Gary Beach
Birth Place: Alexandria, VA, USA
Latest News on Gary Beach:
Broadway Streaming Guide June 2025: Where to Watch FROZEN West End Proshot & More (Jun 2, 2025)
CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben to Present Rob Russell & Avery Sommers (Mar 12, 2025)
Broadway's Larry Ross Passes Away At Age 88 (Feb 8, 2025)
Broadway Streaming Guide June 2025: Where to Watch FROZEN West End Proshot & More (Jun 2, 2025)
CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben to Present Rob Russell & Avery Sommers (Mar 12, 2025)
Broadway's Larry Ross Passes Away At Age 88 (Feb 8, 2025)
BIO
Gary Beach received the 2001 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for the role of Roger DeBris in the Broadway production of "The Producers." His other Broadway experiences include "Beauty and the Beast" (Tony nomination and Ovation Award nomination), "Sweet Adeline" (Encores!), "Doonesbury," "The Moony Shapiro Songbook", "Annie," "Something's Afoot," "1776", plus the national companies of: "Les Misérables," "Legends!," "Lend Me a Tenor," "Closer than Ever," and "Of Thee I Sing" (Helen Hayes nomination). On TV he has appeared in "Queer as Folk," "Kate and Allie," "Cheers," "Sisters," "Murder, She Wrote," "Late Show with David Letterman," "Jamie Foxx," "The Wayans Brothers," "Dolly Parton," "Saved By the Bell," "Arli$$." Gary's Film credits include "Defending Your Life," "Space Works," and "Man of the Century." His recordings include "Beauty and the Beast," "Doonesbury," "Symphonic Les Missérables," "Sondheim at the Movies," and of course, "The Producers."
Photos
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
Gary Beach ("I'm not at all in Love" - THE PAJAMA GAME) performing in BROADWAY BACKWARDS 5 - One Night Only Concert produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.and benefiting BC/EFA & The Center at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre in New York City. February
Date:
07/20/2018
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Gary Beach
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Lumiere [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1981
Gestapo Officer
British Trades Union Leader
Gary
Flower Seller
Fat German
Dead End Kid
Dancer
Chuck
Busby Berkley Tenor
Bum
Waiter
Israeli Dancer
Johnny Bakuba
Leader of Liverpool Pop Group
Member of Big Band Vocal Group
Press Photographer
Prisoner-of-War Guard
Rabbi Kotchinsky
Rudy Vallee
Russian Singer
Sailor
Schmuel
Talking Picture Star
U.S. Immigration Officer
U.S.O. Entertainer
Academy Awards Singer
1st Newsboy
Performer
Benedict Rickenbacker
Bob Dylan
2nd Newsboy
Bob Dylan's Spokesman
Alvin Burns
Bonny's Singing Partner
Johnny Bakuba
Leader of Liverpool Pop Group
Academy Awards Singer
2nd Newsboy
Israeli Dancer
Rudy Vallee
1st Newsboy
Member of Big Band Vocal Group
Press Photographer
Prisoner-of-War Guard
Rabbi Kotchinsky
Bum
Russian Singer
Performer
Sailor
Schmuel
Talking Picture Star
U.S. Immigration Officer
U.S.O. Entertainer
Waiter
Alvin Burns
Gestapo Officer
Bob Dylan
Dead End Kid
Bob Dylan's Spokesman
Dancer
Chuck
Bonny's Singing Partner
Busby Berkley Tenor
British Trades Union Leader
Fat German
Benedict Rickenbacker
Flower Seller
Gary
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
Performer
Nigel Rancour
Performer
Nigel Rancour
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1975
Performer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
Edward Rutledge [Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Movies
Defending Your Life
[ 1991 ] Car Salesman
[ 1991 ] Car Salesman
Man of the Century
[ 1999 ] Jaffrey Pitzer
[ 1999 ] Jaffrey Pitzer
The Producers
[ 2005 ] Roger DeBris
[ 2005 ] Roger DeBris
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Gary Beach, La Cage aux Folles
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Gary Beach, The Producers
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Gary Beach, The Producers
winner
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Gary Beach, The Producers
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Gary Beach, Beauty and the Beast
Videos
Broadway Rewind: LES MISERABLES Brings the Barricade Back to Broadway in 2006
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-26 16:31:00
VIDEO: Watch the Late, Great Gary Beach Perform an Emotional 'I Am What I Am' in 2017
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-07-25 15:47:50
STAGE TUBE: The Hollywood Bowl's THE PRODUCERS- 'Springtime for Hitler'
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-07-30 11:00:42
TV LA Exclusive: Inside Rehearsal with Kind, Ferguson, Romijn, Beach, Bart, Cook & More for THE PRODUCERS at The Hollywood Bowl!
by Michael Sterling and Jerry Evans - 2012-07-23 11:34:17
STAGE TUBE: Florida Theater's HELLO, DOLLY! Cast Parodies 'It's Gettin' Hot in Here'
by Stage Tube - 2012-04-03 10:37:48
STAGE TUBE: Massey, Wise Sing 'Needle in a Haystack' from LUCKY GUY
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-03-28 14:42:04
STAGE TUBE: The Kennedy Center Honors - Tribute to Mel Brooks, Full Performance
by Gabrielle Sierra - 2009-12-31 11:34:17
STAGE TUBE: ET's Mary Hart Hosts 'A Salute to the Kennedy Center Honors'
by Jessica Lewis - 2009-12-17 12:22:13
STAGE TUBE: The Kennedy Center Honors - Tribute to Mel Brooks
by Gabrielle Sierra - 2009-12-14 14:03:30
News
Broadway Streaming Guide June 2025: Where to Watch FROZEN West End Proshot & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025
June is here, and with it are new streaming titles and returning theater favorites, including the official Frozen proshot, a new season of The Gilded Age, new Braodway cast recordings and more. Check out the lineup!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025
June is here, and with it are new streaming titles and returning theater favorites, including the official Frozen proshot, a new season of The Gilded Age, new Braodway cast recordings and more. Check out the lineup!
CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben to Present Rob Russell & Avery Sommers
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS brings back two longtime favorites- Rob Russell and Avery Sommers- and frequent musical performers along with several surprise guests.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2025
The final CULTURE & COCKTAILS brings back two longtime favorites- Rob Russell and Avery Sommers- and frequent musical performers along with several surprise guests.
Broadway's Larry Ross Passes Away At Age 88
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of actor Larry Ross, who died at the age of 88 in Philadelphia. Ross died at home on February 5, 2025. Mr. Ross enjoyed a career as an actor, dancer, singer and teacher of the performing arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of actor Larry Ross, who died at the age of 88 in Philadelphia. Ross died at home on February 5, 2025. Mr. Ross enjoyed a career as an actor, dancer, singer and teacher of the performing arts.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 10, 2024
by - Oct 10, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
by - Oct 10, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Video: Celebrate 30 Years of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 18, 2024
30 years ago, on April 18, 1994, Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The musical would go on to run for 46 previews and 5462 regular performances, making it the 10th longest-runing Broadway show of all time.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 18, 2024
30 years ago, on April 18, 1994, Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. The musical would go on to run for 46 previews and 5462 regular performances, making it the 10th longest-runing Broadway show of all time.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 10th, 2023
by - Oct 10, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 10, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 10, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 10, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
James Beaman Returns To The Cabaret Stage With LIVED EXPERIENCE at Triad Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 25, 2023
Everybody loves a comeback.
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 25, 2023
Everybody loves a comeback.
Video: Celebrate 40 Years of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 21, 2023
40 years ago, on August 21, 1983, La Cage Aux Folles opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. Watch videos from the show's journey!
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 21, 2023
40 years ago, on August 21, 1983, La Cage Aux Folles opened on Broadway at the Palace Theatre. Watch videos from the show's journey!
Which Broadway Shows Have Received the Most Tony Nominations Ever?
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2023
While many stellar productions are poised to earn multiple nominations this season, it will take quite a few to stand up to the current record holders. Below, check out which Broadway shows hold the records for the most-Tony nominated productions of all time.
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2023
While many stellar productions are poised to earn multiple nominations this season, it will take quite a few to stand up to the current record holders. Below, check out which Broadway shows hold the records for the most-Tony nominated productions of all time.
Actors Theatre Of Indiana Announces Its Cast of VIOLET, Opening October 28
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2022
Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced their next production – Violet. A moving musical featuring show-stopping anthems, ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2022
Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced their next production – Violet. A moving musical featuring show-stopping anthems, ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel.
Actors Theatre Of Indiana Opens 2022-2023 Season With NUNSENSE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2022
Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced casting for the first show in their 2022-2023 season – NUNSENSE: A musical.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2022
Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced casting for the first show in their 2022-2023 season – NUNSENSE: A musical.
Broadway Veteran Calvin Remsburg (Sweeney Todd, Cats And Phantom) Passes Away In Palm Springs
by David Green - Feb 3, 2022
The recent passing of the talented, versatile, dynamic Calvin Remsberg has left a very wide and deep loss to all who have known and loved him. As well as to those who have worked and studied with him. Calvin’s accomplishments are not only many but varied and fascinating. His humor and creative insights were also a major element in all he did. He was a true friend to all and fiercely loyal to the professional ethics he learned from his amazing career.
by David Green - Feb 3, 2022
The recent passing of the talented, versatile, dynamic Calvin Remsberg has left a very wide and deep loss to all who have known and loved him. As well as to those who have worked and studied with him. Calvin’s accomplishments are not only many but varied and fascinating. His humor and creative insights were also a major element in all he did. He was a true friend to all and fiercely loyal to the professional ethics he learned from his amazing career.
Long Beach's International City Theatre Honored With 23 Robby Award Nominations And Wins
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2022
International City Theatre has been honored with three wins and 20 additional nominations for four different productions by longtime theater reviewer Rob Stevens, who has announced his 35th annual “Robby Awards for Excellence in Southern California Theatre.”
