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BIO

A South Dakota native, Mike McGowan has transformed a Midwestern, big family upbringing into a career full of authenticity,



variety, and connection— for Mike, performance serves as a joyful invitation to the world. His talents have been seen on wide-ranging stages; from Broadway to Circus to Television & Film and back again. The New York Times called his work “Commanding,” “Electric,” “Formidable” and “Striking.” As a classic leading man with a contemporary sensibility, Mike brings bold intelligence and intensity to every role.

On Broadway, he appeared in the record-breaking hit The Producers, the lauded revival of Ragtime, and the iconic and exuberant Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Mike recently concluded an extended run in another musical-theater juggernaut, the 1st National Tour of The Book of Mormon as Joseph Smith and Jesus.

In 2000, he successfully overcame his fear of clowns and traveled the United States as The Ringmaster in Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth.

On television, he has appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm, and was featured in Comedy Central’s Delocated and PBS’s The New Electric Company. He also appears in the award-winning feature, Big Words, and the supernatural thriller, Bloodline.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Off-Broadway Premiere, 2017
Le Tremouille

[US Tour]
1st National US Tour, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Mission President [Replacement]

Joseph Smith [Replacement]

Price's Dad [Replacement]

Missionary Training Center Voice [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Frank

Bob (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Toronto]
Pre-Broadway North American Production, 2010
Frank

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2006
Guard

Stage Hand

Ensemble

Prisoner

King Arik's Court

Flip, the Prince, Charming (Understudy)

King Arik (Understudy)

Captain Sanjar (Understudy)

Adam (Understudy)

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
O'Rourke [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Bailiff [Replacement]


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News


Video: First Look At Kathleen Turner & More In A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse

Stage and screen star Kathleen Turner is leading the cast of A Little Night Music at Ogunquit Playhouse as Madame Armfeldt. Directed by Hunter Foster, performances will run through August 17 at Ogunquit Playhouse. Check out the cast in action in all-new video!
Photos: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse Starring Kathleen Turner

Get a first look at photos of A Little Night Music at Ogunquit Playhouse. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse

The Ogunquit Playhouse is filling its summer nights with a little night music- literally. A Little Night Music is a sophisticated musical comedy with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler set in early 20th century Sweden. The story revolves around a complex web of relationships and romantic entanglements among the privileged upper class.
Julia Murney, Nik Walker, and More Join the Cast of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse

Ogunquit Playhouse has announced the full cast for their production of A Little Night Music. Learn more about the full cast here!
BWW Review: Sandy Springs Comes to Life with THE SOUND OF MUSIC at City Springs Theatre

City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) has returned for their fourth season in the Byers Theatre, opening with the classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Directed by Atlanta native and Tony Award-winner Shuler Hensley, this production kicked off the season with delightful fanfare.
Emmy Winning Digital Drama Joins OUTFEST Worldwide Live Watch Party

On Saturday, June 27th After Forever Season 2 joins Outfest's inaugural United in Pride digital film festival for a live virtual watch party starting at 4:30PM PST at unitedinpridefest.com.
AFTER FOREVER Receives 6 Daytime Emmy Nominations

Season 2 of After Forever, has been nominated for 6 Daytime Emmy Awards. This follows its history-making first season's 5 Emmy wins including Outstanding Digital Drama Series; making it the most Emmy-awarded LGBT-themed Drama Series on any platform.  Both seasons of After Forever stream via Amazon Prime Video.
Digital Drama Series Returns For Season 2 On Amazon

Season 2 of After Forever picks up 6 months after Season 1 ended. Brian (2019 Emmy Award winner, Kevin Spirtas) is dating David (Mike McGowan) with whom he was set up at the end of Season 1 by his late husband's parents, Frannie and Carl (2019 Emmy Award nominee Anita Gillette, and Lenny Wolpe).
Five-Time Emmy Winning AFTER FOREVER Premieres Season Two

A standing room crowd gathered for a Season 2 Premiere launch last week at The Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre including Sam Harris, Bill Brochtrup, Lawrence Zarian, Gregory Zarian, Todd Sherry, Christopher J Hanke, Nick Adams, and Tony Award winning producer for Dear Evan Hansen, Scott Mauro.
ANNIE Comes to Casa Manana

Casa Mañana continues its 2019-20, presented by Frank Kent Cadillac, with Annie, November 2-10, 2019. Tickets are on sale now.
Emelin Theatre Announces October Events

