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BIO

Stark Sands is a two-time Tony Award nominee, for his performances in Kinky Boots and Journey’s End. Other Broadway credits include & Juliet, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Green Day’s American Idiot. Other theater credits include Swept Away (Berkeley Rep), Twelfth Night (Public Theater–Delacorte), and The Tempest (CSC). He starred in the acclaimed HBO miniseries Generation Kill, as well as Fox’s Minority Report. Some of Stark’s other notable film and television appearances include Stephen Spielberg’s The Post, the Coen Brothers’ Inside Llewyn Davis, Clint Eastwood’s Flags of Our Fathers, and the HBO series Six Feet Under and Nip/Tuck. He has won a Grammy Award, a Theatre World Award, and an AEA Bayfield Award.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Big Brother ()

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Shakespeare


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Horace Gilmer


[Regional (US)]
Berkeley Rep World Premiere, 2020
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Charlie

Charlie Price


Charlie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Tunny


[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2009
Sebastian


[New York]
Roundabout Reading, 2009
Clyde


[Off-Broadway]
2008
Ferdinand


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
2nd Lieut. Raleigh


Movies

Die, Mommie, Die!
[ 2003 ] Lance Sussman
11:14
[ 2003 ] Tim
Catch That Kid
[ 2004 ] Brad
Shall We Dance
[ 2004 ] Evan Clark
Chasing Liberty
[ 2004 ] Grant Hillman
Pretty Persuasion
[ 2005 ] Troy
Flags of Our Fathers
[ 2006 ] Gust
My Sassy Girl
[ 2008 ] Soldier
Inside Llewyn Davis
[ 2013 ] Troy Nelson
The Post
[ 2017 ] Don Graham
Half Empty/Half Full
[ 2018 ] Evan

TV Shows

American Dad!
Williams, Tino, Conservative #1
Hope & Faith
Henry

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award

Stark Sands, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Stark Sands, Kinky Boots


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2007 - Performance

Stark Sands, Journey's End

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Stark Sands, Journey's End

Videos

News


Video: & JULIET Celebrates Third Year With Special Ariana Grande Performance
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2025

Watch a video of Gianna Harris and the cast of & Juliet on Broadway, along with former stars Lorna Courtney and Maya Boyd, performing 'yes, and?' by Ariana Grande in honor of their third year on Broadway!
The 2025 Broadway Dreams Gala to Honor Jerry Mitchell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Broadway Dreams’ annual gala will honor Jerry Mitchell and take place this December. Learn more about the event, including who is performing, and see how to attend here.
Video: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff Host New 42 Studios Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025

Performing arts and arts education nonprofit New 42 celebrated the 25th anniversary of New 42 Studios with a luncheon hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff. See footage from the event here!
Photos: New 42 Studios Celebrates 25th Birthday
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 8, 2025

Earlier today, New 42 Studios hosted a luncheon to celebrate 25 years of making Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL to Offer $19.95 Tickets Through Rush Policy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as ‘Joy' is launching a general rush policy. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Frank Wildhorn's BONNIE & CLYDE: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

Bridgetown Portland Musical Theatre is presenting Frank Wildhorn's Bonnie & Clyde, the Musical in a two-week run in July at Bridgetown's Black Box space in The Tiffany Center, Portland. Learn more!
Broadway Dreams 2025 Summer Intensive Tour to Launch This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025

Broadway Dreams' 2025 Summer Performing Arts Intensive Tour “House of Love,” is launching this week in Nashville, TN. Learn more and see how to attend here!
Exclusive: Stars Sing Out to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research at Janice Jam
by Joey Mervis - May 24, 2025

The Broadway community turned out in dazzling force for The Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer, an unforgettable evening of performance, remembrance, and action held at Sony Hall in the heart of Manhattan’s theater district. Check out exclusive concert highlight sin this video!
Broadway Dreams Welcomes New Board Leadership & Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2025

As Broadway Dreams enters a new year of transformative programming, the organization has appointed its 2025 Board of Directors slate. Learn more about the team here!
Brandon Espinoza to Replace Mauricio Martínez in JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

Brandon Espinoza will be joining the cast of JOY: A New True Musical as ‘Tony’ following the departure of the previously announced Mauricio Martínez. Learn more!
Video: John Gallagher, Jr. Gives a Backstage Tour of SWEPT AWAY on BROADWAY SANDWICH
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2025

ALL ARTS TV has debuted the first episode of Broadway Sandwich Season 4, featuring Broadway's John Gallagher, Jr. In the episode, the Tony Award-winner takes viewers backstage at Swept Away between a matinee and evening performance. Watch it now!
Photos and Video: Entertainment Community Fund Gala Raises $1.6 Million
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

You can now get a look at photos and video from  The Entertainment Community Fund's Annual Gala on Monday, April 21, 2025 in New York City, which raised $1.6 million to support their programs and services.
Betsy Wolfe-Led JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Complete casting has been announced for JOY: A New True Musical starring Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as ‘Joy.' JOY begins rehearsals on May 5 and will make its off-Broadway debut at the Laura Pels Theatre.
Review: KINKY BOOTS Struts its Stuff at Eight O'Clock Theatre
by Drew Eberhard - May 4, 2025

Based on the 2005 British film of the same name, the musical features music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, and a book by Harvey Fierstein. Mostly inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price, a man who is down on his luck and has just inherited a failing shoe factory from his father. To help save the business, Charlie meets and eventually befriends Lola, a local Cabaret performer and Drag Queen. The two form an unlikely bond and produce a line of high-heeled boots for a certain “niche market.” Through the business venture and unlikely partnership, the two discover they are not so different after all.
Photos: TOM KITT & FRIENDS at 54 Below the 2025 Residency To See
by Stephen Mosher - May 3, 2025

Continuing his not-so-slow burn of a successful concert series, Tom Kitt and his friends bring their A-Game to their most recent show.
Photos/Video: SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Reunion Concert
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

Last night, a sold-out Swept Away Reunion Concert took place at Bowery Ballroom. Check out photos and video from the concert here, featuring the show's original Broadway cast!
JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL Will Host Live Virtual Chat About the Making of the Musical
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

JOY: A New True Musical will host a free, live virtual chat titled “The Making of JOY” on Tuesday, May 13 at 7pm ET that will feature inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano, Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe, and members of the creative team.
Theatrical Rights Worldwide Acquires The Avett Brothers’ SWEPT AWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Theatrical Rights Worldwide has acquired Swept Away, written by John Logan with music from folk-rock group The Avett Brothers’ catalogue. Learn more about the show here!
Andrew Rannells, Anika Larsen and More Join Earth Day Concert in Times Square
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 10, 2025

The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance have just announced updates for the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert. We have the full lineup here!
SWEPT AWAY Reunion Concert Adds Second Show in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

Don't miss the second late-night SWEPT AWAY reunion concert at Bowery Ballroom on April 28. Featuring original Broadway cast and music by The Avett Brothers. Secure your tickets now!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Stark Sands been in?

Stark Sands has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Stark Sands been in?

Stark Sands has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Stark Sands been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Journey's End and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Journey's End.

What awards has Stark Sands won?

Stark Sands won the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Performance for his role in Journey's End.

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