Randy Harrison

Birth Place: New Hampshire, USA

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Harrison made his television debut playing Justin Taylor, a gay teen, in 2000's American version of Queer as Folk, based on the British television series. The series ran for five seasons, ending in 2005. In 2002, Harrison played the character Sean in Bang Bang You're Dead, a made-for-television movie based on the play of the same name. Harrison stars as Brutus in cinematographer/director/writer Patrick Donelley's postmodern feature film adaptation of Julius Caesar opposite actor John Shea as the title role.
In 2002, Harrison starred in the play Deviant at the New York International Fringe Festival. In summer 2004, Harrison made his Broadway debut as Boq in the musical Wicked. His Off Broadway credits include A Letter for Ethel Kennedy (MCC Theatre, 2002), the Father in Oak Tree (Perry Street Theatre, 2006), Young Spencer in Edward II (Red Bull Theatre, 2007–08), Eros in Antony and Cleopatra (Theatre for a New Audience, 2008), Laszlo Fickes/Gerhardt Zeitzler in A Singing Forest (Public Theatre, 2009), and Kevin Adams-Weller in Harbor (Primary Stages, 2013). Harrison has also done several staged readings for Red Bull Theatre and starred in their "In the Raw" workshop production of A Tyger's Heart in February 2011.
Harrison has a substantial résumé in regional theatre, most prominently as a featured player since 2005 at the Berkshire Theatre Festival. Roles with BTF include Alan Strang in Equus (2005), the title role in Amadeus (2006), Bill Bibbit in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (2007), Frank Gardner in Mrs. Warren's Profession (2007), Lucky in Waiting for Godot (2008), Osvald Alving in Ghosts (2009), Nagg in Endgame (2010), and the title character in The Who's "Tommy" (2011). Other regional theatre credits include Lysander/Thisbe/Cobweb in the Alabama Shakespeare Festival production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, presented in spring 2006 by the SITI Company (where Harrison has studied extensively through Skidmore College and in Manhattan); Tom in the Guthrie Theater's production of The Glass Menagerie (2007); Andy Warhol in the Yale Repertory Theatre's production of Pop! (2009); Sebastian in the Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of Twelfth Night (2010); Tim in the Studio Theatre's production of Habit of Art; and Ken in the George Street Playhouse's production of Red (2012).
In 2006, Harrison co-founded the Arts Bureau (tAB), an umbrella organization encompassing theatre, film, music, and writing. In July 2007, he starred in tAB's first production, a heartwarming story, ultimately, based on the work of Anton Chekhov. In late 2007/early 2008, Harrison shot and starred in the first tAB short film,Thinking, which has been shown at several film festivals. In Summer 2008, tAB shot its first feature film Lorton Lake.

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Randy Harrison STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
2016 National Tour, 2016
Emcee

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Performance, 2014
Paul Tibbets

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2011
Dr. Chilton [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Boq [Replacement]


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...WHAT THE END WILL BE by Mansa Ra Begins Final Two Weeks at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theater

Roundabout Theatre Company will conclude the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon on Sunday, July 10.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of ...WHAT THE END WILL BE at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theatre

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of ...what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon. Last night, the show celebrated its opening night at the Laura Pels Theater in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. Check out video from opening night!

Photos: Roundabout Celebrates ...WHAT THE END WILL BE On Opening Night!

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the world premiere of ...what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon. Tonight, the show celebrated its opening night at at the Laura Pels Theater in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre! Go inside the festivities!

...WHAT THE END WILL BE to Open Tomorrow at Roundabout's Laura Pels Theater

Roundabout Theatre Company will present the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon which opens tomorrow, June 2.

Photos: First Look at Roundabout's ...WHAT THE END WILL BE

…what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon is now in previews and opens officially on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Laura Pels Theater in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street).

Roundabout's ...WHAT THE END WILL BE by Mansa Ra Begins Previews Tomorrow

Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for the World Premiere of ...WHAT THE END WILL BE at Roundabout

Roundabout Theatre Company will present the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon.

