Gabriel Ruiz
Broadway: MJ The Musical. New York: Blood and Gifts (Lincoln Center).
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BIO
Broadway: MJ The Musical. New York: Blood and Gifts (Lincoln Center). Chicago: Steppenwolf, Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Writers’ Theatre, Court Theatre, Northlight Theatre, and more. Film/TV: Christmas Again (Disney), “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago PD” (NBC), “Boss” (Starz). Thanks to the whole MJ family for inviting me to the ride of my life!
Photos
Top row, L-R: Isaac Gomez, Emilia LaPenta, Mathilde Dratwa, J (Sinfolk), Gabriel Ruiz (Sinfolk), Yilong Liu; Bottom row, L-R: Daniel Goldfarb, C. Quintana, Sharyn Rothstein, Diana Grisanti, Ava Geyer, Chisa Hutchinson
Date:
09/21/2023
From: Photos: Laura Benanti, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Celebrate Audible Theater's 5th Anniversary
Gabriel Ruiz, Whitney Bashor, Carina Kay-Louchiey, Tavon Olds-Sample, Antoine L. Smith, Christian Wilson, Carol Lewis, Monique Smith, Walter Russell III, Jahvaris Fulton, Sybrina Fulton and Ayana George
Date:
02/28/2022
From: Photos: Trayvon Martin's Family Visits MJ on 10th Anniversary Of His Death
Mary McCormick, Gabriel Ruiz, Whitney Bashor, Carina Kay-Louchiey, Tavon Olds-Sample, Antoine L. Smith, Christian Wilson, Carol Lewis, Monique Smith, Walter Russell III, Jahvaris Fulton, Sybrina Fulton, Ayana George and Travis Ballenger
Date:
02/28/2022
From: Photos: Trayvon Martin's Family Visits MJ on 10th Anniversary Of His Death
Billy Harrigan Tighe (left) plays Brantley Foster and Gabriel Ruiz is fellow temp Lester Mann in Paramount Theatre’s world premiere of The Secret of My Success, a wildly funny new musical about corporate culture, mistaken identity and making your own way in life, based on the 1987 hit film starring Michael J. Fox. Performances are February 12-March 29, 2020 at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. Tickets: paramountaurora.com or (630) 896-6666. Photo by Liz Lauren
Date:
02/21/2020
From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS at Paramount Theatre
STAGE CREDITS
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Connection
Movies
Please Come with Me
[ 2019 ] Dave
[ 2019 ] Dave
TV Shows
Chicago P.D.
Raul Acosta, Latino Man 1, Mike Sheffield
Raul Acosta, Latino Man 1, Mike Sheffield
You're So Talented
Rob
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Videos
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of CITY OF ANGELS at the Marriott Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-17 07:26:15
TV: First Look at Highlights of Steppenwolf's World Premiere of THE WAY WEST
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-04-21 13:55:47
News
Photos: DWTS Partners Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa Visit MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026
Julia Stiles and her 'Dancing with the Stars' partner Ezra Sosa visited 'MJ' on Broadway. The pair stopped by after to say congrats to the company. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2026
Julia Stiles and her 'Dancing with the Stars' partner Ezra Sosa visited 'MJ' on Broadway. The pair stopped by after to say congrats to the company. See photos!
Video: First Look at Ilario Grant & Brandon Lee Harris in MJ THE MUSICAL on Broadway
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2026
Ilario Grant and Brandon Lee Harris are starin' somethin' at MJ the Musical on Broadway! Watch first look videos of the musical's new stars performing 'Billie Jean' and 'Wanna Be Startin Somethin' at the Neil Simon Theatre.
by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2026
Ilario Grant and Brandon Lee Harris are starin' somethin' at MJ the Musical on Broadway! Watch first look videos of the musical's new stars performing 'Billie Jean' and 'Wanna Be Startin Somethin' at the Neil Simon Theatre.
