Norbert Leo Butz
Latest News on Norbert Leo Butz:
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL (Jan 14, 2025)
Single Tickets on Sale for SWEENEY TODD & More at Legacy Theatre (Jan 13, 2025)
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations (Jan 8, 2025)
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL (Jan 14, 2025)
Single Tickets on Sale for SWEENEY TODD & More at Legacy Theatre (Jan 13, 2025)
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations (Jan 8, 2025)
BIO
Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical and is one of only nine actors ever to have won the award twice as lead actor. He first won for his work in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and won again for his work in Catch Me If You Can. He was additionally nominated for a Tony for his work in Thou Shalt Not and My Fair Lady. The star of 11 Broadway shows, he is also a five-time Drama Desk nominee and two-time winner, amongst other stage accolades. On television, Butz will next be seen starring on FX's "Justified" reboot and has previously starred on Hulu's "The Girl from Plainville," David Zabel and Ridley Scott's "Mercy Street" on PBS, "Bloodline" on Netflix, as "Paddy Chayefsky" on "Fosse/Verdon" for F/X, and "Debris" for NBC. Films include Sean Penn's Flag Day, Peter Hedges' Dan in Real Life, Sony's Higher Ground, opposite and directed by Vera Farmiga, Craig Zisk's The English Teacher, Better Living Through Chemistry, opposite Sam Rockwell, 2020 Sundance pic Luce, directed by Julius Onah, and the recent indie comedy, Give or Take. He received a BFA from Webster University and an MFA from Alabama Shakespeare Theatre.
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The cast of Cornelia Street: (l-r) Norbert Leo Butz (Jacob), Jordan Lage (Daniel McCourt), Gizel Jiménez (Misty), Mary Beth Peil (Sarah), Ben Rosenfield (John), Lena Pepe (Patti), Esteban Andres Cruz (Philip), Kevyn Morrow (Marty) and George Abud (William)
Date:
02/16/2023
From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of CORNELIA STREET Off-Broadway
(l-r) Neil Pepe (Director, Artistic Director), Mark Eitzel (Music & Lyrics),
Jordan Lage (Daniel McCourt), Norbert Leo Butz (Jacob), Simon Stephens (Book), Gizel Jiménez (Misty), Mary Beth Peil (Sarah), Hope Boykin (Choreographer), Ben Rosenfield (John), Lena Pepe (Patti), Esteban Andres Cruz (Philip),
Kevyn Morrow (Marty) and George Abud (William) and Simone Allen (Conductor)
Date:
02/16/2023
From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of CORNELIA STREET Off-Broadway
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Jacob
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Roger Davis [Replacement]
Mark Cohen, Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]
Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]
Mark Cohen (Understudy) [Replacement]
Movies
Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
[ 1998 ] Pawnbroker
[ 1998 ] Pawnbroker
Looking for an Echo
[ 2000 ] Vocals for Anthony, Norbert Butz
[ 2000 ] Vocals for Anthony, Norbert Butz
New World Order
[ 2002 ] Howard Philips
[ 2002 ] Howard Philips
West of Here
[ 2002 ] Josiah Blackwell
[ 2002 ] Josiah Blackwell
Wicked
[ 2003 ] Fiyero
[ 2003 ] Fiyero
Dan in Real Life
[ 2007 ] Clay
[ 2007 ] Clay
Fair Game
[ 2010 ] Steve
[ 2010 ] Steve
Higher Ground
[ 2011 ] Ptor Bill
[ 2011 ] Ptor Bill
Greetings from Tim Buckley
[ 2012 ] Hal Wilner
[ 2012 ] Hal Wilner
Disconnect
[ 2012 ] Peter
[ 2012 ] Peter
The English Teacher
[ 2013 ] Vice Principal Phil Pelki
[ 2013 ] Vice Principal Phil Pelki
Better Living Through Chemistry
[ 2014 ] Agent Andrew Carp
[ 2014 ] Agent Andrew Carp
Good Posture
[ 2019 ] Neil
[ 2019 ] Neil
Wonder Park
[ 2019 ] Peanut
[ 2019 ] Peanut
Luce
[ 2019 ] Principal Dan
[ 2019 ] Principal Dan
Give or Take
[ 2020 ] Ted
[ 2020 ] Ted
Flag Day
[ 2021 ] Doc
[ 2021 ] Doc
Better Nate Than Ever
[ 2022 ] Rex
[ 2022 ] Rex
TV Shows
Bloodline
Kevin Rayburn
Kevin Rayburn
Mercy Street
Dr. Byron Hale
Dr. Byron Hale
Awards and Nominations
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can
winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Drama League Awards - 2005 - Distinguished Performance Award
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Norbert Leo ButzBuicks
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not
Videos
Video: Norbert Leo Butz & Francesca Faridany Explain What VLADIMIR Is All About
by Joey Mervis - 09/29/2024
Video: Watch Leslie Odom, Jr. in New THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Trailer With Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles & More
by Michael Major - 09/05/2023
Video: Watch Leslie Odom, Jr. in THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Trailer With Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles & More
by Michael Major - 07/25/2023
VIDEO: Chloë Sevigny Discusses RUSSIAN DOLL, THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - 05/21/2022
VIDEO: Brooks Ashmanskas is Bringing a Little Bit of Broadway to BETTER NATE THAN EVER
by Nicole Rosky - 04/01/2022
VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Talks GIVE OR TAKE on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 02/13/2022
VIDEO: Original Jamie & Cathy, Norbert Leo Butz and Lauren Kennedy, Reunite to Sing THE LAST FIVE YEARS!
