Santino Fontana
Fontana was last seen starring on Broadway in his tour de force dual role in Tootsie for which he received the 2019 Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony Awards®. He is perhaps best known to audiences as the voice of villainous Prince Hans in the Academy Award winning Disney film Frozen.
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BIO
Fontana was last seen starring on Broadway in his tour de force dual role in Tootsie for which he received the 2019 Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony Awards®.
He is perhaps best known to audiences as the voice of villainous Prince Hans in the Academy Award winning Disney film Frozen. Television audiences saw him on the most recent season of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and recognize him from “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Shades of Blue,” “Mozart In The Jungle,” “Fosse/Verdon,” “Royal Pains,” “Nurse Jackie,” and more.
His other Broadway credits include Hello, Dolly!, Act One, Cinderella, The Importance of Being Earnest (Clarence Derwent Award), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Drama Desk Award), Billy Elliot, and Sunday in the Park with George. He also received Lortel and Obie Awards for his Off-Broadway performance in Stephen Karam’s Sons of the Prophet.
As an interpreter of the American Songbook, he won the renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival when he was 18 and has sung with orchestras, big bands, and smaller ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, NY Pops, National Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Master Voices, Westchester Philharmonic, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Sesame Street Muppets, Phoenix Symphony, and at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Birdland, and the Bravo Festival at Vail.
Photos
Lee Roy Reams, Anna Zavelson, Samantha Williams, Ashley D. Kelley, Santino Fontana, Ephraim Sykes, Andrew Barth Feldman, J. Harrison Ghee, Alysha Umphress, Marilyn Maye, Kate Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Gracie Lawrence, Kecia Lewis, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Ann Harada, Barbara Walsh, Thom Sesma, Christopher Sieber, Hannah Elless, Nikki Renée Daniels, Lauren Blackman
From: Photos: Inside Transport Group's Star-Studded HELLO, DOLLY! at Carnegie Hall
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
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Connection
Movies
[ 2012 ] Charlie
[ 2013 ] Hans
[ 2014 ] Running Banker
[ 2015 ] Mr. Geernt
[ 2018 ] Joel Flanagan
[ 2019 ] Rich
[ 2020 ] AM Radio DJ
[ 2024 ] Gary Lucarelli
TV Shows
Greg Serrano
Mozart
David Saperstein
Aaron Miller
[ 2024 ] Dr. Witticomb
[ 2024 ] Performer
Awards and Nominations
Santino Fontana, I Can Get It for You Wholesale
Santino Fontana, I Can Get It for You Wholesale
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Santino Fontana, Tootsie
Santino Fontana, Tootsie
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Santino Fontana, Tootsie
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Santino Fontana, Tootsie
Santino Fontana, Cinderella
Santino Fontana, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
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Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
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Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
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Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
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Santino Fontana, Brighton Beach Memoirs
Videos
Photos/Video: ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN Starring Norbert Leo Butz, Bob Odenkirk, T.R. Knight, Molly Ringwald and More
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-07-16 18:03:02
Photos & Video: Santino Fontana, Jessie Mueller & More Lead LAMB OF GOD in Largest Staging Yet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-03-31 13:00:58
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-02-06 12:30:02
Video: Watch Norm Lewis, Joy Woods, More in SETH RUDETSKY & FRIENDS Carnegie Hall Highlights
by Gillian Blum - 2026-01-17 17:24:40
Exclusive: Alysha Umphress Sings 'Love is Only Love' from HELLO, DOLLY!
