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BIO

Paulo Szot was born in São Paulo and raised in Ribeirão Pires, Brazil. He began his musical training at the age of five, first studying piano and later adding violin and dance. Szot studied at the Jagiellonian University in Poland, the country from which his parents had emigrated following World War II. He began singing professionally in 1989 with the Polish National Song and Dance Company Slask, and in 1997 he made his operatic debut as Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia in a production of the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, directed by Enzo Dara and conducted by Luiz Fernando Malheiro.


He has gone on to appear with most major opera companies throughout the world in Europe, the United States, Australia and Brazil.

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STAGE CREDITS

Here We Are Here We Are
[West End]
2025
Raffael Santello de Santici
& Juliet & Juliet
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Lance
Hadestown Hadestown
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Hades [Replacement]
South Pacific South Pacific
[West End]
Lincoln Center Revival [West End], 2011
Emile de Becque, Emile de Becque [Replacement]
South Pacific South Pacific
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Emile de Becque, Emile de Becque [Replacement]
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement], Billy Flynn [Replacement]

TV Shows

The Metropolitan Opera HD Live
Kovalyov, Lescaut

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Actor In A Musical

Paulo Szot, South Pacific


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Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Paulo Szot, South Pacific


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Paulo Szot, South Pacific


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Paulo Szot, South Pacific


winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Paulo Szot, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific

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Joey Fatone and Paulo Szot to Return to & JULIET This Summer Photo
Joey Fatone and Paulo Szot to Return to & JULIET This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026

This summer, *NSYNC star Joey Fatone will return to Broadway’s & Juliet, reprising the role of Lance. Tony Award winner Paulo Szot, who previously played Lance in the original Broadway company, will also return to the production.
Previews: Broadway Stars Shine Bright This Summer at Blue Strawberry in St. Louis Photo
Previews: Broadway Stars Shine Bright This Summer at Blue Strawberry in St. Louis
by James Lindhorst - May 31, 2026

The stars of Broadway will shine this summer at Blue Strawberry Showroom and Lounge. Katy Geraghty, Tony Winner Paulo Szot, Elizabeth Teeter, and Tony Winner Matt Doyle will bring their solo shows to intimate midtown cabaret club.
Michael James Reed to Make His Opera Theatre Of St. Louis Debut in THE LIGHT IN THE P Photo
Michael James Reed to Make His Opera Theatre Of St. Louis Debut in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by James Lindhorst - May 26, 2026

Michael James Reed told Broadway World that he was particularly thrilled to be a part of OTSL’s 2026 Festival Season. “I’m looking forward to all of the shows and cannot wait to see the production of A Streetcar Named Desire,” says Reed. “I love that version of Streetcar.” Last season he directed A Streetcar Named Desire for the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis.
Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch To Bring THE PIANO BAR To Velvet Martini Lounge Photo
Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch To Bring THE PIANO BAR To Velvet Martini Lounge
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 23, 2026

Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch bring their new nightclub evening, The Piano Bar, to the Velvet Martini Lounge Upstairs at Vitello’s in Studio City. Modeled after their ongoing and celebrated fifteen-year residency at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel.
Review: THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD BIRTHDAY PARTY Was a Spectacular Celebration at Carneg Photo
Review: THE NEW YORK POPS 43RD BIRTHDAY PARTY Was a Spectacular Celebration at Carnegie Hall
by Andrew Poretz - May 1, 2026

The New York Pops’ 43rd Birthday Gala delivered a powerhouse celebration of Stephen Schwartz, with a stacked Broadway lineup. From “Defying Gravity” to “For Good,” it was a night of big voices, big emotion, and show-stopping moments.
Joan Almedilla, Michael Canu, Bobby Conte, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC at The Muny Photo
Joan Almedilla, Michael Canu, Bobby Conte, and More Join SOUTH PACIFIC at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

The Muny announced the lead cast for its upcoming production of SOUTH PACIFIC, starring Paulo Szot and Taylor Louderman alongside ten additional performers at the outdoor theatre in Forest Park.
Feature: This Summer St. Louis Will Get a Double Shot of Paulo Szot Photo
Feature: This Summer St. Louis Will Get a Double Shot of Paulo Szot
by James Lindhorst - Apr 16, 2026

