tracker
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Home For You Chat My Shows (beta) Register/Login Games Grosses
Darren Criss Headshot

Darren Criss

read more news

Get Darren Criss Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

BIO

Multi-hyphenate actor and musician, Darren Criss burst on to the scene as one of the most memorable TV characters of all time, Blaine Anderson in Fox’s hit show “Glee.” His portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed limited series, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” earned him a Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Critics’ Choice Award. In addition to his work on television, Criss is a veteran of the stage whose Broadway credits include American Buffalo opposite Sam Rockwell and Laurence Fishburne (2022), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2015), How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (2012), and most recently the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors (2024). He released a solo EP in 2021 titled Masquerade (BMG), and in the same year, released a full-length holiday album titled- aptly- A Very Darren Crissmas (Decca), for which he recently toured in North America.

Photos

STAGE CREDITS

Maybe Happy Ending Maybe Happy Ending
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Oliver
American Buffalo American Buffalo
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2022
Performer
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Seymour [Replacement]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[US Tour]
Broadway National Tour, 0
Hedwig
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig [Replacement]
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
J. Pierrepont Finch [Replacement]

Movies

A Very Potter Musical
[ 2009 ] Harry Potter
Me and My Dick
[ 2009 ] Writer
A Very Potter Sequel
[ 2010 ] Harry
Starship
[ 2011 ]
The Chicago 8
[ 2011 ] Yippie Man
Girl Most Likely
[ 2012 ] Lee
A Very Potter Senior Year
[ 2013 ] Harry
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
[ 2013 ] Sutemaru - Voice
The Wind Rises
[ 2013 ] Katayama - Voice
Stan Lee's Mighty 7
[ 2014 ] Micro - Voice
A Very StarKid Reunion
[ 2015 ]
Flop Stoppers
[ 2016 ]
Speech & Debate
[ 2017 ]
All You Ever Wished For
[ 2018 ] Tyler Hutton
Sydney's Adventure
[ 2018 ]
Midway
[ 2019 ] Eugene Lindsey
Music Music Music
[ 2019 ]
Justice Society: World War II
[ 2021 ] Superman / Clark Kent - Voice
Show of titles
[ 2021 ]
Gabby's Dollhouse
[ 2024 ] Marty the Party Cat
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three
[ 2024 ] SupermanEarth-2 Superman
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two
[ 2024 ] SupermanEarth-2 Superman
Babes
[ 2024 ] Doula as a Man
Hazbin Hotel
[ 2024 ] St. Peter
Radio Play Revival
[ 2024 ] Tip Smith
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One
[ 2024 ] SupermanEarth-2 Superman

TV Shows

Eastwick
Josh Burton
Little White Lie
Toby Phillips
A Very Potter Musical
[ 2009-2010 ] Harry Potter
Cold Case
Reuben Harris '69
Archer
Mikey, Tommy
The Cleveland Show
Hunter
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles
American Horror Story
Justin
Glee
[ 2010-2015 ]
Glee
[ 2010-2015 ] Blaine Anderson, Noah 'Puck' Puckerman
Transformers: Rescue Bots
Sideswipe
:Dryvrs
Samual
Supergirl
Music Meister
The Flash
Music Meister
Transformers: Robots in Disguise
[ 2014-2017 ] Sideswipe, Son
American Crime Story
Andrew Cunanan
Hollywood
Raymond Ainsley
Royalties
Pierce
Wayward Guide
Ryan Reynolds
Wayward Guide
Ryan Reynolds
Rick and Morty
Naruto, Bruce Chutback
Trese
Marco Guerrero, Marco
Yasuke
Haruto, Additional Voices
Green Eggs and Ham
Looka
Gabby's Dollhouse
[ 2021-2025 ] Marty the Party Cat

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical

Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending


winner
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending

Videos

More Videos

News


In 2025, Filipinos Continue to Shine on Global Stages Photo
In 2025, Filipinos Continue to Shine on Global Stages
by Gilbert Kim Sancha - Dec 30, 2025

The 2025 season will forever be marked by three historic Tony Awards, cementing Filipino artists at the pinnacle of theatrical achievement. Broadway became more vibrant, more resonant, and more alive than ever, thanks to a new wave of Filipino artists who brought not only extraordinary talent and charisma but a great, unshakable pride in their heritage.
Interview: John Cameron Mitchell of HEDWIG AND OH,MARY! at NUMBERS NIGHTCLUB Photo
Interview: John Cameron Mitchell of HEDWIG AND OH,MARY! at NUMBERS NIGHTCLUB
by Brett Cullum - Dec 19, 2025

But before that OH, MARY! run, John is coming to NUMBERS HOUSTON to do a special all-day event for HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. It's gonna happen on December 28th! It's all brought to us by ARTHOUSE HOUSTON, who were the folks who fought to save the River Oaks Movie Theater.
Tony Award-Winner Darren Criss To Play The Playhouse On Rodney Square Photo
Tony Award-Winner Darren Criss To Play The Playhouse On Rodney Square
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

Tony-winner Darren Criss will bring a new concert tour to The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington. The performance will feature music from across his career in television, Broadway, and popular music.
Photos: Inside New York's 2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball with Darren Criss, Reneé Rapp Photo
Photos: Inside New York's 2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball with Darren Criss, Reneé Rapp, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025

On Friday, December 12, Darren Criss, Reneé Rapp, Laufey, and more hit the stage for the fifth stop of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden in New York. Check out photos from the event here.
American Mural Project to Present Grammy Award-Winner Nicole Zuraitis Photo
American Mural Project to Present Grammy Award-Winner Nicole Zuraitis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025

American Mural Project will kick off its 2026 Live @AMP concert series with an intimate evening of 2X GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist and songwriter Nicole Zuraitis.
Listen: Rufus Wainwright Shares New Kurt Weill Tribute Album Photo
Listen: Rufus Wainwright Shares New Kurt Weill Tribute Album
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2025

Rufus Wainwright has shared I’m a Stranger Here Myself – Wainwright Does Weill, a new tribute album that explores the songbook of German-American composer Kurt Weill. Listen to it now.
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars and Creatives Celebrate Their Grammy Nomination At 9 Photo
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Stars and Creatives Celebrate Their Grammy Nomination At 92NY Event
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Go inside A New York Evening with MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. in new photos featuring the shows Tony-winning team including Will Aronson, Darren Criss, Helen J Shen, Marcus Choi, and Dez Duron. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2025- Inside the WICKED: FOR GOOD Broadway Scr Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2025- Inside the WICKED: FOR GOOD Broadway Screening and More
by - Nov 6, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
More News

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Darren Criss been in?

Darren Criss has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Darren Criss been in?

Darren Criss has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Darren Criss been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending.

What awards has Darren Criss won?

Darren Criss has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending.

Get Darren Criss Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos