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BIO

Joel Perez is an award-winning writer and actor living in NYC. He wrote and stars in Beautiful, FL which premiers on Disney+ in 2023. He co-wrote and performed his solo musical comedy show Playing With Myself at Joe’s Pub and Ars Nova. Other writing includes Stir, a play commission from the Old Globe Theater which was developed at The Huntington Theatre and received an Elliot Norton Award for Best New Script and the musical Lost City Radio (NYSAF, Berkeley Rep Ground Floor, and Rhinebeck Writers Retreat). He is a 2021 Warner Bros. Discovery 150 Artist Grant recipient for his original comedy pilot You’re Tired, You’re Poor. He is the winner of the 2021 Voces Latinx National Playwriting Competition for his play From the Fountain. He is a 2019 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Playwriting from NYFA. His acting work includes Fun Home (Broadway), Kiss My Aztec! (Hartford Stage), As You Like It (The Public Theater), and Sweet Charity (New Group; Lortel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical). Film work includes tick, tick… Boom! (Netflix). TV work includes Jesus Christ Superstar Live! (NBC), Person of Interest (CBS) and Odd Mom Out (Bravo). He performed with the UCB Maude sketch team Peach. Follow him at @misterjoelperez.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2023
Stephano


[Broadway]
Second Stage Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Rodriguez


[Off-Broadway]
The New Group's Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Cast


[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater New York Premiere, 2018
Chorus

Digital Minsung

Chorus

Digital Minsung

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2018
Ensemble


[Washington, DC (Regional)]
National Symphony Orchestra Concert Revival, 2018
Bernardo


[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at The Public Theater, 2017
Creon

Coro

Creon

Coro

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Public Works Production, 2017
Touchstone


[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Daddy Brubeck

Vittorio

Herman

Vittorio

Herman

Daddy Brubeck

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Bobby Jeremy

Pete

Roy

Bobby Jeremy

Pete

Roy

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Public Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Roy and Others


Awards and Nominations


winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Joel Perez, Sweet Charity

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News


John Cena Set to Join FAN EXPO New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Fans of John Cena like to chant his famous 'You Can't See Me' catchphrase. But they certainly will be able to see the 16-time WWE champion, actor and best-selling author when he attends FAN EXPO New Orleans.
HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert Sets Prime Video Streaming Date
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025

Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway, the concert event celebrating the Season Two premiere of the hit adult animated musical series, will be coming to Prime Video on November 17.
Video: Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman Perform 'Gravity' From HAZBIN HOTEL in New BTS Video
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2025

Prime Video has shared a 'behind the music' video from Season 2 of Hazbin Hotel, featuring Broadway stars Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman. Watch the video, which sees the two powerhouses perform the song 'Gravity.'
Video: Christian Borle Sings Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Songs
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2025

Enjoy the new villain song from Hazbin Hotel Season 2! Christian Borle performs 'Once We Get Up There!'—stream it now on Prime Video.
Photos: Inside HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert at the Majestic Theater
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 21, 2025

Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway, the first-ever concert event celebrating the hit adult animated musical series, was held on October 20. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos featuring the show's cast and guests
Videos: HAZBIN HOTEL Unveils Season 2 Clip, New Song Feat. Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 10, 2025

Discover the Hazbin Hotel Season 2 release date, new music, and exciting details from the New York Comic Con panel. Don't miss out!
HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert Event Coming to the Majestic Theater
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 6, 2025

Prime Video has announced Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway, the first-ever concert event celebrating the hit adult animated musical series. Hosted by series lead Erika Henningsen, the live concert event will take place on October 20 at New York’s Majestic Theater.
SHIZ: Broadway Meets Sketch Comedy Comes to UCB
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025

UCB will present SHIZ: Broadway Meets Sketch Comedy Presented by NYCF, Live and Livestreamed! on November 10th, 2025. This event is also being streamed online.
Video: Watch the HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2 Trailer Featuring New Musical Numbers
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

It's time to return to Hell in the new trailer for Hazbin Hotel, the hit adult animated musical series. The new season features the voices of numerous Broadway stars, including Erika Henningsen, Alex Brightman, Christian Borle, Jeremy Jordan, Jessica Vosk, and more. Check out the new trailer!
SOLFEST 2025 Latiné Theater Festival Programming Announced
by Gillian Blum - Sep 27, 2025

SolFest 2025 is a Latiné Theater Festival running in New York City and online from September 28 through October 2, with a full lineup of programming announced for all four days.
Photos: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3 Album Release Concert at Sony Hall
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 16, 2025

The new album, out now, Lozano honestly portrays the first- and second-generation middle class U.S. experience through heartfelt song, backed by his talented band and featuring a starry cast of Broadway singers
ANIMATE! PHILADELPHIA is Coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

​GalaxyCon will present the debut of Animate! Philadelphia at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Listen: Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3 Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 22, 2025

Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3, the highly anticipated third album by Jaime Lozano & The Familia, is now available. The new album features Latin artists and Broadway stars, including Tom Kitt, Krystina Alabado, Lorna Courtney, Florencia Cuenca, and more. Check it out here!
Broadway Streaming Guide August 2025 - Where to Watch the New PEANUTS Musical & More
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025

This August, Broadway fans can enjoy another month of summer streaming titles with highly anticipated new seasons of shows like Tim Burton's Wednesday to the first Peanuts musical in 37 years on Apple TV+. Check out the movies, television, and music coming to streaming this August!
THE SOUND GUY to Make World Premiere at Littlefield in Brooklyn, August 31
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2025

The world premiere of The Sound Guy, a new improvised mockumentary comedy, will take place on Sunday, August 31 at Littlefield in Brooklyn. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the screening beginning at 8:00 p.m.
Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Cast: Alex Newell, Andrew Durand & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025

Explore the Hazbin Hotel Season 2 cast, featuring Alex Newell, Andrew Durand, and more. Now on Prime Video!
Jaime Lozano & The Familia to Perform Concert at Sony Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

To celebrate the release of Concord Theatricals Recordings’ Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3 on August 22, Jaime Lozano & The Familia will perform an evening of songs from the album at New York's iconic Sony Hall.
Video: Lorna Courtney Performs 'Mountain in The Sky' From Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025

A new video has been released of Tony Award nominee Lorna Courtney performing Mountain in the Sky, one of the songs featured on Jaime Lozano's upcoming album, Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3. Watch it here!
Jaime Lozano's SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT VOL. 3 to be Released in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2025

Concord Theatricals Recordings will release Songs By An Immigrant Vol. 3, the highly anticipated third album by Jaime Lozano & The Familia, on streaming and digital download platforms. Learn more about the album here!
JAKE LANDAU: A MUSICAL REVUE Adds Maleah Joi Moon, Adrian Blake Enscoe and Joel Perez To Reading
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

Composer and lyricist Jake Landau is making a unique name for himself by creating a career that spans musical theater and classical music, often drawing comparisons in the press to Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joel Perez been in?

Joel Perez has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Joel Perez been in?

Joel Perez has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Joel Perez been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Sweet Charity.

What awards has Joel Perez won?

Joel Perez won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from The Lortels for his performance in Sweet Charity.

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