Alex Purcell
Birth Place: Redwood City, California
Latest News on Alex Purcell:
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Portland Stage (Dec 5, 2025)
Photos: Kieran Culkin Receives Sardi's Portrait (Jun 16, 2025)
Photos: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Cast on the Opening Night Red Carpet (Apr 1, 2025)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Portland Stage (Dec 5, 2025)
Photos: Kieran Culkin Receives Sardi's Portrait (Jun 16, 2025)
Photos: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Cast on the Opening Night Red Carpet (Apr 1, 2025)
BIO
A Northern California native turned Manhattan based actor, Alex earned his BFA in Film & TV Production from NYU before following a growing desire to act to the Stella Adler Studio. He's been happily acting since. Broadway/New York highlights: The Kite Runner (BDWY), Public Enemy and Stupid Fu**ing Bird (Pearl Theatre); Romeo & Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Smith Street Stage); Hot L Baltimore (Harold Clurman Lab Theatre). Regional highlights: Twelfth Night (Denver Center for the Performing Arts); Disgraced (Hangar Theatre / Portland Stage Company); Peter & The Starcatcher, A Christmas Carol (Cincinnati Playhouse). TV credits: The Endgame, FBI: Most Wanted, and Bull. AlexGPurcell.com
Photos
(L-R) Back Row: Director Giles Croft , Haris Pervaiz, Mazin Akar and Salar Nader
(L-R) Middle Row: Eric Sirakian , Beejan Land, Associate Director Damian Sandys, Faran Tahir, Azita Ghanizada, Houshang Touzie, Amir Arison, Joe Joseph and Cultural Consultant Humaira Ghilzai
(L-R) Front Row: Dea Julien. Danish Farooqui, Evan Zes, Alex Purcell, Christine Mirzayan, Amir Malaklou and Dariush Kashani
Date:
07/22/2022
From: Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Celebrates Opening Night
Haris Pervaiz, Mazin Akar, Salar Nader, Eric Sirakian , Beejan Land, Faran Tahir, Azita Ghanizada, Houshang Touzie, Amir Arison, Joe Joseph, Dea Julien. Danish Farooqui, Evan Zes, Alex Purcell, Christine Mirzayan, Amir Malaklou and Dariush Kashani
Date:
07/22/2022
From: Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Celebrates Opening Night
(L-R) Back Row: Director Giles Croft , Haris Pervaiz, Mazin Akar and Salar Nader
(L-R) Middle Row: Eric Sirakian , Beejan Land, Associate Director Damian Sandys, Faran Tahir, Azita Ghanizada, Houshang Touzie, Amir Arison, Joe Joseph and Cultural Consultant Humaira Ghilzai
(L-R) Front Row: Dea Julien. Danish Farooqui, Evan Zes, Alex Purcell, Christine Mirzayan, Amir Malaklou and Dariush Kashani
Date:
07/22/2022
From: Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Celebrates Opening Night
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Portland Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Portland Stage is bringing back the timeless tale of love, family, and the spirit of goodwill this holiday season with A CHRISTMAS CAROL, directed by Michael Dix Thomas, the Education Director at Portland Stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Portland Stage is bringing back the timeless tale of love, family, and the spirit of goodwill this holiday season with A CHRISTMAS CAROL, directed by Michael Dix Thomas, the Education Director at Portland Stage.
Photos: Kieran Culkin Receives Sardi's Portrait
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
On Wednesday, June 11th, Academy Award, Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, BAFTA & Critics Choice Award-Winner Kieran Culkin, star of Glengarry Glen Ross, was celebrated as he was presented with a portrait for the wall of the iconic Sardi’s restaurant. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025
On Wednesday, June 11th, Academy Award, Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, BAFTA & Critics Choice Award-Winner Kieran Culkin, star of Glengarry Glen Ross, was celebrated as he was presented with a portrait for the wall of the iconic Sardi’s restaurant. See photos!
