Billy Eichner
Latest News on Billy Eichner:
NY LAUGHS FESTIVAL to Return to Union Square With Jeff Ross, Dave Attell & More (May 22, 2026)
Exclusive: Billy Eichner Looks Back on Theater-Filled Childhood in New Audio Memoir (May 19, 2026)
Photos: Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and More Attend THE NORMAL HEART 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading (Apr 28, 2026)
NY LAUGHS FESTIVAL to Return to Union Square With Jeff Ross, Dave Attell & More (May 22, 2026)
Exclusive: Billy Eichner Looks Back on Theater-Filled Childhood in New Audio Memoir (May 19, 2026)
Photos: Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and More Attend THE NORMAL HEART 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading (Apr 28, 2026)
BIO
Billy Eichner is an American comedian, actor, and producer. He is the star, executive producer, and creator of Funny Or Die's Billy on the Street, a comedy game show that aired on truTV. Eichner was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Game Show Host" in 2013. He is also known for playing Craig Middlebrooks on the sitcom Parks and Recreation and Timon in the 2019 remake of The Lion King, reprising the role in Mufasa: The Lion King in 2024. Eichner starred in the Hulu original series Difficult People with Julie Klausner. He also appeared in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, and joined the cast of American Horror Story for recurring roles in its seventh and eighth seasons. Eichner wrote and starred in the gay romantic comedy Bros in 2022, opposite Luke Macfarlane.
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 09: (L-R) Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner attend the world premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 09, 2024. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Date:
12/10/2024
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STAGE CREDITS
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Video: Ashton Kutcher Makes a Discovery in THE BEAUTY Episode 6 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-06 17:13:43
Video: Anthony Ramos Sings Christopher Cross in Clip From FX's THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-23 11:10:49
Video: Watch Bella Hadid in the Opening Scene of FX's THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-22 11:11:39
Video: Silversun Pickups Perform 'Party In My Tummy' in Sneak Peek From YO GABBA GABBALAND! Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-21 14:54:22
Video: Tiffany Hadish, Jaime Camil & More in YO GABBA GABBALAND! Season 2 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-14 11:43:47
Video: Ben Platt, Meghan Trainor, & More in Trailer for THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-05 10:57:54
Video: Heather Headley Performs 'Shadowland' From THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-17 17:15:57
Video: Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, & Jason Weaver Reunite for 'Hakuna Matata' Performance at the Hollywood Bowl
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-07 15:33:38
Video: Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Circle of Life' at THE LION KING Hollywood Bowl Concert
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-31 11:36:50
Video: Bowen Yang Performs 'Defying Gravity' From WICKED Dressed as a Drone
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-22 17:53:53
Video: South African Cultural Gospel Choir Performs 'Milele' From MUFASA: THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-12 13:58:58
Video: New Clip of MUFASA: THE LION KING Song by Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-06 17:45:57
Video: Billy Eichner Reflects on Early Encounters with Lin-Manuel Miranda on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-06 12:51:13
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Barry Jenkins Discuss MUFASA: THE LION KING Music
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-02 12:51:43
Video Exclusive: Micaela Diamond, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jessica Chastain, & More Reveal High School Roles
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-27 14:16:43
News
NY LAUGHS FESTIVAL to Return to Union Square With Jeff Ross, Dave Attell & More
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club will present the NY Laughs Festival across Union Square and Lower Manhattan venues, featuring Jeff Ross, Dave Attell, Andrew Dice Clay, and others in a four-day event with expanded programming and a Funny Or Die partnership.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club will present the NY Laughs Festival across Union Square and Lower Manhattan venues, featuring Jeff Ross, Dave Attell, Andrew Dice Clay, and others in a four-day event with expanded programming and a Funny Or Die partnership.
Exclusive: Billy Eichner Looks Back on Theater-Filled Childhood in New Audio Memoir
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2026
In his new audio memoir, Billy Eichner looks back on his childhood, filled with movies, music, and Broadway musicals. BroadwayWorld caught up with the performer to discuss his experience working on the book and what he hopes to do next.
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2026
In his new audio memoir, Billy Eichner looks back on his childhood, filled with movies, music, and Broadway musicals. BroadwayWorld caught up with the performer to discuss his experience working on the book and what he hopes to do next.
