Boyd Gaines
Birth Place: Atlanta, GA, USA
Kate Burton and Patricia Kalember to Star in PEN PALS at Theatre Aspen (Feb 27, 2026)
Lorna Dallas to Perform THE CABARET FILES at Chelsea Table + Stag (Feb 5, 2026)
Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's (Dec 8, 2025)
BIO
Boyd Gaines most recently starred opposite James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave in the Broadway and West End productions of Driving Miss Daisy. Gaines was seen previously at Lincoln Center with Kate Burton in The Grand Manner (Drama Desk nomination), and on Broadway with Patti LuPone in Gypsy for which he received his fourth Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination. Other credits include: Broadway: Pygmalion, Gypsy (City Centers Encores!), Journey’s End (Tony Nominee, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award), Twelve Angry Men, Contact (Tony Award, Lucille Lortel Awards), Cabaret, The Show Off, She Loves Me (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award), Company, The Heidi Chronicles (Tony Award).
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1980 ] Michael
[ 1981 ] Coach Brackett
[ 1985 ] Jon
[ 1986 ] Lieutenant Ring
[ 1988 ] Bill
[ 1995 ] Narrator
[ 1996 ] Pete Danforth
[ 1999 ] Liam Clarke
[ 2004 ] Richard
[ 2007 ] Customer #1
[ 2007 ] Fred
[ 2016 ] Stephan
[ 2018 ] Professor Green
[ 2019 ] Mr. Barbour
TV Shows
Casper Quince
Roger Carter
Rodger Gage, Steven Parker, Jeff Strider
James Rillard, Oliver Shain, Nathan Barclay
Mark Royer
Paul Finazzio
Awards and Nominations
Boyd Gaines, The Grand Manner
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Boyd Gaines, Gypsy
Boyd Gaines , Gypsy
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Boyd Gaines, Gypsy
winner
Boyd Gaines, Journey's End
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Boyd Gaines, Journey's End
Boyd Gaines, Journey's End
winner
Boyd Gaines, Contact
winner
Boyd Gaines, Contact
winner
Boyd Gaines, She Loves Me
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Boyd Gaines, She Loves Me
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Boyd Gaines, She Loves Me
winner
Boyd Gaines, The Heidi Chronicles
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Boyd Gaines, A Month in the Country
Videos
Broadway Rewind: Watch Scenes from Claire Danes' Broadway Debut in PYGMALION
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-30 16:31:00
Broadway Rewind: XANADU Cast Hits the Recording Studio in 2007!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-25 16:31:00
VIDEO: See Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman in the Second Trailer for THE GOLDFINCH
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-24 13:10:06
VIDEO: Ansel Elgort and Nicole Kidman Star in THE GOLDFINCH Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-29 13:39:40
VIDEO: Hear Sierra Boggess Sing in THE AGE OF INNOCENCE at Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - 2018-04-13 13:22:23
VIDEO: On This Day, March 27: Light the Lights! Patti LuPone Stars in GYPSY on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-03-27 16:41:11
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Signature Theatre's MRS. MILLER DOES HER THING
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-03-17 16:39:09
TV: Cherry Jones, Boyd Gaines & More are Chatting on the OLD TIMES Red Carpet!
by TV - Red Carpets - 2015-10-07 10:38:20
STAGE TUBE: Angela Lansbury Talks BLITHE SPIRIT, Her Career & More on TAVIS SMILEY
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-12-13 18:44:33
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Ahrens & Flaherty's LITTLE DANCER at the Kennedy Center
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-11-05 16:50:46
TV: Watch a Preview of Ahrens and Flaherty's LITTLE DANCER at the Kennedy Center!
by TV - On the Road - 2014-10-07 10:25:23
STAGE TUBE: Inside Rehearsal for New Musical LITTLE DANCER, Featuring Susan Stroman, Rebecca Luker & More
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-09-25 15:42:24
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Theatre Aspen will present Pen Pals: A New Play by Michael Griffo, playing at Paepcke Auditorium. The production will star three-time Tony Award nominee and two-time Emmy nominee Kate Burton and Outer Critics Circle nominee Patricia Kalember
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret's most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a 2020 Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry,” returns to Chelsea Table + Stage.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025
Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 31, 2025
This one of its kind world premiere event also pays tribute to Bernstein’s passion for education, with proceeds supporting MTG’s Youth Education Outreach programs.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2025
Will Chase, Ingrid Michaelson, James Naughton, and more are among the Broadway stars featured in titles at the 2025 Chain NYC Film Festival, happening this month.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025
Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard.
by Sidney Paterra - May 4, 2025
The results of the 2025 Tony races are very much still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been Tony-tested before. How did they fare?
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 9, 2025
On April 7, 2025, stars of the stage and screen gathered to honor the life of the late James Earl Jones at the James Earl Jones Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
George Street Playhouse has announced that Artistic Director David Saint will retire as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season. George Street Playhouse will honor Saint at the 2025 Gala.
by Team BWW - Jan 2, 2025
The Dead, 1904 is an immersive, theatrical adaptation of James Joyce’s novella “The Dead,” originally published in his Dubliners collection. Acclaimed literary couple Paul Muldoon and Jean Hanff Korelitz have brought this work to life with Irish Repertory Theatre for the fourth time this winter at the American Irish Historical Society.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2024
Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 27, 2024
Now at the Irish Repertory Theatre is The Dead, 1904, the immersive adaptation of James Joyce’s classic story. Adapted by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish poet Paul Muldoon and novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz, it is directed by Irish Rep co-founder Ciarán O’Reilly. Check out what the critics are saying about the new revival!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024
Karen Mason debuts a track from her upcoming Kander & Ebb album, featuring rare songs. Discover the latest addition to her celebrated discography, exclusively on BroadwayWorld.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024
Karen Mason has announced a new album, KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ, celebrating the works of Kander & Ebb.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 8, 2024
The American Theater Hall of Fame has just announced the eight new inductees for 2024. We've got the full list!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024
The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024
The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024
Everything's coming up Audra! Sources say Audra McDonald will be taking on the iconic role of Mama Rose in a revival of Gypsy during the 2024-2025 season.
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 14, 2023
Just last night, Classic Stage Company celebrated its 2023 Gala, honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas of SLD Associates and John Weidman. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023
Get the latest updates on the Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, including the addition of Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck, and Julia Lester to the star-studded lineup. Reserve your tickets now for this exciting event honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Boyd Gaines has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.
Boyd Gaines has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Boyd Gaines's first West End show was Driving Miss Daisy which opened in 2011
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Grand Manner, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Journey's End, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Journey's End, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Journey's End, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Contact, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Contact, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Heidi Chronicles and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for A Month in the Country.
Boyd Gaines has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for Gypsy and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for the same show. For Journey's End, he was honored with the Drama Desk Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play. His performance in Contact earned him the Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical. Gaines also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Actor in a Musical, and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for She Loves Me. Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for The Heidi Chronicles, as well as the Theatre World Award for his performance in A Month in the Country.
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