Michael Urie
Latest News on Michael Urie:
Red Bull Theater Extends Run Of RICHARD II Starring Michael Urie (Dec 4, 2025)
Hot Tickets of the Week: DEATH BECOMES HER, ALADDIN & More (Dec 1, 2025)
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE & More (Nov 29, 2025)
Red Bull Theater Extends Run Of RICHARD II Starring Michael Urie (Dec 4, 2025)
Hot Tickets of the Week: DEATH BECOMES HER, ALADDIN & More (Dec 1, 2025)
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE & More (Nov 29, 2025)
BIO
Michael Urie is most well known as an actor for his television work as Marc St. James on “Ugly Betty,” Gavin Sinclair on “Modern Family,” Redmond on “Younger,” roles on “Partners,” “Workaholics,” “Hot in Cleveland,” “The Good Wife,” “The Good Fight,” as well as “Shrinking” for Apple +.
Most recently, he appeared in Spamalot at Kennedy Center, and he will next star in The Da Vinci Code at Ogunquit Playhouse.
Movies include: Single All the Way, Swan Song, The Decoy Bride, Petunia, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Lavender, the upcoming Jersey Boys Live starring Nick Jonas. On Broadway, Michael has appeared in Douglas Lyons’ Chicken & Biscuits, Bess Wohl’s Grand Horizons, Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song, and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Off Broadway, on tour and in London, he did more than 600 performances of Jonathan Tolins’ solo play Buyer & Cellar. Other Off-Broadway plays include Jane Anger, The Temperamentals, The Government Inspector, Homos or Everyone in America, Shows for Days, High Button Shoes, The Cherry Orchard, and two Tony Kushner plays: A Bright Room Called Day and Angels in America. Behind the scenes, Michael directed Bright Colors and Bold Patterns and produced Happy Birthday Doug (both plays written and performed by Drew Droege and both available on BroadwayHD), directed the short film The Hyperglot, feature comedy film He’s Way More Famous Than You, and co-directed Thank You for Judging an award-winning documentary about High School speech tournaments.
He’s narrated the audiobooks Lily and the Octopus, Hero, Midnight Cowboy, and The Editor. He is the recipient of two Drama Desk Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, an Obie, an LA Drama Critics Award, Actors Equity’s Clarence Derwent award, as well as GMHC’s Howard Ashman Award, The Broadway Beacon Award, Coach Art’s Coach Champion Award and Juilliard’s John Houseman Award. He lives in New York with his partner Ryan and their children, a dog and cat.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
Bud Frump [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Productions
Movies
WTC View
[ 2005 ] Eric
[ 2005 ] Eric
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
[ 2008 ] Sebtian
[ 2008 ] Sebtian
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
[ 2011 ] James
[ 2011 ] James
The Decoy Bride
[ 2011 ] Steve
[ 2011 ] Steve
Petunia
[ 2012 ] George McDougal
[ 2012 ] George McDougal
He's Way More Famous Than You
[ 2013 ] Michael Urie
[ 2013 ] Michael Urie
Such Good People
[ 2014 ] Richard Nearly
[ 2014 ] Richard Nearly
Abducted
[ 2018 ] Todd Meisner
[ 2018 ] Todd Meisner
Smithtown
[ 2020 ] Ian Bernstein
[ 2020 ] Ian Bernstein
Nora Highland
[ 2020 ] LGBTQIA Gala Host
[ 2020 ] LGBTQIA Gala Host
Swan Song
[ 2021 ] Dustin
[ 2021 ] Dustin
The Extinction of Fireflies
[ 2021 ] Jay
[ 2021 ] Jay
Single All the Way
[ 2021 ] Peter
[ 2021 ] Peter
Jersey Boys Live!
[ 2022 ] Bob Crewe
[ 2022 ] Bob Crewe
Goodrich
[ 2024 ] Terry
[ 2024 ] Terry
13-Year-Old Michael Ausiello Presents: Beverly Hills - February Sweeps Russian Circus Storyline
[ 2025 ]
[ 2025 ]
TV Shows
Almost Family
Nate
Nate
Modern Family
Gavin Sinclair
Gavin Sinclair
Partners
Louis, Louis McManus
Louis, Louis McManus
The Good Wife
Stephen Dinovera
Stephen Dinovera
Ugly Betty
Marc St. James
Marc St. James
Younger
Redmond
Redmond
Shrinking
[ 2023-2024 ] Brian
[ 2023-2024 ] Brian
Krapopolis
[ 2023-2024 ] Hermes
[ 2023-2024 ] Hermes
Does This Murder Make Me Look Gay?!
