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Esteban Andres Cruz was born in Berwyn and raised in Cicero, Illinois. Off-Broadway: Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven (Drama Desk nomination Featured Actor), Cornelia Street, Bathhouse.pptx and The Potluck. Select Film: Spa Night, Valley of Bones, The Thin Line, A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas and Rattled. TV: “Chicago Fire,” “Awkward,” “Easy,” “Idiot Sitter,” “The Bridge,” “You’re the Worst” and “South Side.” Awards: TCG Fox Fellowship, 3Arts Bodies of Work Residency, Jeff Award (Best Actor), After Dark Award (Best Choreographer). Esteban is an ensemble member with A Red Orchid Theatre and co-founder of The VIVERO.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2026
Ensemble ()

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Philip

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theatre's Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Venus Ramirez

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Esteban Andres Cruz, Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven

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Photos: DOG DAY AFTERNOON Company on the Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 31, 2026

Dog Day Afternoon has officially arrived on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre, starring Emmy Award Winners Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. See photos of the company on the red carpet here!
Review Roundup: See What the Critics Thought of DOG DAY AFTERNOON on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2026

Dog Day Afternoon has officially arrived on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre. Starring Emmy Award Winners Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, the new play is written by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play...
Photos: Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach Lead DOG DAY AFTERNOON on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

All new photos have been released from DOG DAY AFTERNOON on Broadway, which is now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn more and check out the photos here!
All About DOG DAY AFTERNOON: How the Story Evolved from Page, to Screen, to Stage
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 14, 2026

xFew crime stories have captured the public imagination quite like Dog Day Afternoon. What began as a shocking real-life bank robbery in the 1970s quickly evolved into one of the most celebrated crime dramas in film history—and now, decades later, the story has found new life on the Broadway stage. 
Photos: DOG DAY AFTERNOON First Preview on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

Dog Day Afternoon began performances at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. See photos from its first Broadway preview here.
Meet the Cast of DOG DAY AFTERNOON, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

Performances are now underway for Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. Meet the cast of Dog Day Afternoon here!
DOG DAY AFTERNOON Launches Digital Lottery and Rush Policy
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

DOG DAY AFTERNOON has announced a digital rush and lottery policy ahead of its first preview on Broadway on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Broadway's August Wilson Theatre. Find out how to get discount tickets to Dog Day Afternoon here!
Full Cast Announced for DOG DAY AFTERNOON on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 2, 2026

DOG DAY AFTERNOON, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis (Between Riverside and Crazy, The Motherf***er with the Hat), has found its cast! The play is directed by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold (King Charles III) and inspired by the actual events that captivated audiences in the Oscar®-winning motion picture.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RENT Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RVC Starlight Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Playwrights' Group The Vivero Granted a Three-Year Residency at City Lit Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2025

City Lit is launching a three-year residency for The VIVERO - a playwrights’ group founded by multi-hyphenated theatre artists Esteban Andres Cruz, Kidany Camilo, and Nelson A. Rodriguez.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; RVC Starlight Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards; JEKYLL & HYDE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
City Lit Reveals First Group Of Artistic Associates
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2025

City Lit Theater has announced a cohort of Artistic Associates for the first time in its 45-year history. Learn more about the full lineup for this first cohort here!
SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN Extended At A Red Orchid Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre has announced a one-week extension of its world premiere production of SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN, written by Dianne Nora and directed by Ensemble Member dado.
Cast Set For JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN at City Lit Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

City Lit Theater’s 45th season will open in July with Stephen Adly Guirgis’s JESUS HOPPED THE ‘A’ TRAIN, an explosive contemporary drama about a young Latino charged with murder who is incarcerated in New York City’s infamous Riker’s Island prison.
City Lit Theater Unveils 2025-26 Season Including New Works
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 17, 2025

City Lit Theater has announced its programming for the 2025-26 season, the company’s 45th. The season will have a strong focus on new works by Chicago-area writers.
Cast Set for SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN at A Red Orchid Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre  has revealed Ensemble Member Esteban Andres Cruz is set to play “Sosa” and David Cerda will portray “Koba” in the Chicago Premiere of Dianne Nora’s SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN. Learn more and see how to attend.
BATHHOUSE.PPTX Extended at the Flea Theater Through Early May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024

The Flea will present a two-week extension of the world-premiere production BATHHOUSE.PPTX. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Esteban Andres Cruz been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven.

How many Broadway shows has Esteban Andres Cruz been in?

Esteban Andres Cruz has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Esteban Andres Cruz been in?

Esteban Andres Cruz has not appeared in the West End.

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