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Michael Cerveris

Birth Place: Bethesda, MD, USA

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BIO

MICHAEL CERVERIS is a two-time Tony Award winning actor for his role as “John Wilkes Booth” in Assassins (Outer Critics Circle Award) and as "Bruce Bechdel" in Fun Home (Lucile Lortel Award, Grammy, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Award nominations). He has also garnered Tony Award nominations for his performances in Evita (Drama Desk Award nomination), Lovemusik (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Award nominations), Sweeny Todd (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Award nominations), and The Who’s Tommy (Grammy and Theatre World Awards, Outer Critics Circle Award nomination). Other Broadway appearances include In The Next Room (Or The Vibrator Play), Hedda Gabler, Cymbeline, and Titanic. Cerveris has also performed off-Broadway in productions of King Lear (Drama League Award nomination), Macbeth, Nikolai and The Others, and Sondheim’s Road Show, among others, and brought his performance as "Hedwig" from off-Broadway to Los Angeles and London's West End.



His series appearances include HBO’s “The Gilded Age” (SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series), as well as HBO’s limited series “The Plot Against America”, and the Netflix series “Mindhunter”. He is recognizable to television audiences for his roles as "James Castro" on CBS' “The Good Wife”, "Ramses IV" on Amazon's “The Tick”, "Professor Pyg" on FOX's “Gotham”, "Marvin Frey" on HBO's “Treme” and the "Observer" on FOX's “Fringe”. His other credits include the original television series version of “Fame”, his recurring role on “The Blacklist” and HBO's limited series “Mosaic”. His film credits include the cult hits Stake Land, Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant, and The Mexican opposite James Gandolfini with Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts.

Cerveris also has a long career as a musician. He has sung with the New York City Opera and the New York Philharmonic, and at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and New Orleans' JazzFest. He was the guitarist in punk icon Bob Mould's touring band on his US/UK tour and has shared stages with Pete Townshend, Frank Black of the Pixies, The Breeders, Teenage Fanclub and Stone Temple Pilots. He has released two solo albums, Dog Eared and Piety. He tours and records with his Americana band, Loose Cattle, who have released several albums, including their live debut album North of Houston, the vinyl Pony Girl 45, a Christmas album Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Heavy Lifting. Their newest album Someone’s Monster will be released by Single Lock Records on November 1 with the first single Further On set for an August 6 release.

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STAGE CREDITS

A Christmas Carol (Thorne Adaptation)
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Ebenezer Scrooge ()
Tammy Faye Tammy Faye
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Reverend Jerry Falwell
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer
Fun Home Fun Home
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Bruce Bechdel
Faust: The Concert Faust: The Concert
[New York]
City Center Encores Concert, 2014
Performer
Fun Home Fun Home
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Public Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Bruce
Evita Evita
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Juan Peron
In the Next Room (or the vibrator play) In the Next Room (or the vibrator play)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Dr. Givings
Road Show Road Show
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Wilson Mizner
Cymbeline Cymbeline
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2007
Posthumus Leonatus
LoveMusik LoveMusik
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2007
Kurt Weill
King Lear
[Off-Broadway]
2007
Kent
an oak tree
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Sweeney Todd
Anyone Can Whistle
[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2005
J. Bowden Hapgood
The Apple Tree
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2005
Performer
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Passion
[Broadway]
10th Anniversary Concert, 2004
Giorgio
Sunday in the Park with George
[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2004
George
Assassins Assassins
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
John Wilkes Booth
Wintertime
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Francois
Passion
[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2003
Giorgio
Fifth of July
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Kenneth Talley, Jr. [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Passion
[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Giorgio
Chess
[New York]
New York Concert, 1998
Narrator
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1998
Hedwig [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Titanic
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Thomas Andrews
The Who's Tommy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Tommy
Blood Sports
[Off-Broadway]
1987
Performer
Abingdon Square
[Off-Broadway]
1987
Frank
Total Eclipse
[Off-Broadway]
1984
Arthur Rimbaud
Spring Awakening
[New York]
New York Concert, 2005
The Man in the Mask

