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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

Teeth Teeth
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Return Engagement, 2024
Pastor Bill O'Keefe
Groundhog Day Groundhog Day
[West End]
2023
Phil Connors [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Into the Woods Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Rapunzel's Prince [Replacement]
Cinderella's Prince, The Wolf [Replacement]
Rapunzel's Prince [Replacement]
Cinderella's Prince, The Wolf [Replacement]
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Concert Productions Concert, 2020
Potiphar
Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
The Duke of Monroth [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Edward Lewis
Groundhog Day Groundhog Day
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Phil Connors
Groundhog Day Groundhog Day
[West End]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Annie Get Your Gun Annie Get Your Gun
[New York]
New York City Center Gala Concert, 2015
Frank Butler
On the Twentieth Century On the Twentieth Century
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Bruce Granit
Rocky Rocky
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Rocky Balboa
The Last Seder The Last Seder
[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer
The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Mystery of Edwin Drood
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Neville Landless
Rocky The Musical
[New York]
Workshop, 2011
Rocky
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Performer
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
Legally Blonde Legally Blonde
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Dewey
Ensemble
Grandmaster Chad
Kyle
Dewey
Kyle
Grandmaster Chad
Ensemble
Emmett Forrest (Understudy)
Professor Callahan (Understudy)
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Emmett Forrest (Unknown)
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Bright Lights, Big City
[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
Prince Music Theatre Revival, 2006
Tad
Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love
[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Performer
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Tommy DeVito [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Slut
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Adam
On the Twentieth Century
[Broadway]
Actors’ Fund Concert, 2005
'Life is Like a Train'' Porter
Performer
'Life is Like a Train'' Porter
Altar Boyz Altar Boyz
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Luke
On the Record
[US Tour]
World Premiere, 2004
Ensemble
Altar Boyz
[New York]
World Premiere, 2004
Performer
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Grease
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2003
Danny Zuko
Romeo and Bernadette
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2003
Dino
Saturday Night
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2000
Messrs Vlastnik/Washington/Thorell/Zola (Understudy)
(Unknown)
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Saturday Night Fever
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1999
Joey [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

Joyful Noise
[ 2012 ] Caleb
And So It Goes
[ 2014 ] Ted
Here After
[ 2020 ] Michael
Jersey Boys Live!
[ 2022 ] Tommy Devito
Atrabilious
[ 2023 ] Greg Meyers

TV Shows

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mike Dodds
A Tippling Adventure
The Missus Downstairs
[ 2022-2024 ] Dr. Smith
Son of a Critch
Ted Turpin
The Equalizer
[ 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

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News


Andy Karl to Lead BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in Brisbane Photo
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
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 28, 2025 Photo
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.
Photos: Andy Karl & Dominick Scaglione, Jr. Headline One-Night-Only Show At Birdland Photo
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!
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Out On Vinyl for the First Time Photo
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!
Photos: Broadway Stars Come Together for the 27th Annual Broadway Barks Photo
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!
Video: First Look at Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs in MOULIN ROUGE! Photo
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.
BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL Will Depart Australia in September Photo
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. 
Christian Sands Quartet, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland July 2025 Lineup Photo
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!
Bernadette Peters and Beth Leavel to Host 27th Annual Broadway Barks Photo
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!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2025 Photo
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.
Andy Karl Will Lead BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in Singapore Photo
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.
Ashley Loren and Christian Douglas Will Lead MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway Photo
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.
Review: 9 TO 5 Takes Center Stage at Carrollwood Players Theatre Photo
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.
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL OBC Recording to be Released on Vinyl for the First Time Photo
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!
Interview: Conductor Keith Lockhart Talks His 30th Year With BOSTON POPS Photo
Interview: Conductor Keith Lockhart Talks His 30th Year With BOSTON POPS
by R. Scott Reedy - May 5, 2025

The Boston Pops will once again turn to the music and stars of Broadway when the orchestra opens its 139th spring season at  Symphony Hall on May 8 with Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo (“The Color Purple”) as special guest.
Andy Karl and More to Star in DREAMBOAT: THE YACHT ROCK MUSICAL Reading Photo
Andy Karl and More to Star in DREAMBOAT: THE YACHT ROCK MUSICAL Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 30, 2025

HNB Entertainment will present an invitation-only industry reading of Donnie Kehr and Logan Medland’s new musical DREAMBOAT: The Yacht Rock Musical. See who is starring and learn more.
Photos: Jordan Fisher as Christian in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Photo
Photos: Jordan Fisher as Christian in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2025

New production photos are now available for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, featuring Jordan Fisher as Christian. See photos here and learn more about the show!
Video: Laura Bell Bundy Brings LEGALLY BLONDE Shoes to the Museum of Broadway Photo
Video: Laura Bell Bundy Brings LEGALLY BLONDE Shoes to the Museum of Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 29, 2025

Laura Bell Bundy is bringing Legally Blonde to the Museum of Broadway! In a new video, she presents the iconic shoes that she wore in the original Broadway production to the museum as she reunites with the cast of the beloved musical.
Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway Photo
Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs Will Join MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 28, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that stage and screen stars Wayne Brady and Taye Diggs will return to Broadway in Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Harold Zidler and The Duke of Monroth, respectively. We have all of the details here!
Photos: Jordan Fisher Takes First Bows In MOULIN ROUGE! Photo
Photos: Jordan Fisher Takes First Bows In MOULIN ROUGE!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 16, 2025

Jordan Fisher began performances in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Fisher joins Solea Pfeiffer as Satine, with whom he previously starred in Hadestown on Broadway. Check out photos from inside his first curtain call here!
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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 prestigious awards for his performances. He received the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Groundhog Day. He also won Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Groundhog Day. Additionally, he earned the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Groundhog Day. Furthermore, he was honored with the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for On the Twentieth Century.

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