Michael McGrath
Latest News on Michael McGrath:
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald To Be Presented By Theater for the New City This June (May 30, 2024)
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald to be Presented at Theater for the New City (May 29, 2024)
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals (May 18, 2024)
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald To Be Presented By Theater for the New City This June (May 30, 2024)
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald to be Presented at Theater for the New City (May 29, 2024)
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals (May 18, 2024)
BIO
Michael McGrath won a Tony Award for his performance in Nice Work If You Can Get It on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include On the Twentieth Century, Born Yesterday, Memphis, Is He Dead?, Spamalot (Tony Award nomination), Wonderful Town, Little Me, Swinging On A Star (Theatre World Award), The Goodbye Girl and My Favorite Year. Michael also appeared in the City Center Encores! productions of Follies, The Boys from Syracuse and DuBarry Was A Lady. His Off-Broadway credits include: The Coconuts, The Butter And Egg Man, Game Show, Louisiana Purchase and Forbidden Broadway. Michael has appeared on television in "The Martin Short Show." His film credits include: The Interpreter, Changing Lanes and Ira and Abby.
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Santinio Fontana, Reg Rogers, Michael McGrath, Sarah Stiles, Lilli Cooper, John Behlmann, Andy Grotelueschen and Julie Halston with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Jenifer Foote for "Tootsie" at The Marquis Theatre on April 22, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
Jenifer Foote, Santinio Fontana, Reg Rogers, Michael McGrath, Sarah Stiles, Lilli Cooper, John Behlmann, Andy Grotelueschen and Julie Halston with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Jenifer Foote for "Tootsie" at The Marquis Theatre on April 22, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
Theatre Marquee unveiling for "Tootsie" starring Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, Sarah Stiles, John Behlmann, Andy Grotelueschen, Julie Halston, Michael McGrath, and Reg Rogers at the Marquis Theatre on February 18, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on Broadway's Marquees of 2019
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2022
Performer (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2017
Ralph Kramden
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Bernie Buchsbaum
Bruce
Bert
German Soldier
Yulnick
German Soldier
Bruce
Yulnick
Bert
Bernie Buchsbaum
Noble Eggleston (Understudy)
Otto Schnitzler (Understudy)
Amos Pinchley (Understudy)
Fred Poitrine (Understudy)
Prince Cherney (Understudy)
Benny Buchsbaum (Understudy)
The Drunk (Understudy)
Val du Val (Understudy)
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Prince Cherney (Unknown)
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Otto Schnitzler (Unknown)
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Val du Val (Unknown)
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Prince Cherney (Unknown)
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The Drunk (Unknown)
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Val du Val (Unknown)
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Benny Buchsbaum (Unknown)
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Amos Pinchley (Unknown)
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Fred Poitrine (Unknown)
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Val du Val (Unknown)
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1997
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Charley/His Royal Highness, Dauphin of France
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Emcee
A Lover
The Waiter (1)
Bob
Buddy
The Polish Gentleman
A Suitor
The Man
The Polish Gentleman
Buddy
Bob
A Suitor
The Waiter (1)
A Lover
The Man
Emcee
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Elliot (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
(St. Louis, MO (Regional))
(Standby)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Ensemble
King Kaiser (Understudy)
Benjy Stone (Understudy)
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Benjy Stone (Unknown)
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Productions
Movies
Boyfriends
[ 1996 ] James
[ 1996 ] James
Changing Lanes
[ 2002 ] Seavers Michael Patrick McGrath
[ 2002 ] Seavers Michael Patrick McGrath
Cowboys & Angels
[ 2003 ] Mud Club Student
[ 2003 ] Mud Club Student
The Interpreter
[ 2005 ] Jonathan Ferris Michael Patrick McGrath
[ 2005 ] Jonathan Ferris Michael Patrick McGrath
Ira & Abby
[ 2006 ] Tony the Doorman
[ 2006 ] Tony the Doorman
The Secret of Kells
[ 2009 ] Adult Brendan
[ 2009 ] Adult Brendan
Memphis the Musical
[ 2011 ] Mr. Simmons
[ 2011 ] Mr. Simmons
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Michael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get It
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Michael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get It
winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Michael McGrath, Nice Work If You Can Get It
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Michael McGrath, Monty Python's Spamalot
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1996 - Performance
Michael McGrath, Swinging on a Star
Videos
Video: First Look at 'Dentist' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - 2023-08-02 08:23:04
VIDEO: Matthew Broderick Talks Working With Sarah Jessica Parker in PLAZA SUITE on LIVE! with Kelly & Ryan
by Michael Major - 2022-04-05 17:03:29
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick in PLAZA SUITE
by Show Highlights - 2022-04-05 12:57:21
VIDEO: Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the Cast of PLAZA SUITE on the Opening Night Red Carpet
by Red Carpet - 2022-03-30 07:52:09
VIDEO: Watch Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick Take First Bows in PLAZA SUITE
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-02-26 12:05:56
Video Flashback: Jeremy Jordan Performs in FINDING NEVERLAND at American Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2021-08-14 10:59:22
Broadway Rewind: ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Returns to Broadway with Kristin Chenoweth, Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-10-18 15:01:00
VIDEO: The Cast Of TOOTSIE Performs 'Unstoppable' at the 2019 TONYS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-06-10 10:09:57
VIDEO: TOOTSIE Performs 'Unstoppable' on Good Morning America
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-05-17 12:07:42
VIDEO: LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Goes Behind the Scenes of TOOTSIE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-16 13:56:34
TV: TOOTSIE's John Behlmann Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-04-24 09:58:46
TV: Santino Fontana, Lilli Cooper, David Yazbek and More Talk Bringing TOOTSIE from the Screen to Stage
by Alan Henry - 2018-09-05 09:00:51
VIDEO: Get a First Look at Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe, and More in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-18 10:11:10
TV: Go Inside Rehearsals for Kennedy Center's HOW TO SUCCEED... with Skylar Astin, Betsy Wolfe & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-05-30 16:54:27
News
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald To Be Presented By Theater for the New City This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024
Experience the world premiere of ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald at Theater for the New City from June 20 to July 7. This gripping drama explores themes of rebellion and resilience.
