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Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical and is one of only nine actors ever to have won the award twice as lead actor. He first won for his work in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and won again for his work in Catch Me If You Can. He was additionally nominated for a Tony for his work in Thou Shalt Not and My Fair Lady. The star of 11 Broadway shows, he is also a five-time Drama Desk nominee and two-time winner, amongst other stage accolades. On television, Butz will next be seen starring on FX's "Justified" reboot and has previously starred on Hulu's "The Girl from Plainville," David Zabel and Ridley Scott's "Mercy Street" on PBS, "Bloodline" on Netflix, as "Paddy Chayefsky" on "Fosse/Verdon" for F/X, and "Debris" for NBC. Films include Sean Penn's Flag Day, Peter Hedges' Dan in Real Life, Sony's Higher Ground, opposite and directed by Vera Farmiga, Craig Zisk's The English Teacher, Better Living Through Chemistry, opposite Sam Rockwell, 2020 Sundance pic Luce, directed by Julius Onah, and the recent indie comedy, Give or Take. He received a BFA from Webster University and an MFA from Alabama Shakespeare Theatre.

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STAGE CREDITS

Vladimir Vladimir
[Off-Broadway]
MTC Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Kostya
Cornelia Street Cornelia Street
[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Jacob
My Fair Lady My Fair Lady
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Alfred P. Doolittle
The Whirligig The Whirligig
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group World Premiere, 2017
Michael
Reasons to be Pretty Happy Reasons to be Pretty Happy
[Off-Broadway]
MCC World Premiere Developmental Reading, 2016
Kent
Big Fish Big Fish
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Edward Bloom
Dead Accounts Dead Accounts
[Broadway]
2012
Jack
How I Learned to Drive How I Learned to Drive
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2012
Uncle Peck
Catch Me If You Can Catch Me If You Can
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Agent Carl Hanratty
Enron Enron
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Jeffrey Skilling
Speed-The-Plow Speed-The-Plow
[Broadway]
20th Anniversary Revival, 2008
Charlie Fox [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Fifty Words
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Adam
Fifty Words Fifty Words
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Is He Dead? Is He Dead?
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Widow Daisy Tillou
Jean-François Millet
Widow Daisy Tillou
Jean-François Millet
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Freddy Benson
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Freddy
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2004
Freddy Benson
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[New York]
Reading, 2004
Freddy
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
[New York]
Reading, 2003
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Fiyero
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Wicked
[San Francisco (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2003
Carousel
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2002
Jigger Craigin
The Last Five Years
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Jamie
Thou Shalt Not
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Camille Raquin
Saved
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer
Juno and the Paycock
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Jerry Levine
Rent Rent
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Roger Davis [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Mark Cohen, Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]
Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]
Mark Cohen (Understudy) [Replacement]
Mark Cohen, Roger Davis (Unknown) [Replacement]
Roger Davis (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Mark Cohen (Unknown) [Replacement]
Mark Cohen, Roger Davis (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Mark Cohen (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Roger Davis (Unknown) [Replacement]
Mark Cohen, Roger Davis (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Cabaret
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1999
Emcee
High Fidelity
[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

Movies

Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five
[ 1998 ] Pawnbroker
Looking for an Echo
[ 2000 ] Vocals for Anthony, Norbert Butz
New World Order
[ 2002 ] Howard Philips
West of Here
[ 2002 ] Josiah Blackwell
Wicked
[ 2003 ] Fiyero
Dan in Real Life
[ 2007 ] Clay
Fair Game
[ 2010 ] Steve
Higher Ground
[ 2011 ] Ptor Bill
Greetings from Tim Buckley
[ 2012 ] Hal Wilner
Disconnect
[ 2012 ] Peter
The English Teacher
[ 2013 ] Vice Principal Phil Pelki
Better Living Through Chemistry
[ 2014 ] Agent Andrew Carp
Good Posture
[ 2019 ] Neil
Wonder Park
[ 2019 ] Peanut
Luce
[ 2019 ] Principal Dan
Give or Take
[ 2020 ] Ted
Flag Day
[ 2021 ] Doc
Better Nate Than Ever
[ 2022 ] Rex
A Complete Unknown
[ 2024 ] Alan Lomax

TV Shows

Bloodline
Kevin Rayburn
Mercy Street
Dr. Byron Hale
American Sports Story
Bill Belichick

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, My Fair Lady


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Catch Me If You Can


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama League Awards - 2005 - Distinguished Performance Award