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2022
International City Theatre has been honored with three wins and 20 additional nominations for four different productions by longtime theater reviewer Rob Stevens, who has announced his 35th annual “Robby Awards for Excellence in Southern California Theatre.”
VIDEO: Recap the Greatest Stars of FUNNY GIRL
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2021
Though Barbra Streisand remains Broadway's most beloved Fanny, plenty of legends have taken on the role over the last six decades.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2021
Though Barbra Streisand remains Broadway's most beloved Fanny, plenty of legends have taken on the role over the last six decades.
VIDEO: THE PRODUCERS Celebrates 20 Years of Scams, Songs, and Showgirls
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2021
Today we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mel Brooks' The Producers, which opened to rave reviews at the St. James Theatre on this day in 2001.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2021
Today we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mel Brooks' The Producers, which opened to rave reviews at the St. James Theatre on this day in 2001.
UN DÍA COMO HOY: LES MISERABLES se estrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 12, 2021
El 12 de marzo de 1987 LES MISERABLES subía el telón por primera vez en Nueva York en el Broadway Theatre. Tras ocho semanas de previas en la Opera House del Kennedy Center en Washington D.C, el musical se estrenaba en Broadway con un presupuesto de 4,5 millones de dólares, de los que recuperó cuatro solo con la preventa.
by Cristina Martinez - Mar 12, 2021
El 12 de marzo de 1987 LES MISERABLES subía el telón por primera vez en Nueva York en el Broadway Theatre. Tras ocho semanas de previas en la Opera House del Kennedy Center en Washington D.C, el musical se estrenaba en Broadway con un presupuesto de 4,5 millones de dólares, de los que recuperó cuatro solo con la preventa.
Broadway Rewind: LES MISERABLES Brings the Barricade Back to Broadway in 2006
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2020
We also dropped by a rehearsal for Cameron Mackintosh's new production of the landmark musical Les Misérables, directed by John Caird. It starred Alexander Gemignani, Aaron Lazar, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gary Beach and Norm Lewis. Mackintosh told Ridge, 'I'm delighted to have the opportunity. The only thing I never expected or dreamt of was getting such a wonderful cast as this. Everybody we ever dreamt of wanted to be in it. We found some marvelously talented people that we didn't know, and I think it's one of the strongest casts of Les Miz that's ever been anywhere.'
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2020
We also dropped by a rehearsal for Cameron Mackintosh's new production of the landmark musical Les Misérables, directed by John Caird. It starred Alexander Gemignani, Aaron Lazar, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gary Beach and Norm Lewis. Mackintosh told Ridge, 'I'm delighted to have the opportunity. The only thing I never expected or dreamt of was getting such a wonderful cast as this. Everybody we ever dreamt of wanted to be in it. We found some marvelously talented people that we didn't know, and I think it's one of the strongest casts of Les Miz that's ever been anywhere.'
Photo Coverage: Remembering Merwin Foard
by Walter McBride - Mar 16, 2020
BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that Broadway veteran Merwin Foard recently passed away at 59 years old. Born September 16, 1960 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Foard was last seen on Broadway in Aladdin as a standby for Jafar/Sultan.
by Walter McBride - Mar 16, 2020
BroadwayWorld was saddened to report that Broadway veteran Merwin Foard recently passed away at 59 years old. Born September 16, 1960 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Foard was last seen on Broadway in Aladdin as a standby for Jafar/Sultan.
Everything to Know About Disney on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 1, 2019
Disney has officially been making magic on Broadway for 25 years! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Disney on Broadway is partnering with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to put on a special benefit to celebrate the momentous occasion. We're getting in on the celebration by looking back at Disney's show-stopping productions, from classics like Beauty and the Beast and Newsies to current favorites like Aladdin and Frozen. Check it all out!
by Linnae Medeiros - Nov 1, 2019
Disney has officially been making magic on Broadway for 25 years! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Disney on Broadway is partnering with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS to put on a special benefit to celebrate the momentous occasion. We're getting in on the celebration by looking back at Disney's show-stopping productions, from classics like Beauty and the Beast and Newsies to current favorites like Aladdin and Frozen. Check it all out!
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Get Re-Designed International Production in the Coming Years
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2019
The tale as old as time will be told again soon! A source has confirmed that Disney Theatrical Productions will revive Beauty and the Beast internationally in several years. The production will be headed by the original creative team, but will feature new designs and dance arrangements.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 15, 2019
The tale as old as time will be told again soon! A source has confirmed that Disney Theatrical Productions will revive Beauty and the Beast internationally in several years. The production will be headed by the original creative team, but will feature new designs and dance arrangements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Gary Beach been in?
Gary Beach has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
How many West End shows has Gary Beach been in?
Gary Beach has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Gary Beach been nominated for?
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Producers, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Producers , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Producers and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beauty and the Beast.
What awards has Gary Beach won?
Gary Beach has won several prestigious awards for his role in The Producers. He received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical award at the Tony Awards.
Videos