Norbert Leo Butz
Latest News on Norbert Leo Butz:
Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS (Feb 13, 2025)
Previews: PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO (Jan 31, 2025)
BROADWAY BACKWARDS Will Return in March (Jan 30, 2025)
Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS (Feb 13, 2025)
Previews: PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO (Jan 31, 2025)
BROADWAY BACKWARDS Will Return in March (Jan 30, 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
A Complete Unknown
[ 2024 ] Alan Lomax
[ 2024 ] Alan Lomax
TV Shows
Bloodline
Kevin Rayburn
Kevin Rayburn
Mercy Street
Dr. Byron Hale
Dr. Byron Hale
American Sports Story
Bill Belichick
Bill Belichick
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 - 2024-09-29 16:00:20
Video: Watch Leslie Odom, Jr. in New THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Trailer With Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles & More
by Michael Major - 2023-09-05 12:42:28
Video: Watch Leslie Odom, Jr. in THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Trailer With Norbert Leo Butz, Jennifer Nettles & More
by Michael Major - 2023-07-25 11:26:30
VIDEO: Chloë Sevigny Discusses RUSSIAN DOLL, THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-05-21 14:10:38
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-30 11:34:53
VIDEO: Brooks Ashmanskas is Bringing a Little Bit of Broadway to BETTER NATE THAN EVER
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-04-01 13:00:20
VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Talks GIVE OR TAKE on Backstage with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-02-13 16:00:20
VIDEO: Original Jamie & Cathy, Norbert Leo Butz and Lauren Kennedy, Reunite to Sing THE LAST FIVE YEARS!
by Stephi Wild - 2021-05-24 06:08:05
BWW Exclusive: Watch Nick Cordero's Last Public Performance, 'Dear Hate'- The Single Is Available Now!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-01-20 08:01:00
VIDEO: Former RENT Cast Members Sing 'Will I?' with Arts Workers for Federal Relief
by Stephi Wild - 2020-09-08 07:58:03
Broadway Rewind: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Catches on at Bryant Park in 2011
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-20 17:01:00
VIDEO: Annaleigh Ashford, Norbert Leo Butz, John Mulaney, and More Take Part in New Song 'The Radius of Love' About Staying Home
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-13 08:43:50
VIDEO: Norbert Leo Butz Sings 'Fight the Dragons' From BIG FISH
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-22 09:18:39
TV: Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz Sing THE LAST FIVE YEARS in Rehearsals for TWOHANDER
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-07-08 15:29:22
TV: Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz Rehearse for TWOHANDER (With Their Dogs)!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-06-17 12:01:05
News
Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Broadway Backwards is set to return on Monday, March 10, 2025. The first slate of special guest performers includes Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and more. See how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Broadway Backwards is set to return on Monday, March 10, 2025. The first slate of special guest performers includes Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and more. See how to purchase tickets.
Previews: PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIO
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 31, 2025
PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIODebutto al Teatro Nazionale di Milano il 27 febbraio per poi approdare a Roma il 19 marzo per l'adattamento in italiano del musical ispirato al celebre film
by Ettore Farrattini - Jan 31, 2025
PROVA A PRENDERMI al TEATRO BRANCACCIODebutto al Teatro Nazionale di Milano il 27 febbraio per poi approdare a Roma il 19 marzo per l'adattamento in italiano del musical ispirato al celebre film
BROADWAY BACKWARDS Will Return in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Broadway Backwards will return in March, featuring a lineup of Broadway stars taking on beloved songs in the Broadway canon and transforming them into queer anthems and love ballads.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Broadway Backwards will return in March, featuring a lineup of Broadway stars taking on beloved songs in the Broadway canon and transforming them into queer anthems and love ballads.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2025
by - Jan 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Norbert Leo Butz Will Bring GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
For the first time in nine years, two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz brings his acclaimed show Girls, Girls, Girls back to the 54 Below stage!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
For the first time in nine years, two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz brings his acclaimed show Girls, Girls, Girls back to the 54 Below stage!
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
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.'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025
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
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 8, 2025
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
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
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!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
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
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 27, 2024
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!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 27, 2024
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
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024
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!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024
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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024
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.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024
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
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
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!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
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
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024
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!
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024
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
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024
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
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 4, 2024
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
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 26, 2024
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!
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 26, 2024
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!
10 Facts The Only WICKED Super-Fans Know
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 22, 2024
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!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 22, 2024
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!
Original WICKED Cast Album Streams Increase Ahead of Movie Soundtrack
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024
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.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024
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.
THE SABBATH GIRL Original Cast Recording is Now Available
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024
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.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024
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.
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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