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George Abud

Birth Place: Detroit, MI

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George Abud is an Arab-American actor. He was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as Nerd Face in Emojiland at The Duke on 42nd Street; he also features on its Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording. On Broadway, Abud most recently starred as Marinetti in the new musical Lempicka directed by Rachel Chavkin; also, The Band’s Visit starring Katrina Lenk & Tony Shalhoub, for which he received a Daytime Emmy Award; and The Visit starring Chita Rivera & Roger Rees; featuring on all three Original Broadway Cast Albums. Off-Broadway, Abud has starred in The Beautiful Lady directed by Anne Bogart at La MaMa Experimental Theatre; Cornelia Street opposite Norbert Leo Butz at the Atlantic Theater Company; The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui opposite Raúl Esparza, Nathan The Wise opposite F. Murray Abraham, Ibsen’s Peer Gynt, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Allegro directed by John Doyle, all at Classic Stage Company; also at Atlantic he was in the original production of The Band’s Visit directed by David Cromer; and Lolita, My Love opposite Robert Sella at the York Theatre Company. Regionally, he starred as Richard Nixon in The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical directed by Christopher Ashley, and as Filippo Marinetti in Lempicka directed by Rachel Chavkin, both at the La Jolla Playhouse; also, Lewis Chapman in August Rush directed by John Doyle at Paramount Theatre; Charlie Davenport in Annie Get Your Gun directed by Sarna Lapine at Bay Street Theater; and Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Geva Theatre Center. Internationally, he starred alongside Barbara Walsh, Marc Kudisch, and Paulo Szot in The New Prince at the Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam.

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George Abud STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Marinetti

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
William

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Nerd Face

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Musicals in Mufti Revival, 2019
Clare Quilty

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Clark

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Concert Production, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Camal

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2016
Camal

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Karl

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2014
Charlie Townsend

George Abud Productions

 
[Broadway, 2017]
Violin
Oud
Darbuka

George Abud Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

George Abud, Emojiland

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LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 18

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally rescheduled for a June 12 release, has been pushed back to June 18.
Angelique Cabral, Ryan Scott Oliver, and More Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has revealed additional artists for The 24 Hour Musicals. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
David Rockwell & Rockwell Group and Additional Artists Join THE 24 HOUR MUSICALS

The 24 Hour Musicals will be partnering with Tony Award-winning designer and architect David Rockwell and Rockwell Group for this year’s event. Learn more about the upcoming event!
LEMPICKA Delays Release of Cast Recording to June 12

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka is still on its way, but fans will just have to wait a bit longer. The album, which was originally set to be released digitally today, May 29, has been pushed back to June 12.
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny

Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Video: Rachel Chavkin and More Give Emotional Speeches at Closing Night of LEMPICKA

Lempicka played its final performance on Broadway on May 19. Following the final curtain call, members of the show's creative team, including Rachel Chavkin (director), Matt Gould (book and music), and more, took to the stage to give speeches about the show. Watch the video here!
Video: LEMPICKA Celebrates Broadway Journey

Watch Lempicka's Broadway journey in the video here as the production plays its final Broadway performance today, May 19, 2024. 
LEMPICKA Plays Final Broadway Performance

Lempicka will close on Broadway following 27 previews and 41 regular performances at the Longacre Theatre. 
Exclusive: Watch Eden Espinosa and Andrew Samonsky Sing 'Speed' in LEMPICKA

Eden Espinosa is at last a Tony nominee for her performance in Lempicka, and this exclusive clip is proof that the honor was well earned. Watch as she duets with Andrew Samonsky in 'Speed' from the show's second act!
Video: Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman Perform 'Speed' From LEMPICKA

Lempicka on Broadway has released a new look at the show featuring its Tony-nominated stars, Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman singing, 'Speed'. See the video!
Photos: Danielle Brooks, Kenny Leon & Norm Lewis Visit LEMPICKA

See photos of Danielle Brooks, Kenny Leon & Norm Lewis visiting Lempicka on Broadway!
LEMPICKA Announces Broadway Closing Date

BrodwayWorld has learned that Lempicka will close on Broadway this May. The production has struggled to find an audience and has had grosses well below those needed to sustain a Broadway musical of its size.
Casts and Creative Teams Announced for SOUND BITES ELEVEN, 11th Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals

Theatre Now New York has announced the casts and creative teams of the 10 short musicals to be presented in its SOUND BITES ELEVEN Festival of 10-Minute Musicals.
Shop LEMPICKA on Broadway Merch & Souvenirs in the Theater Shop

Shop merch from the musical Lempicka in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop. Merch available includes a graphic tee with the show's key art, a matching zip pullover, show magnet, mugs, hat, pin and more.
Video: LEMPICKA Standby Mariand Torres Goes On Without Rehearsal

During last night's performance of Lempicka, the new musical now playing on Broadway, the show's standby for the title role, Mariand Torres, took the stage without ever having rehearsed the show with the cast. Check out a video ehre!
Photos: LEMPICKA Cast and Creative Team Celebrate Opening Night

Lempicka, led by Eden Espinosa celebrated its opening night at the Longacre Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on hand as the cast and creative team walked the red carpet ahead of their opening night bows. Check out photos from inside the festivities below!
Photos: LEMPICKA Cast Takes Opening Night Bows

The best of Broadway was at the Longacre Theatre last night to celebrate the opening night of the new musical, Lempicka, led by Eden Espinosa. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the cast's first official curtain call here.
Review Roundup: LEMPICKA Opens on Broadway

Lempicka, the new musical portrait of artist Tamara de Lempicka, opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, April 14 at the Longacre Theatre. See what the critics had to say here!
LEMPICKA Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording Next Month

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka will be released next month! The digital album arrives May 29, 2024 with the physical CD release set for July 5. Preorder the album here!
Photos: First Look at Eden Espinosa & More in LEMPICKA on Broadway

Get a first look at photos of Lempicka on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

George Abud FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has George Abud been in?

George Abud has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has George Abud been in?

George Abud has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has George Abud been nominated for?

George Abud has been nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in Emojiland.

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