Alex Weisman
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Alex Weisman joined Gray Talent in 2009. Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Alex graduated from Northwestern University where he performed with the Titanic Players Long Form Improv Team and was a cast member on the Northwestern University Sketch Television Show.
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Sara Farb, Alex Weisman, and Jessie Fisher
Back Row: Evan Todd, Zach Hess, J. Harrison Ghee, Afra Hines, Taylor Louderman, Paige Davis, Lee Aaron Rosen, Jelani Remy, Tim Pare Front Row: Erin Glass, Ali Stroker, Sara Accardi, Alex Weisman, Andrea Kehler, Lauryn Ciardullo
Taylor Louderman, Alex Weisman
Front Row: Alex Weisman, Afra Hines, Paige Davis, Evan Todd, Ali Stroker, Andrea Kehler, Tim Pare, Sara Accardi, Katie Berger Back Row: Erin Glass, Lauryn Ciardullo, Lee Aaron Rosen, Taylor Louderman, J. Harrison Ghee, Zach Hess, Jay Reiss, Carol Johnson
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Alex Weisman joined Gray Talent in 2009. Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Alex graduated from Northwestern University where he performed with the Titanic Players Long Form Improv Team and was a cast member on the Northwestern University Sketch Television Show.While in school, Alex appeared in the Chicago Premiere of THE HISTORY BOYS at TimeLine Theater. For his performance of Posner, Alex recieved the Equity Jeff Award for Supporting Actor in a Play. Since then, he has appeared on stages at The Goodman, Lookingglass, Chicago Shakespeare, Porchlight Music Theatre, Chicago Children's Theatre, Eclipse, Remy Bumppo, Provision, First Folio, The House, Court, Drury Lane, About Face and The Marriot Theatre and has been Jeff Nominated two more times, for leading actor in AH! WILDERNESS and Supporting actor in THE RAINMAKER and winning for Lead Actor in a play for his dual performance as Jason and Tyrone in the Chicago Premiere of HAND TO GOD at Victory Gardens.
Since 2013, Alex has appeared as paramedic Alan Chout on NBC's "Chicago Fire" and "Chicago P.D." He also starred in Stephen Cone's award-winning film "Black Box" opposite Austin Pendleton and has a supporting role in the upcoming feature film "The Pages".
He currently lives in New York City, and can be seen as a member of the original Broadway Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, Parts 1 and 2, winner of 6 Tony Awards.
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Broadway's Alex Weisman Undergoes Surgery After Being Punched in a Subway Stationby Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2020
Broadway actor Alex Weisman was injured after being punched by a man in a Manhattan subway station. Weisman had to undergo laser eye surgery after being hit in the face at the 103rd Street station on the Upper West Side.
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Autism Friendly Performanceby Stage Tube - Apr 25, 2020
On March 1, 2020, TDF presented its first ever Autism Friendly Performance of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre. James Brown iii took over TDF's Instagram to give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the cast's excitement, the magic of his transformation into Hagrid, and more.
Celebrate Your Hogwarts House at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD House Pride Nights on Broadwayby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2020
The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will celebrate the Hogwarts houses with four special performances dedicated to each house. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw houses are the four living and learning communities for Hogwarts students, named after the wizarding school's four founders.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Sets Records in Both New York and San Franciscoby Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2019
The two US productions of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are celebrating the New Year with record-breaking milestones on both coasts with unprecedented sales for a play.
VIDEO: Get a Look Backstage at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD With James Snyder!by Stage Tube - Aug 1, 2019
Broadway's Harry Potter himself, James Snyder, recently gave New York Live a look backstage at the Tony-winning hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Get a magical look backstage with this video!
BWW TV: Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday With This CURSED CHILD Opening Night Throwback!by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 31, 2019
Today is quite the magical day because it's the birthday of one of the most famous wizards in the wizarding world, Harry Potter! To celebrate the special occasion, we're looking back at opening night of The Boy Who Lived's venture on Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Hop on the Hogwarts Express and check out the video to see Jamie Parker, Sam Clemmett, Anthony Boyle, and more on the special night!
VIDEO: Get a Tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Lyric Theatre With San Francisco's Scorpius, Jon Steiger!by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 26, 2019
It's time to head to Hogwarts because we're getting a tour around Broadway's Lyric Theatre, home to the Tony-winning hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, courtesy of Jon Steiger, who is set to play Scorpius Malfoy in the show's upcoming San Francisco production at the Curran Theatre. Check out all of the magic with the video!
VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD!by Stage Tube - Jul 1, 2019
Broadway's Harry Potter himself, James Snyder, recently gave Cheddar a look backstage at the Tony-winning hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Get a magical look backstage with this video!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Releases New Block of Ticketsby Julie Musbach - May 8, 2019
The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has just released over 250,000 new tickets for performances at the Lyric Theatre through March 15, 2020.
Photo Flash: Paige Davis Wins Big at BROADWAY BEEby Julie Musbach - May 8, 2019
Monday night at NYC's Le Poisson Rouge, the fourth annual Broadway Bee competition scored impressive success. Broadway stars, cast mates, and supporters raised $41,898 for Broadway Bound Kids' arts education programs. Paige Davis, representing team Chicago, took home the grand prize trophy.
