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Paulo Szot 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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Paulo Szot STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Lance

[West End]
Lincoln Center Revival [West End], 2011
Emile de Becque

Emile de Becque [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Emile de Becque

Emile de Becque [Replacement]

Emile de Becque [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

Billy Flynn [Replacement]



Paulo Szot TV Shows

The Metropolitan Opera HD Live
Kovalyov, Lescaut

Paulo Szot 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


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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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Paulo Szot Returns to & JULIET on Broadway This Week

Tony Award winner Paulo Szot returns to the Broadway cast of & Juliet tomorrow, July 16. Szot, who originated the role of 'Lance' on Broadway, takes over following David Bedella, who created the role in the UK.
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Kelli O'Hara, Paulo Szot & Morę to Lead SOUTH PACIFIC Reunion Concert at Lincoln Center Theater

Bartlett Sher will direct a one-night-only reunion concert of LCT’s Tony Award-winning 2008 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacificas part of Lincoln Center Theater's 2024-2025 season. Learn more!
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Video: Celebrate 75 Years of SOUTH PACIFIC

75 years ago, Rodgers and Hammerstein's fifth musical as a pair, South Pacific, opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. It ran for almost five years and 1925 performances.
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Paulo Szot FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Paulo Szot been in?

Paulo Szot has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Paulo Szot been in?

Paulo Szot has appeared on London's West End in 2 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?

Paulo Szot has been nominated for several awards for his performances in the musical "South Pacific" and "Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific." These nominations include Best Actor In A Musical at the Olivier Awards, Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his role in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific."

What awards has Paulo Szot won?

Paulo Szot has won the following awards for his performances: - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific.

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