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BIO

Andrew Rannells is best known for originating the role of Elder Kevin Price in the 2011 Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical and won the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. He received his second Tony nomination in 2017 for his performance as Whizzer in the 2016 Broadway revival of Falsettos. Other Broadway credits include Hairspray (2005), Jersey Boys (2009), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2014), Hamilton (2015), The Boys in the Band (2018), and Gutenberg! The Musical! (2023). For his performance in the off West End production of Tammy Faye, he was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award.


In the 2010s, he began working as a screen actor; most notably, he starred in the 2012 NBC sitcom The New Normal and played the recurring role of Elijah in HBO's Girls (2012–2017). In 2019, he began starring in Black Monday on Showtime. He has accumulated numerous voice acting credits since the beginning of his career including Matthew MacDell on Netflix's Big Mouth and, currently, William Clockwell on Amazon Prime's Invincible.

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STAGE CREDITS

All In: Comedy About Love All In: Comedy About Love
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Performer [Replacement]
Gutenberg! The Musical! Gutenberg! The Musical!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Doug
The Boys in the Band The Boys in the Band
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Larry
Falsettos Falsettos
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Whizzer
Hamilton Hamilton
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
King George III [Replacement]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig [Replacement]
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Price
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2006
Bob Gaudio [Replacement]
The 60's Project
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Performer
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Bob Gaudio [Replacement]
Hairspray Hairspray
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Link Larkin [Replacement], Fender [Replacement]

Movies

Sex and the City 2
[ 2010 ] Wedding Chorus
Bachelorette
[ 2012 ] Manny
The Intern
[ 2015 ] Cameron
Why Him?
[ 2016 ] Blaine Pederman
A Simple Favor
[ 2018 ] Darren
The Boys in the Band
[ 2020 ] Larry
The Stand In
[ 2020 ] Nico
The Prom
[ 2020 ] Trent Oliver
I Don't Understand You
[ 2024 ] Cole

TV Shows

Street Sharks
[ 1994-1996 ] Streex, Shrimp Louie, Bobby Bolton
Archie's Weird Mysteries
[ 1999-2000 ] Archie Andrews
One Piece
[ 1999-2000 ] Young Roronoa Zolo - 4Kids Dub
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
Gunji
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2000-2001 ] Mako Tsunami
Pokemon: The Legend of Thunder
Shinji
Liberty's Kids
Alexander Hamilton
Pokémon Chronicles
Forrest, Tommy
Shaman King
Lenny
Tokyo Mew Mew
Wesley J. Collridge III
Cubix: Robots for Everyone
[ 2001-2003 ] Connor
Fighting Cooking Legend Bistro Recipe
[ 2001-2003 ] Fried Ricer, Albert, Townspeople
Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
[ 2001-2003 ] Nightmare, Chief Bookem, Gengu
Funky Cops
[ 2003-2004 ] Jack Kowalski
F-Zero GP Legend
The Skull, Punk 3, Emergency Medical Technician
Sonic X
[ 2003-2005 ] Decoe, Bokkun, Narrator
Pokémon
[ 2000-2005 ] Harley, Morty, Nicholai
100 Things to Do before Middle School
[ 2004-2005 ] Mr. Bant
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2000-2005 ] Noah Kaiba, Leon von Schroeder, Mako Tsunami
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2005-2006 ] Belowski, Student 2
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Toby Tredwell
The New Normal
[ 2012-2013 ] Bryan Collins
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Quinn Abernathy
How I Met Your Mother
[ 2013-2014 ] Darren
Glee
Andrew Rannells
The Knick
Frazier H. Wingo
The Simpsons
Andrew Rannells
Another Period
Bertram Harrison Fusselforth VII
Drunk History
Washington Roebling
Girls
[ 2012-2017 ] Elijah Krantz
Will & Grace
Reggie
The Romanoffs
David Patton
Bob's Burgers
Hayden
Sofia the First
[ 2016-2018 ] Skye, Morris
Central Park
Griffin
The Great Work Begins. Scenes from Angels in America
Prior
Black Monday
[ 2019-2021 ] Blair Pfaff
Ridley Jones
[ 2021-2022 ] Aten
Girls5eva
[ 2021-2022 ] Kev Hamlin
Big Mouth
[ 2017-2022 ] Matthew MacDell
Invincible
[ 2021-2023 ] William Clockwell
Invincible
[ 2021-2024 ] William
Girls5eva
[ 2021-2024 ] KevKev Hamlin
Princess Power
[ 2023-2024 ] King BartonKing Bertram
Princess Power
[ 2023-2024 ] King Barton
Invincible
[ 2021-2024 ] William
Girls5eva
[ 2021-2024 ] KevKev Hamlin

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Distinguished Performance

Andrew Rannells, Gutenberg! The Musical!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, Falsettos

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, Falsettos

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, The Book of Mormon

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FALSETTOS Cast to Reunite for One-Night-Only Concert at Carnegie Hall Photo
FALSETTOS Cast to Reunite for One-Night-Only Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

Ten years after the show opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre in October 2016, the entire original cast of Lincoln Center’s acclaimed revival of Falsettos will reunite for a one-night-only celebration at Carnegie Hall.
FALSETTOS 2016 Revival Cast Will Reunite For A Reunion Concert Photo
FALSETTOS 2016 Revival Cast Will Reunite For A Reunion Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

Ten years after the show opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre in October 2016, the entire original cast of Lincoln Center’s revival of Falsettos will reunite for a one-night-only performance. Learn more here!
Dame Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters Will Return to Host WEST END WOOFS Photo
Dame Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters Will Return to Host WEST END WOOFS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

