Darren Criss
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Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape over a decade ago, Darren Criss has made his unique mark in the entertainment industry - across stage and screen, for music and acting.
Darren exploded into the internet’s subculture as both an actor and songwriter for the YouTube viral hit A Very ...
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Stage Credits
American Buffalo
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
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Darren Criss Biography
Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape over a decade ago, Darren Criss has made his unique mark in the entertainment industry - across stage and screen, for music and acting.Darren exploded into the internet’s subculture as both an actor and songwriter for the YouTube viral hit A Very Potter Musical in 2009 and in 2010 went on to become a fan favorite on FOX’s massively successful musical series Glee as Blaine Anderson. He worked again with Ryan Murphy in American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. Criss' portrayal of spree killer Andrew Cunanan received acclaim from critics, and earned him an Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries, or Television Film.
He starred on Broadway in multiple shows, including his debut in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as J. Pierrepont Finch and most recently in David Mamet’s American Buffalo alongside Laurence Fishburne and Sam Rockwell.
Since starring in his breakout role as Blaine Anderson on TV’s Glee, Criss has since gone on to star on the screen, stage, and beyond. This year alone has seen him in the spotlight for many live performances- at America's biggest birthday party “A Capitol Fourth” on PBS, opening for the Grammy winning cappella group Pentatonix at the Hollywood Bowl in late September, and mostly recently for a very special holiday performance at State Farm Park in iHeartLand. He also starred in American Buffalo on Broadway alongside Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne and Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell, and co-hosted the 2022 Tony Awards: Act One with Julianne Hough.
Criss has continued to write and produce music extensively through the years, whether for his own releases as an artist or as a songwriter for theater, film & television. In 2015, his songwriting landed an Emmy nomination for Best Original Music and Lyrics, from penning the song “This Time” for Glee’s series finale. In 2019, he created, executive produced, starred in, and provided all the original songs for his short-form musical comedy series Royalties, and earlier this year provided the music & lyrics for the opening number of the 2022 Tony Awards: Act One. As an artist, he most recently delivered a genre-diverse collection of "character-driven" singles as part of his 2021 solo EP titled “Masquerade” (BMG) , and in the same year, released a full-length Christmas album titled- aptly- A Very Darren Crissmas (Decca).
Making his Broadway debut in 2012, Darren replaced Daniel Radcliffe in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch in the revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. In 2015, he took on the role of Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch replacing Neil Patrick Harris, and also headlined its national tour. He is a co-founder of Elsie Fest, touted as New York City’s first outdoor music festival celebrating tunes from the stage and screen.
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FAKE BIRTHDAY To Be Presented at Littlefield NYC, April 2by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2023
FAKE BIRTHDAY will be presented at Littlefield NYC in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 7:00pm. Hosted by Caitlin Cook and A.J. Holmes presented by 2/3rds of a Threesome.
Wake Up With BWW 3/22: Danny DeVito to Return to Broadway, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Tour, and More!by - Mar 22, 2023
Top stories: Danny DeVito is headed back to Broadway, A Beautiful Noise will tour, Paolo Montalban and Anne L. Nathan join Funny Girl, and more!
Darren Criss, Brian d'Arcy James, Jessica Vosk & More to Take Part in Atlantic Theater Company Galaby Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023
Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2023 Gala on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. See who is performing, and how to purchase tickets!
Augie Bello to Present Weekly Show THE BELLO BASH at Chelsea Table + Stageby Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2023
CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present social media sensation Augie Bello in a special weekly show on Thursday nights at 9:30 PM, starting on March 30.
Video: Relive the Best of BROADWAY BACKWARDSby Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2023
Tonight's the night! Broadway Backwards, the only annual LGBTQ+ celebration on Broadway returns to the New Amsterdam Theatre. We're flashing back with videos of just a few of our favorite Broadway Backwards performances from years past. Which Broadway Backwards number is your favorite?
Video: Billy Porter Covers Kelly Clarkson's 'Stronger' on THAT'S MY JAMby Michael Major - Mar 10, 2023
Billy Porter is appearing on the upcoming episode of NBC's That's My Jam, alongside Patti LaBelle, Darren Criss and Sarah Hyland. The four Broadway alums will compete in a series of music, dance and trivia-based games and musical performances. Watch a video of Porter singing a Gospel rendition of Kelly Clarkson's 'Stronger' now!