Emerson Brooks, Gerald Caesar & More to Star in …WHAT THE END WILL BE

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced full casting for the world premiere of …what the end will be by Mansa Ra, directed by Margot Bordelon. Rehearsals for the play begin today.

STARS IN THE HOUSE Announces QUEER AS FOLK Reunion and 'Broadway For Orlando' Anniversary Fundraiser

Two very special episodes of “Stars In The House” have been announced to celebrate and honor Pride Month and the LGBTQ community.  Tonight, the cast of the groundbreaking series “Queer As Folk” will reunite to talk about the iconic show and what it meant to be a part of the first American drama series with gay characters as leads. 

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: April 10-11- with Ali Stroker, Annette Bening and More!

Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, April 10-11, 2021.

BWW Review: Studio Theatre's COCK is a Raw, Raunchy Rant on Choice, Need and Identity

It's crass and callous, heart-breaking and hilarious as it examines the nomansland where choice and identity collide.

Off-Broadway Reunion of BAD JEWS, THE GETT Featuring Tovah Feldshuh, and More to Stream Through April & May

Play-PerView has raised almost $350,000 to date in support of arts organizations and other charities across the country through 45 major live-streamed events and additional auxiliary programming. Today, on the occasion of the company’s first anniversary, Play-PerView has announced programming and casting for upcoming events through May 15th.

Justin Sayre Presents HOT FLASH, An UnAuthorized Sequel To John Waters' 'Female Trouble'

The Midnight Movie Collective continues its string of Camp hits with HOT FLASH: The Shit-Kicking Adventures of Chicklette and Concetta. An unauthorized sequel to John Waters' FEMALE TROUBLE.

Cast Announced For Studio Theatre's First Streaming Production, COCK

Studio Theatre returns after a yearlong hiatus from producing theatre with the first production in its 2020-2021 subscription season, Mike Bartlett's 'sizzling seriocomedy' Cock, directed by Artistic Director David Muse.

CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS Is Back At TheaterWorks

Fresh, funny and smart – it's back. Conceived and directed by Producing Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero, Connecticut's favorite holiday tradition returns to TheaterWorks Hartford. CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS features seven playwrights each adding their own spin to the canon of holiday traditions past. 

Dynasty Typewriter Presents Justin Sayre's DROWSENBERG

Justin Sayre Presents their New Camp Offering, DROWSENBERG. With Drew Droege, Sam Pancake, Randy Harrison, Jenn Harris, Jeff Hiller, Ryan Garcia, Daniele Gaither, Michael Cyril Creighton, and Angela Cristantelo

Cyndi Lauper, Laura Osnes, Sarah Paulson, Santino Fontana and More To Take Part in Bucks County Playhouse Virtual Gala

Bucks County Playhouse will stage its annual benefit gala as a starry online broadcast featuring special guest, Cyndi Lauper, on Saturday, October 24 at 7 pm. Entitled, 'Bucks County Playhouse - At Home 2020: A Gala Celebration,' the virtual event replicates the Playhouse's annual in-person celebration.

THE MEETING* Hosted by Justin Sayre Will Return to Joe's Pub

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - the monthly gathering of the International Order of Sodomites, the centuries-old organization which sets the mythic Gay Agenda - will return to Joe's Pubthis season for regular performances after a three year hiatus. The Meeting*, now the longest-running LGBTQ variety show in New York, is known for its audacious humor, trailblazing political discourse and button-pushing cultural exploration. Sayre will present two different evenings next month, celebrating 'The Ladies of Country' on Monday, March 2, and honoring 'The Ladies of Disco' on Sunday, March 29, both at 9:30 PM. Special guests for March 2 include Bridget Barkan, Melody Berger, Drew Droege, Larry Krone, and Bobby Blue the Balladeer, with additional names to be announced. Shows are scheduled through December 2020, with the spring season continuing on April 26 and May 31. Tracy Stark serves as music director for the series.

Ogunquit Playhouse Receives 9 BWW Awards For 2019 Shows

Ogunquit Playhouse is honored to receive nine BroadwayWorld Maine Awards in the professional theatre category including Best Play and Best Musical for 2019. 

Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Ogunquit playhouse & More Win!

Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!

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