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Chris Colfer gained international recognition for his portrayal of Kurt Hummel on the television musical Glee (2009–2015). Colfer's portrayal of Kurt received critical praise for which he has been the recipient of several awards, including the 2011 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film, three consecutive People's Choice Awards for Favorite Comedic TV Actor from 2013 to 2015, two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series nominations and one Grammy Award nomination. In April 2011, Colfer was named one of the Time 100, Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.


Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, Struck by Lightning, which debuted at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival. He also wrote The New York Times bestselling The Land of Stories series of children's fiction books, starting with The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell. As of June 2024, he has published twenty books.

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ESPECIAL: El fenómeno GLEE: 17 años del viaje musical que reconectó a una generaci Photo
ESPECIAL: El fenómeno GLEE: 17 años del viaje musical que reconectó a una generación con Broadway
by Adela González Pérez - May 22, 2026

Analizamos el impacto de la mítica serie de televisión en las audiencias jóvenes a través de sus adaptaciones de clásicos como FUNNY GIRL, WICKED o RENT
Photos: Susan Sarandon and More Walk THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Red Carpet Photo
Photos: Susan Sarandon and More Walk THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 24, 2026

The Rocky Horror Show official is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54! You can now see photos of the film's original star Susan Sarandon, stars like Laverne Cox, and more at the opening night of the show here!
Review: THE RESTORATION AT GRAYSON MANOR, Glasgow Film Festival Photo
Review: THE RESTORATION AT GRAYSON MANOR, Glasgow Film Festival
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 7, 2026

Glenn McQuaid’s pitch-perfect ode to high melodrama and the sci-fi/horror mash-up, The Restoration at Grayson Manor, meets the Universal Monsterverse in a uniquely camp sci-fi horror comedy.
James McAvoy To Attend UK Premiere of Directorial Debut California Schemin' Photo
James McAvoy To Attend UK Premiere of Directorial Debut California Schemin'
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 13, 2026

Homegrown Hollywood star James McAvoy will tread the Glasgow Film Festival red carpet at the UK premiere of his directorial debut, California Schemin' (8 March).
FrightFest Announces Glasgow Film Festival Line-up With Glee Star to Attend Photo
FrightFest Announces Glasgow Film Festival Line-up With Glee Star to Attend
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 14, 2026

Stars in attendance at the event will include THE RESTORATION AT GRAYSON MANOR leads Chris Colfer (Glee) and Alice Krige (Star Trek), and JAILBROKEN star Bryan Larkin (London Has Fallen, Vikings).
Photos: Opening Night Red Carpet and After Party of TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDTRACKS Photo
Photos: Opening Night Red Carpet and After Party of TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDTRACKS At CineVita
by Lily Lim - Dec 7, 2025

Opening Night and after party photos from TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDRACKS, hosted by global pop icon Joey McIntyre.
Will WICKED Movie's ‘Defying Gravity’ Single Surpass GLEE on Billboard Charts? Photo
Will WICKED Movie's ‘Defying Gravity’ Single Surpass GLEE on Billboard Charts?
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 3, 2024

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's rendition of the iconic musical number, sung by Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked, has hit the Billboard Top100 this week. In 2009, the Glee version of the song peaked at 31 on the chart.
Kristin Chenoweth, Jinkx Monsoon, & More Donate Items for 'Pride and Less' Prejudice Photo
Kristin Chenoweth, Jinkx Monsoon, & More Donate Items for 'Pride and Less' Prejudice Virtual Auction
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2024

From September 26-29, 2024, the non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will host its fourth annual #BannedTogether virtual auction. This year’s auction features items and experiences donated by a group of diverse celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, Jinkx Monsoon, Kristin Chenoweth, Sara Bareilles, and more.
Photos: THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER Opens at the Colony Theatre Photo
Photos: THE CIVILITY OF ALBERT CASHIER Opens at the Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

The Colony Theatre has officially opened The Civility of Albert Cashier, a new musical. Check out photos from opening night on the red carpet here
Full Video: Dylan Mulvaney and Chris Colfer Sing 'Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy Photo
Full Video: Dylan Mulvaney and Chris Colfer Sing 'Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy' Mash-up
by Lauren Hilton - Mar 25, 2024