THE PEOPLE VS. LENNY BRUCE Comes to the Garry Marshall Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
The People vs. Lenny Bruce is the third segment of 'All The Court's A Stage,' a series of plays that are based on seven of Martin Garbus‘ cases. With a dramatic adaptation by Susan Charlotte from the 1964 obscenity case, and directed by Antony Marsellis, it will make its Los Angeles premiere at Garry Marshall Theatre July 21st and 22nd.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2024
The People vs. Lenny Bruce is the third segment of 'All The Court's A Stage,' a series of plays that are based on seven of Martin Garbus‘ cases. With a dramatic adaptation by Susan Charlotte from the 1964 obscenity case, and directed by Antony Marsellis, it will make its Los Angeles premiere at Garry Marshall Theatre July 21st and 22nd.
Portland Stage to Present Holiday Classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2023
Portland Stage Company is bringing back a locally adapted holiday classic paired with a winter clothing drive to benefit Maine Needs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2023
Portland Stage Company is bringing back a locally adapted holiday classic paired with a winter clothing drive to benefit Maine Needs.
THE KITE RUNNER Will Launch North American Tour in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022
Dramatic Publishing has licensed the Broadway production of The Kite Runner, and a North American tour is being planned for 2024. Tour cities, dates and casting will be announced. The Kite Runner will have played 17 previews and 117 regular performances on Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2022
Dramatic Publishing has licensed the Broadway production of The Kite Runner, and a North American tour is being planned for 2024. Tour cities, dates and casting will be announced. The Kite Runner will have played 17 previews and 117 regular performances on Broadway.
Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Company Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022
BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night of The Kite Runner on Broadway and you can check out photos from the post-show festivities here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022
BroadwayWorld was on hand for opening night of The Kite Runner on Broadway and you can check out photos from the post-show festivities here!
Photos: THE KITE RUNNER Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022
The Kite Runner is officially open on Broadway! The show will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, the production comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and we have photos from the curtain call.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 22, 2022
The Kite Runner is officially open on Broadway! The show will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Based on Khaled Hosseini's internationally best-selling novel and adapted by Matthew Spangler, the production comes to New York from two successful seasons in London's West End. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and we have photos from the curtain call.
Photos: See New Photos from THE KITE RUNNER On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tomorrow night on Broadway. See photos from the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2022
The stage adaptation of the classic novel The Kite Runner opens tomorrow night on Broadway. See photos from the production!
Photos: First Look at Amir Arison, Faran Tahir & More in THE KITE RUNNER on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022
The Kite Runner is now in performances on Broadway! Opening night is July 21, and it will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Leading the cast is Amir Arison (Amir) and Faran Tahir (Baba). Get a first look at photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022
The Kite Runner is now in performances on Broadway! Opening night is July 21, and it will run through October 30 at The Hayes Theater. Leading the cast is Amir Arison (Amir) and Faran Tahir (Baba). Get a first look at photos here!
BWW Review: Portland Stage Perseveres with A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Dec 21, 2021
Forced to cancel its holiday production of Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL because of Covid issues, Portland Stage has forged ahead and created a digital-on-demand version to bring some cheer to audiences. The streamlined and re-imagined production, directed by Sally Wood. is captured effectively in Mical Huston’s video editing and serves to keep the Christmas message of this perennial favorite alive.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Dec 21, 2021
Forced to cancel its holiday production of Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL because of Covid issues, Portland Stage has forged ahead and created a digital-on-demand version to bring some cheer to audiences. The streamlined and re-imagined production, directed by Sally Wood. is captured effectively in Mical Huston’s video editing and serves to keep the Christmas message of this perennial favorite alive.
ETERNAL, The Third Immersive Audio Experience From Darkfield Launches This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
DARKFIELD has announced that tickets are on sale now for the third show on DARKFIELD RADIO. ETERNAL is a new 20 minute immersive audio experience for one person... alone in their bed. It explores the lure of eternal life and wonders what you would willingly give up to achieve it...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2020
DARKFIELD has announced that tickets are on sale now for the third show on DARKFIELD RADIO. ETERNAL is a new 20 minute immersive audio experience for one person... alone in their bed. It explores the lure of eternal life and wonders what you would willingly give up to achieve it...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Alex Purcell been in?
Alex Purcell has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Alex Purcell been in?
Alex Purcell has not appeared in the West End.
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