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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

& Juliet & Juliet
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Lance
Lance [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]
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


winner
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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Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Sondheim's Final Work, HERE WE ARE? Photo
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Sondheim's Final Work, HERE WE ARE?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 9, 2025

Stephen Sondheim’s final work, Here We Are, is directed by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello with book by Tony Award-nominee David Ives. It is now open at the National Theatre with an all-star cast including Jane Krakowski and Jesse Tyler Ferguson. So what did the critics think?
Review: HERE WE ARE, National Theatre Photo
Review: HERE WE ARE, National Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - May 9, 2025

Other eat-the-rich satires that have sharper teeth and larger appetites.
Photos: Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Makes UK Premiere Photo
Photos: Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Makes UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

The National Theatre has released all new photos from the UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Check out the photos here!
Video: Inside London's HERE WE ARE Sitzprobe With Jane Krakowski & More Photo
Video: Inside London's HERE WE ARE Sitzprobe With Jane Krakowski & More
by Michael Major - May 7, 2025

The National Theatre has shared a look inside their recent sitzprobe for Here We Are, featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, and more! See the video now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 7, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 7, 2025
by - May 7, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 7, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, and More Will Lead EVITA at The Muny Photo
Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, and More Will Lead EVITA at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

Katerina McCrimmon, Paulo Szot, Omar Lopez-Cepero and Daniel Torres will star in Evita when the powerful pop-rock musical returns to the Muny stage after nearly 25 years.
National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE Photo
National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

The National Theatre in London has cancelled the first two preview performances of Stephen Sondheim's Here We Are. The theatre's website notes the cancellation but no reason is cited.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2025
by - Apr 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski & More in HERE WE ARE Rehearsals Photo
Video: Watch Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski & More in HERE WE ARE Rehearsals
by Michael Major - Apr 2, 2025

Step inside rehearsals for Sondheim's Here We Are in London, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, Cameron Johnson, Martha Plimpton. and Paulo Szot. Watch the video!
Video: Watch Liz Callaway & Paulo Szot Perform 'Too Many Mornings' From FOLLIES Photo
Video: Watch Liz Callaway & Paulo Szot Perform 'Too Many Mornings' From FOLLIES
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2025

Watch a video of Liz Callaway and Paulo Szot performing 'Too Many Morning' from Stephen Sondheim's Follies while in concert at Crazy Coqs in London. Callaway played Young Sally in the legendary Follies in Concert at Lincoln Center in 1985.
Parker Posey, Sasha Velour and More Set for Town Hall Series in Provincetown Photo
Parker Posey, Sasha Velour and More Set for Town Hall Series in Provincetown
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025

Producer Mark Cortale has revealed his latest music and comedy season for the summer of 2025 at Provincetown’s largest entertainment venue, the Town Hall. See the full lineup here!
Videos You Missed This Week: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES an Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 7, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 7, 2025 with videos from Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Real Women Have Curves, and more!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Mar. 4 to Mar. 10, 2025 Photo
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Mar. 4 to Mar. 10, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 4, 2025

Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Norbert Leo Butz and Judy Collins.
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz & More Photo
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz & More
by Joey Mervis - Mar 3, 2025

Spring is nearly here and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy video previews from some of this month's performers, including Paulo Szot ('Guido's Song'), Norbet Leo Butz ('King of Hearts'), and Kate Baldwin (Old Devil Moon').
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March Photo
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
Paulo Szot, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Paulo Szot, Linda Eder and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot and more. Learn how to purchase tickets!
54 Below to Celebrate Valentine's Day With Debbie Gibson & More Photo
54 Below to Celebrate Valentine's Day With Debbie Gibson & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

54 BELOW will celebrate the Valentine’s Day with a line up of shows including Debbie Gibson: Love Songs, The Love Express: A Journey For The Heart, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below Photo
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
Video: Jonathan Groff Dances to 'Roar' from & JULIET on Broadway Photo
Video: Jonathan Groff Dances to 'Roar' from & JULIET on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025

Jonathan Groff stopped by & Juliet to learn the 'Roar' dance from his former Merrily We Roll Along castmate Maya Boyd. See how he did in the video here!
Video: Watch Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Sing Backstreet Boys in & JULIET Photo
Video: Watch Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Sing Backstreet Boys in & JULIET
by Michael Major - Dec 18, 2024

Not only was Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson first Supreme Court Justice to appear on Broadway, but she sang this classic Backstreet Boys song while doing it! Watch a video of her singing 'Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely.'
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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?

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 received several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for South Pacific, and Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for South Pacific. He also won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific.

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