In this video, watch as social media star Dylan Mulvaney is joined on stage by Glee alum Chris Colfer to belt out a Broadway mash-up 'Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy.'
Videos: Dylan Mulvaney and Chris Colfer Join the 'Roses Turn' TikTok Trend Photo
Videos: Dylan Mulvaney and Chris Colfer Join the 'Roses Turn' TikTok Trend
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024

Social media star Dylan Mulvaney is jumping on the Rose's Turn TikTok viral bandwagon, with a cameo from the trendsetter himself, GLEE star, Chris Colfer. Watch the video!
VIDEO: GLEE Star Chris Colfer Reacts To 'Rose's Turn' Viral TikTok Trend Photo
VIDEO: GLEE Star Chris Colfer Reacts To 'Rose's Turn' Viral TikTok Trend
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2024

It's Rose's Turn on TikTok lately, as creators on the app have taken Chris Colfer's Glee performance of the song and turned it into a viral sensation. See Chris' reaction in a new video!
Videos: Chris Colfer's GLEE Version of 'Roses Turn' from GYPSY Sparks Viral TikTok Tr Photo
Videos: Chris Colfer's GLEE Version of 'Roses Turn' from GYPSY Sparks Viral TikTok Trend
by Lauren Hilton - Feb 22, 2024

TikTokkers are getting creative in the wake of UMG's catalog removal from the platform. Catch up on the global video trend featuring Chris Colfer's rendition of 'Rose's Turn' from GYPSY.
Photos: Go Inside TAO Park City at Sundance with CASAMIGOS Photo
Photos: Go Inside TAO Park City at Sundance with CASAMIGOS
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2024

Check out photos from inside TAO Park City’s annual pop-up at Sundance Film Festival, featuring Aubrey Plaza, Kieran Culkin, Dylan Mulvaney, Steven Yeun, Chris Colfer, and more!
The Drama Book Shop Announces Upcoming Author Events Photo
The Drama Book Shop Announces Upcoming Author Events
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

The Drama Book Shop presents a series of events featuring new theatrical literary works by authors and playwrights. Join them for inspiring discussions and celebrations of the power of American theater. Reserve your seat on their website.
Museum of Broadway Adds Costumes from Lea Michele & Ben Platt; New Exclusive Artifact Photo
Museum of Broadway Adds Costumes from Lea Michele & Ben Platt; New Exclusive Artifacts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2023

Guests visiting the Museum of Broadway can view new artifacts including the “Don’t Rain On My Parade” costume worn by Lea Michele in Funny Girl and a suit worn by Ben Platt in the 2023 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Musical Parade.
Chris Colfer, Cameron Esposito, And Alexandra Billings Will Participate In A Virtual Photo
Chris Colfer, Cameron Esposito, And Alexandra Billings Will Participate In A Virtual Panel On Queer Visibility And Authorship
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2023

On Saturday, June 3 at 2 PM EDT, Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will host a virtual panel on the importance of queer people telling their own stories.
Ryan Murphy Teases a Possible GLEE Broadway Musical Photo
Ryan Murphy Teases a Possible GLEE Broadway Musical
by Michael Major - Nov 8, 2022

During the second half of his interview on the 'And That's What You REALLY Missed' podcast, Murphy stated that since there has 'been enough time' since the series ended, he is now pondering his next step with the brand. Possible options he included were a Broadway musical adaptation or a reboot.
Ryan Murphy Reveals That Mr. Schuester Was Originally a Crystal Meth Addict on GLEE Photo
Ryan Murphy Reveals That Mr. Schuester Was Originally a Crystal Meth Addict on GLEE
by Michael Major - Oct 31, 2022

Glee creator Ryan Murphy was the guest on the first episode of the 'And That's You REALLY Missed' podcast, which deep dives into a behind-the-scenes look at the hit musical series. Murphy reveals that the character of Mr. Schue, played by Matthew Morrison, was originally written for Justin Timberlake and had a meth addiction.
GLEE Controversies Uncovered in New Discovery+ Docu-Series Photo
GLEE Controversies Uncovered in New Discovery+ Docu-Series
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2022

The series will pull the curtain back on the good and bad experiences of Glee's cast and crew. The series will also feature testimonies from close friends and family, revealing never-heard-before stories. The docu-series will also have exclusive access to Glee cast and crew members, who will give their personal stories.
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