Andy Karl
Latest News on Andy Karl:
Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher and Andy Karl to Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Feb 4, 2026)
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL to Play Perth in 2026 (Feb 1, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cast and More (Jan 22, 2026)
Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher and Andy Karl to Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Feb 4, 2026)
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL to Play Perth in 2026 (Feb 1, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cast and More (Jan 22, 2026)
BIO
The very first show he ever saw on Broadway was the original production of Into the Woods and is thrilled to continue its legacy. An Olivier Award-winner and three-time Tony Award nominee, he can soon be seen in the feature Jersey Boys Live! starring alongside Nick Jonas. Broadway: Pretty Woman, Groundhog Day, Rocky, On the Twentieth Century, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Legally Blonde to name a few. In television, he is known for his time on “Law & Order: SVU” as Lt. Mike Dodds, “Forever,” “The Good Fight,” “Blue Bloods,” “Prodigal Son,” “Gossip Girl.” Film credits: And So It Goes; Here After; Joyful Noise; and New York, I Love You. You can catch Mr. Karl and his wife, Orfeh, this October at Sony Music Hall with their concert series Legally Bound, and in December he will star in Get Happy: A Tribute to Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Cinderella's Prince, The Wolf [Replacement]
Rapunzel's Prince [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Orin Scrivello D.D.S. [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Potiphar
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Dewey
Kyle
Grandmaster Chad
Ensemble
Professor Callahan (Understudy)
Emmett Forrest (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Actors’ Fund Concert, 2005
Performer
'Life is Like a Train'' Porter
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Messrs Vlastnik/Washington/Thorell/Zola (Understudy)
Movies
Joyful Noise
[ 2012 ] Caleb
[ 2012 ] Caleb
And So It Goes
[ 2014 ] Ted
[ 2014 ] Ted
Here After
[ 2020 ] Michael
[ 2020 ] Michael
Jersey Boys Live!
[ 2022 ] Tommy Devito
[ 2022 ] Tommy Devito
Atrabilious
[ 2023 ] Greg Meyers
[ 2023 ] Greg Meyers
TV Shows
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mike Dodds
Mike Dodds
A Tippling Adventure
The Missus Downstairs
[ 2022-2024 ] Dr. Smith
[ 2022-2024 ] Dr. Smith
Son of a Critch
Ted Turpin
Ted Turpin
The Equalizer
[ 2021-2025 ] Charles Winston
[ 2021-2025 ] Charles Winston
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Andy Karl, Groundhog Day
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
Andy Karl, Groundhog Day
winner
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Actor in a Musical
Andy Karl, Groundhog Day
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Andy Karl, Groundhog Day
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Andy Karl, Groundhog Day The Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Andy Karl, On the Twentieth Century
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Andy Karl, Rocky
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award
Andy Karl, Rocky
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Andy Karl, Rocky
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Andy Karl, Rocky
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Andy Karl, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Videos
Video: First Look at Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Michael Major - 2025-07-10 16:49:50
Video: Laura Bell Bundy Brings LEGALLY BLONDE Shoes to the Museum of Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-04-29 15:21:52
Video: Highlights from TEETH with Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-11-01 14:17:23
Video: Orfeh Visits John W. Engeman Theater's Production of LEGALLY BLONDE
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-09 09:54:17
Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY
by Stephi Wild - 2023-03-30 09:59:47
Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-12-29 12:34:05
VIDEO: Watch Jessica Vosk Sing 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' from GET HAPPY at Carnegie Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-12-24 15:14:21
Exclusive: Watch Jessica Vosk (and Andy Karl) Sing Judy Garland
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-12-09 13:52:54
VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Cast Performs 'Last Midnight' & Title Song on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2022-10-31 14:20:57
VLOG: Go Backstage At INTO THE WOODS With Kennedy Kennedy Kanagawa - Episode 3
by Alan Henry - 2022-10-15 16:00:20
VIDEO: Watch Gavin Creel & Andy Karl Perform 'Agony' From INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2022-10-06 11:28:13
