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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

The Butcher Boy The Butcher Boy
[Off-Broadway]
Irish Rep World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Francie Brady
Hadestown Hadestown
[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2021
Orpheus
She Loves Me She Loves Me
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2016
Arpad
The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Mystery of Edwin Drood
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Production, 2012
Deputy
Leap of Faith Leap of Faith
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Performer
West Side Story West Side Story
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Kiddo (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 - 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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Interview: Nicholas Barasch Thinks Broadway Needs a Comedy Like PIRATES! THE PENZANCE Photo
Interview: Nicholas Barasch Thinks Broadway Needs a Comedy Like PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by David Clarke - Apr 1, 2025

Broadway is preparing to set sail on a thrilling new voyage with PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, and at the helm is Nicholas Barasch as Frederic. He’s returning to Broadway to co-lead this high-energy revival alongside an all-star crew, including Jinkx Monsoon, Ramin Karimloo, and David Hyde Pierce.
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon & Ramin Karimloo Sing in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Reh Photo
Video: Watch Jinkx Monsoon & Ramin Karimloo Sing in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Rehearsal
by Michael Major - Mar 31, 2025

Step inside the rehearsal room for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, with a first look at Jinkx Monsoon, Ramin Karimloo, David Hyde Pierce, and more performing songs from the show. The new video includes Monsoon singing 'When Frederic was a Little Lad.'
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Extends Through Late July Photo
PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Extends Through Late July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

xRoundabout Theatre Company will present a four-week extension of Pirates! The Penzance Musical, starring Ramon Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Up on the Marquee: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Photo
Up on the Marquee: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 14, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company is getting ready to bring a new version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance, back to Broadway in 2025. Pirates! The Penzance Musical is a reimagined version of the 1879 operetta. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Todd Haimes Theatre here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 10, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 10, 2025
by - Mar 10, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: David Hyde Pierce on the New Orleans-Flavored PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL- ' Photo
Video: David Hyde Pierce on the New Orleans-Flavored PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL- 'It Really Works!'
by Joey Mervis - Mar 7, 2025

Pirates! The Penzance Musical is a reimagined version of the 1879 operetta that begins previews on April 4 ahead of an April 24 opening at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Watch in this video as we check in with the whole company during a break from rehearsals.
Jinkx Monsoon Will Sing Additional Gilbert & Sullivan Songs in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE Photo
Jinkx Monsoon Will Sing Additional Gilbert & Sullivan Songs in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025

Rupert Holmes has revealed Jinkx Monsoon will sing additional songs from other Gilbert and Sullivan operettas in the new production of Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
Photos: The Cast of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Meet the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 7, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company will bring a new version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance, back to Broadway in 2025, led by Jinkx Monsoon, Ramin Karimloo, David Hyde Pierce, and more! Meet the cast here!
Video: Inside PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Rehearsal With Jinkx Monsoon, David Hyde Photo
Video: Inside PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Rehearsal With Jinkx Monsoon, David Hyde Pierce & More
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2025

Step inside the first rehearsal for Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming Pirates! the Penzance Musical. In a new video from the first day of rehearsal, the cast – led by Jinkx Monsoon, David Hyde Pierce, and Ramin Karimloo – gets ready for the show.
Photos: Opening Night of Irish Rep's BECKETT BRIEFS Starring F. Murray Abraham Photo
Photos: Opening Night of Irish Rep's BECKETT BRIEFS Starring F. Murray Abraham
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025

Irish Repertory Theatre is presentin Beckett Briefs, three short plays by Samuel Beckett and directed by Ciarán O'Reilly. Beckett Briefs began previews on January 15, 2025, and officially opened January 26. See photos from opening night here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 14, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 14, 2024
by - Nov 14, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 14, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! Photo
Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical and we've got all the information about the new production.
79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2025 Photo
79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

The 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00PM. The awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE BEACON at Irish Rep Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE BEACON at Irish Rep
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 23, 2024

Irish Repertory Theatre is now presenting the North American Premiere of The Beacon, a new play by Nancy Harris, directed by Marc Atkinson Borrull. Check out photos from opening night here!
Nicholas Barasch & More to Lead THE VIOLIN Industry Reading Photo
Nicholas Barasch & More to Lead THE VIOLIN Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024

THE VIOLIN, by The Francis Sisters (Kami Nishima and Kara Dudley), will receive a special industry presentation on Wednesday, July 12, 2024, at Open Jar Studios. Learn more!
Photos: Inside Irish Repertory Theatre's 2024 Gala With Shereen Ahmed, Melissa Erric Photo
Photos: Inside Irish Repertory Theatre's 2024 Gala With Shereen Ahmed, Melissa Errico, and More
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 4, 2024

Go inside Irish Repertory Theatre's 2024 Gala concert, Let’s Put On A Show! 35 Years of Irish Rep Musicals, which at The Town Hall. See photos from inside the event.
Shereen Ahmed, Ali Ewoldt & More Join Irish Rep's 2024 Gala Photo
Shereen Ahmed, Ali Ewoldt & More Join Irish Rep's 2024 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed additional performers and presenters for its 2024 Gala concert, Let’s Put On A Show! 35 Years of Irish Rep Musicals. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awa Photo
Cast Members From THE WIZ, STEREOPHONIC, and More Honored With 2024 Theatre World Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

The 2024 Honorees have been announced for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. Learn more about the honorees here!
Irish Rep Announces 2024 Gala LET'S PUT ON A SHOW! 35 YEARS OF IRISH REP MUSICALS Photo
Irish Rep Announces 2024 Gala LET'S PUT ON A SHOW! 35 YEARS OF IRISH REP MUSICALS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced its 2024 Gala concert, Let's Put On A Show! 35 Years of Irish Rep Musicals, which will take place at The Town Hall (123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036) on Monday June 3, 2024, at 7PM.
Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Readin Photo
Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024

Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.
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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 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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