James Wilson
James Wilson
Night Court
[ 2023-2025 ] Judge Toby Nulman
[ 2023-2025 ] Judge Toby Nulman
Krapopolis
[ 2023-2025 ] Hermes (voice)
[ 2023-2025 ] Hermes (voice)
Shrinking
[ 2023-2026 ] Brian
[ 2023-2026 ] Brian
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical
Michael Urie, Once Upon a Mattress
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical
Michael Urie, Once Upon a Mattress
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award
Michael Urie, Grand Horizons
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award
Michael Urie, Torch Song
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Michael Urie, The Government Inspector
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
Michael Urie, Torch Song
winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Performance
Michael UrieHomos, or Everyone in America
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Michael Urie, Buyer and Cellar
Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award
Michael Urie, Buyer and cellar
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Michael Urie, Buyer and Cellar
winner
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Michael Urie, The Temperamentals
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2010 - Performance
Michael Urie, The Temperamentals
Videos
Video: Michael Urie, Kristen Bell, & More in Trailer for IS IT CAKE? HOLIDAY Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-03 13:02:51
Video: Jinkx Monsoon, Kumail Nanjiani & Michael Urie Take Final OH, MARY! Bows
by Michael Major - 2025-09-29 09:16:31
Video: Michael Urie Shares How He Manifested OH, MARY! Role on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-15 14:42:53
Video: Tituss Burgess, Conrad Ricamora & More Take Final OH, MARY! Bows
by Michael Major - 2025-08-04 12:23:08
Video: Michael Urie Recalls Acting With Jessica Chastain While at Juilliard
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-24 15:42:40
Video: Michael Urie Reflects on His Fairytale Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-04-23 15:43:55
Video: Apple TV+ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of SHRINKING Season 2 Episode 9
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-02 12:43:58
Video: New Sneak Peek Clip from Episode 5 of SHRINKING Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-11-04 12:54:31
Video: Apple TV's SHRINKING Season Two Premiere Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-10-15 12:40:59
Video: Survival Jobs Celebrates 100th Episode with Michael Urie & Robin de Jesús
by Survival Jobs - 2024-08-29 13:56:53
Character Breakdown: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast Breaks Down Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - 2024-08-24 16:00:20
Video: Sutton Foster and Carol Burnett Talk ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-11 10:32:36
News
Red Bull Theater Extends Run Of RICHARD II Starring Michael Urie
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
Red Bull Theater will extend its acclaimed production of RICHARD II for one final week, with performances now running through December 21 at the Astor Place Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
Red Bull Theater will extend its acclaimed production of RICHARD II for one final week, with performances now running through December 21 at the Astor Place Theatre.
Hot Tickets of the Week: DEATH BECOMES HER, ALADDIN & More
by Team BWW - Dec 1, 2025
Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, with special holiday savings available. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
by Team BWW - Dec 1, 2025
Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, with special holiday savings available. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets (and a great deal!) to right now.
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025
From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025
From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
Jinkx Monsoon Will Return to OH, MARY! on Broadway in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2025
Jinkx Monsoon will return to the title role of ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’ in Oh, Mary! on Broadway beginning Thursday, January 8, 2026. Monsoon returns to the historic Lyceum Theatre for 30 performances only.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2025
Jinkx Monsoon will return to the title role of ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’ in Oh, Mary! on Broadway beginning Thursday, January 8, 2026. Monsoon returns to the historic Lyceum Theatre for 30 performances only.
Video: CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 14, 2025- OEDIPUS First Look and More
by - Nov 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
The Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie, recently opened. The engagement will continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
The Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie, recently opened. The engagement will continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD II With Michael Urie and More
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie. Check out photos from opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review Roundup: Michael Urie Stars In RICHARD II At Astor Place Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
Read reviews for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Tony Award nominee Michael Urie. The extended limited Off-Broadway engagement will now continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
Read reviews for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Tony Award nominee Michael Urie. The extended limited Off-Broadway engagement will now continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre.