Lin-Manuel Miranda In Conversation with Leigh Sales to Be Broadcast On ABC TV and ABC iviewby Blair Ingenthron - Mar 5, 2023
In his first trip to Australia to meet the local company, HAMILTON creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, sat down with ABC journalist Leigh Sales in Brisbane – in front of an audience of what are affectionately known around the world as #Hamilfans; for a special Q&A to recognise his contribution to the cultural zeitgeist and to discuss the impact that HAMILTON is having around the world.
Jim Caruso and Matt Baker To Begin Bemelmans Bar Residency At The Carlyle Hotelby Stephen Mosher - Mar 3, 2023
JIM CARUSO & MATT BAKER BEGIN RUN AT BEMELMANS BAR AT THE CARLYLE HOTEL SUNDAYS IN MARCH, APRIL, MAY & JUNE
Photos: Julie Andrews, Billy Porter & More Gather to Honor Carol Burnettby Michael Major - Mar 3, 2023
Special guests attending this once-in-a-lifetime party included Aileen Quinn, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Bob Mackie, Cher, Julie Andrews, Sutton Foster, Jane Lynch, Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Darren Criss, Kristen Wiig, Marisa Tomei, Sofia Vergara, Susan Lucci, Vicki Lawrence, and many more. Check out photos from the event now!
Glenn Weiss Wins DGA Award For Directing the 75th Annual Tony Awardsby Michael Major - Feb 21, 2023
Glenn Weiss has won a Directors Guild of America Award for directing the 75th Annual Tony Awards. Weiss won the Variety/Talk/News/Sports - Specials category. The 75th Annual Tony Awards were hosted by Ariana DeBose. They are available to stream on Paramount+, along with the pre-ceremony hosted by Julianne Hough and Darren Criss.
Darren Criss Videos
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2023
Billy Porter is appearing on the upcoming episode of NBC's That's My Jam, alongside Patti LaBelle, Darren Criss and Sarah Hyland. The four Broadway alums will compete in a series of music, dance and trivia-based games and musical performances. Watch a video of Porter singing a Gospel rendition of Kelly Clarkson's 'Stronger' now!
by Michael Major - Dec 22, 2022
Glee co-stars Lea Michele and Darren Criss reunited for a special Christmas episode of Carpool Karaoke. Watch the new video now, featuring the pair singing 'Christmas In New York' from Michele's Christmas album and 'Christmas Dance' from 'A Very Darren Crissmas.'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 12, 2022
See video from inside The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit concert of the legendary musical Chess at the Broadhurst Theatre!
by Michael Major - Jul 5, 2022
Rivera, the legendary Tony Award winner and one of the most nominated performers in Tony history, lead the anniversary celebration by honoring the musical's composer, Stephen Sondheim, and presenting the the National Symphony Orchestra performing a special musical tribute. The celebration concluded with Erivo performing a rendition of 'Somewhere.'
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 10, 2022
Criss and Hough will host 'The Tony Awards: Act One,' one hour of exclusive content streaming live, only on Paramount+. The pair discussed preparing for the ceremony while simultaneously starring in Broadway shows, how they feel representing the Broadway community, and teased what audiences can expect from their opening number.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 9, 2022
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Ariana DeBose to discuss hosting the 75th Annual Tony Awards this Sunday, June 12. DeBose discussed the rehearsal process for the ceremony, what audiences can expect from the performances, why she's 'terrified' to host, and more.
by Michael Major - Jun 9, 2022
Tony Awards: Act One hosts Darren Criss and Julianne Hough touched on what audiences can expect from their hour-long portion of the Tony Awards, teasing the broadcast's opening number, which was written by Criss. Criss and Hough also discussed their Tony Awards memories, what their pre-show ritual is for their respective Broadway shows, and more.
by Michael Major - Jun 8, 2022
Ariana DeBose appeared on CBS Mornings today to discuss hosting the 75th Annual Tony Awards. DeBose discussed her previous experiences as a Tony nominee, gave advice to this year's nominees, and teased how they will be honoring Broadway swings and understudies at this year's ceremony.
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2022
The teaser trailer features a star-studded lineup of Tony nominees, including Hugh Jackman, Rachel Dratch, Sutton Foster, Billy Crystal, Uzo Aduba, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, L Morgan Lee, Jesse Williams, Rob McClure, Myles Frost, and more.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 9, 2022
Leading up to the 75th Annual Tony Awards, BroadwayWorld is getting up close and personal with the nominees. Today we're studying up on Sam Rockwell! 'This is a win for the whole play,' said Sam. 'We're up for Best Revival! It's already a win for Laurence [Fishburne] and Darren [Criss] and Neil [Pepe] and I.'
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