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Van Hughes was most recently seen Off-Broadway in Space Dogs (MCC), a musical he wrote and starred in with Nick Blaemire. Broadway: Deaf West's Spring Awakening, American Idiot, 9 to 5, and Hairspray. Off-Broadway: Son of a Gun (Beckett), Saved (Playwrights Horizons). Regional: When We're Gone (Lyric Theatre), A Little More Alive (Barrington), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Bucks County). Film: Sex and the City I & II, Rachel Getting Married. TV: “Royal Pains,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “One Life to Live.” As a composer: the films Sequence Break and Space Clown, and the musical Burn All Night (A.R.T.). B.A. in Theatre from Fordham University.

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Van Hughes STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
David Felton

Jeff Bebe (Understudy)

Russell Hammond (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
The Civilians and 59E59 Theaters' Off-Broadway Premiere, 2020
Male Ghost

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe Premiere Production, 2019
David Felton

[Broadway]
Deaf West Broadway Revivial Production, 2015
Swing (Swing)

[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Johnny

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Johnny [Replacement]

Will (Standby)

Tunny (Standby)

Johnny (Standby)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Performer

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Patrick

Patrick

[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2006
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Denizen of Baltimore [Replacement]

Sketch [Replacement]

Link Larkin (Understudy) [Replacement]

Corny Collins (Understudy) [Replacement]

Van Hughes Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Writer[Replacement]

Writing


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Caitlin Houlahan, Erin Davie, and More Will Celebrate Valentine's Day at 54 Below


54 Below presents A Broadway Valentine's Day on February 14, 2024 at 7:00 and 9:30pm. The 7:00pm performance will also be livestreamed. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

New Block Of Tickets On Sale For GLORY DAYS Benefit Concert Starring George Salazar, Colton Ryan and More


Keen Company announces new block of tickets for GLORY DAYS benefit concert featuring Jordan Dobson, Derek Klena, Colton Ryan, and George Salazar. One-night-only event at Symphony Space.

54 Below to Celebrate Valentine's Day With Countess Luann, Alton Fitzgerald White & More


Celebrate Valentine's Day at 54 Below with Countess Luann, Alton Fitzgerald White, A Broadway Valentine's Day, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets!

Jordan Dobson and George Salazar Join Keen Company's GLORY DAYS Benefit Concert


Complete casting has been announced for Keen Company's upcoming benefit concert of Glory Days by Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner. Find out who is joining the cast here!

Derek Klena and Colton Ryan Will Headline Keen Company's GLORY DAYS Benefit Concert


Keen Company has announced details for its upcoming benefit concert of Glory Days by Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Review: THE 13TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Brings Family Cheer To 54 BELOW


A truly rip roaring performance that was part theater, part concert and completely fantastic!

Photos: Go Inside the 13TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA at 54 Below


Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks reignited their legendary holiday tradition and brought their insane celebration of all things red and green back to 54 Below after three bah humbug years of pandemic pause and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

THE JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA to Return to 54 Below for its 13th Annual Engagement


The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza returns for its 13th annual engagement. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party for the Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE at The Shed


Explore the photos from the star-studded opening night party of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE. Featuring Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Tracie Bennett, and more, this exclusive collection takes you behind the scenes of this highly anticipated production.

Photos: Inside the Opening Night Celebration For HERE LIES LOVE


Here Lies Love, the new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, officially opened on Broadway Thursday, July 20, at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos from the show's opening night celebrations here!

Listen: ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now


The Almost Famous – Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available! Listen to the full album here!

Listen: '1973' From ALMOST FAMOUS; Cast Recording to Be Released Next Month


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Almost Famous will be released April 21, 2023. Learn how to preorder and presave the album here! The new track “1973” has also been released today, performed by Casey Likes, Emily Schultheis, Anika Larsen, and the company.

Chilina Kennedy, Van Hughes & More to Star in Reading of New Larry Kirwan Musical IRAQI ROSE


A by invitation only reading OF Iraqi Rose will take place on January 27th, 2023 at The Irish Arts Center in New York City directed by Barros.

Photos: Original Film Star Billy Crudup Visits ALMOST FAMOUS


Billy Crudup, who played Russell Hammond in the original Almost Famous film, visited the cast of Almost Famous on Broadway this week, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Original Movie Cast Member Jimmy Fallon Attends ALMOST FAMOUS Performance


Check out photos of Almost Famous film cast member Jimmy Fallon (Dennis Hope) attending a performance of Broadway’s Almost Famous!

Video: Jimmy Fallon Joins The Cast Of ALMOST FAMOUS At Curtain Call


Tonight, the cast of the Broadway adaptation of the hit film Almost Famous welcomed film star Jimmy Fallon on stage for the show's curtain call. Check out video of Jimmy rocking out with the cast of Almost Famous the Musical.

Expand Your Theatre Knowledge in the New Year with BroadwayHD


You might already know that BroadwayHD is home to recordings of blockbuster musicals like The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, and Cats, but have you heard of these other, lesser-known gems? Kick off the new year by watching one of the titles below — you might end up discovering a new favorite!

ALMOST FAMOUS Will Play Final Broadway Performance This January


Producers Lia Vollack and Michael Cassel announced that Almost Famous, the new musical with book and co-lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on his iconic film, will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

Words From The Wings: Solea Pfeiffer Shares Backstage Routines, Must-Haves, and More!


In the latest Words From the Wings, we're chatting with Solea Pfeiffer, who is starring as Penny Lane in Almost Famous the Musical! Solea shared her backstage must-have, pre-show rituals, and more!

Photos: Eric Stonestreet Visits ALMOST FAMOUS on Broadway


See photos of Eric Stonestreet (“Modern Family”) visiting Almost Famous on Broadway!

Van Hughes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Van Hughes been in?

Van Hughes has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Van Hughes been in?

Van Hughes has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Van Hughes written?

Van Hughes has written 1 shows including Burn All Night (Composer).

What is Van Hughes next theatre project?

Van Hughes's next show will be Almost Famous which opens on 11/3/2022 on Broadway.

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