Nick Cordero
Latest News on Nick Cordero:
Listen: Broadway's Ian Ward Releases New Single 'Ocean Eyes' (Nov 5, 2025)
How Christiani Pitts & Sam Tutty Are Carrying a Show (and a Cake) to Broadway (Sep 30, 2025)
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Regional Premiere of A BRONX TALE at Surging Films & Theatrics (Feb 16, 2024)
Listen: Broadway's Ian Ward Releases New Single 'Ocean Eyes' (Nov 5, 2025)
How Christiani Pitts & Sam Tutty Are Carrying a Show (and a Cake) to Broadway (Sep 30, 2025)
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Regional Premiere of A BRONX TALE at Surging Films & Theatrics (Feb 16, 2024)
BIO
Nick Cordero was nominated for a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for his performance in the Broadway production of Bullets over Broadway, for which he also received the Theatre World Award and Outer Critics Circle Award.
He also originated roles on Broadway in the hit musical Waitress as well as the musical adaptation of A Bronx Tale for which he received Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations.
He made his Broadway debut in Rock of Ages. Nick's off-Broadway credits include the original productions of Nice Girl, Brooklynite, and The Toxic Avenger Musical. His most recent appearance on stage was in the Kennedy Center concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors.
Nick's television appearances include his work on Queer as Folk, Lilyhammer; Law and Order: SVU and his recurring role on Blue Bloods.
Cordero passed away on July 5th, 2020 at the age of 41, following a long battle with coronavirus. His solo album, Live Your Life: Live at Feinstein’s/54 Below, was released by Broadway Records to celebrate his incredible talent in a life cut tragically short.
Photos
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 02: Sara Bareilles and Amanda Kloots during the curtain call at "Waitress" on Broadway as the musical re-opens on Broadway after the pandemic shutdown Kloots husband Nick Cordero was in the original cast of the show & they dedicated the show to him & sang his song "Live Your Life" onstage as a tribute at The Barrymore Theater on September 2, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)
Date:
09/03/2021
From: Photos: WAITRESS Company Takes First Bows at the Barrymore Theatre
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 02: (L-R) Eric Anderson, Charity Angel Dawson, Sara Bareilles, Amanda Kloots, Caitlin Houlahan, Drew Gehling, Christopher Fitzgerald during the curtain call at "Waitress" on Broadway as the musical re-opens on Broadway after the pandemic shutdown Kloots husband Nick Cordero was in the original cast of the show & they dedicated the show to him & sang his song "Live Your Life" onstage as a tribute at The Barrymore Theater on September 2, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)
Date:
09/03/2021
From: Photos: WAITRESS Company Takes First Bows at the Barrymore Theatre
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 02: Sara Bareilles, Amanda Kloots, Joe Tippett during the curtain call at "Waitress" on Broadway as the musical re-opens on Broadway after the pandemic shutdown Kloots husband Nick Cordero was in the original cast of the show & they dedicated the show to him & sang his song "Live Your Life" onstage as a tribute at The Barrymore Theater on September 2, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)
Date:
09/03/2021
From: Photos: WAITRESS Company Takes First Bows at the Barrymore Theatre
STAGE CREDITS
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Broadway Center Stage Revival, 2018
Orin Scrivello, D.D.S.
