Christian Borle
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Latest News on Christian Borle:
Video: TAMMY FAYE Cast Performs 'Light of the World' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Nov 13, 2024)
TAMMY FAYE Cast to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week (Nov 8, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 8, 2024 (Nov 8, 2024)
Video: TAMMY FAYE Cast Performs 'Light of the World' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Nov 13, 2024)
TAMMY FAYE Cast to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week (Nov 8, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 8, 2024 (Nov 8, 2024)
BIO
CHRISTIAN BORLE is a Grammy and two-time Tony Award-winning actor. Christian won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as Shakespeare in Something Rotten, and Best Featured Actor in a Play as Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher. Most recently on Broadway, he starred as Joe/Josephine in Some Like It Hot (Tony nom.), for which he wrote additional material and received a Grammy Award for its cast album. Additional Broadway credits: Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, Amour, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Spamalot, Legally Blonde (Tony nom.), Mary Poppins, Falsettos (Tony nom.), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
He most recently starred as Albert Peterson in the Kennedy Center’s production of Bye Bye Birdie in June 2024. He also starred as Orin Scrivello, DDS et al in Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theater, for which he received the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Lucille Lortel (or LuLo) Awards for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.
On TV, Christian has appeared in “Hazbin Hotel,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Evil,” “Masters of Sex,” “Elementary,” “Younger,” “Lifesaver,” NBC’s “Peter Pan Live,” and NBC’s “The Sound of Music Live.” Christian played a recurring role on “The Good Wife/Fight” and received across-the-board praise as Tom on “Smash.” Christian also appeared in Michael Mann’s feature Blackhat opposite Chris Hemsworth and Viola Davis, and The Bounty Hunter with Jennifer Aniston. Directing: Popcorn Falls (Davenport Theater), Footloose (The MUNY), and Tale as Old as Time, a tribute to Howard Ashman at 92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists series. Playwriting: Hammered: A Thor & Loki Play (Go to marvelspotlightplays.com).
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Producer Mariah Carey, Marc Shaiman, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Christian Borle, Adrianna Hicks, J. Harrison Ghee, Scott Wittman, Kevin Del Aguila, Angie Schworer, Adam Heller and The Cast including Mark Lotito, TyNia René Brandon, Ian Campayno, Gabi Campo, DeMarius Copes, Casey Garvin, Devon Hadsell, Ashley Elizabeth Hale, Jenny Hill, K.J. Hippensteel, Abby Matsusaka, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Brian Thomas Martin, Amber Owens, Kayla Pecchioni, Richard Riaz Yoder, Charles South, Brendon Stimson, Raena White and Julius Williams
Date:
02/12/2023
From: Photos: Mariah Carey Surprises the Cast On Stage at SOME LIKE IT HOT
STAGE CREDITS
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking original album of Tommy, 2019
Captain Walker
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Historian
Minstrel
French Guard
Not Dead Fred
Prince Herbert
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Painter (Understudy)
Newsvendor (Understudy)
Dusoleil (Understudy)
Bertrand (Understudy)
Advocate (Understudy)
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Kane Flannery/Zach Marshall
Zach Marshall
Kane Flannery
Productions
Movies
The Bounty Hunter
[ 2010 ] Caddy
[ 2010 ] Caddy
Blackhat
[ 2015 ] Jeff Robichaud
[ 2015 ] Jeff Robichaud
TV Shows
Live from Lincoln Center
Marvin, Pirelli
Marvin, Pirelli
Smash
Tom Levitt
Tom Levitt
The Good Fight
Carter Schmidt
Carter Schmidt
The Good Wife
Carter Schmidt
Carter Schmidt
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Christian Borle, Some Like It Hot
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award
Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
Christian Borle, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Falsettos
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Christian Borle, Falsettos
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Something Rotten!
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Something Rotten!
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
Christian Borle, Something Rotten!
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Something Rotten!
winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Christian Borle, Something Rotten!