Red Bull Theater's RICHARD II Starring Michael Urie Extends
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
The limited Off-Broadway engagement of Richard II has been extended. Ambition and betrayal reign supreme in this electrifying reimagining of Shakespeare's poetic masterpiece.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
The limited Off-Broadway engagement of Richard II has been extended. Ambition and betrayal reign supreme in this electrifying reimagining of Shakespeare's poetic masterpiece.
Photos: Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, celebrated its opening night at The Duke on 42nd Street, followed by a party at the West Bank Café. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, celebrated its opening night at The Duke on 42nd Street, followed by a party at the West Bank Café. See photos here!
Norm Lewis and Michael Urie to Reunite for CHICKEN & BISCUITS Benefit Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Queens Theatre will present a one-night-only staged reading of Douglas Lyons' Broadway comedy Chicken & Biscuits, starring Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis and Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Queens Theatre will present a one-night-only staged reading of Douglas Lyons' Broadway comedy Chicken & Biscuits, starring Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis and Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie.
Video: Michael Urie, Kristen Bell, & More in Trailer for IS IT CAKE? HOLIDAY Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025
Netflix has debuted the official trailer for the new holiday edition of Is It Cake?, featuring guest judges Michael Urie (Richard II), Kristen Bell (Frozen), Lacey Chabert, and more. Watch it now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025
Netflix has debuted the official trailer for the new holiday edition of Is It Cake?, featuring guest judges Michael Urie (Richard II), Kristen Bell (Frozen), Lacey Chabert, and more. Watch it now.
Video: Michael Urie Picks the Shows That Shaped Him
by Joey Mervis - Nov 2, 2025
Watch as stage and screen star Michael Urie walks us through the aisles of the Drama Book Shop to tell us all about the plays and musicals that made him the artist he is today. Can you guess which classic plays influenced him and that he most adores?
by Joey Mervis - Nov 2, 2025
Watch as stage and screen star Michael Urie walks us through the aisles of the Drama Book Shop to tell us all about the plays and musicals that made him the artist he is today. Can you guess which classic plays influenced him and that he most adores?
Videos You Missed This Week: LIBERATION, LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 31, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 31, 2025 with videos from Liberation, Little Bear Ridge Road, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 31, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 31, 2025 with videos from Liberation, Little Bear Ridge Road, and more!
Photos: Michael Urie and More in RICHARD II at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
You can now get a first look at production photos of Red Bull Theater's Richard II at the Astor Place Theatre, starring Michael Urie, Lux Pascal and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025
You can now get a first look at production photos of Red Bull Theater's Richard II at the Astor Place Theatre, starring Michael Urie, Lux Pascal and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and More
by - Oct 29, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 29, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jason Alexander, Christine Ebersole, And Michael Urie To Lead New Script-in-Hand Series At Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Palm Springs’ Plaza Theatre will debut rePLAY, a new benefit series featuring all-star casts in comedies directed by Susan Stroman, Philip Wm. McKinley, and David Zippel. Find out how to get tickets and all the details.
Red Bull Theater's RICHARD II to Offer $49 Tickets Through Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
In order to make tickets accessible to the widest possible audience, Red Bull Theater will be partnering with the digital ticket lottery platform Lucky Seat to offer the chance to win lottery tickets to Richard II. Learn more and see how to enter!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
In order to make tickets accessible to the widest possible audience, Red Bull Theater will be partnering with the digital ticket lottery platform Lucky Seat to offer the chance to win lottery tickets to Richard II. Learn more and see how to enter!
Videos You Missed This Week: BAT BOY, LIBERATION and More
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 24, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 17, 2025 with videos from Bat Boy, Liberation, and more!
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 24, 2025
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 17, 2025 with videos from Bat Boy, Liberation, and more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael Urie been in?
Michael Urie has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael Urie been in?
Michael Urie has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Michael Urie been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Once Upon a Mattress, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Once Upon a Mattress, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Grand Horizons, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Torch Song, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Government Inspector, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Torch Song, Performance (Obie Awards) for Homos, or Everyone in America, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Buyer and Cellar, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Buyer and cellar, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Buyer and Cellar, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Temperamentals and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Temperamentals.
What awards has Michael Urie won?
Michael Urie has won several awards, including the Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Once Upon a Mattress, and an Obie Award for Performance for Homos, or Everyone in America. He also received the Outstanding Lead Actor award from The Lortels and a Theatre World Award for Performance, both for The Temperamentals.
Videos