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Shuler Hensley, Marietta native and multi-award winning Broadway, Off-Broadway, film and TV star, has been an integral part of the Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards— Shuler Hensley Awards since the program’s inception eleven years ago. Teacher, fellow performer and inspiration, he has given his time, energy and talent to support and further the arts in education.
Mr. Hensley’s list of roles and awards is long and illustrious. He is currently on Broadway playing Marcellus Washburn in The Music Man. He has played Tom Kettle in Jez Butterworth's new play The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, Monster in Young Frankenstein (Broadway, US Tour and West End), Javert in Les Miserables and Jud Fry in Oklahoma!, a powerful and moving performance which earned him the “Triple Crown”: Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards.
His roles Off-Broadway include Fiorello!, The Whale, for which he was awarded “Stage Performance of the Year” by New York magazine, Silence! The Musical, Sweet and Sad and The Great American Trailer Park Musical. He starred in Ghost Brothers of Darkland County at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre, All About Us, and The Phantom of the Opera.
His work extends to television and film, and he has performed in opera and with symphony orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Detroit Symphony and the New World Symphony. Among his TV credits are Elementary,The Americans, Deadline, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The Jury. His film appearances include The Legend of Zorro; Van Helsing; The Bread, My Sweet (aka A Wedding for Bella), Odd Thomas, Cruiser, and the upcoming Into the Wilderness.
A recent film project had him playing President James Garfield in PBS's "Murder of a President", on Georgia Public Broadcasting, as well as recurring characters on Netflix series "OA", NBC’s “Shades of Blue” and Cartoon Network’s “Neon Joe Werewolf Hunter”. Shuler recently performed On The Town with the San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas. He also recently performed as Leon Czolgosz in Assassins at New York City's Center and as the villanous protester in The Greatest Showman, as well as the lead in The Whale at London's Theatre Royal Bath's Ustinov Studio.
He is currently the Associate Artistic Director at City Springs Theatre Company, and on the founding advisory board for the new Musical Theatre Program at The Manhattan School of Music.

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Shuler Hensley STAGE CREDITS

[Boston]
2022
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Marcellus Washburn

[Regional (US)]
Alliance Theatre Company Production, 2019
Leonardo da Vinci

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Tom Kettle [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2018
Sir Toby Belch

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
Leon Czolgosz

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Oscar

[International Tour]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Performer

[US Tour]
Chicago and New York Production, 2014
The Grinch

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Briggs

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Pozzo

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

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2012
Performer

[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory Production, 2010
The Baron

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
The Monster

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Kerchak

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Norbert

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Concert, 2005
Horace Giddens

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Jud Fry

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1998
Jud Fry

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Javert [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2006
Monster


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Josh Strickland originated the title role in Disney’s TARZAN on Broadway in 2006 and has since been the iconic voice of the character as the musical has lived on through the fan favorite cast album and licensing around the world. Now the star returns to TARZAN through October 21, 2023 at Tuacahn.  Josh Strickland happily sat down with BroadwayWorld near the Tuacahn Amphitheatre to discuss his long association with the show from audition to Broadway to Germany, and now in what he calls his “last hurrah” at Tuacahn.

Billy Crudup to Reprise His Role in HARRY CLARKE at Berkeley Repertory Theatre

Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crudup will reprise his award–winning role in David Cale’s Harry Clarke, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre (2015 Addison St., Berkeley) November 15–December 23, 2023. 

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! with Hugh Jackman to Play Cinemas Around The Globe This Month

The Olivier Award-winning 1998 production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!, starring then-newcomer Hugh Jackman (Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman) as Curly, will screen in more than 840 cinemas around the globe for two days only on Sunday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 19.

Nominees Revealed for the 14th Annual Jimmy Awards

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 96 nominees who will be arriving to New York City to compete for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress as well as other honors and scholarships at the 14th annual Jimmy Awards® ceremony.

OKLAHOMA! Starring Hugh Jackman Will Be Presented as Part of Sarasota Opera's HD At The Opera House

Sarasota Opera will present an HD at the Opera House film of a National Theatre production of Oklahoma! starring Hugh Jackman. This will be shown on Sunday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m.