Photos: Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and More Attend THE NORMAL HEART 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 28, 2026
The Public Theater hosted a 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading of The Normal Heart, featuring Billy Eichner, David Greenspan, Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and more. Check out photos here!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 28, 2026
The Public Theater hosted a 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading of The Normal Heart, featuring Billy Eichner, David Greenspan, Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and more. Check out photos here!
Ben Stiller, Billy Eichner, Ali Stroker and More to Star in THE NORMAL HEART Anniversary Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
The cast has been revealed for The Public Theater’s one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, including Ben Stiller, Billy Eichner, Ali Stroker and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
The cast has been revealed for The Public Theater’s one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, including Ben Stiller, Billy Eichner, Ali Stroker and more.
TWFest Celebrates 40 Years with Star-Studded Lineup in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will return to the historic French Quarter for its 40th anniversary celebration of contemporary literature, theatre, New Orleans culture, and of course, Tennessee Williams.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will return to the historic French Quarter for its 40th anniversary celebration of contemporary literature, theatre, New Orleans culture, and of course, Tennessee Williams.
Video: THE BEAUTY Episode 7 Trailer Reveals Kelli O’Hara Appearance
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
In a show already full of Broadway veterans, a new trailer for Episode 7 of The Beauty has confirmed the appearance of Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara. Watch the promo now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2026
In a show already full of Broadway veterans, a new trailer for Episode 7 of The Beauty has confirmed the appearance of Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara. Watch the promo now.
Video: Ashton Kutcher Makes a Discovery in THE BEAUTY Episode 6 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026
A trailer has been released for the forthcoming episode of FX's The Beauty, which teases the discovery of some potential problems with the 'miracle drug.' Check out the promo now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026
A trailer has been released for the forthcoming episode of FX's The Beauty, which teases the discovery of some potential problems with the 'miracle drug.' Check out the promo now.
Video: Watch a Preview of Episode 5 of FX's THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026
In this week's installment of FX's The Beauty, a group of billionaires gather to make history. Check out a promo for the fifth episode now, featuring Broadway veteran Peter Gallagher and Vincent D'Onofrio as guest stars.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026
In this week's installment of FX's The Beauty, a group of billionaires gather to make history. Check out a promo for the fifth episode now, featuring Broadway veteran Peter Gallagher and Vincent D'Onofrio as guest stars.
Video: See Ben Platt in New Promo for Episode 4 of THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
In next week's installment of FX's The Beauty, Cooper (Evan Peters) interviews an assistant editor following a disturbing event at the offices of a fashion magazine in New York City. Check out a promo for the episode now, featuring Ben Platt.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
In next week's installment of FX's The Beauty, Cooper (Evan Peters) interviews an assistant editor following a disturbing event at the offices of a fashion magazine in New York City. Check out a promo for the episode now, featuring Ben Platt.
Video: Anthony Ramos Sings Christopher Cross Song in Clip From FX's THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Anthony Ramos is showcasing his singing chops in a newly released scene from FX's The Beauty, now streaming on Hulu. Watch the clip, where The Assassin (Ramos) forces Jeremy (Jeremy Pope) to partake in a sing-along to Christopher Cross' 'Sailing.'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 23, 2026
Anthony Ramos is showcasing his singing chops in a newly released scene from FX's The Beauty, now streaming on Hulu. Watch the clip, where The Assassin (Ramos) forces Jeremy (Jeremy Pope) to partake in a sing-along to Christopher Cross' 'Sailing.'
Photos: Anthony Ramos, Ben Platt, & More at Premiere for FX's THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026
FX celebrated the premiere of The Beauty with a star-studded red carpet and screening, with Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher, Ben Platt, Jaquel Spivey, and Darren Criss, amongst others. Take a look at photos from the event here, featuring many Broadway stars.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026
FX celebrated the premiere of The Beauty with a star-studded red carpet and screening, with Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher, Ben Platt, Jaquel Spivey, and Darren Criss, amongst others. Take a look at photos from the event here, featuring many Broadway stars.
Video: Ben Platt, Meghan Trainor, & More in Trailer for THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026
FX has released a new trailer for The Beauty, the new television series from Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson. The trailer previews the body horror series, which features Broadway alums like Jeremy Pope, Anthony Ramos, and Ben Platt. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026
FX has released a new trailer for The Beauty, the new television series from Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson. The trailer previews the body horror series, which features Broadway alums like Jeremy Pope, Anthony Ramos, and Ben Platt. Check it out now.