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of INTO THE WOODS Perform on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-10-06 09:55:16
Video: Watch New Highlights of Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus & More in INTO THE WOODS on Broadway
by Show Highlights - 2022-09-28 10:38:29
VLOG: Go Backstage At INTO THE WOODS With Kennedy Kennedy Kanagawa - Episode 2
by Alan Henry - 2022-09-24 16:00:20
VLOG: Go INTO THE WOODS With Kennedy Kanagawa & Miky White in Episode 1 Of New Series
by Alan Henry - 2022-09-17 16:00:20
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-30 11:34:53
News
Nikki M. James, Jordan Fisher and Andy Karl to Star in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Little Shop of Horrors will welcome three new residents to Skid Row. Tony Award winner Nikki M. James joins the cast as Audrey, and stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher steps into the role of Seymour.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Little Shop of Horrors will welcome three new residents to Skid Row. Tony Award winner Nikki M. James joins the cast as Audrey, and stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher steps into the role of Seymour.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL to Play Perth in 2026
by Gillian Blum - Feb 1, 2026
Michael Cassel Group, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Langley Park Productions announced that the eight-time Tony Award-nominated hit musical Beetlejuice The Musical will play in Perth in 2026.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 1, 2026
Michael Cassel Group, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Langley Park Productions announced that the eight-time Tony Award-nominated hit musical Beetlejuice The Musical will play in Perth in 2026.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 22, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Sets Full Broadway Cast and More
by - Jan 22, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jan 22, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Andy Karl, Marc Kudisch and More to Star in CEASE AND DESIST: A SUPER META-MUSICAL Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
The first private table reading of Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch’s new show, Cease and Desist: A Super Meta-Musical – the comic-book opera that erases the line between hero and villain — will be presented.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2026
The first private table reading of Paul Iacono and Marc Kudisch’s new show, Cease and Desist: A Super Meta-Musical – the comic-book opera that erases the line between hero and villain — will be presented.
Andy Karl, Brandon Victor Dixon and More to Celebrate Louis Armstrong at the Kaye Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
Broadway's Andy Karl and Brandon Victor Dixon will join jazz artists Champian Fulton and Catherine Russell for 'Louis Armstrong: A Celebration of the Father of Jazz' at the Kaye Playhouse.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026
Broadway's Andy Karl and Brandon Victor Dixon will join jazz artists Champian Fulton and Catherine Russell for 'Louis Armstrong: A Celebration of the Father of Jazz' at the Kaye Playhouse.
BEETLEJUICE Musical Cancels Singapore Engagement Less Than a Month Before Opening
by Joshua Wright - Dec 23, 2025
Beetlejuice The Musical has canceled its planned Singapore run less than a month before opening, with ticket holders set to receive full refunds.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 23, 2025
Beetlejuice The Musical has canceled its planned Singapore run less than a month before opening, with ticket holders set to receive full refunds.
Andy Karl to Lead BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in Brisbane
by Gillian Blum - Nov 3, 2025
Beetlejuice The Musical will return to Australia at the Lyric Theatre QPAC in June 2026, following an international tour, with Andy Karl taking on the leading role
by Gillian Blum - Nov 3, 2025
Beetlejuice The Musical will return to Australia at the Lyric Theatre QPAC in June 2026, following an international tour, with Andy Karl taking on the leading role
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 28, 2025
by - Aug 28, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 28, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Andy Karl & Dominick Scaglione, Jr. Headline One-Night-Only Show At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025
Broadway veterans Andy Karl and Dominick Scaglione, Jr. brought a high-energy evening of music and comedy to Birdland on Monday, July 21 with Just the Hits, a one-night-only concert event. Check out photos of the concert!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025
Broadway veterans Andy Karl and Dominick Scaglione, Jr. brought a high-energy evening of music and comedy to Birdland on Monday, July 21 with Just the Hits, a one-night-only concert event. Check out photos of the concert!
