Brandon Wardell

Also Credited As: Brandon Sean Wardell

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Brandon Wardell BIO

Brandon Wardell is an award winning actor, musician and producer. Off and on Broadway, Brandon has appeared in Evil Dead the Musical (Outer Critics Circle nominee), Assassins (Tony for best revival), Good Vibrations, Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony for Best Musical) and James Joyce's The Dead. His film and television credits include; The Rooster (Slamdance Film Festival), 2005 New Year's Eve Celebration (Featured Performer), many appearances on The View, All My Children (Julian) and numerous commercials. Brandon is also a producer and his company Theatreland Productions has recently completed the albums "Annie 30th Anniversary Cast Recording" and the 2008 Revival of "Gypsy" starring Patti LuPone. Brandon's newest producing endeavor, the new Jason Robert Brown musical 13, which he will be produced in association with Boyett Theatricals opens on Broadway this fall at the Jacobs Theatre. Brandon has been an actor, musician, costume assistant, producing associate, fight captain, dance captain, co-writer, general manager, sound engineer, assistant director or producer for over 25 Broadway shows, numerous cast albums, countless concerts and shows in hundreds of other venues throughout the country.

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Brandon Wardell STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Agent Dollar

Ensemble

Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Understudy)

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Scott/Spirit of Knowby

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Dave

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
David Herold

Ensemble

Balladeer (Understudy)

Giuseppe Zangara (Understudy)

John Hinckley (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Kenneth

Dishwasher

Ensemble

Jimmy Smith (Understudy)


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Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Invictus Theatre Company

Invictus Theatre Company's production of the Pulitzer Prize-winner TOPDOG/UNDERDOG has moments of comedic entertainment and dramatic import, but it struggles to live up to the play's substantial reputation. It runs through March 31.

CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS By Terry Spencer Hesser is Coming to Chopin Theatre This Month

Get ready to laugh and be moved by the revival of 'Christmas With Elvis' by Terry Spencer Hesser at Chopin Theatre in Chicago.

Photos: Meet the Cast of THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT At TimeLine Theatre

Casting has been revealed for TimeLine Theatre Company’s The Lifespan of a Fact, a comedic showdown between truth and fact, set in the world of non-fiction publishing, based on true events, running November 1 – December 23, 2023.

CHRISTMAS WITH ELVIS By Terry Spencer Hesser To Run At November 24- January 7

Terry Spencer Hesser's hilarious and insightful play “Christmas With Elvis” returns to Chicago after 32 years in a production directed by Dexter Bullard at Chopin Theatre Nov. 24 - Jan. 7.

Cast and Design Team Set for HOUSEHOLD SPIRITS World Premiere at Theater Wit

Theater Wit has announced the cast for the world premiere of Mia McCullough's dark comedy 'Household Spirits.' Don't miss this haunting tale of two holidays, a sentient doll, and a mother ghost. Running from October 6th to November 11th.

TimeLine Theatre's PJ Powers and Juliet Hart to Return to the Stage in THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT

Don't miss the exciting comeback of Artistic Director PJ Powers and company member Juliet Hart in TimeLine Theatre's THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT. Get all the details and experience the magic of their performance in this must-see production.

Nominations for 2023 Jeff Awards for Non-Equity Theater Announced; See the Full List!

Kicking off the new year, the Joseph Jefferson Awards announced its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater. See the full list!

TimeLine Theatre Adds Performances of TROUBLE IN MIND

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced he addition of two matinees to the current run of the company’s critically acclaimed revival of Trouble in Mind on Thursday, December 8, and Thursday, December 15, at 2 p.m.

Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND to be Presented at TimeLine Theatre Company in November

TimeLine Theatre Company’s 2022-23 season will continue this fall with the landmark classic Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress, directed by TimeLine Company Member Ron OJ Parson, running November 2 – December 18, 2022.

Governors State University Presents the World Premiere Musical RED SUMMER Next Month

Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts announces the world premiere of Red Summer written by Lookingglass Theatre’s Andrew White and MPAACT’s Shepsu Aakhu, composed by Shawn Wallace, directed by Lydia J. Dymond. Red Summer will play at the Center for the Performing Arts stage, just 35 miles from Chicago in University Park, IL, September 16-25, 2022. 

Photos/Video: First Look at TWO TRAINS RUNNING at the Court Theatre

Court Theatre continues its 2021/22 season with Two Trains Running by August Wilson, directed by Ron OJ Parson. Two Trains Running runs May 13 – June 12, 2022 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave. The press opening was on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 7:30pm.

VIDEO: Eva Noblezada & Jo Koy Star in EASTER SUNDAY Film Trailer

Watch the first trailer as stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this love letter to his Filipino-American community. The film stars Eva Noblezada, Lydia Gaston, Tia Carrero, Brandon Wardell, and more.

Comedian, Actor & Podcaster Brandon Wardell to Make UK Debut at the Soho Theatre

US comedian, actor and podcaster Brandon Wardell (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Like and Subscribe, Special and I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson) is set to make his UK debut at the Soho Theatre from 9th - 14th May at 9pm.

Photos: First Look at SOLARIS at Griffin Theatre Company 

Griffin Theatre Company welcomes back live audiences this winter with the North American premiere of David Greig’s sci-fi thriller Solaris, adapted from the novel by Stanisław Lem and directed by Scott Weinstein.

VIDEO: Meet The Women Of BLUES IN THE NIGHT At Porchlight Music Theatre

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre latest mainstage production the “Best Musical” Tony Award-nominated Blues in the Night, conceived by Sheldon Epps, with the music of Bessie Smith, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Gordon Jenkins, Alberta Hunter and others, is now playing through March 13 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St.

Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre's BLUES IN THE NIGHT Opens Tomorrow

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre latest mainstage production the “Best Musical” Tony Award-nominated Blues in the Night, conceived by Sheldon Epps, with the music of Bessie Smith, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Gordon Jenkins, Alberta Hunter and others, is now playing through March 13 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St.

Griffin Theatre Announces North American Premiere SOLARIS At Raven Theatre

Griffin Theatre Company will welcome back live audiences this winter with the North American premiere of David Greig's sci-fi thriller Solaris, adapted from the novel by Stanisław Lem and directed by Scott Weinstein*, playing February 19 – March 27, 2022 on Raven Theatre's Schwartz Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. in Chicago.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Cast And Creatives For BLUES IN THE NIGHT

Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre announces the cast for the “Best Musical” Tony Award-nominated Blues in the Night, conceived by Sheldon Epps+, with the music of Bessie Smith, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Gordon Jenkins, Alberta Hunter and others, January 15, 2022 - February 27, 2022 at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts.

The Young People's Theatre Of Chicago Announces Inaugural Season

The Young People's Theatre of Chicago (YPT) is proud to announce its Chicago debut with a workshop reading of an original children's musical, Peabody, The Science Fair Affair on Monday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m., a live production of Mo Willems' Knuffle Bunny, a Cautionary Musical, December 2 -  19, and a live production of Peabody, The Science Fair Affair, February 3 - 27, 2022.

UNDER THE STREETLAMP Comes to Ridgefield Playhouse This Month

Oh, What a Night! Broadway is BACK at The Ridgefield Playhouse with Under The Streetlamp – founded by leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning sensation JERSEY BOYS and starring Broadway veterans from shows such as Hairspray, Thoroughly Modern Millie, RENT, The Lion King, Dream Girls and more! 

Brandon Wardell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brandon Wardell been in?

Brandon Wardell has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Brandon Wardell been in?

Brandon Wardell has not appeared in the West End.

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