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Norbert Leo ButzBuicks


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Norbert Leo Butz, The Last 5 Years

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Norbert Leo Butz, Thou Shalt Not

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Aventura Arts & Cultural Center will present a wide-ranging slate of performances throughout March, featuring Broadway artists, tribute concerts, ballet, jazz, comedy and family programming. Presented by the City of Aventura and cultural partners, the month includes events for audiences of all ages.
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Marc Shaiman's Memoir Audiobook to Feature Martin Short, Nathan Lane & More
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2026

Marc Shaiman's New York Times Bestselling memoir's audiobook features performances from Christian Borle, Matthew Broderick, Norbert Leo Butz, Billy Crystal, Christine Ebersole, J. Harrison Ghee, Megan Hilty, Nathan Lane, Jenifer Lewis, and more.
Interview: Brian Kim McCormick Talks APPLAUSE! at The Broad Stage! Photo
Interview: Brian Kim McCormick Talks APPLAUSE! at The Broad Stage!
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 12, 2026

Fasten your seatbelts! The Musical Theatre Guild is a non-profit membership theatre company founded in 1996 by a dedicated group of professional musical theatre artists. Beginning in living rooms, these artists were interested in exploring and preserving the unique American art form of musical theatre by presenting either forgotten, neglected, or unfairly dismissed Broadway musicals. Brian Kim McCormick is playing the only leading man who can handle Margo Channing portrayed deliciously by Barbara Carlton Heart. Live extended orchestrations by the generosity of the David Lee Foundation under the direction of the very talented Brad Ellis.
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Listen: Jordan Fisher, Joy Woods and More in THE KING’S CRITIQUE Concept Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

The King’s Critique: Original Concept Recording—the new musical by Nat Zegree and Eric Holmes—has been released on streaming and digital platforms. Listen here!
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Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, RENT Original Cast Members and More Set for THE FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

The Festival, a first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration of Broadway’s greatest hits and brightest stars, will come to the Hudson River waterfront, featuring Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara and more.
Contest: Enter to Win Tickets to THE RECIPE at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Contest: Enter to Win Tickets to THE RECIPE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2026

Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to world-premiere play The Recipe, featuring Broadway veteran Christina Kirk (Well, Clybourne Park) as Julia and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me If You Can).
Marc Shaiman to Launch Book Tour for NEVER MIND THE HAPPY Photo
Marc Shaiman to Launch Book Tour for NEVER MIND THE HAPPY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

The audiobook of Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner, a memoir written by Marc Shaiman, is slated for release on the same day as print publication.
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Norbert Leo Butz and More to Star in THE RECIPE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Recipe, by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear. The production will star Norbert Leo Butz and more.
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Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025

This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025

We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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Christopher J. Hanke, Norbert Leo Butz and More to Join BROADWAY ROCKS CANCER Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Summit Health Cares' Broadway Rocks Cancer will take place at South Orange Performing Arts Center and will be hosted by Christopher J. Hanke.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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Daniel Breaker, Norbert Leo Butz and Michelle Federer to Star in THE NAUGHTY LIST Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

Mitchell Maxwell, Laura Janik Cronin, Alyssa Melani and Willette Klausner will present a private, by-invitation-only industry presentation of The Naughty List a new comedy by New York Times bestselling author Tawni O’Dell.
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CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to the Colony Theatre in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

The Colony Theatre has announced a new production of Catch Me If You Can, the musical, in 2026. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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Meet the Cast of THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Previews begin on October 8. Meet the cast of The Queen of Versailles here and read bios of the show's stars and cast!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PUNCH
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club's American premiere of Punch, by James Graham, celebrated opening night at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre just last week. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals Special guests included Bernadette Peters, Josh Radnor, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet, Bonnie Milligan, Margaret Colin, and many more. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?

Norbert Leo Butz has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Norbert Leo Butz been in?

Norbert Leo Butz has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Norbert Leo Butz been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Catch Me If You Can, Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Buicks, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last 5 Years, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thou Shalt Not , Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The Last 5 Years and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thou Shalt Not.

What awards has Norbert Leo Butz won?

Norbert Leo Butz has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for My Fair Lady. For Catch Me If You Can, he earned the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards as well as the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards. His role in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels garnered him multiple honors, including Best Leading Actor in a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards. Additionally, he won Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Buicksand, and Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Last 5 Years.

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