Sam Harris
Sam Harris, who's recent role on the CBS comedy, "The Class," is the latest incarnation of a career than has spanned more than two decades, spanning from singer/songwriter to stage, film, television actor to writer and producer. Sam has starred in productions of Cabaret, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the selfpenned shows Different Hats and, most notably, Hard Copy, in which he portrayed six different characters frequenting an all-night news stand.
Birth Place: Cushing, OK, USA
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BIO
Sam Harris, who's recent role on the CBS comedy, "The Class," is the latest incarnation of a career than has spanned more than two decades, spanning from singer/songwriter to stage, film, television actor to writer and producer. Sam has starred in productions of Cabaret, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the selfpenned shows Different Hats and, most notably, Hard Copy, in which he portrayed six different characters frequenting an all-night news stand. The show was a huge success, garnering myriad awards, and Sam's writing and acting skills were now coming to the forefront. He received a Drama Desk-nomination for his role in the Tommy Tune produced Grease. Immediately following, he toured for 15 months in the Broadway National tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Soon after, Sam starred in Cy Coleman's The Life, for which he received the Drama League Award as well as Tony, Outer Critic's Circle and Drama Desk nominations.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
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Videos
Video: Richard Jay-Alexander Celebrates 50 Years in the Broadway Business
by Robert Diamond - 2026-04-03 13:00:22
Video: Sam Harris Sings 'You Could Drive A Person Crazy' From COMPANY at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-04 09:18:47
Video: Chita Rivera Remembers Iconic Disco in STUDIO ONE FOREVER Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-10-01 10:07:35
VIDEO: X Ambassadors Release New Acoustic AHEAD OF MYSELF Music Video
by Macon Prickett - 2018-03-19 08:37:19
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026
David Gersten, Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on Monday, April 6 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
by Herbert Paine - Mar 31, 2026
By the mid-1920s the Marx Brothers (Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo) were already well known on the vaudeville circuit. Broadway gave their mayhem a larger canvas. Producer Sam Harris commissioned a musical comedy built around them, pairing their improvisational chaos with the polish of Berlin’s songs and Kaufman’s sharp theatrical wit.
by Robert Diamond - Apr 3, 2026
Richard Jay-Alexander is celebrating a milestone year of 50 years in show business, having moved to New York City in the fall of 1975, the same season that A CHORUS LINE moved into its home on Broadway at The Shubert Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, the iconic Manhattan variety extravaganza, will return to the McCallum Theatre with an evening of musical brilliance, Broadway pizzazz, and the kind of showbiz surprises only Cast Party can deliver.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
Sam Harris returns to his Oklahoma roots with his new show 'Beyond the Rainbow,' a nod to his legendary rendition of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' that put him on the map on 'Star Search' at age 22.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
The Studio at Mizner Park will present SAM HARRIS in Beyond the Rainbow. With music direction by John McDaniel, Harris returns to the concert stage with his heart-on-sleeve songbook and stories, nodding to the 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow.'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach has announced that single tickets for An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman: Part II, Sam Harris: Truth & Consequences, and the 54 Below at the Rinker cabaret series will go on sale Friday, October 24.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025
The Hollywood Museum has unveiled a new, one-of-a-kind exhibit honoring the legendary Marx Brothers. Titled “Legends of Laughter: The Marx Brothers,” the expansive showcase offers fans an unprecedented glimpse into the lives and careers of Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Zeppo, and Gummo Marx, featuring original and screen-used costumes, props, family photographs, memorabilia, and rare artwork. See photos from the opening celebration.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025
Feinstein's at the Nikko, San Francisco's premiere nightclub, will present Lianne Marie Dobbs in For Dusty... The Windmills of My Mind, one night only with music director Ron Abel and local band members Brian Sheu, Daniel Fabricant, and David Rokeach.
by BWW Special Offer - May 29, 2025
Sam Harris - Myrons at The Smith Center June 14. Sam Harris bares his heart and soul in his new show, “Beyond the Rainbow,” a nod to his legendary rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” which put him on the map at age twenty-two, dazzling 25 million viewers a week for the entire premiere season of Star Search, the ground breaking show that preceded “American Idol” and The Voice”.
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025
Clifford Bell, the late renowned Cabaret Impresario, Director and Producer will be honored and remembered at a musical event entitled, Here’s To Life – A Celebration of Clifford Bell, to be presented at Catalina Jazz Club.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025
Here's to Life! A Celebration of Clifford Bell will be held at Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles in June. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025
Friends, family and colleagues of the late Rita McKenzie will salute her in A Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 22 at 5:00pm PST. This weekend, she will be memorialized and celebrated in Los Angeles.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025
Celebrated musician and Sonora High School alumnus Todd Schroeder will return to the Sonora High School Auditorium to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Todd Schroeder Young Artist Grant Benefit Concert. Learn more!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024
Sam Harris recently took the stage at 54 Below in his new show, Beyond the Rainbow. Check out a video of him singing 'You Could Drive a Person Crazy' from Company here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
CHRISTMAS IS… NOT your average Christmas celebration will bring you some much needed cheer this holiday season. Live, one night only at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood.
by Ricky Pope - Nov 3, 2024
I left this show feeling that I had experienced something true and honest from an artist who is largely associated with his dazzling style. This show presents Sam Harris as a remarkable and sensitive artist in addition to being a flawless showman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. See who is performing and learn more!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024
54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Sam Harris in Beyond the Rainbow on Nov 1 & 2—an ode to his legendary rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” featuring Harris's singular, definitive interpretations of Broadway, pop, and standards by everyone from Sondheim to U2 and Kander & Ebb to Gaga and many more.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024
BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Studio One Forever, Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood. Watch the clip now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sam Harris has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
Sam Harris has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Life, Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Life, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Life and Outstanding Supporting Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Grease.
Sam Harris has written 1 shows including Becoming (Bookwriter).
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