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Featured Actor in a Play
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Christian Borle, Legally Blonde
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Christian Borle, Legally Blonde The Musical
Videos
Video: Jonathan Groff Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024
Video: Christian Borle Sings 'Chip on My Shoulder' from LEGALLY BLONDE on the Broadway Cruise
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024
Interview: Keith David and Blake Roman on Going From Stage to the HAZBIN HOTEL
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2024
Interview: Jeremy Jordan, Kimiko Glenn & Amir Talai on Their HAZBIN HOTEL Characters
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2024
Interview: Watch Erika Henningsen & Stephanie Beatriz Talk HAZBIN HOTEL Musical Series
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024
Video: Watch the HAZBIN HOTEL Musical Series Trailer With Erika Henningsen, Alex Brightman & More
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2023
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Opens Up About Making Broadway History With SOME LIKE IT HOT on CBS' 'Road to the Tonys'
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2023
Video: How SOME LIKE IT HOT Became a 13-Time Tony-Nominated Hit
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jun 7, 2023
Video: SOME LIKE IT HOT Performs 'What Are You Thirsty For' on TODAY; Watch their Tony Nominations Reaction
by Michael Major - May 2, 2023
VIDEO: Mariah Carey Surprises Audience at SOME LIKE IT HOT Curtain Call
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023
VIDEO: Watch SOME LIKE IT HOT Perform 'You Can't Have Me (If You Don't Have Him)' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2023
VIDEO: Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee & SOME LIKE IT HOT Cast Perform 'You Can't Have Me' on GMA
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2022
VIDEO: Amber Ruffin Discusses Rewriting SOME LIKE IT HOT on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
News
Video: TAMMY FAYE Cast Performs 'Light of the World' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
The cast of Tammy Faye visited Good Morning America on Wednesday! For their very first TV performance, the cast performed the Act 1 number 'Light of the World.' Watch the performance now!
The cast of Tammy Faye visited Good Morning America on Wednesday! For their very first TV performance, the cast performed the Act 1 number 'Light of the World.' Watch the performance now!
TAMMY FAYE Cast to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Next Week
Tune into Good Morning America on Wednesday, November 13 for a special performance from the Broadway cast of Tammy Faye! The new musical is currently running on Broadway at the Palace Theatre with Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris.
Tune into Good Morning America on Wednesday, November 13 for a special performance from the Broadway cast of Tammy Faye! The new musical is currently running on Broadway at the Palace Theatre with Katie Brayben, Christian Borle, and Michael Cerveris.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 8, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Christian Borle, Norm Lewis & More to Perform in BROADWAY'S LEADING MEN PBS Concert
PBS and The American Pops Orchestra will present BROADWAY’S LEADING MEN: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION, a special concert event celebrating the unforgettable male characters and beloved songs that have defined musical theater throughout the decades.
PBS and The American Pops Orchestra will present BROADWAY’S LEADING MEN: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION, a special concert event celebrating the unforgettable male characters and beloved songs that have defined musical theater throughout the decades.
Character Breakdown: TAMMY FAYE Cast Unpacks Their Roles
Tammy Faye has taken the stage at the Palace Theatre! The new musical is now in Broadway previews and is set to open on Thursday, November 14. In this video, watch as the cast unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new musical here!
Tammy Faye has taken the stage at the Palace Theatre! The new musical is now in Broadway previews and is set to open on Thursday, November 14. In this video, watch as the cast unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new musical here!
Photos: TAMMY FAYE First Look
The new musical Tammy Faye is now in previews at the Palace Theatre on Broadway! Check first photos of stars Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.
The new musical Tammy Faye is now in previews at the Palace Theatre on Broadway! Check first photos of stars Katie Brayben as Tammy Faye Bakker, Christian Borle as Jim Bakker, and Michael Cerveris as Jerry Falwell.
Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT's Baltimore Debut on Sale Now
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center are on sale now.
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center are on sale now.
Video: Elton John and Jake Shears Discuss Tammy Faye's Meaningful Legacy
Elton John and Jake Shears stopped by Good Morning America on Friday to discuss their latest project, Tammy Faye, based on the life and career of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Watch the interview now!
Elton John and Jake Shears stopped by Good Morning America on Friday to discuss their latest project, Tammy Faye, based on the life and career of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. Watch the interview now!
