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Nicholas Barasch

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BIO

Nicholas made his Roundabout debut as Deputy/Master Nick Cricker in the acclaimed Broadway revival of The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (Scott Ellis, dir.). Other Broadway: She Loves Me (Roundabout) Kiddo in West Side Story (Arthur Laurents, dir.). Nicholas has performed regionally in the new musical Because of Winn Dixie (Delaware Theatre Company, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, dir.), the world premiere of Leap Of Faith, originating the role of Boyd McGowan (Ahmanson Theatre, Rob Ashford, dir.), and West Side Story (The National Theatre). Nicholas also appeared as Daniel Smith in the Brooklyn Academy of Music/New York City Opera production of Anna Nicole: The Opera at BAM (Richard Jones, dir.). His television/film credits include New Form Digital's "Mr. Student Body President" (Ryan Hunter, dir.), HBO's "How to Make it in America," and Nickelodeon's "The Backyardigans"(series regular). Nicholas' voice can be heard on the Grammy Award-winning cast recording of West Side Story as well as the cast recording of ...Drood. Nicholas is a senior at Professional Children's School in NYC.


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival Production, 2025
Frederic ()

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Rep World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Francie Brady


[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Orpheus


[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2016
Arpad


[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Deputy


[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Performer


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Kiddo (Albania)

(Alternate)

Movies

Low Tide
[ 2019 ] Polo Shirt

TV Shows

How to Make It in America
St. Agnes Boy #3
The Backyardigans
[ 2009-2013 ] Austin
She Loves Me
Arpad Laszlo
Bull
Mendel
Greenport
Shannon

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Nicholas Barasch, Pirates! The Penzance Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

Nicholas Barasch, The Butcher Boy

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Nicholas Barasch, The Butcher Boy

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical

Nicholas Barasch, The Butcher Boy

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Nicholas Barasch, She Loves Me

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

Nicholas Barasch, She Loves Me

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News


Photos: Scott Elllis Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 8, 2025

Tony Award nominee and Interim Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, Scott Ellis, received his iconic caricature at Sardi’s on Thursday, December 4. Check out photos here.
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Original Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Center Stage Records has released the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical on CD. The album is also available in streaming and digital formats.
Exclusive: 'My Brothers / Pour, Oh Pour' From PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL OBC Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

Pirates! The Penzance Musical Broadway cast album – starring Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon and David Hyde Pierce – will be out in digital formats. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the opening number “My Brothers / Pour, Oh Pour.”
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL OBC Recording to Have October Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

Center Stage Records will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Pirates! The Penzance Musical next month. Learn more about the album and see how to stream here!
Video: Nicholas Barasch Has Swashbuckled His Way Back to Broadway
by Robert Bannon - Jul 18, 2025

This week on The Roundtable, Robert Bannon welcomes the incomparable Nicholas Barasch, now starring in the spirited Broadway revival of Pirates! The Penzance Musical. With his soaring vocals and irresistible charm, Barash takes center stage in this musical comedy classic, bringing a fresh twist to the role of Frederic. Watch in this video.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2025 Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 2, 2025

Debra Messing and Tituss Burgess hosted the 69th Annual Drama Desk Awards at 7:30pm ET at NYU Skirball. See photos from the red carpet here! Learn more about the awards here!
Video: David Hyde Pierce Explains the New Orleans Setting of PIRATES!
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2025

To commemorate his return to the Broadway stage, David Hyde Pierce visited the TODAY Show on Friday, discussing Pirates! The Penzance Musical. Watch the interview now!
Nancy Daly Will Receive Actors' Equity Foundation's Patrick Quinn Award
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

The Actors' Equity Foundation has announced the final recipient of its awards for 2025: Nancy Daly for the Patrick Quinn Award for Distinguished Service to Actors.
Nicholas Barasch, Jessica Hecht and More to Receive Actors' Equity 2025 Performance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

The Actors’ Equity Foundation has revealed the recipients of its awards for performers for the 2024–2025 season. Learn more about the awards and the recipients here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nicholas Barasch been in?

Nicholas Barasch has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Nicholas Barasch been in?

Nicholas Barasch has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Nicholas Barasch been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Butcher Boy, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Butcher Boy, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for The Butcher Boy, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for She Loves Me and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me.

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