by Stephi Wild - 05/24/2021
BWW Exclusive: Watch Nick Cordero's Last Public Performance, 'Dear Hate'- The Single Is Available Now!
by Nicole Rosky - 01/20/2021
VIDEO: Former RENT Cast Members Sing 'Will I?' with Arts Workers for Federal Relief
by Stephi Wild - 09/08/2020
TV: Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz Sing THE LAST FIVE YEARS in Rehearsals for TWOHANDER
by Nicole Rosky - 07/08/2019
TV: Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz Rehearse for TWOHANDER (With Their Dogs)!
by Nicole Rosky - 06/17/2019
News
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
Kim Zimmer, the four-time Daytime Emmy award winning actor renowned for her portrayal of Reva Shayne on 'Guiding Light,' will star in Theatre Raleigh's highly anticipated production of 'The Trip to Bountiful.'
Kim Zimmer, the four-time Daytime Emmy award winning actor renowned for her portrayal of Reva Shayne on 'Guiding Light,' will star in Theatre Raleigh's highly anticipated production of 'The Trip to Bountiful.'
Single Tickets on Sale for SWEENEY TODD & More at Legacy Theatre
Single tickets are on sale now for Legacy Theatre's 5th milestone season, featuring Sweeney Todd and more. Learn more about the programming for Legacy Theatre's season and see how to purchase tickets.
Single tickets are on sale now for Legacy Theatre's 5th milestone season, featuring Sweeney Todd and more. Learn more about the programming for Legacy Theatre's season and see how to purchase tickets.
WICKED, Colman Domingo & More Nominated for SAG Awards- Full List of Nominations
This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.
This morning, nominees for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Colman Domingo, Martin Short, and more.
Raleigh Area Children's Theatre Will Merge With Theatre Raleig
Raleigh Area Children's Theatre will merge with Theatre Raleigh, the region's professional, nonprofit theatre company renown for showcasing Broadway talent in the Triangle. Learn more here!
Raleigh Area Children's Theatre will merge with Theatre Raleigh, the region's professional, nonprofit theatre company renown for showcasing Broadway talent in the Triangle. Learn more here!
Norbert Leo Butz Shares Bob Dylan Covers in Honor of A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
A Complete Unknown, the Bob Dylan biopic, is now in theaters, and in honor of its release, star Norbert Leo Butz has shared several videos of him singing classic Dylan songs. Check out the videos here!
A Complete Unknown, the Bob Dylan biopic, is now in theaters, and in honor of its release, star Norbert Leo Butz has shared several videos of him singing classic Dylan songs. Check out the videos here!
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Now Available
Ahead of A Complete Unknown hitting theaters on December 25, the soundtrack has been released on digital platforms. The new album features folk favorites performed by Timothée Chalamet, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, and Boyd Holbrook. Listen to it here!
Ahead of A Complete Unknown hitting theaters on December 25, the soundtrack has been released on digital platforms. The new album features folk favorites performed by Timothée Chalamet, Monica Barbaro, Edward Norton, and Boyd Holbrook. Listen to it here!