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes to the Arsht Center
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will launch the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT for a limited engagement from December 3-8, 2024 in the Arsht’s Ziff Ballet Opera House.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will launch the 2024-2025 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of SOME LIKE IT HOT for a limited engagement from December 3-8, 2024 in the Arsht’s Ziff Ballet Opera House.
Photos: TAMMY FAYE Cast Takes First Bows On Broadway
See photos from the first curtain call of Tammy Faye on Broadway! The production is now running at the Palace Theatre.
See photos from the first curtain call of Tammy Faye on Broadway! The production is now running at the Palace Theatre.
Photos: CAA's Joe Machota Receives Portrait at Sardi's
Head of CAA’s theater department Joe Machota recently received his portrait at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos here!
Head of CAA’s theater department Joe Machota recently received his portrait at Sardi's and BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate. Check out photos here!
Video: Katie Brayben and Christian Borle Perform 'If Only Love' From TAMMY FAYE
TAMMY FAYE is headed to Broadway this week! The musical will begin preview performances on October 19 at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. An all new video has been released featuring Katie Brayben and Christian Borle performing 'If Only Love.' Check out the video here!
TAMMY FAYE is headed to Broadway this week! The musical will begin preview performances on October 19 at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. An all new video has been released featuring Katie Brayben and Christian Borle performing 'If Only Love.' Check out the video here!
TAMMY FAYE Will Offer Digital Lottery and Student Rush Tickets
Tammy Faye will offer a digital lottery and student rush tickets for its Broadway run as two ways to get discounted tickets to see the new Elton John musical at the Palace Theatre. Digital lottery and student rush tickets are now available.
Tammy Faye will offer a digital lottery and student rush tickets for its Broadway run as two ways to get discounted tickets to see the new Elton John musical at the Palace Theatre. Digital lottery and student rush tickets are now available.
Tickets On Sale This Week For SOME LIKE IT HOT at PPAC
Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Providence will go on sale Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10A for performances running from Tuesday, April 22 through Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Providence will go on sale Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10A for performances running from Tuesday, April 22 through Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Meet the Cast of TAMMY FAYE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
The Broadway run of TAMMY FAYE is now in previews and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at the Palace Theater. Meet the cast of TAMMY FAYE here!
The Broadway run of TAMMY FAYE is now in previews and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at the Palace Theater. Meet the cast of TAMMY FAYE here!
Video: In Rehearsals with the Company of TAMMY FAYE
Rehearsals are now underway for the Broadway premiere of TAMMY FAYE, which will begin preview performances on October 19 at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team meet the press ahead of the start of previews.
Rehearsals are now underway for the Broadway premiere of TAMMY FAYE, which will begin preview performances on October 19 at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team meet the press ahead of the start of previews.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Comes to the Bushnell
The Bushnell has announced SOME LIKE IT HOT will be coming to The Bushnell on April 29 through May 4, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m.
The Bushnell has announced SOME LIKE IT HOT will be coming to The Bushnell on April 29 through May 4, 2025. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 11 at 10 a.m.
Video: Jake Shears Talks Working With Elton John on TAMMY FAYE
Lyrcistic Jake Shears stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss his latest project, Tammy Faye, based on the life and career of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. The musician has written the lyrics for the new musical, which begins previews on Broadway this month following a London run.
Lyrcistic Jake Shears stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss his latest project, Tammy Faye, based on the life and career of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. The musician has written the lyrics for the new musical, which begins previews on Broadway this month following a London run.
Photos: The Cast of TAMMY FAYE Meets the Press
The Broadway run of TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. The show's company recently hosted their press event. Check out photos here!
The Broadway run of TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at the newly refurbished Palace Theater. The show's company recently hosted their press event. Check out photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Christian Borle been in?
Christian Borle has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Christian Borle been in?
Christian Borle has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Christian Borle been nominated for?
Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Falsettos, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Legally Blonde The Musical.
What awards has Christian Borle won?
Christian Borle has won several awards throughout his career, including: - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Little Shop of Horrors - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors - Best Featured Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Something Rotten! - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Something Rotten! - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Something Rotten! - Best Featured Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Peter and the Starcatcher - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Peter and the Starcatcher - Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for Peter and the Starcatcher.
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