Ilario Grant to Return to the Title Role in MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
Ilario Grant will assume the titular role of ‘MJ’ in Broadway’s MJ. Grant made his Broadway debut as a standby for ‘MJ’ and ‘Michael’ at the Neil Simon Theatre in 2023.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
Ilario Grant will assume the titular role of ‘MJ’ in Broadway’s MJ. Grant made his Broadway debut as a standby for ‘MJ’ and ‘Michael’ at the Neil Simon Theatre in 2023.
Photos: Brandon Lee Harris Takes First Bow as 'Michael' in MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Earlier this week, Brandon Lee Harris joined the cast of 'MJ' on Broadway as ‘Michael.’ See photos from Harris' first curtain call! The cast currently features Matte Martinez as MJ.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Earlier this week, Brandon Lee Harris joined the cast of 'MJ' on Broadway as ‘Michael.’ See photos from Harris' first curtain call! The cast currently features Matte Martinez as MJ.
Roman Banks to Join the Broadway Cast of MJ as 'MJ' Alternate
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Roman Banks will join the Broadway company of MJ. Banks will join the Broadway cast as the ‘MJ’ Alternate for a limited time only. The current Broadway cast of MJ features Matte Martinez as ‘MJ,’ and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025
Roman Banks will join the Broadway company of MJ. Banks will join the Broadway cast as the ‘MJ’ Alternate for a limited time only. The current Broadway cast of MJ features Matte Martinez as ‘MJ,’ and more.
Steppenwolf Theatre Unveils LookOut's Fall 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
As Steppenwolf Theatre Company proudly launches its 50th Anniversary Season, the LookOut Series is returning with quintessentially-Chicago stories.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
As Steppenwolf Theatre Company proudly launches its 50th Anniversary Season, the LookOut Series is returning with quintessentially-Chicago stories.
Video: Broadway Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'Beat It'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2024
The Broadway cast of MJ the Musical stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday to perform the classic song 'Beat It' from the show. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2024
The Broadway cast of MJ the Musical stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday to perform the classic song 'Beat It' from the show. Watch it now!
Photo: Mariah Carey Visits MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024
Check out a photo of Mariah Carey visiting MJ on Broadway! Learn more about her visit to the show and see her with the cast.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024
Check out a photo of Mariah Carey visiting MJ on Broadway! Learn more about her visit to the show and see her with the cast.
MJ Celebrates 1000th Performance on Broadway and Releases New Block Of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024
MJ the Musical is celebrating 1,000 performances on Broadway. In celebration of the milestone, the production has released a new block of tickets, now on sale for performances through April 27, 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024
MJ the Musical is celebrating 1,000 performances on Broadway. In celebration of the milestone, the production has released a new block of tickets, now on sale for performances through April 27, 2025.
Photos: Laura Benanti, Solea Pfeiffer, and More Celebrate Audible Theater's 5th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023
On Monday, September 18, Audible celebrated its 5th Anniversary of Audible Theater at the Minetta Lane. Check out photos from the event below!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023
On Monday, September 18, Audible celebrated its 5th Anniversary of Audible Theater at the Minetta Lane. Check out photos from the event below!
DEAD OUTLAW World Premiere, NOBODY CARES Starring Laura Benanti & More Set for Audible Theater Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023
Audible Inc. celebrates the fifth anniversary of Audible Theater with new shows: The Energy Curfew Music Hour, Nobody Cares starring Laura Benanti, and the world premiere of Dead Outlaw. Read more about these upcoming productions and the expansion of Audible Theater's programming.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023
Audible Inc. celebrates the fifth anniversary of Audible Theater with new shows: The Energy Curfew Music Hour, Nobody Cares starring Laura Benanti, and the world premiere of Dead Outlaw. Read more about these upcoming productions and the expansion of Audible Theater's programming.