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-18 15:39:31
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz & More
by Joey Mervis - 2025-03-03 11:28:19
Video: Christian Borle Sings 'Chip on My Shoulder' from LEGALLY BLONDE on the Broadway Cruise
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-24 14:25:40
Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-10 14:38:14
Video: Watch the Trailer for MOMENT TO MOMENT: THE MAKING OF THE VIOLET HOUR STUDIO CAST RECORDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-12-15 11:41:19
News
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026
The ASCAP Foundation honored Cinco Paul, creator of the Tony-winning musical SCHMIGADOON, with the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award for his significant contributions to American musical theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026
Prospect Musicals has revealed the complete cast for CELEBBRATION: A Concert Evening of Songs from the Fred Ebb Award Winners. The concert will take place at Symphony Space and feature Santino Fontana and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026
Prospect Musicals will present a concert evening celebrating a decade of Fred Ebb Award-winning songwriters, with a cast including Tony Award winner Santino Fontana and stars from WICKED, SIX, and COME FROM AWAY.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
Westport Country Playhouse will stage a one-night-only fundraiser featuring performances by Santino Fontana, Kelli O'Hara, and more. The event honors the theater's 95-year history and presents the 2026 Playhouse Leadership Award.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026
Jenn Colella, Santino Fontana, Liz Callaway, Judy Collins and more will perform at the American Songbook Association's October 5 gala honoring Richard Maltby, Jr., David Shire, Marty Granoff and Perry Granoff.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Additional performers join the all-star lineup for the one-night-only concert at Carnegie Hall celebrating the legendary songwriting team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, including Patti LuPone, Shoshana Bean and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
American Songbook Association and Cabaret Scenes will present their sixth annual gala honoring songwriters Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire at New York's Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
“A Celebration of Rodgers & Hart” presented at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall will include performances by Darren Criss, Elizabeth Gillies, Lizzy McAlpine and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026
Hershey Felder will return to People's Light with RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR, a musical drama starring Felder and Jonathan Silvestri as Russia's last emperor, for a limited engagement in Malvern.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
Theatre Aspen has revealed the six new works selected for the seventh annual Solo Flights Festival to be held in September at Theatre Aspen’s Hurst Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
Jewish Artists Gathering will present a High Holiday benefit concert at Symphony Space featuring Broadway performers including Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh, and Santino Fontana.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
The third rotating guest cast of ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN is now appearing at New York City Center Stage I. Check out photos and video of the new cast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2026
The third cycle of guest stars for Eric Bentley’s 1972 docudrama, Are You Now or Have You Ever Been, directed by Tony winner Anna D. Shapiro, will begin performances, including Bob Odenkirk, Molly Ringwald and more.
by Michael Gioia - Jul 11, 2026
From world-premiere musicals to star-studded summer engagements, here’s what’s happening across the country in July and August.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
New York Stage & Film has revealed the cohort for its 2026 Filmmakers’ Workshop. S&F’s Summer Season audiences experience stories in their earliest stages before they go to Broadway, Off-Broadway, resident theaters and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026
Broadway and Vine kicked off its 2026 season with a sunset concert by Tony and Olivier Award Winner Lea Salonga on Carneros Resort’s Vineyard Lawn in Napa Valley. See photos~
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Broadway and Vine will launch its 2026 season with appearances by Broadway favorites including Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James, Santino Fontana, and more.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2026
Just last summer, Chris Hayes' world was turned upside down when he was named a winner at the 16th Annual Jimmy Awards. As a participant from the Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards, Chris was awarded Best Performance by an Actor and received a check for $25,000 to further his education.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
Dates have been set for Bob Odenkirk, Molly Ringwald, T.R. Knight, Norbert Leo Butz, and Harry Lennix as guest stars in ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Performances have begun for the limited 15-week engagement of Eric Bentley’s 1972 docudrama, ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro at New York City Center Stage I. Check out photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Santino Fontana has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
Santino Fontana has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cinderella, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sons of the Prophet , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Sons of the Prophet, Performance (Obie Awards) for Sons of the Prophet, Performance (Obie Awards) for Sons of the Prophet, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sons of the Prophet, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Sons of the Prophet and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs.
Santino Fontana has received numerous prestigious awards and recognition throughout his Broadway career. He won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Tootsie. For the same role, he also earned the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. In addition to his Tootsie accolades, Fontana received performance recognition from the Obie Awards for his work in Sons of the Prophet, which also earned him the Outstanding Lead Actor award from The Lortels. He was further recognized with an Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Brighton Beach Memoirs.
