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Joel Hatch

Broadway: Come From Away, Billy Elliot, Annie. Off-Broadway: Adding Machine: The Musical (OBIE, Lortel awards), Annie Warbucks.

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Broadway: Come From Away, Billy Elliot, Annie. Off-Broadway: Adding Machine: The Musical (OBIE, Lortel awards), Annie Warbucks. Carnegie Hall: Sound Of Music. National Tours: Beauty and the Beast, Ragtime, Showboat. Television: "The Good Wife", reoccurring role of Dr Holt on HBO's "Boardwalk Empire."

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STAGE CREDITS

Come From Away Come From Away
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Claude & Others
Come From Away Come From Away
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Ford's Theater Production, 2016
Performer
Annie Annie
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Drake, Fred McCracken, Oliver Warbucks (Understudy)
Billy Elliot Billy Elliot
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
George, Dad (Understudy) [Replacement]
Adding Machine Adding Machine
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Mr. Zero
Annie Warbucks
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1993
Performer, Simon Whitehead
Annie Warbucks
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1993
Performer

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Movies

Come from Away
[ 2021 ] Claude Elliott, others

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2008 - Performance

Joel Hatch, Adding Machine


winner
The Lortels - 2008 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Joel Hatch, Adding Machine

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Kelli Barrett, Pearl Sun and More to Star in COME FROM AWAY at The Cape Playhouse Photo
Kelli Barrett, Pearl Sun and More to Star in COME FROM AWAY at The Cape Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

The Cape Playhouse will continue its summer season with COME FROM AWAY, the acclaimed musical about the incredible unity and kindness that emerges in times of crisis with book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein.
James Monroe Iglehart to Host 'Mr. Abbott' Award Gala Honoring Christopher Ashley Photo
James Monroe Iglehart to Host 'Mr. Abbott' Award Gala Honoring Christopher Ashley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

James Monroe Iglehart will host Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event here.
Jessie Mueller and James Monroe Iglehart Lead Studio Cast Recording Of THE CHRISTMAS Photo
Jessie Mueller and James Monroe Iglehart Lead Studio Cast Recording Of THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER, Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2022

Tony Award winners Jessie Mueller (Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, Waitress, The Minutes) and James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton, Freestyle Love Supreme), lead the brand-new studio cast recording of the beloved holiday musical, THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER, now available on all major digital music platforms.
Wake Up With BWW 3/21: Peters, Patinkin, and Lapine Talk SUNDAY IN THE PARK, and More Photo
Wake Up With BWW 3/21: Peters, Patinkin, and Lapine Talk SUNDAY IN THE PARK, and More!
by - Mar 21, 2022

Today's top stories include a new interview with Bernadette Peters, Mandy Patinkin, and James Lapine on CBS Sunday Morning! Plus, watch the latest episode of The Aging Ingenue, meet the new star of Moulin Rouge!, and more!
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Says Farewell to Joel Hatch Photo
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Says Farewell to Joel Hatch
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 20, 2022

This afternoon, Broadway veteran Joel Hatch has played his final show with the company of the hit musical, Come From Away. A member of the original cast, Joel Hatch has been with the show since it opened on Broadway just over five years ago on March 12th, 2017. He portrayed 'Claude & others' other characters throughout the production. Gene Weygandt will begin performances in the roles on Tuesday, March 22. Gene joins the company directly from the Australia cast of Come From Away.
Wake Up With BWW 3/16: WICKED Tour Casting, SIX Gets New Queens, and More! Photo
Wake Up With BWW 3/16: WICKED Tour Casting, SIX Gets New Queens, and More!
by - Mar 16, 2022

Today's top stories include new queens joining Six, casting for the National Tour of Wicked, and more! Plus, casting has been announced for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Geffen Playhouse, which will star Zachary Quinto, Aimee Carrero, Calista Flockhart, and Graham Phillips.
Gene Weygandt Will Join Cast of COME FROM AWAY on Broadway Photo
Gene Weygandt Will Join Cast of COME FROM AWAY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2022

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away, which just celebrated its 5th year on Broadway, has just announced that original cast member Joel Hatch will depart the production on Sunday, March 20 and Gene Weygandt will begin performances as ‘Claude & others’ on Tuesday, March 22. Gene joins the company from the Australia cast of COME FROM AWAY.
Photos: COME FROM AWAY Celebrates 5th Anniversary Photo
Photos: COME FROM AWAY Celebrates 5th Anniversary
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 13, 2022

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away, just celebrated a fabulous milestone this week as it marks its 5th year on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos from the special day below!
COME FROM AWAY Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway; Tickets Now On Sale Through January 20 Photo
COME FROM AWAY Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway; Tickets Now On Sale Through January 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2022