STAGE DOOR MEDIUM LIVE! to Return to Branford's Legacy Theatre In 2025
Branford's Legacy Theatre will continue to pull back the curtain on the theatre's 5th anniversary season with the latest addition to the 2025 lineup. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Branford's Legacy Theatre will continue to pull back the curtain on the theatre's 5th anniversary season with the latest addition to the 2025 lineup. See programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Norbert Leo Butz, Keegan-Michael Key, & More at A COMPLETE UNKNOWN NY Premiere
On Friday, December 13, the SVA Theatre and Hotel Chelsea hosted the New York premiere and after-party for A Complete Unknown. In attendance was director James Mangold along with film stars Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening below!
On Friday, December 13, the SVA Theatre and Hotel Chelsea hosted the New York premiere and after-party for A Complete Unknown. In attendance was director James Mangold along with film stars Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Take a look at photos from the evening below!
Review Roundup: Timothée Chalamet is Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Musical Biopic
Timothée Chalamet plays the iconic musician Bob Dylan in James Mangold's new biopic A Complete Unknown. Ahead of the film's December 25 release in theaters, check out what critics thought of the film here!
Timothée Chalamet plays the iconic musician Bob Dylan in James Mangold's new biopic A Complete Unknown. Ahead of the film's December 25 release in theaters, check out what critics thought of the film here!
Norbert Leo Butz, Donna McKechnie, J. Harrison Ghee And More Come To Legacy Theatre In 2025
Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.
Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Receives Early Access IMAX Screenings
Exclusive ‘A Complete Unknown: IMAX Early Access’ screenings will be held at select IMAX theatres, beginning on December 18 in AMC, Regal, Cineplex and Cinemark locations.
Exclusive ‘A Complete Unknown: IMAX Early Access’ screenings will be held at select IMAX theatres, beginning on December 18 in AMC, Regal, Cineplex and Cinemark locations.
Video: A COMPLETE UNKNOWN Featurette Spotlights Live Singing on Set
Searchlight Pictures has released a new featurette of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, which spotlights Timothee Chalamet as he sings and plays live on set in character as the iconic musician. Watch it now!
Searchlight Pictures has released a new featurette of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, which spotlights Timothee Chalamet as he sings and plays live on set in character as the iconic musician. Watch it now!
Original WICKED Cast Album Streams Increase Ahead of Movie Soundtrack
With the Wicked movie and accompanying soundtrack finally arriving tomorrow, Broadway fans are returning to a tried-and-true classic. This past week, listeners are increasingly tuning into the Wicked Original Broadway cast album on Spotify.
With the Wicked movie and accompanying soundtrack finally arriving tomorrow, Broadway fans are returning to a tried-and-true classic. This past week, listeners are increasingly tuning into the Wicked Original Broadway cast album on Spotify.
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know
With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!
THE SABBATH GIRL Original Cast Recording is Now Available
Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms, with a CD to be issued in early 2025.
Center Stage Records has announced the release of The Sabbath Girl: A New Musical (Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording) on all digital platforms, with a CD to be issued in early 2025.
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SWEPT AWAY, and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!
Video: How Well Does Norbert Leo Butz Recall His Old Lines?
We know him as Fiyero, Edward Bloom, Carl Hanratty, and more- but how well does Norbert Leo Butz know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he tries to guess which shows he said each of these lines.
We know him as Fiyero, Edward Bloom, Carl Hanratty, and more- but how well does Norbert Leo Butz know those characters? We're putting him to the test in the latest edition of BroadwayWorld's Line Please! In this video, watch as he tries to guess which shows he said each of these lines.
Video: Timothée Chalamet Sings 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' as Bob Dylan
Searchlight Pictures has released a new music video of Timothee Chalamet singing Subterranean Homesick Blues as the iconic musician Bob Dylan. Watch and hear Chalamet's rendition of the influential song!
Searchlight Pictures has released a new music video of Timothee Chalamet singing Subterranean Homesick Blues as the iconic musician Bob Dylan. Watch and hear Chalamet's rendition of the influential song!
Video: Timothée Chalamet Sings Live in New Featurette for A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Get a first look at a new video from Searchlight Pictures, showcasing Timothee Chalamet's live vocals in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. Watch it now!
Get a first look at a new video from Searchlight Pictures, showcasing Timothee Chalamet's live vocals in the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. Watch it now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?
Norbert Leo Butz has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?
Norbert Leo Butz has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Norbert Leo Butz been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Buicks, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last 5 Years, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thou Shalt Not , Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Last 5 Years and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thou Shalt Not.
What awards has Norbert Leo Butz won?
Norbert Leo Butz has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including: - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady. - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Catch Me If You Can. - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can. - Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. - Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Buicks. - Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last 5 Years.
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