Dame Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters will co-host their fourth annual WEST END WOOFS (AND MEOWS) at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, joined by stars from Hamilton, Les Misérables, and more for a live pet adoption event.
AI Musicians Are Impersonating Broadway Stars. Why Won't Streamers Fix It? Photo
AI Musicians Are Impersonating Broadway Stars. Why Won't Streamers Fix It?
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026

AI-generated tracks cost effectively nothing to produce and pennies to distribute; parked on a recognizable name, they skim streams - and royalties - from fans and algorithmic playlists alike.
Video: Cue the Puppies! Behind the Scenes at Broadway Barks 2026 Photo
Video: Cue the Puppies! Behind the Scenes at Broadway Barks 2026
by Robert Bannon - Jul 17, 2026

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon is hitting the road! In this special BroadwayWorld Exclusive, East Coast Correspondent Adrienne Garzillo heads to the heart of New York City's Theater District for one of Broadway's most beloved annual traditions—Broadway Barks in historic Shubert Alley! Watch in this video.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2026 - THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Opens Off-Broadway a Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2026 - THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Opens Off-Broadway and More
by - Jul 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Andrew Scott, Andrew Rannells, and More Will Lead THE NORMAL HEART Benefit Reading Photo
Andrew Scott, Andrew Rannells, and More Will Lead THE NORMAL HEART Benefit Reading
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

The Fire Island Pines Arts Project has announced a one-night-only benefit reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart in August at Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines. 
Andrew Scott, Andrew Rannells & More Will Lead THE NORMAL HEART Benefit Reading on Fi Photo
Andrew Scott, Andrew Rannells & More Will Lead THE NORMAL HEART Benefit Reading on Fire Island
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2026

The Fire Island Pines Arts Project (FIPAP) just announced a one-night-only benefit reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, directed by Leigh Silverman, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines. We have all of the details here!
Photos: Bernadette Peters & Andrew Rannells Host 28th Annual Broadway Barks Photo
Photos: Bernadette Peters & Andrew Rannells Host 28th Annual Broadway Barks
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 14, 2026

Over the wekeend, Broadway Barks returned for its 28th annual dog and cat adoption event in Shubert Alley. The special day was hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells. It is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS with corporate sponsorship by Fetch Pet Insurance and additional sponsorship from Tito's Handmade Vodka and Humane World for Animals.
Photos: Go Inside Broadway Barks 2026 Photo
Photos: Go Inside Broadway Barks 2026
by Nicole Wilson - Jul 12, 2026

Broadway has gone to the dogs (and cats)! Just yesterday, Broadway Barks returned for its 28th annual dog and cat adoption event in Shubert Alley. The special day was hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells. It is produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS with corporate sponsorship by Fetch Pet Insurance and additional sponsorship from Tito's Handmade Vodka and Humane World for Animals. Check out photos here!
Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada, and More Join BROADWAY BARKS Lineup Photo
Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada, and More Join BROADWAY BARKS Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2026

Broadway Barks has announced additional guests for their 28th annual dog and cat adoption event in Shubert Alley, including Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada, Adrienne Warren, and more.
Video: Bernadette Peters Brings Adorable Dogs to LIVE Ahead of Broadway Barks Photo
Video: Bernadette Peters Brings Adorable Dogs to LIVE Ahead of Broadway Barks
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 7, 2026

Bernadette Peters stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to introduce adoptable pups ahead of Broadway Barks' 28th year. Watch the video and meet the dogs!
Broadway Road Trip! Where You Should Go and What You Should See Before Summer Is Over Photo
Broadway Road Trip! Where You Should Go and What You Should See Before Summer Is Over
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.
Josh Gad Joins the Cast of OCEAN'S 11 Prequel Film Photo
Josh Gad Joins the Cast of OCEAN'S 11 Prequel Film
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026

Stage and screen star Josh Gad has joined the cast of the forthcoming 'Ocean's 11' prequel film. The cast will be led by Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper. Gad's role is reportedly a significant one, although no further details have been revealed.
Photos: Lea Salonga Opens Broadway and Vine 2026 Season Photo
Photos: Lea Salonga Opens Broadway and Vine 2026 Season
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~
Photos: Backstage with the Stars of LIZA! AT 80 at Carnegie Hall Photo
Photos: Backstage with the Stars of LIZA! AT 80 at Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2026

Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, Nikki Renée Daniels, Dez Duron, Claybourne Elder, and more. Check out photos from backstage here.
Photos: Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy and More in LIZA! AT 80 Celebration Photo
Photos: Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy and More in LIZA! AT 80 Celebration
by Nicole Wilson - Jun 26, 2026

Transport Group presented Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday. The cast included Kate Baldwin, Lauren Blackman, Mario Cantone, Kristin Chenoweth, and more. See photos!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 24, 2026- Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 24, 2026- Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS To Open On Broadway In 2027 and More
by - Jun 24, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Andrew Rannells, Santino Fontana and More Join BROADWAY AND VINE IN 2026 Photo
Andrew Rannells, Santino Fontana and More Join BROADWAY AND VINE IN 2026
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.
BROADWAY BARKS 28th Annual Event to Return in July, Hosted by Bernadette Peters and A Photo
BROADWAY BARKS 28th Annual Event to Return in July, Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026

Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Andrew Rannells been in?

Andrew Rannells has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Andrew Rannells been in?

Andrew Rannells has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Andrew Rannells been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Gutenberg! The Musical!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Falsettos, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Book of Mormon and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon.

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