Movies

Tokyo Pop
[ 1988 ] Mike Mike Cerveris
Steel and Lace
[ 1991 ] Daniel Emerson
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
[ 1991 ] Eaglebauer
Strangers
[ 1991 ] John Reece
A Woman, Her Men, and Her Futon
[ 1992 ] Paul
Lulu on the Bridge
[ 1998 ] Restaurant Man #3
The Mexican
[ 2001 ] Frank
Temptation
[ 2004 ] Pablo
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
[ 2009 ] Mr. Tiny
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
[ 2009 ] Subject #15
Stake Land
[ 2010 ] Jebedia Loven
Meskada
[ 2010 ] Terrence Lindy
Nine Lives: A Musical Adaptation Live
[ 2011 ] John, Joann Guidos
Leaving Circadia
[ 2014 ] Reece
Detours
[ 2016 ] Bob O Connor
Ant-Man and the Wasp
[ 2018 ] Elih Starr
Basic Psych
[ 2024 ] Stuart Prince
Watchmen: Chapter II
[ 2024 ] Jonathan OstermanDr. Manhattan
Watchmen: Chapter I
[ 2024 ] Jonathan OstermanDr. ManhattanFather
Basic Psych
[ 2025 ] Stuart Prince

TV Shows

Evil
Devil Therapist, Devil Therapist Voice
Fame
Ian Ware
Fringe
The Observer, September, Gemini
Madam Secretary
Congressman Jeff Pearson
Mosaic
Tom Davis
The Equalizer
Nick Kaminsky, Frank Fipps
The Good Wife
James Castro
Treme
Marvin Frey

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michael Cerveris, Fun Home

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, Fun Home

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michael Cerveris, Fun Home

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, Fun Home


winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, Fun Home

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, Evita

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, Evita

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, LoveMusik

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, LoveMusik

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, LoveMusik

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, Sweeney Todd


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, Assassins


winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, Assassins

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Actor - Musical

Michael Cerveris - , Tommy


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1993 - Performance

Michael Cerveris, The Who's Tommy

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Michael Cerveris, The Who's Tommy

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A 2025 Guide To New York City’s Under-the-Radar Holiday Highlights Photo
A 2025 Guide To New York City’s Under-the-Radar Holiday Highlights
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

New York City is home to a wide range of holiday attractions beyond its most famous seasonal destinations. From specialty pop-ups and historic venues to neighborhood light displays and winter markets, these hidden gems offer distinct ways to experience the city during December. Learn more about NYC's lesser-known locations and events across the five boroughs.
Listen: Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge Release Christmas Single Feat. Michael Cer Photo
Listen: Joe McGinty & The Loser’s Lounge Release Christmas Single Feat. Michael Cerveris
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 2025

Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge have released a new single from their upcoming holiday album, coming in 2026. Listen to 'Winter World Of Love,' now, which features lead vocals by Tony Award-winning actor and musician Michael Cerveris.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2025- A CHRISTMAS CAROL First Look and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2025- A CHRISTMAS CAROL First Look and More
by - Dec 2, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Michael Cerveris, Julia Knitel and More in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC Photo
Photos: Michael Cerveris, Julia Knitel and More in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

A Christmas Carol has begun performances at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. You can now get a first look at George Abud, Julia Knitel and more in the production.
Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen Join Ti West's EBENEZER: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Photo
Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen Join Ti West's EBENEZER: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025

Broadway alums Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen have joined the cast of Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, a new film adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic story from director Ti West.
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Photo
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 3, 2025

New York City is about to get a little bit merrier with the arrival of A Christmas Carol- Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. Watch in this video as the cast gets in the holiday spirit in the rehearsal room!
Michael Cerveris and Loose Cattle to Perform at Mercury Lounge Photo
Michael Cerveris and Loose Cattle to Perform at Mercury Lounge
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Michael Cerveris will bring his New Orleans based americana band, Loose Cattle, to town for one special show at NYC's Mercury Lounge in November. Loose Cattle is led in tandem by Michael Cerveris and Kimberly Kaye.
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025 Photo
Spotlight on Plays: November 2025
by Team BWW - Nov 1, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season is in full swing, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in November 2025.
Photos: Meet the Cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC Photo
Photos: Meet the Cast of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 30, 2025

Next up at Perelman Performing Arts Center is the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. The cast just met the press and you can check out photos here!
Complete Cast Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC Photo
Complete Cast Set for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