1998 Production of OKLAHOMA! Starring Hugh Jackman is Coming to Cinemas This Summer

The National Theatre’s acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! is headed to cinemas worldwide this summer. Starring then-newcomer Hugh Jackman (Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman) as Curly, this riveting stage revival was filmed following its record-breaking 1998 run in London.

ArtsBridge Foundation Announces Winners Of 2023 Shuler Awards

In a special broadcast with partner Georgia Public Broadcasting, ArtsBridge Foundation tonight announced the winners of the 15th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards (GHSMTA) during 'Shuler Awards 2023,' a live co-production that aired statewide.

ArtsBridge Foundation Announces Nominees For 2023 Shuler Awards

In a special online presentation in partnership with Georgia Public Broadcasting, ArtsBridge Foundation has announced the nominees for the 15th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards (GHSMTA), for the 2022-23 school year.

Photos: First Look at SPAMALOT at City Springs Theatre Company

City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) has brought together a cast of acclaimed musical performances and comedic actors for MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, presented by PNC Financial Services, its first production of 2023. The Tony Award® winning, riotous romp through the world of Monty Python will be performed through March 26, 2023, in the Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Check out photos here!

CAROUSEL Comes To BroadwayHD On April 1

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel will be available to stream in the US and Canada on BroadwayHD beginning April 1, 2023.

Review: HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse Brings Glitz, Glamour and Excitement to the Mythological Tale

Hercules, now on stage at Paper Mill Playhouse, exceeds your expectations and brings glitz, glamour and excitement to the mythological tale. 

Review Roundup: Disney's HERCULES Musical Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse

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Photos: First Look at Bradley Gibson, Isabelle McCalla & More in HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse

Get a first look at photos of Bradley Gibson, Isabelle McCalla and more in Disney's Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Cast Announced For SPAMALOT at City Springs Theatre

City Springs Theatre Company has brought together a cast of acclaimed musical performance and comedic actors for MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, its first production of 2023.

Wake Up With BWW 2/9: Casting For DEAR WORLD at Encores!, FROZEN 3 in the Works, and More!

Top stories include casting for Dear World at City Center Encores! Plus, Frozen 3 is in the works, get a first look at Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse, and more!

Video: Get a First Look at Bradley Gibson, Isabelle McCalla & More in HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse

Get a first look at footage of Disney's Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse, starring Bradley Gibson, Shuler Hensley, Isabelle McCalla and James Monroe Iglehart.

48 Regional Awards Programs to Participate in 14th Annual Jimmy Awards

The Broadway League Foundation has announced 48 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 14th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 7:30pm at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.

Photos: Inside THE MUSIC MAN's Final Curtain Call with Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster & Company

Yesterday, January 15, 2023, The Music Man took its final bow at the Winter Garden Theatre following 46 previews and 373 regular performances. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Will HERCULES Ever Make It to Broadway?

Disney Theatrical Productions President Thomas Schumacher discussed in a recent episode of D23 Inside Disney that there is speculation about a future life for Hercules, which has been announced as a title for the licensing market.

Shuler Hensley FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Shuler Hensley has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

Shuler Hensley has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

Shuler Hensley's first West End show was Oklahoma! which opened in 1998

Shuler Hensley has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in Sweet Charity, as well as for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at The Lortels for the same show. Hensley also received a nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in The Whale, and a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for the same play. He was recognized with a Performance award at the Obie Awards for his work in The Whale. Hensley's nominations also include Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for The Whale. In addition, he received nominations for Outstanding Ensemble Performance at the Drama Desk Awards and Ensemble Performance at the Obie Awards for Sweet and Sad. Hensley was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Drama Desk Awards for his role in Young Frankenstein. Furthermore, he received nominations for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Oklahoma! Hensley's notable nominations also include Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical at the Olivier Awards, both for his role in Oklahoma!

Shuler Hensley has won several awards for his performances. He received an Obie Award for his performance in "The Whale" and also won the Outstanding Lead Actor award at The Lortels for the same show. Additionally, he received an Outstanding Ensemble Performance award at the Drama Desk Awards and an Ensemble Performance award at the Obie Awards for his role in "Sweet and Sad." Hensley also won a Performance award at the Obie Awards for "Sweet and Sad." In the musical "Oklahoma!", he won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role. Hensley's performance in "Oklahoma!" also earned him the Best Supporting Performance award at the Olivier Awards.

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