Photos: MJ Casts Meet Ahead of the Launch of National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2023
Just last week, the Broadway and National Tour casts of MJ gathered for a special send off celebration at the Civilian Hotel. The musical will soon launch its First National Tour at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre from August 1 – September 2, 2023. Check out photos from inside the festivities here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2023
Just last week, the Broadway and National Tour casts of MJ gathered for a special send off celebration at the Civilian Hotel. The musical will soon launch its First National Tour at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre from August 1 – September 2, 2023. Check out photos from inside the festivities here!
Sanaz Toossi, Jamila Woods & More Named Space on Ryder Farm 2023 Residents
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
SPACE on Ryder Farm, the artist residency program and organic farm located on Ryder Farm in Putnam County, New York announced the residents for the 2023 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
SPACE on Ryder Farm, the artist residency program and organic farm located on Ryder Farm in Putnam County, New York announced the residents for the 2023 season.
Teatro Vista Welcomes Five New Board Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
Teatro Vista has announced the appointment of five new board members, expanding support, oversight and important new visibility for Chicago’s only Equity-affiliated Latine theater company.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
Teatro Vista has announced the appointment of five new board members, expanding support, oversight and important new visibility for Chicago’s only Equity-affiliated Latine theater company.
MJ Cast Members to Join BROADWAY SESSIONS This Week at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022
Ben Cameron’s long running, award winning, musical theatre variety series, Broadway Sessions, will begin performances at it’s new home, The Green Room 42, this Thursday, September 8th! This week, Broadway Sessions welcomes the cast of MJ The Musical!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022
Ben Cameron’s long running, award winning, musical theatre variety series, Broadway Sessions, will begin performances at it’s new home, The Green Room 42, this Thursday, September 8th! This week, Broadway Sessions welcomes the cast of MJ The Musical!
Teatro Vista's 2022-23 'Shadow Work' Season Will Include Debuts of Two World Premiere Live Shows and Two New Digital Works
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022
Chicago's leading Latine theater company, Teatro Vista, has announced its 2022-23 season, the second under Co-Artistic Directors Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022
Chicago's leading Latine theater company, Teatro Vista, has announced its 2022-23 season, the second under Co-Artistic Directors Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo.
Photos: MJ Celebrates 10 Tony Nominations at Tavern on The Green
by Bruce Glikas - May 18, 2022
MJ the Musical celebrated its 10 Tony Award nominations last night with a party at Tavern on the Green! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - May 18, 2022
MJ the Musical celebrated its 10 Tony Award nominations last night with a party at Tavern on the Green! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.
DETECTIVE Q Takes Over Teatro Vista's Instagram With 10 Free Micro-Episodes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022
Teatro Vista’s new moving graphic novel, written and created by ensemble members Marvin Quijada and Gabriel Ruiz, is dropping 10 micro-episodes over five days this week, right now, exclusively on @teatrovista’s Instagram feed.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022
Teatro Vista’s new moving graphic novel, written and created by ensemble members Marvin Quijada and Gabriel Ruiz, is dropping 10 micro-episodes over five days this week, right now, exclusively on @teatrovista’s Instagram feed.
Natasha Yvette Williams, Troy Iwata & More to Lead FLY MORE THAN YOU FALL Industry Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022
Fly More Than You Fall will be presenting industry readings of the production on May 9 at 2pm and May 10 at 11am. Fly More Than You Fall tells the inspiring story of a young teenage girl, Malia who undergoes a frightening journey.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022
Fly More Than You Fall will be presenting industry readings of the production on May 9 at 2pm and May 10 at 11am. Fly More Than You Fall tells the inspiring story of a young teenage girl, Malia who undergoes a frightening journey.
Photos: Queen Latifah Poses with the Cast of MJ on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 10, 2022
The company of MJ welcomed a special visitor to the Neil Simon Theatre this week. Check out exclusive photos of Queen Latifah with the cast!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 10, 2022
The company of MJ welcomed a special visitor to the Neil Simon Theatre this week. Check out exclusive photos of Queen Latifah with the cast!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Gabriel Ruiz been in?
Gabriel Ruiz has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Gabriel Ruiz been in?
Gabriel Ruiz has not appeared in the West End.
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