Marla Mindelle & Josh Sharp to Lead A KIDMAN CAROL By Kevin Zak
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2025
Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp will star as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, respectively, in a developmental production of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia On Australian Dames. The play is written and directed by Kevin Zak (Ginger Twinsies).
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2025
Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp will star as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, respectively, in a developmental production of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia On Australian Dames. The play is written and directed by Kevin Zak (Ginger Twinsies).
Video: Sam Jay Talks WE THE PEOPLE From LCT3 X SEAVIEW
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2025
LCT3 and SEAVIEW will present The Comedy Series Featuring Sam Jay: We The People, a new installment in their ongoing collaboration spotlighting contemporary comedic voices.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2025
LCT3 and SEAVIEW will present The Comedy Series Featuring Sam Jay: We The People, a new installment in their ongoing collaboration spotlighting contemporary comedic voices.
Julia Scotti Returns To Act II Playhouse For One Night Only
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025
Comedian Julia Scotti will return to Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA, for a one-night-only performance on November 22, 2025. Known for her appearances on America’s Got Talent and Showtime’s More Funny Women of a Certain Age, Scotti brings her acclaimed comedy back to the stage where she recorded her album Primal Cuts.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2025
Comedian Julia Scotti will return to Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA, for a one-night-only performance on November 22, 2025. Known for her appearances on America’s Got Talent and Showtime’s More Funny Women of a Certain Age, Scotti brings her acclaimed comedy back to the stage where she recorded her album Primal Cuts.
Photos: A PLAY ABOUT DAVID MAMET WRITING A PLAY ABOUT HARVEY WEINSTEIN Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
Mathilde Dratwa’s play A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein debuted in a one-night reading that benefited the NYCLU. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
Mathilde Dratwa’s play A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein debuted in a one-night reading that benefited the NYCLU. See photos here!
Hansol Jung, Heidi Schreck, Sanaz Toossi, and Whitney White Will Make Cameos in A PLAY ABOUT DAVID MAMET... Reading
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025
Four female playwrights have joined tonight’s benefit reading of “A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein.' Hansol Jung, Heidi Schreck, Sanaz Toossi, and Whitney White, will make cameos as members of the audience.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2025
Four female playwrights have joined tonight’s benefit reading of “A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein.' Hansol Jung, Heidi Schreck, Sanaz Toossi, and Whitney White, will make cameos as members of the audience.
Mathilde Dratwa Explains How and Why David Mamet Became the Focus of Her New Play
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2025
A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein is soon coming to The Judith O. Rubin Theater at Playwrights Horizons as a reading to benefit the New York Civil Liberties Union. The woman behind the concept is playwright Mathilde Dratwa and in a recent interview she explained the play's origins.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2025
A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein is soon coming to The Judith O. Rubin Theater at Playwrights Horizons as a reading to benefit the New York Civil Liberties Union. The woman behind the concept is playwright Mathilde Dratwa and in a recent interview she explained the play's origins.
Mayuri Bhandari Will Bring THE ANTI 'YOGI' to Edinburgh Fringe
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2025
This Summer, actress, figure skater, professional dancer, and yoga professor, Mayuri Bhandari brings her award-winning show The Anti ‘Yogi’ to The Edinburgh Fringe. With Kali, the Goddess of Death by her side, she shines a light on the absurdities of Western Yoga culture and exposes the lycra and leggings nonsense.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2025
This Summer, actress, figure skater, professional dancer, and yoga professor, Mayuri Bhandari brings her award-winning show The Anti ‘Yogi’ to The Edinburgh Fringe. With Kali, the Goddess of Death by her side, she shines a light on the absurdities of Western Yoga culture and exposes the lycra and leggings nonsense.
Abbi Jacobson, Billy Eichner and More to Star in A PLAY ABOUT DAVID MAMET... at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein, a new play written by Mathilde Dratwa and directed by Leslye Headland, will have its New York premiere at The Judith O. Rubin Theater at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2025
A Play About David Mamet Writing a Play About Harvey Weinstein, a new play written by Mathilde Dratwa and directed by Leslye Headland, will have its New York premiere at The Judith O. Rubin Theater at Playwrights Horizons. Learn more!
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