October events have been announced at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck, See the full lineup below.
Photo Flash: First Look at MTWichita's THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Music Theatre Wichita has begun its 2019 Season with a brand new production of The Sound of Music, starring Broadway artists Catherine Charlebois (Wicked), Mike McGowan (Mormon, Priscilla), and Katie Banks-Todd (Phantom), along with Jennifer Byrne (The Evil Dead) and Monte Riegel Wheeler (The "It" Girl) leading a 52-member cast. The production was created with new scenic designs by Adam Koch, enhanced with Alpine backdrops by XuZheng He, choreography by Brian J. Marcum (Elf - The Musica), and a 29-piece orchestra conducted by Thomas W. Douglas. 
BWW Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Music Theatre Wichita, A thought-provoking musical still poignant to our times

Opening Night. There's nothing like it in the world. Jitters can occur. Mistakes could happen. One hopes everything comes together and the rehearsal time and hard work has paid off. Luckily, for Music Theatre Wichita's producing artistic director Wayne Bryan, opening night was nothing short of absolute shear success for his season opener “The Sound of Music.” Music Theatre Wichita is in its 48th year.
BWW Review: Peter Rothstein's Extraordinarily Moving and Beautifully Realized ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914

Shortly after midnight, on Christmas Day of 1914, a German soldier whose name is now lost to history committed what might be the most subversive act in all of modern warfare.  He walked, unarmed, out of the front line trenches and into the middle of No Man's Land, faced the enemy British soldiers before him and, in his native tongue, began singing 'Silent Night.'
ALL IS CALM Holiday Engagement Comes to The Sheen Center

Laura Little Theatricals and Theater Latte Da present the American premiere production of the off-Broadway premiere of the new musical All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, now playing off-Broadway at the Sheen Center for Thought & Culturein a limited holiday engagement through December 30. Performances are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30PM; Sunday at 7pPM; Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday at 2PM. (Exceptions: There are no performances on Sunday, December 9 at 2PM or Sunday, December 23 at 7PM; there is an additional performance on Monday, December 24 at 2PM.)
Von Essen, Oscar, & More to Lead Reading of A NEWER WORLD Directed by Jerry Mitchell

A Newer World, an original musical based on the Harvard Scandal of 1920, with a book by Grammy Award nominee Jonathan Sheffer, and score by Sheffer and acclaimed producer and songwriter Bruce Roberts [Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer duet 'No More Tears (Enough is Enough)'], will have an invitation-only reading on Thursday, December 6 at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue. With direction by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Pretty Woman), the reading will feature musical direction by Will Van Dyke (Pretty Woman).
Photo Flash: ALL IS CALM Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice

On Sunday, November 11, the cast and creative team  All Is Calm honored the 100th anniversary of the armistice with a reading of an excerpt from "For the Fallen,' a poem by Robert Laurence Binyon, first published in The London Times on September 21st, 1914 and a singing of "Silent Night.'
ALL IS CALM Announces Casting For Off-Broadway Premiere; Ben Johnson, Riley McNutt, and More

Laura Little Theatricals and Theater Latte Da announce casting for the Off-Broadway premiere of the new musical ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914.
Photo Flash: SOUTH PACIFIC Opens at The Cape Playhouse

The Cape Playhouse very proudly presents, South Pacific, the award winning Broadway musical. Starring Becky Gulsvig, Mike McGowan, Tim Rogan, Shea Renne, Michael Thomas Holmes, and Yvonne Strumecki; and directed by Michael Rader. One of Rogers and Hammerstein's most beloved scores, South Pacific runs August 7-18, 2018.
Judy Kuhn, Lesli Margherita, and More Join Cape Playhouse 2018 Season

Some of the top talent in the Broadway community will be gracing the stage of The Cape Playhouse this summer. The impressive list of headliners includes Judy Kuhn, Michelle Pawk, Mary Testa, Nancy Opel, Jennifer Simard, Mike McGowan and Jennifer Cody..Michael Rader, Artistic Director, today announced the casting for the historic theatre's 92nd season in Dennis, MA. The six-play schedule, running from June 12 - September1, 2018, features three plays and three musicals-including three Playhouse premieres-in a season featuring Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning shows and the premiere and Pre-National Tour Engagement of a new production of the classic movie Clue: On Stage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mike McGowan been in?

Mike McGowan has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Mike McGowan been in?

Mike McGowan has not appeared in the West End.

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