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Grey Henson made his Broadway debut playing Elder McKinley in The Book of Mormon, having originated the role on the First National Tour. Most recently, he appeared in Mean Girls on Broadway as Damian. On television he guest-starred in the comedy series "Suburgatory." Grey received his BFA in acting and musical theatre from the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.

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Grey Henson STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Storyteller 2

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Damian Hubbard

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
National Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Damian Hubbard

[US Tour]
1st National US Tour, 2012
Elder McKinley

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder McKinley [Replacement]


Grey Henson Movies

A Journal for Jordan
[ 2021 ] Ciro, Friend

Grey Henson Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Grey Henson, Mean Girls

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Grey Henson, Mean Girls

Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Visiting Production

Grey HensonThe Book of Mormon

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Spencer Glass, career coach for actors, explores the subconscious apologetic energy that lives in artists. Glass, an actor himself, has battled the apology voice, and describes how it creeps out during auditions.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater


Check out photos from opening night of Corruption at Lincoln Center Theater!

Video: Neil Patrick Harris Shows Off His Dance Moves in Debut TikTok


Watch Neil Patrick Harris' lively entrance onto TikTok in a hilarious new video, showcasing his dance prowess alongside his two children, Harper and Gideon.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 2, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: Neil Patrick Harris Talks Directing TICK, TICK...BOOM!


Watch as Neil Patrick Harris discusses directing Tick, Tick.. BOOM! at The Kennedy Center.

Video: Watch Highlights of Brandon Uranowitz, Denée Benton and Grey Henson in TICK, TICK... BOOM!


In this video, watch highlights of tick, tick… BOOM! at the Kennedy Center with Brandon Uranowitz, Denée Benton and Grey Henson.

Review: TICK, TICK ...BOOM! at John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts


Tick, tick …BOOM! is a raw and moving semi-autobiographical musical by Rent's Jonathan Larson. The Kennedy Center revisits the work with a spiffy new Broadway Center Stage production directed by Neil Patrick Harris and brings together three of Broadway’s most exciting and award-winning talents: Brandon Uranowitz Denée Benton and Grey Henson.

Review Roundup: Neil Patrick Harris-Directed TICK, TICK... BOOM! at the Kennedy Center


Jonathan Larson's tick, tick... BOOM! is now on stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The musical is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner and New York Times bestselling author Neil Patrick Harris. What did the critics have to say?

Photos: First Look at TICK, TICK... BOOM! at the Kennedy Center


All new production photos have been released for the production of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick... BOOM! at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Check out the photos here!

MEAN GIRLS Broadway Album Streams Increase After Movie Musical Release


Since the release of the Mean Girls movie musical, the original Broadway cast recording has seen a streaming increase on Spotify. The film verison cuts nine of the songs that were performed in the Broadway production, leading fans to re-visit the cast recording after seeing the new film. Find out how Spotify streams increased on the cast recording!

Brandon Uranowitz, Denée Benton, and Grey Henson Will Lead TICK, TICK... BOOM! at the Kennedy Center


The cast has been revealed for the upcoming Broadway Center Stage production of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick... BOOM! at the Kennedy Center next year. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Video: The Cast of SHUCKED Performs as Part of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series


The cast of Shucked recently performed as part of NPR's iconic Tiny Desk Concert series! Check out the full video here!

Video: Watch Alex Newell Perform 'Independently Owned' From SHUCKED on COLBERT


Tony winner Alex Newell appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform their showstopping Shucked musical number, 'Independently Owned.' Newell frequently receives mid-show standing ovations after performing the number in the musical. They won Best Featured Performance in a Musical at this year's Tony Awards. Watch the video now!

Words From The Wings: John Behlmann of SHUCKED Shares Backstage Moments, Must-Haves, and More!


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! We're chatting with John Behlmann from Shucked. John told us all about his favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!

SHUCKED Announces Broadway Closing Date


Shucked has announced it will close on Broadway Sunday, January 14, 2024. A North American tour will launch Fall 2024, as well as productions in London’s West End at a Cameron Mackintosh theater Winter of 2025, and in Sydney, Australia in the Spring of 2026.

Video: Reba McEntire Lends Her Voice to New TV Spot For SHUCKED the Musical


Reba McEntire has lent her voice to a a new TV spot for Shucked, a musical she’s otherwise unaffiliated with. Check out the video here!

SHUCKED Cast Will Perform at a Pop Up Event This Evening


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Isabella McCalla Joins SHUCKED Earlier Than Planned


Isabella McCalla made her debut in Shucked earlier than planned! McCalla was set to begin performances as Maizy on September 8, but made her debut on September 6, according to an Instagram post. Learn more about Shucked here!

Video: Isabelle McCalla Gears Up For Her SHUCKED On Broadway Debut!


Isabelle McCalla, who has originated roles in The Prom, Hercules, and Water For Elephants, will begin performances as ‘Maizy,’ the small-town girl with medium-sized city dreams, in Shucked, Broadway’s homegrown hit musical comedy, on Friday, September 8 at the Nederlander Theatre. Get your first look at Isabelle in rehearsal in the video below as she prepares for her Cobb County debut!

Grey Henson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Grey Henson been in?

Grey Henson has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Grey Henson been in?

Grey Henson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Grey Henson been nominated for?

Grey Henson has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mean Girls," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Mean Girls," and Outstanding Supporting Performer, Visiting Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "The Book of Mormon."

What is Grey Henson next theatre project?

Grey Henson's next show will be Shucked which opens on 4/4/2023 on Broadway.

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