Movies
Don Juan
[ 2011 ] Don Juan
[ 2011 ] Don Juan
A Stand Up Guy
[ 2016 ] Sal
[ 2016 ] Sal
Going in Style
[ 2017 ] Butcher
[ 2017 ] Butcher
Inside Game
[ 2019 ] Pete Ruggieri
[ 2019 ] Pete Ruggieri
Mob Town
[ 2019 ] Vincent Gigante
[ 2019 ] Vincent Gigante
TV Shows
Blue Bloods
Victor Lugo
Victor Lugo
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Anthony Marino, Robby Marino
Anthony Marino, Robby Marino
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Nick Cordero, A Bronx Tale
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Nick Cordero, A Bronx Tale
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Nick Cordero, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award
Nick Cordero, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Nick Cordero, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance
Nick Cordero, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Nick Cordero, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical
Videos
BWW Exclusive: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adrienne Warren & More Talk Broadway Shutdown in BROADWAY RISING Clip
by Michael Major - 2022-06-10 16:20:50
VIDEO: Watch Amanda Kloots Dance to Nick Cordero's 'Live Your Life' on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - 2021-11-18 10:40:24
VIDEO: Amanda Kloots Dances a Foxtrot in Tribute to Nick Cordero on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-09-29 17:06:36
VIDEO: Watch Amanda Kloots' Tango in Her First DANCING WITH THE STARS Performance
by Michael Major - 2021-09-21 09:20:15
VIDEO: WAITRESS Company Celebrates 'Nick Cordero Day' Mayoral Proclamation
by A.A. Cristi - 2021-09-17 23:09:46
VIDEO: American Dance Machine For the 21st Century Performs 'T'aint Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do' From BULLETS OVER BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild - 2021-07-20 10:40:39
VIDEO: Amanda Kloots Talks New Book & More with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-06-26 12:01:00
BWW Exclusive: Watch Nick Cordero's Last Public Performance, 'Dear Hate'- The Single Is Available Now!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-01-20 08:01:00
VIDEO: Nick Cordero's Name Appears in More Comprehensive EMMYS 'IN MEMORIAM' Video
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-21 15:32:40
VIDEO: Watch Nick Cordero 'One of the Great Ones' Memorial Tribute
by Robert Diamond - 2020-09-06 21:00:23
VIDEO: Tamyra Gray, Heath Saunders, Nik Walker, and More Release 'E Pluribus Unum (Out Of Many One)' Music Video
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-25 08:57:08
VIDEO: Matt Doyle, Nicolette Robinson, Ann Harada and More From the Cast of BROOKLYNITE Pay Tribute to Nick Cordero
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-08-05 16:59:51
VIDEO: Constantine Maroulis and ROCK OF AGES Cast and Band Cover Nick Cordero's 'Live Your Life'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-03 08:54:30
VIDEO: Constantine Maroulis, Stevie van Zandt, and More Perform Nick Cordero's 'Live Your Life'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-31 09:39:21
VIDEO: ROCK OF AGES Hollywood Cast Shares Special Message for Co-Star Nick Cordero
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-27 14:33:48
VIDEO: Nick Corderos' Wife, Amanda Kloots, Shares Details of His Battle with COVID-19 on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-04-14 13:11:43
#TBT: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Opens With Marin Mazzie and more!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-04-11 14:00:56
News
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for Regional Premiere of A BRONX TALE at Surging Films & Theatrics
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024
The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Surging Films & Theatrics 2024 regional theater premiere of A Bronx Tale at The Edge Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024
The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Surging Films & Theatrics 2024 regional theater premiere of A Bronx Tale at The Edge Theater.
Interview: Amanda Kloots Talks Returning to Acting In FIT FOR CHRISTMAS
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2022
Amanda Kloots stars in Fit For Christmas, the new CBS original holiday film, which she also co-created and executive produces. BroadwayWorld caught up with Kloots to discuss how the tragic loss of her husband, Nick Cordero, inspired her to create the film, why fitness should be a part of the holiday season, and if she would ever return to Broadway.
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2022
Amanda Kloots stars in Fit For Christmas, the new CBS original holiday film, which she also co-created and executive produces. BroadwayWorld caught up with Kloots to discuss how the tragic loss of her husband, Nick Cordero, inspired her to create the film, why fitness should be a part of the holiday season, and if she would ever return to Broadway.
The Bourbon Room, Hollywood's Hottest New Live Music Venue, Is Officially Reopen
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2022
The Bourbon Room Hollywood is set to officially reopen as Hollywood's hottest new live music, entertainment, and dining destination. Kicked off by the global sensation Rock of Ages, The Bourbon Room brings the best in live music, nightlife, comedy, and theater to Hollywood with the same edgy, rock and roll attitude that built The Sunset Strip. If Joe's Pub and The Troubadour had a baby, it would be The Bourbon Room.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2022
The Bourbon Room Hollywood is set to officially reopen as Hollywood's hottest new live music, entertainment, and dining destination. Kicked off by the global sensation Rock of Ages, The Bourbon Room brings the best in live music, nightlife, comedy, and theater to Hollywood with the same edgy, rock and roll attitude that built The Sunset Strip. If Joe's Pub and The Troubadour had a baby, it would be The Bourbon Room.
Photos: Lilli Cooper, Adam Jacobs, Kate Rockwell & More Take Part in THE EYES OF THE WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2021
Last night, in celebration of Veterans Day, historian John Monsky brought his groundbreaking American History Unbound series to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2021
Last night, in celebration of Veterans Day, historian John Monsky brought his groundbreaking American History Unbound series to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage with The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Nick Cordero been in?
Nick Cordero has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Nick Cordero been in?
Nick Cordero has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Nick Cordero been nominated for?
Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Bronx Tale, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Bronx Tale, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical.
What awards has Nick Cordero won?
Nick Cordero won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical. He also received the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical.
Videos