Perelman Performing Arts Center has revealed the complete cast for the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne. Learn more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 8, 2025- SIX Celebrates Four Years on Broadway and Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 8, 2025- SIX Celebrates Four Years on Broadway and More
by - Oct 8, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Michael Cerveris, George Abud and More to Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC Photo
Michael Cerveris, George Abud and More to Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at PAC NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

Two-time Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Fun Home, Sweeney Todd) will make his PAC NYC debut playing “Ebenezer Scrooge” in the New York return of Matthew Warchus’ A Christmas Carol. Learn more!
Listen: Roger Daltrey, Sally Struthers and More Featured on WINCHELL: THE MUSICAL Alb Photo
Listen: Roger Daltrey, Sally Struthers and More Featured on WINCHELL: THE MUSICAL Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2025

YELLOW SOUND LABEL has released Winchell: The Musical (NYC Studio Recording) on streaming and digital formats. Learn more about the album and listen here!
Listen: WINCHELL: THE MUSICAL Featuring Roger Daltrey, Kate Baldwin and More Out Now Photo
Listen: WINCHELL: THE MUSICAL Featuring Roger Daltrey, Kate Baldwin and More Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

YELLOW SOUND LABEL has released Winchell: The Musical (NYC Studio Recording) on streaming and digital formats. Listen to the album now!
Exclusive: Julia Murney, Roger Daltry, & More Sing 'It Happens at Night' From WINCHEL Photo
Exclusive: Julia Murney, Roger Daltry, & More Sing 'It Happens at Night' From WINCHELL: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025

Yellow Sound Label will release Winchell: The Musical (NYC Studio Recording) this Friday, August 29. We have your exclusive first listen to the track “It Happens at Night,” which features Kristen Duerr, Julia Murney, Roger Daltry, and more. Listen here!
Theatergoing in the Time of The Gilded Age Photo
Theatergoing in the Time of The Gilded Age
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 24, 2025

The Gilded Age recently wrapped up its third season on HBO, to record-setting viewership. Much to the delight of theatre fans, the cast of the show includes a wealth of actors who are beloved for their work in theatre. Cast by Adam Caldwell and Bernie Telsey, The Gilded Age shoots in the New York area, which gave the team the ability to cast many actors who regularly work in theatre.
Erika Henningsen & Ramin Karimloo Will Lead Manhattan Concert Productions' JANE EYRE Photo
Erika Henningsen & Ramin Karimloo Will Lead Manhattan Concert Productions' JANE EYRE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2025

Manhattan Concert Productions will continue its acclaimed Broadway Series with Jane Eyre, coming to David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in 2026. The concert will be led by Erika Henningsen as the title character and Ramin Karimloo as Rochester. We have all of the details! here!
Interview: 'I'm Going Full Out With London!': John Cameron Mitchell on His Debut West Photo
Interview: 'I'm Going Full Out With London!': John Cameron Mitchell on His Debut West End Show, JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL: LIVE IN LONDON
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 1, 2025

John Cameron Mitchell, known as the writer, director and star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, will be making his West End debut at the Adelphi Theatre in his own concert, John Cameron Mitchell: Live in London. Recently, we had the chance to talk with John Cameron Mitchell about his upcoming London concert. We discussed what it’s like to put on concerts around the world, a bit of his creative process and even some of the guests who will be taking part in the show!
Jonathan Groff-Led MINDHUNTER May Return as Three Movies Photo
Jonathan Groff-Led MINDHUNTER May Return as Three Movies
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Despite Mindhunter ending in 2019, the series may live on in another form. In an interview, Holt McCallany, who starred alongside Tony-winner Jonathan Groff in the Netflix series, noted that there could be a future for the show
Photos: Irish Repertory Theatre Hosts 2025 Gala Photo
Photos: Irish Repertory Theatre Hosts 2025 Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 10, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre hosted its 2025 Gala concert, A Marvelous Night – Irish Rep Celebrates the Music of Van Morrison, on June 9. Check out photos from the event here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Cerveris been in?

Michael Cerveris has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Cerveris been in?

Michael Cerveris has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michael Cerveris been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fun Home, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (The Lortels) for Fun Home, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for LoveMusik, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for LoveMusik, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Assassins, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Assassins, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tommy, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Who's Tommy and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Who's Tommy.

What awards has Michael Cerveris won?

Michael Cerveris has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical (The Lortel Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Assassins, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Assassins, and a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for The Who's Tommy.

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