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Esper has appeared on Broadway in Sting's The Last Ship, A Man for All Seasons, Green Day's American Idiot and The Lyons. He also starred in the Off-Broadway premieres of Leslye Headland's Assistance, Nicky Silver's The Lyons, and Tony Kushner's The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures. His voice is included on American Idiot: The Original Broadway Cast Recording as well as the cast album for Lazarus.

After a break from stage work, he returned to New York theater in February 2014 with David Grimm's new play Tales from Red Vienna off-Broadway, opposite Nina Arianda. He followed that by starring in Sting's new musical The Last Ship. The Last Ship began previews on Broadway in September 2014 and ran through January 24, 2015. Esper also appeared in David Bowie and Enda Walsh's new musical Lazarus at New York Theatre Workshop. He was nominated for a 2016 Outer Critics Circle Award for his performance in Lazarus. Esper has also appeared in Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie at the Edinburgh International Festival in 2016 and again at the Duke of York's Theatre in London, which ran until April 29, 2017.

Additional stage credits include Crazy Mary, for which he won the Clarence Derwent Award, Big Bill, subUrbia, Manic Flight Reaction, As You Like It, and The Four Of Us.

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Michael Esper STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Second Stage Original Broadway Production, 2023
Francois "Franz" Lafayette

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Off-Broadway Revival, 2019
Vealtninc Husz

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons World Premiere, 2019
Guy

[West End]
West End Revival, 2017
Tom

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2016
Valentine [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
NYTW Off-Broadway World Premiere Production, 2015
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Gideon Fletcher

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2012
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Production, 2011
Curtis Lyons

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater & Signature Theatre Company Co-Production, 2011
Eli

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Will

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
William Roper

[Off-Broadway]
2008
David

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Skip

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Pony

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Luke

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Silvius/Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Pete/Ball Boy/Others

Jimmy (Understudy)


Michael Esper Movies

Dying Is Easy
[ 1995 ] Albert Matson
A Beautiful Mind
[ 2001 ] John Nh Jr. - Young Man
American Gun
[ 2002 ] Burgler
Loggerheads
[ 2005 ] Gill
Bittersweet Place
[ 2005 ] Joey
Light and the Sufferer
[ 2007 ] Paul
All Good Things
[ 2010 ] Daniel Marks
Watching TV with the Red Chinese
[ 2012 ] Billy
Frances Ha
[ 2012 ] Dan
Runner Runner
[ 2013 ] BillyPetPetricoff
The Drop
[ 2014 ] Rardy
Ben Is Back
[ 2018 ] Clayton
Resurrection
[ 2022 ] Peter

Michael Esper TV Shows

Nurse Jackie
Gabe
Person of Interest
Jason Greenfield

Michael Esper Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Michael Esper, Lazarus

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Michael Esper News


Video: David Korins Unpacks His Three-Show Season


Today we are talking scenic design with David Korins who seems to have designed every blockbuster show on Broadway. This season, he lent his creativity to Tommy and Here Lies Love. In the past seasons, he has designed everything from Hamilton, Beetlejuice, and Dear Evan Hansen to the Academy Awards, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, and Bruno Mars performances, and even the set of Watch What Happens Live!

Photos: APPROPRIATE Cast Takes Re-Opening Night Bows at the Belasco Theatre


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE  reopened at its new home at the Belasco Theater. Check out photos from inside the curtain call here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 15, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Corey Stoll to Talk APPROPRIATE on THE VIEW Next Week


Corey Stoll is coming back to your TV screens next week! Following an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers this week, the Broadway actor will also appear on The View next Friday, April 19 to discuss his role in the play Appropriate. The episode airs from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET and can also be streamed on ABC News Live weekdays at 5 p.m. EDT.

Photos: See All-New Photos of APPROPRIATE On Broadway, Reopening Tonight


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE reopened at the Belasco Theater tonight, Wednesday, April 10. Check out new photos of the production below!

Video: APPROPRIATE's Michael Esper Talks Acting Technique and More


Welcome to another edition of The Roundtable on BroadwayWorld with film and Broadway star Michael Esper- now appearing in Appropriate over at the Belasco Theatre on Broadway. In this video, watch as Michael chats about his latest gig and more!

Video: Corey Stoll Talks Transfer of APPROPRIATE on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS


On Monday, Corey Stoll joined Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his role in the play Appropriate and how moving into a bigger space has affected the show and the audience. Following its transfer, the show is currently running at the Belasco Theatre through June 23rd. Watch the video!

Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON


Watch Sarah Paulson discuss starring in Appropriate on Broadway, Beyonce, and play a game of Face It Challenge with Jimmy Fallon on THE TONIGHT SHOW in the videos here!

Photos: Annette Bening Visits Daughter Ella Beatty at APPROPRIATE


Ella Beatty is making her Broadway debut as “River” in Appropriate, taking over for Elle Fanning. Beatty officially began performances earlier this week. Stopping by to show her support was Beatty's mother, actress Annette Bening. Check out photos here!

Photos: Ella Beatty Takes First Bows in APPROPRIATE on Broadway


Ella Beatty is making her Broadway debut as “River” in Appropriate, and officially began performances. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of her first bows here!

APPROPRIATE On Broadway Announces General Rush And Digital Lottery


The Broadway production of APPROPRIATE by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Lila Neugebauer, has announced the general rush and digital lottery policy for the show's  final extension at the Belasco Theater.

Up on the Marquee: APPROPRIATE Moves to the Belasco Theatre


The critically-acclaimed Second Stage Theater production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate, directed by Lila Neugebauer and starring Sarah Paulson, is transferring to the Belasco Theater. Check out photos of the new marquee!

Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director


Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

APPROPRIATE Cancels Performances This Week Due to COVID


Due to COVID among the company, Second Stage Theater has canceled performances of Appropriate. Learn more about the cancellation dates.

APPROPRIATE Will Transfer to Belasco Theater; Extends Through June


The Second Stage Theater production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer and starring Sarah Paulson, is extending its run and will transfer to the Belasco Theater. We have all the details!

Photos: Bradley Cooper, Pedro Pascal & Judith Light Visit Sarah Paulson at APPROPRIATE


The special guests keep on coming to the Hayes Theatre! The company of Appropriate recently welcomed (and posed backstage with) Bradley Cooper, Pedro Pascal and Judith Light. Check out photos here!

APPROPRIATE January 12 Performance Canceled Due To Illness


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate has canceled its January 12 evening performance due to illness.

APPROPRIATE January 4 Performance Canceled Due To Illness


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate has canceled its January 4 evening performance due to a Covid-related illness.

Exclusive: Angelina Jolie Visits Her Maleficent Co-Star Elle Fanning at APPROPRIATE


Angelina Jolie paid a visit to Appropriate on Broadway, where she posed backstage with the cast, which includes her two-time co-star Elle Fanning. Check out the exclusive photo here!

Exclusive: Go Inside the Opening Night Celebration for APPROPRIATE


Get an exclusive look into the opening night celebrations for Appropriate!

Michael Esper FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Esper been in?

Michael Esper has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Esper been in?

Michael Esper has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Michael Esper's first West End show?

Michael Esper's first West End show was Lazarus which opened in 2016

What awards has Michael Esper been nominated for?

Michael Esper has been nominated for the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in Lazarus.

What is Michael Esper next theatre project?

Michael Esper's next show will be Appropriate which opens on 12/18/2023 on Broadway.

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