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Out On Vinyl for the First Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
Legally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) has been released vinyl for the first time, available online and in stores now. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
Legally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) has been released vinyl for the first time, available online and in stores now. Learn more!
Photos: Broadway Stars Come Together for the 27th Annual Broadway Barks
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2025
Jutst yesterday, the best of Broadway came together in Shubert Alley for the 27th annual Broadway Barks. Hosted by co-founder Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel, the special event featured a ‘meet and greet' of all the adoptable pets, who made their Broadway debut on stage alongside some of Broadway's favorite stars. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2025
Jutst yesterday, the best of Broadway came together in Shubert Alley for the 27th annual Broadway Barks. Hosted by co-founder Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel, the special event featured a ‘meet and greet' of all the adoptable pets, who made their Broadway debut on stage alongside some of Broadway's favorite stars. Check out photos here!
Video: First Look at Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Michael Major - Jul 10, 2025
Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway has released a first look at its upcoming stars – Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs! The new video features a first look at the pair in costume, counting down the days until their first performances later this month.
by Michael Major - Jul 10, 2025
Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway has released a first look at its upcoming stars – Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs! The new video features a first look at the pair in costume, counting down the days until their first performances later this month.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Depart Australia in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL must leave Australia in September. This is the last chance for Australians to witness the phenomenon. The final performances are now on sale.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL must leave Australia in September. This is the last chance for Australians to witness the phenomenon. The final performances are now on sale.
Christian Sands Quartet, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland July 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!
Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel to Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025
BROADWAY BARKS will return to Shubert Alley for the 27th annual star-studded dog and cat adoption event. Learn more and see how to attend the upcoming event!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025
BROADWAY BARKS will return to Shubert Alley for the 27th annual star-studded dog and cat adoption event. Learn more and see how to attend the upcoming event!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2025
by - Jun 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jun 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Andy Karl Will Lead BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in Singapore
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025
It's showtime, Singapore! Andy Karl is set to don the iconic black-and-white stripes when he takes on the title in Beetlejuice the Musical for its upcoming production in Singapore.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025
It's showtime, Singapore! Andy Karl is set to don the iconic black-and-white stripes when he takes on the title in Beetlejuice the Musical for its upcoming production in Singapore.
Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025
Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas will be Broadway’s next Satine and Christian, respectively, in Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway. They join alongside Wayne Brady as Harold Zidler and Taye Diggs as The Duke of Monroth.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2025
Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas will be Broadway’s next Satine and Christian, respectively, in Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway. They join alongside Wayne Brady as Harold Zidler and Taye Diggs as The Duke of Monroth.
Review: 9 TO 5 Takes Center Stage at Carrollwood Players Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - Jun 1, 2025
9 to 5: The Musical is a stage adaptation of the 1980 film of the same name, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. This outlandish musical comedy features a book by Patricia Resnick, and is based on the screenplay by Resnick and Colin Higgins.
by Drew Eberhard - Jun 1, 2025
9 to 5: The Musical is a stage adaptation of the 1980 film of the same name, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. This outlandish musical comedy features a book by Patricia Resnick, and is based on the screenplay by Resnick and Colin Higgins.
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL OBC Recording to be Released on Vinyl for the First Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release Legally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on vinyl for the first time. Learn more and see how to purchase and stream the album!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release Legally Blonde: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on vinyl for the first time. Learn more and see how to purchase and stream the album!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Andy Karl been in?
Andy Karl has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Andy Karl been in?
Andy Karl has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Andy Karl's first West End show?
Andy Karl's first West End show was Groundhog Day which opened in 2016
What awards has Andy Karl been nominated for?
Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Groundhog Day, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Actor in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Groundhog Day The Musical, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Rocky, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Rocky, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Rocky, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rocky and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
What awards has Andy Karl won?
Andy Karl has won several notable awards for his theatrical performances. He received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Groundhog Day. Additionally, he won Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Groundhog Day. Karl also earned the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Groundhog Day, as well as the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for On the Twentieth Century.
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