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Wayne Brady

Birth Place: Orlando, FL, USA

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Multiple Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated Wayne Brady has made his mark on stage and screen as an actor, producer, singer, dancer, songwriter, and television personality.

A true multi-hyphenate, Brady’s career path and personal life journey have helped him see the world in a unique way. His aspirations have always gone beyond solely starring in various entertainment projects, and under his Makin’ It Up Productions banner, he’s set out to create new content across different platforms that showcase innovation and inclusivity in fun and powerful ways.

A five-time Emmy winner (the first to win Daytime and Primetime awards in two consecutive years), Brady has an impressive TV resume including Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Masked Singer, Dancing With The Stars, Black Lightning, The Good Fight, and Showtime’s American Gigolo– each spotlighting different aspects of his immense talent.

In addition to being a force in front of the camera, Brady is heavily active behind the scenes wearing the hats of host & executive producer for Let’s Make A Deal, Game of Talents, and Comedy IQ, which he also co-created. All of this follows on the heels of the success of his award-winning daytime talk show The Wayne Brady Show.

Long an accomplished singer and performer, Brady’s musical acumen has always been a personal passion and he used that as fuel to help win the second season of The Masked Singer. Off his victory, Brady dropped a brand-new original single, entitled “Flirtin’ w/ Forever,” which quickly climbed the streaming charts, as well as an accompanying music video.

This follows the success of his debut album which was headlined by a version of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” which earned him a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance category.

Brady has also triumphed onstage starting with his Broadway debut starring as legal showman Billy Flynn in the long-running hit musical, Chicago. Soon after Brady starred as the ground-breaking character Lola in Kinky Boots, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Brady would later assume his biggest theatrical role to date headlining as Aaron Burr in the Chicago production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award-winning juggernaut Hamilton.

Recently Brady returned to Broadway as part of Freestyle Love Supreme working with the production team of Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Anthony Veneziale. The unique show combines the fusion of hip hop, improv, and comedy which won it a special Tony Award for its innovation and contributions to the world of theater. Earlier this year he announced he will again partner with the Freestyle Love Supreme team as well as Speechless to create FLS+, a new company committed to making improv globally accessible.

Brady’s career evolution has also expanded to TikTok, amassing a stellar following in a short period of time. Whether utilizing social media to raise awareness of important social issues or collaborating with his extended family, the medium has helped him continue to reach and interact with new fans in surprising and innovative ways. Wayne Brady currently resides in Los Angeles.

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Wayne Brady STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
The Wiz

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
The Wiz [Replacement]

[Los Angeles]
Wallis Annenberg Center Production, 2016
Charley Kringas

[US Tour]
Chicago, Los Angeles, National Tour Production, 2016
Aaron Burr [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Perfromer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Lola [Replacement]

Lola [Replacement]

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
La Jolla Revival, 2006
Scarecrow [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]


Wayne Brady Movies

On Promised Land
[ 1994 ] Eli James
The Electric Piper
[ 2003 ] Sly, The Electric Piper - Voice
Broadway on Broadway
[ 2004 ] Self - Host
Clifford's Really Big Movie
[ 2004 ] Shackelford - Voice
Going to the Mat
[ 2004 ] Mason Wyatt
Roll Bounce
[ 2005 ] D.J. Johnny Feelgood
I Do, They Don't
[ 2005 ]
Crossover
[ 2006 ] Vaughn
Flirt
[ 2006 ] Locklear Jacobson
The List
[ 2007 ] Lewis
Wayne Brady Live
[ 2009 ]
Freestyle Love Supreme
[ 2012 ] Wayne Brady
Foodfight!
[ 2012 ] Daredevil Dan - Voice
The Hero of Color City
[ 2014 ] Blue - Voice
VeggieTales: Noah's Ark
[ 2015 ] Shem - Voice
Straight Outta Oz
[ 2016 ] Todrick's Father
WRZ: White Racist Zombies
[ 2020 ] Dr. Knowles
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe
[ 2020 ] Stapler-Fist / Additional Voices - Voice
Blindfire
[ 2020 ] Davon
Blank
[ 2022 ] Henry