World renowned opera singer and Tony Award winner Paulo Szot will be spending a lot of time in St. Louis this summer. Szot will make his Opera Theatre of St. Louis (OTSL) debut in The Light in the Piazza and reprise his Tony winning role as Emile de Beque in South Pacific at The Muny.
Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch Return to 54 Below This Fall Photo
Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch Return to 54 Below This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

54 Below will welcome back two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, joined by her longtime music director Billy Stritch, for a special evening celebrating their 25-year friendship.
Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey, and Jasmine Amy Rogers Join NY Pops Gala Photo
Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey, and Jasmine Amy Rogers Join NY Pops Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

Tituss Burgess, Kyle Dean Massey, and Jasmine Amy Rogers will join The New York Pops for Changed for Good: A Celebration of Stephen Schwartz at Carnegie Hall.
Richard Kind, Taylor Louderman, Beth Leavel, and Paulo Szot Join Season 108 at The Mu Photo
Richard Kind, Taylor Louderman, Beth Leavel, and Paulo Szot Join Season 108 at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Tony Award nominees Richard Kind and Taylor Louderman and Tony Award winners Beth Leavel and Paulo Szot will star in productions this summer as part of The Muny’s 108th season in Forest Park.
Aisha Jackson, Telly Leung, Sherie Rene Scott and More to Join The New York Pops Gala Photo
Aisha Jackson, Telly Leung, Sherie Rene Scott and More to Join The New York Pops Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026

Aisha Jackson, Telly Leung, Sherie Rene Scott will now join The New York Pops, led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke, to honor Grammy, Academy, and Tony Award winning composer Stephen Schwartz at the orchestra’s 43rd Birthday Gala.
Best Cabaret in April 2026: Betty Buckley, Samantha Bee, Stephen Schwartz & More Photo
Best Cabaret in April 2026: Betty Buckley, Samantha Bee, Stephen Schwartz & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 1, 2026

We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC this month.
Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April Photo
Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and More to Perform at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

In April, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Marilyn Maye, Claybourne Elder and many more. 
Cabaret Roundup: March 30-April 5- Claybourne Elder, Paulo Szot & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: March 30-April 5- Claybourne Elder, Paulo Szot & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 30, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a Miles Davis tribute, Claybourne Elder, star of HBO's Gilded Age, doing an album release celebratino show, and more.
PHOTOS: Opera and Broadway Star Paulo Szot's Voice Soars AT 54 Below Photo
PHOTOS: Opera and Broadway Star Paulo Szot's Voice Soars AT 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Mar 10, 2026

Opera, Broadway, and concert star Paulo Szot's voice soared through the intimate space of 54 Below on 3/9. See photos from the concert. Szot returns to 54 Below on 4/5.
Photos: Jacob Tierney, Taylor Trensch and More Visit HADESTOWN Photo
Photos: Jacob Tierney, Taylor Trensch and More Visit HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026

'Heated Rivalry' Creator Jacob Tierney, fellow 'Heated Rivalry' executive producer Brendan Brady, and Taylor Trensch visited the company of Hadestown before the principal cast played their final performance.
Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and many more.
Cabaret Roundup: March 9-15- Kate Baldwin, Reeve Carney & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: March 9-15- Kate Baldwin, Reeve Carney & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 9, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including Broadway star Kate Baldwin in a new solo show, crooner Mark William celebrating a brand-new album, Reeve Carney singing BB King, plenty of jazz, and more.
Video: Jack Wolfe, Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Allison Russell, Paulo Szot Take Final Photo
Video: Jack Wolfe, Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Allison Russell, Paulo Szot Take Final HADESTOWN Bows
by Gillian Blum - Mar 1, 2026

Watch a video of Jack Wolfe, Morgan Dudley, Kurt Elling, Allison Russell, and Paulo Szot taking their final Hadestown bows, following their last performance on Sunday, March 1.
Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's Hi Photo
Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paulo Szot been in?

Paulo Szot has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Paulo Szot been in?

Paulo Szot has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Paulo Szot's first West End show?

Paulo Szot's first West End show was South Pacific which opened in 2011

What awards has Paulo Szot been nominated for?

Best Actor In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for South Pacific, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific.

What awards has Paulo Szot won?

Paulo Szot has won several awards, including Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for South Pacific, and Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for South Pacific. Additionally, he received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific.

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