brooks Ashmanskas, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me

Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Brooks Ashmanskas, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me

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Photos: Michael Urie Unveils Sardi's Caricature Photo
Photos: Michael Urie Unveils Sardi's Caricature

Michael Urie, the star of Once Upon a Mattress, received his very own caricature at the legendary Sardi's! Check out photos here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 23, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 23, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 23, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, John Behlmann & More Will Star in Photo
Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, Krysta Rodriguez, John Behlmann & More Will Star in SMASH on Broadway

SMASH is set to open at Broadway's Imperial Theatre this spring, bringing the acclaimed TV series to the stage. We have all of the new details on what to expect including who's who in the cast, and the show's official dates for Broadway in the Spring of 2025!
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for SMASH On Broadway With Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsal for SMASH On Broadway With Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas and More

Check out Robyn Hurder, Brooks Ashmanskas, and more in rehearsal for Smash on Broadway in new video from the rehearsal room!
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. 
Video: Ana Gasteyer Discusses the Delights of 'Playing Mean' Opposite Sutton Foster Photo
Video: Ana Gasteyer Discusses the Delights of 'Playing Mean' Opposite Sutton Foster

Broadway star and SNL alum Ana Gasteyer recently stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new production of Once Upon a Mattress, which is currently running on Broadway. The actress recalled joining the production because she knew it would be a 'guaranteed joyride.' Watch the interview!
Video: Sutton Foster Sings 'Shy' in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Photo
Video: Sutton Foster Sings 'Shy' in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Watch a clip of Sutton Foster singing 'Shy' in Once Upon a Mattress. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast Celebrates Opening Night

It was an opening for a princess Monday night at the Hudson Theatre. The best of the theatre community came out to celebrate the official arrival of Once Upon a Mattress. Watch as we take you inside the big night in this video!
Photos: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Stars Hit The Pink Carpet on Opening Night Photo
Photos: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Stars Hit The Pink Carpet on Opening Night

Once Upon a Mattress celebrated its return to Broadway for the first time in over 25 years, in a new production starring two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster and Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie.  See photos as the star-studded cast hit the opening night pink carpet below!
Photos: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Opening Night Curtain Call Photo
Photos: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Opening Night Curtain Call

Check out photos from Once Upon a Mattress's opening night curtain call on Broadway!
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway- A Complete Guide Photo
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about Once Upon a Mattress! on Broadway. Check out all the details here!
Video: Sutton Foster and Carol Burnett Talk ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on SUNDAY MORNING Photo
Video: Sutton Foster and Carol Burnett Talk ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on SUNDAY MORNING

Watch Sutton Foster and Carol Burnett discuss playing Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress in the video here!
Video: Cozying Up with the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Photo
Video: Cozying Up with the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

In this video, watch as we hang with the cast, including Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Brooks Ashmanskas, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Nikki Renée Daniels, David Patrick Kelly, and Ana Gasteyer!
Photos: Sutton Foster & More in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Photo
Photos: Sutton Foster & More in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

See photos of Sutton Foster and more in Once Upon a Mattress on Broadway.
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Takes First Bows on Broadway Photo
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Takes First Bows on Broadway

Tthe cast of Once Upon a Mattress, starring Sutton Foster, too their first bow on Broadway last night! Check out a video of the cast and learn more about the production.
Photos: Backstage at ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway Photo
Photos: Backstage at ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway

BroadwayWorld is giving you an exclusive look backstage at rehearsal for Once Upon a Mattress, which begins previews on Broadway tonight, July 31. Check out the photos here!
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Launches Rush Policy and Weekly 'Princess Test' Events Photo
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Launches Rush Policy and Weekly 'Princess Test' Events

An in-person and digital rush ticket policy has been announced for the Broadway run of Once Upon a Mattress at The Hudson Theatre. Learn more about how to save on tickets and enter here!
Up on the Marquee: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Photo
Up on the Marquee: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Once Upon A Mattress is now in Broadway previews at the Hudson Theatre. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!  
Photos: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS First Tech Rehearsal Photo
Photos: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS First Tech Rehearsal

Check out photos from Once Upon a Mattress' first tech rehearsal! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brooks Ashmanskas been in?

Brooks Ashmanskas has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

How many West End shows has Brooks Ashmanskas been in?

Brooks Ashmanskas has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Brooks Ashmanskas been nominated for?

Brooks Ashmanskas has received several nominations for prestigious awards. He was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Prom. He also received the Distinguished Performance Award nomination at the Drama League Awards for The Prom. Additionally, he was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Prom and for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Prom. Furthermore, he was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for 1776. He also received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, as well as Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production.

How many shows has Brooks Ashmanskas written?

Brooks Ashmanskas has written 1 shows including Lily (Composer/Lyricist).

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