Wayne Brady TV Shows

Superboy
John
In the Heat of the Night
Henry Ulmer
I'll Fly Away
Damon
Clarissa Explains It All
Pepe's Pizza Delivery Man
Vinyl Justice
Officer Brady
The Wonderful World of Disney
The Magician
The Drew Carey Show
[ 1999-2000 ] Wayne Brady
Batman of the Future
Micron
American Dreams
Jackie Wilson
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
[ 1998-2003 ]
The Wayne Brady Show
[ 2001-2004 ]
Reno 911!
New Jones - Deputy Culufu Garwood
Kevin Hill
Pastor Jerry Carver
Stargate SG-1
Trelak
Higglytown Heroes
Doctor
Girlfriends
Derek Tyler
Getting Along Famously
Jackie Kinghorn
Robot Chicken
Pegasus 'Sunny Muffin', Salam Fayyad
Shorty McShorts' Shorts
Cameron
Joke's on You
Host
30 Rock
Steven
Dirt
Tweety's Henchman
Everybody Hates Chris
[ 2006-2008 ] Louis
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
[ 2007-2009 ] Doctor Friend
The Fresh Beat Band
Mr. Fondu
Cubed
Wayne Brady
Are We There Yet?
Devin
Key and Peele
Centipede Buddy
Psych
Hilton Fox
The Problem Solverz
Uncle Chocofuss
American Dad!
[ 2012-2013 ] Astronaut, Cuba Gooding Jr., Tungee
Baby Daddy
Chase Baxter
How I Met Your Mother
James Stinson
Phineas and Ferb
[ 2013-2014 ] Additional Voices, Guide
How I Met Your Mother
[ 2006-2014 ] James
Being Mary Jane
Sean
TripTank
Narrator, Dicky, Dad
Open Carrie
Stokley
Aftermath
Lamar 'Booner' Boone
Real Husbands of Hollywood
[ 2013-2016 ] Wayne Brady
Milo Murphy's Law
Eugene
Sofia the First
[ 2012-2018 ] Clover
Colony
Everett Kynes
American Soul
Little Richard
The Bold and the Beautiful
[ 2018-2019 ] Dr. Reese Buckingham
The Bold and the Beautiful
Dr. Reese Buckingham
Brainwashed by Toons
Lead Vocals
Black Lightning
Gravedigger, Tyson Sykes
Mixed-ish
Geoffrey
The Neighborhood
Isaiah Evans
Game of Talents
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
[ 2013-2022 ]
The Loud House
[ 2016-2022 ] Harold, Harold McBride
The Good Fight
[ 2021-2022 ] Del Cooper
The Cuphead Show!
King Dice
That Damn Michael Che
Dad
American Gigolo
Lorenzo
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Reggie

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Wayne Brady News


Kelli O'Hara & Brandon Victor Dixon to Host 22nd Annual SAY Gala


SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young will host its 22nd Annual Benefit Gala, on Monday, May 6, 2024 in New York City. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Scoop: Coming Up on THE MASKED SINGER on FOX - Wednesday, April 17, 2024


Get all the scoop on THE MASKED SINGER, airing on FOX on Wednesday, April 17, 2024! We Will Rock You on “Queen Night” of The Masked Singer! The group A contestants are put Under Pressure as they pay homage to iconic rock band, Queen! Watch a video from a recent episode now!

Video: Brady, Williams, & More Discuss THE WIZ on CBS SUNDAY MORNING


Watch Wayne Brady, Schele Williams, Amber Ruffin, and more discuss The Wiz's road to Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning here!

Video: Amber Ruffin Talks THE WIZ Cast's Talent and More on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MYERS


Previews are now underway for The Wiz on Broadway, which began on March 29. Amber Ruffin, who provided additional material for the book of the anticipated revival, chatted with her old friend Seth Myers on Late Night With Seth Myers, all about the musical. Check out the video here!

THE WIZ Will Offer Digital Lottery and Rush Tickets


The Wiz will launch a $45 digital lottery and $45 in-person rush tickets beginning this week. The musical revival began previews  on Friday, March 29 at the Marquis Theatre. Learn more about how to get discount tickets to The Wiz here!