Alex Weisman Videos
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Autism Friendly Performanceby Stage Tube - Apr 25, 2020
On March 1, 2020, TDF presented its first ever Autism Friendly Performance of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre. James Brown iii took over TDF's Instagram to give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the cast's excitement, the magic of his transformation into Hagrid, and more.
VIDEO: Get a Look Backstage at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD With James Snyder!by Stage Tube - Aug 1, 2019
Broadway's Harry Potter himself, James Snyder, recently gave New York Live a look backstage at the Tony-winning hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Get a magical look backstage with this video!
BWW TV: Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday With This CURSED CHILD Opening Night Throwback!by BroadwayWorld TV - Jul 31, 2019
Today is quite the magical day because it's the birthday of one of the most famous wizards in the wizarding world, Harry Potter! To celebrate the special occasion, we're looking back at opening night of The Boy Who Lived's venture on Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Hop on the Hogwarts Express and check out the video to see Jamie Parker, Sam Clemmett, Anthony Boyle, and more on the special night!
VIDEO: Get a Backstage Look at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD!by Stage Tube - Jul 1, 2019
Broadway's Harry Potter himself, James Snyder, recently gave Cheddar a look backstage at the Tony-winning hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Get a magical look backstage with this video!
VIDEO: Jamie Parker & Noma Dumezweni Chat the Tony-Nominated HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on CBS THIS MORNINGby Macon Prickett - May 29, 2018
In the final scene of the last 'Harry Potter' movie, Harry, Ron and Hermione send their children off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. That's where the new Broadway play, 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' picks up. J.K. Rowling's beloved characters are adults and their children are having adventures at Hogwarts. The two-part, five-hour play is nominated for 10 Tony Awards and already won a record nine Olivier Awards in England. Jamie Parker, who plays Harry Potter, and Noma Dumezweni, who plays Hermione Granger, join 'CBS This Morning' to discuss stepping into the shoes of such beloved characters, the decision to cast a black woman to play Hermione, and why fans have helped keep the plot under wraps.
VIDEO: J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany Talk Bringing Harry Potter to Broadwayby BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2017
Get ready for Harry Potter in the Big Apple with this behind-the-scenes interview with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child creatives J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, talking about bringing their iconic tale to Broadway!
by Stage Tube - Aug 26, 2015
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, presents the World Premiere of the new musical OCTOBER SKY, opening tonight, August 26, and running through October 11. Written by Aaron Thielen, with music and lyrics by Michael Mahler, OCTOBER SKY is directed by Jeff Award-winner Rachel Rockwell. Music Direction is by Ryan T. Nelson. Presented in association with Universal Stage Productions (Billy Elliott, Wicked, Bring It On), and from the writing team that brought audiences HERO (Jeff Award, Best New Work, 2012), OCTOBER SKY is based on the beloved Universal Picturesfilm OCTOBER SKY and the bestselling novel Rocket Boys by Homer H. Hickam, Jr. BroadwayWorld has a first look at footage from the show below!
by Stage Tube - Aug 25, 2015
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, presents the World Premiere of the new musical OCTOBER SKY, now playing through October 11. Written by Aaron Thielen, with music and lyrics by Michael Mahler, OCTOBER SKY is directed by Jeff Award-winner Rachel Rockwell. Music Direction is by Ryan T. Nelson. Presented in association with Universal Stage Productions (Billy Elliott, Wicked, Bring It On), and from the writing team that brought audiences HERO (Jeff Award, Best New Work, 2012), OCTOBER SKY is based on the beloved Universal Pictures film OCTOBER SKY and the bestselling novel Rocket Boys by Homer H. Hickam, Jr. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at rehearsals below!
by Stage Tube - Aug 19, 2015
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, presents the World Premiere of the new musical OCTOBER SKY, previewing tonight, August 19, opening August 26 and running through October 11. Written by Aaron Thielen, with music and lyrics byMichael Mahler, OCTOBER SKY is directed by Jeff Award-winner Rachel Rockwell. Music Direction is by Ryan T. Nelson. Presented in association with Universal Stage Productions (Billy Elliott, Wicked, Bring It On), and from the writing team that brought audiences HERO (Jeff Award, Best New Work, 2012), OCTOBER SKY is based on the beloved Universal Pictures film October Sky and the bestselling novel Rocket Boys by Homer H. Hickam, Jr. Check out a sneak peek at rehearsals below!
by Stage Tube - Feb 11, 2014
First Folio Theatre presents Tom Stoppard's hysterical farce ROUGH CROSSING through March 2, 2014. Directed by Jeff Award nominee and First Folio Theatre favorite Alison C. Vesely, ROUGH CROSSING is a musical romp on the high seas. Jeff Award winner Christopher Kriz ("The Turn of the Screw") will be composing three new jazz songs to Stoppard's original lyrics. Check out highlights from the production below!
