Howard McGillin

Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Having most recently appeared in “Grey Gardens” with Betty Buckley at Sag Harbor’s Bay Street Theatre, Howard is best known for his record-setting performance in the title role of “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway. He has appeared extensively in leading roles on Broadway and London’s West End in addition to appearances in film and television.

Having played the title role in “Phantom” on Broadway more times than any other actor in the show’s history, he most recently appeared on Broadway in “Gigi” with Vanessa Hudgens. Howard’s other leading roles on Broadway include “The Kiss Of The Spider Woman”, “She Loves Me”, “The Secret Garden”, “Anything Goes” (with Patti LuPone, for which he earned Tony and Drama Desk nominations), “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” (Tony and Drama Desk nominations, and a Theatre World Award), and “Sunday in the Park with George”. On London’s West End, Howard starred in “Mack and Mabel” and in “Anything Goes”. He was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his New York theatrical debut in the New York Shakespeare Festival's production of “La Bohème” with Linda Ronstadt. Howard has appeared at the Irish Repertory Theatre as George Bailey in “It’s A Wonderful Life”, and in “A Child’s Christmas In Wales”. Regionally, he appeared in the George Street Playhouse of “It Shoulda Been You” (with Tyne Daly and directed by David Hyde Pierce) and “The 39 Steps”. Howard also appeared as Mr. Applegate in “Damn Yankees” at the Paper Mill Playhouse. He starred in the Stephen Sondheim/John Weidman musical “Bounce” directed by Harold Prince in its world premiere at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago and later at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where he was nominated for a Helen Hayes Award. Howard has sung on concert stages around the world, from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center to the Israel Philharmonic Hall in Tel Aviv. He has appeared in New York’s famed Cafe Carlyle, 54 Below, Feinstein’s at the Regency, and the Algonquin Hotel’s Oak Room.

Seen recently on the CBS series “Elementary”, Howard has also narrated numerous episodes of “Nature” for PBS, and recorded numerous audio books in addition to providing voices for the animated feature films “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut” and “The Swan Princess”. His solo CD “Howard McGillin: Where Time Stands Still” is available online at cdbaby.com.

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Howard McGillin STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Judge Roan

Old Soldier

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2022
Performer [Replacement]

[New York]
Two River Theater World Premiere, 2018
Father

[Off-Broadway]
Theater for the New City World Premiere, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2015
Honore Lachaille

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Production, 2015
Honore Lachaille

[Off-Broadway]
The Irish Repertory Theatre Production, 2011
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Revival, 2011
Sir Francis Chesney

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2004
Captain Hook

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2003
Wilson Mizner

[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
Performer

"Younger Than Springtime" Performer

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2002
Billy Crocker

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1999
Roles originated by Rodney McLennan

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Off-Off-Broadway Revival, 1998
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1995
Mack

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 1994
Alex

Soldier

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Steven Kodaly

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1993
Molina [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Archibald Craven [Replacement]

[West End]
London Production, 1989
Billy Crocker

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
The Phantom [Replacement]

The Phantom [Replacement]

The Phantom [Replacement]

The Phantom [Replacement]

The Phantom [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1987
Billy Crocker

[New York]
Concert Reading, 1987
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1985
John Jasper / Mr. Clive Paget

John Jasper/Clive Paget

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1985
Young Ben

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
John Jasper/Clive Paget

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Alex (Act Two) [Replacement]

Soldier (Act One) [Replacement]


Howard McGillin Movies

[1984]Where the Boys Are Chip

[1991]Company Business Bruce Wilson

[1994]The Swan Princess Adult Prince Derek

[2021]tick, tick... BOOM! Sunday Legend #7


Howard McGillin TV Shows

Emergency! Paramedic Dwyer

Insight Defense Attorney, John Hopkins

Switch Paul Alexander, 1st Policeman

The Bionic Woman Sgt. Don Woods, Staff Sgt.

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Alice Ripley To Perform At Branford's Legacy Theatre This Month

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WHISPER DARKLY Concept Album Featuring Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More Out Now

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Exclusive: Listen to 'We Make The Night' From WHISPER DARKLY

The new concept album for Whisper Darkly, the new electro-swing musical, is being released tomorrow, February 23. We have your exclusive first listen to the show’s opening number “We Make the Night” with vocals by Aléna Watters (The Cher Show) and the chorus. Check out the song here!

Laura Benanti, Kate Baldwin & More to Join Celebration of Sheldon Harnick at 54 Below

The life and legacy of Pulitzer Prize winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick will be celebrated at 54 Below. See who is starring in the concert and learn how to purchase tickets!

L Morgan Lee Will Perform at Branford's Legacy Theatre This Weekend

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Single Tickets For Legacy Theatre's 2024 Season, Featuring THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & More, On Sale Now

Single tickets for Legacy Theatre’s 2024 season now available for purchase.

Brad Oscar, Alli Mauzey & More to Star in Immersive Musical WHISPER DARKLY Concept Cast Album

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Photos: Amanda Green Returns To Birdland With An All-Star Cast!

Amanda was joined by some talented Broadway pals who performed an evening of her hilarious and moving songs. Guest performers included Tony Nominee Jenn Colella, Jarrod Spector, Kelli Barrett, Alan H. Green, Kristoffer Cusack, and Jade Jones. Check out the photos here!

Review: The ASA Honors Betty Buckley With NEW WAYS TO DREAM Concert at Merkin Hall

A cast of Friends Of Betty filled the stage of Merkin Hall this week as the American Songbook Association honored Betty Buckley.

Photos: 2023 BC/EFA Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises Record-Breaking $1,237,179

Broadway’s Happy Place, filled with theatrical treasures, encounters with stars and exclusive auction experiences, welcomed legions of theater lovers from near and far as the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, October 1, 2023. See photos from the event below!

2023 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide

It's just days until one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day, including the autograph tables schedule, whats available for auction, and more!

Photos: Charles Busch Celebrates New Memoir With a Release Party

Theatre icon Charles Busch has released his new memoir! 'Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy' was released on August 29, 2023. To celebrate the release, Busch held a party at Michael’s New York. Check out photos here!

A Video Roundup Celebrating The ASA's Gala Honoring Betty Buckley: NEW WAYS TO DREAM at Merkin Hall

One by one, the cast of the gala honoring Betty Buckley has grown more and more starry.

Video: Watch the Emotional Closing Night Speeches at PARADE

In this video, watch as Jason Robert Brown, Michael Arden, and Alfred Uhry give emotional closing night speeches following the final curtain call for Parade.

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Photos: Go Inside The 2023 JIMMY AWARDS At The Minskoff Theatre

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Howard McGillin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Howard McGillin has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

Howard McGillin has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

Howard McGillin's first West End show was Anything Goes which opened in 1989

Howard McGillin has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Lead Actor at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Bounce," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Anything Goes," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Anything Goes," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "La Boheme."

Howard McGillin's next show will be Parade which opens on 3/16/2023 on Broadway.

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