Jinkx Monsoon, Wayne Brady & More to Join MISCAST24


MCC Theater has revealed additional performers for Miscast24, which will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE WIZ on Broadway Ahead of its First Preview


All new behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage has been released for the Broadway revival of The Wiz, ahead of its first preview performance this Friday, March 29 at the Marquis Theatre. Check out the video here!

Meet the Cast of THE WIZ, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!

Marissa Jaret Winokur to Moderate Talk Back/Q&A for Author Stan Zimmerman at the Drama Bookshop


Tony award winner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will moderate a Talk Back/Q&A for author Stan Zimmerman Tuesday, April 16th 7:30pm ET.

Reneé Rapp, FELLOW TRAVELERS & More Win GLAAD Media Awards


Reneé Rapp, Fellow Travelers, and more received GLAAD Media Awards at last night's Los Angeles ceremony. Nominees included The Color Purple, Rustin, Billy Porter, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and more. Check out the winners from the Los Angeles ceremony now!

Scoop: Coming Up on THE MASKED SINGER on FOX - Wednesday, March 20, 2024


Get all the scoop on THE MASKED SINGER, airing on FOX on Wednesday, March 20, 2024! Robin Thicke kicks off the episode with a rockstar rendition of “My Life.” Then, the last group of celebrity singers belt out classic tunes from the iconic “Piano Man” himself, Bill Joel! Watch a video from a recent episode now!

BWW Q&A: Eamon Foley On Directing SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE at Axelrod Performing Arts Center


We sat down with director Eamon Foley, who is currently staging The Axelrod Performing Arts Center's bold new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE.

Video: Nichelle Lewis Performs 'Home' From THE WIZ on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW


Nichelle Lewis recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, where she took the stage to perform 'Home' from The Wiz! Lewis plays the role of Dorothy in the musical, which is currently embarking on its pre-Broadway tour. Check out the video here!

THE WIZ Concludes Pre-Broadway National Tour at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre


The pre-Broadway National Tour of THE WIZ concluded its run with a sold-out three week stop at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the show and see when it's coming to Broadway.

Scoop: Coming Up on THE MASKED SINGER Season Premiere on FOX - Wednesday, March 6, 2024


Get all the scoop on THE MASKED SINGER, airing on FOX on Wednesday, March 6, 2024! The season premiere episode will kick off with a performance by new panelist Rita Ora! She will be joined by host NICK CANNON and returning celebrity panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Robin Thicke! Watch a video preview of the new season now!

Video: Watch Deborah Cox Perform 'Believe In Yourself' From THE WIZ on THE TALK


As The Wiz lands in Los Angeles prior to its Broadway run, Deborah Cox appeared on The Talk to perform 'Believe in Yourself' from the hit musical. Cox plays Glinda the Good Witch in the 13-city tour of The Wiz. Watch the video of her performance now!

Photos: Go Inside the Opening of The Hollywood Museum's Black History Month Exhibit THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN


This week, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) joined many personalities, as they honor Black History Month with a new exhibit  “THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN” a celebration of Black Entertainers from Film, TV, Theater and Song. Check out photos from the event here!

Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen


Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Wayne Brady to Host the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards


This spring Brady returns to Broadway in the all-new production of The Wiz, leading the cast as the titular character. The highly-anticipated musical features award-winning creatives and producers including Schele Williams, Common, Amber Ruffin, Sharen Davis, Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis and many other talents.

Interview: Kandi Burruss on Bringing THE WIZ to 'Another Level' as Producer on Broadway Revival


Kandi Burruss is bringing The Wiz to 'another level' as she produces her first Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld sat down with Kandi Burruss to discuss what the expect from The Wiz, the importance of Black producers on Broadway, and using her platform on The Real Housewives of Atlanta to spotlight Broadway.

Wayne Brady FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Wayne Brady been in?

Wayne Brady has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Wayne Brady been in?

Wayne Brady has not appeared in the West End.

What is Wayne Brady next theatre project?

Wayne Brady's next show will be The Wiz which opens on 4/17/2024 on Broadway.

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