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY, celebrates a fabulous milestone this week as it marks its 5th year on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. To celebrate, the show has released a new block of tickets which are now on sale through Sunday, January 1, 2023!
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY's Rachel Tucker and Captain Beverley Bass Stop By The Tamron Ha Photo
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY's Rachel Tucker and Captain Beverley Bass Stop By The Tamron Hall Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2022

The Tamron Hall Show welcomed Captain Beverley Bass and Olivier Award- nominee Rachel Tucker for a special episode dedicated to “firsts,” which featured an interview with the pioneering pilot and a performance of “Me and the Sky” from Broadway's COME FROM AWAY.
VIDEO: Watch COME FROM AWAY's Joel Hatch Give a Moving Speech at Show's First Night B Photo
VIDEO: Watch COME FROM AWAY's Joel Hatch Give a Moving Speech at Show's First Night Back
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 8, 2022

Broadway’s Tony & Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away resumed performances last night at Broadway’s Schoenfeld Theatre. Original Cast Member Joel Hatch, who plays Mayor Claude Elliott in the musical based on a remarkable true story, made a brief curtain speech at the end of the show thanking the audiences for supporting Broadway.
COME FROM AWAY To Resume Broadway Performances January 7 Photo
COME FROM AWAY To Resume Broadway Performances January 7
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2022

The Broadway production of Come From Away has suspended performances through January 7, 2022 at the Gerard Schoenfeld Theatre.
COME FROM AWAY Cancels Broadway Performances Through January 2nd Photo
COME FROM AWAY Cancels Broadway Performances Through January 2nd
by BWW Staff - Dec 30, 2021

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away has canceled tonight's Broadway performances through January 2nd due to breakthrough Covid-19 infections within the company.
COME FROM AWAY Cancels Broadway Performances Through December 25th Photo
COME FROM AWAY Cancels Broadway Performances Through December 25th
by BWW Staff - Dec 22, 2021

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away has canceled tonight's Broadway performances through December 25th due to breakthrough Covid-19 infections within the company.
COME FROM AWAY On Broadway Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Breakthrough Covid-19 Photo
COME FROM AWAY On Broadway Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Breakthrough Covid-19 Infections
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2021

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away has canceled tonight's Broadway performance due to breakthrough Covid-19 infections within the company.
Jessie Mueller & James Monroe Iglehart to Lead THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER Studio Cast Rec Photo
Jessie Mueller & James Monroe Iglehart to Lead THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER Studio Cast Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2021

A brand-new studio cast recording of the beloved holiday musical, The Christmas Schooner, featuring Tony Award-winners Jessie Mueller (Beautiful – The Carole King Musical; Waitress) and James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin; Hamilton), will be released in 2022.
COME FROM AWAY to Perform on NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center Special Photo
COME FROM AWAY to Perform on NBC's Christmas in Rockefeller Center Special
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2021

The cast from the Tony and Olivier Award-winning hit Broadway musical “Come From Away” will perform on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” special prior to the lighting of the iconic Christmas tree. The special will also include performances from the Pentatonix, Harry Connick Jr., Carrie Underwood, and the Radio City Rockettes.
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Audience Members Surprised With $200 Gift Card Photo
VIDEO: COME FROM AWAY Audience Members Surprised With $200 Gift Card
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2021

Audience members at the November 20 matinee of Come From Away received a special surprise when they arrived for what they thought was just a normal performance. They were greeted with tote bags at each of their seats, containing an envelope, asking them to hold on opening it until a special announcement was made.
VIDEO: Rachel Tucker Lets Kristin Chenoweth Audition for COME FROM AWAY Photo
VIDEO: Rachel Tucker Lets Kristin Chenoweth Audition for COME FROM AWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2021

What happens when Kristin Chenoweth wants to star in Come From Away? Will the show's current Beverley Bass, Rachel Tucker let her in to audition? 
VIDEO: Go Inside COME FROM AWAY's Triumphant Return to Broadway! Photo
VIDEO: Go Inside COME FROM AWAY's Triumphant Return to Broadway!
by Team BWW - Sep 22, 2021

It was the start of a new moment last last the the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, as the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Come From Away officially returned to Broadway.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joel Hatch been in?

Joel Hatch has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Joel Hatch been in?

Joel Hatch has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Joel Hatch been nominated for?

Performance (Obie Awards) for Adding Machine and Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Adding Machine.

What awards has Joel Hatch won?

Joel Hatch won the Obie Award for Performance for Adding Machine and the Outstanding Lead Actor Lortel Award for Adding Machine.

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