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024
Experience the world premiere of ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald at Theater for the New City from June 20 to July 7. This gripping drama explores themes of rebellion and resilience.
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE By David McDonald to be Presented at Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald will be presented at TNC this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024
ELLA THE UNGOVERNABLE by David McDonald will be presented at TNC this summer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - May 18, 2024
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
by Sidney Paterra - May 18, 2024
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Matthew López to Write Script for RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Sequel
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024
The highly anticipated sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue is in development, with Tony-Winner Matthew López returning to write the script, this time alongside Red, White & Royal Blue author, Casey McQuiston. Matthew López made his directorial debut with the first Red, White & Royal Blue film which became the #1 Movie Worldwide on Prime Video last August.
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024
The highly anticipated sequel to Red, White & Royal Blue is in development, with Tony-Winner Matthew López returning to write the script, this time alongside Red, White & Royal Blue author, Casey McQuiston. Matthew López made his directorial debut with the first Red, White & Royal Blue film which became the #1 Movie Worldwide on Prime Video last August.
From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 24, 2024
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 24, 2024
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
15 Stars You May or May Not Have Known Were in SPAMALOT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023
With Spamalot returning to Broadway, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reflecting on some of the stars who have appeared in previous productions of the musical. From Broadway to London, Chicago, touring productions, Las Vegas, the Hollywood Bowl, and more, there have been many faces you may recognize who have taken on these roles.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023
With Spamalot returning to Broadway, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reflecting on some of the stars who have appeared in previous productions of the musical. From Broadway to London, Chicago, touring productions, Las Vegas, the Hollywood Bowl, and more, there have been many faces you may recognize who have taken on these roles.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25th, 2023
by - Sep 25, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 25, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Fundraiser Launched to Raise Money For the Family of the Late Michael McGrath
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with financial difficulties suffered by the family of the late Michael McGrath following his sudden passing.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with financial difficulties suffered by the family of the late Michael McGrath following his sudden passing.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18th, 2023
by - Sep 18, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18th, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
by - Sep 18, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18th, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:
Video: Remembering Michael McGrath
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 15, 2023
Veteran actor Michael McGrath passed away at the age of 65. With these videos, we are remembering McGrath with highlights from some of his greatest onstage moments.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 15, 2023
Veteran actor Michael McGrath passed away at the age of 65. With these videos, we are remembering McGrath with highlights from some of his greatest onstage moments.
Tony Award-Winning Actor Michael McGrath Dies At Age 65
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony Award-winning actor Michael McGrath.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Tony Award-winning actor Michael McGrath.
Interview: Santino Fontana of SANTINO FONTANA AT 54 BELOW
by Michael Walters - Sep 6, 2023
The Tony-winner returns to 54 Below with a mystery set of songs, special guests and showbiz stories.
by Michael Walters - Sep 6, 2023
The Tony-winner returns to 54 Below with a mystery set of songs, special guests and showbiz stories.
A SPAMALOT Recap- Everything You Need to Know!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2023
The search for the grail will continue on Broadway this fall! Direct from a sold out run at the Kennedy Center, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will return to Broadway at the St. James Theatre.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2023
The search for the grail will continue on Broadway this fall! Direct from a sold out run at the Kennedy Center, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will return to Broadway at the St. James Theatre.
Video: First Look at 'Dentist' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023
The Muny is presenting Little Shop of Horrors through July 31. Check out an all new video here, featuring clips from 'Dentist'!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023
The Muny is presenting Little Shop of Horrors through July 31. Check out an all new video here, featuring clips from 'Dentist'!
Photos & Video: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2023
See photos and video of Little Shop of Horrors at The Muny.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2023
See photos and video of Little Shop of Horrors at The Muny.
Video: New Teaser Trailer for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023
Get a first look at the teaser trailer for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny. Don't miss this jaw-dropping preview of the highly anticipated production, filled with thrills and excitement.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023
Get a first look at the teaser trailer for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny. Don't miss this jaw-dropping preview of the highly anticipated production, filled with thrills and excitement.
Video: Inside Rehearsal For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023
The Muny is presenting Little Shop of Horrors, July 25 - 31. Get a look inside rehearsals in this all new video!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023
The Muny is presenting Little Shop of Horrors, July 25 - 31. Get a look inside rehearsals in this all new video!
Video: Inside the First Day of Rehearsals for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Little Shop of Horrors at The Muny!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2023
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Little Shop of Horrors at The Muny!
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023
The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for the cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors, July 25 - 31.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2023
The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for the cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors, July 25 - 31.
Theatre By The Sea to Host 90th Anniversary BIG BARN BASH
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney have announced a Big Barn Bash featuring TBTS alumni, which will take place at the historic barn theatre on Monday, August 21, 2023.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2023
In celebration of 90 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney have announced a Big Barn Bash featuring TBTS alumni, which will take place at the historic barn theatre on Monday, August 21, 2023.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael McGrath been in?
Michael McGrath has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael McGrath been in?
Michael McGrath has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Michael McGrath been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Swinging on a Star.
What awards has Michael McGrath won?
Michael McGrath has won several awards for his performances. He received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Nice Work If You Can Get It. He also won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, McGrath earned the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for Nice Work If You Can Get It. He was honored with the Performance award from The Theatre World Awards for Swinging on a Star.
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