Ali Louis Bourzgui
Birth Place: Massachusetts
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BIO
Ali is an award-winning actor, singer, and musician who is best known for his starring role as Tommy in the Tony Award–nominated Broadway revival of The Who’s Tommy, where he made his Broadway debut to critical acclaim. He received a Theatre World Award and a Jeff Award (Performer in a Leading Role), plus Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Award nominations for the role. He was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for We Live in Cairo at NYTW and most recently starred on Broadway as Orpheus in the Tony Award–winning Best Musical Hadestown. Beyond acting, Ali is a musician and writer, and just released his debut original album, Becomes a Home, with his band, Resident Lightweight. He is the proud son of a Moroccan immigrant and is actively working to increase representation in the media and the arts.
STAGE CREDITS
Awards and Nominations
Ali Louis Bourzgui, We Live in Cairo
Ali Louis Bourzgui, The Who’s Tommy
Ali Louis Bourzgui, The Who's Tommy
winner
Ali Louis Bourzgui, The Who's Tommy
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ali Louis Bourzgui has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Ali Louis Bourzgui has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for We Live in Cairo, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for The Who’s Tommy, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Who's Tommy and Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for The Who's Tommy.
Ali Louis Bourzgui has won the Theatre World Award for his performance in The Who's Tommy.
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