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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, 2022
Shakespeare

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Horace Gilmer

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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
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


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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


Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway

Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More

Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY Press Preview

Swept Away hosted a special press event on Friday, October 25th ahead of their first preview this Tuesday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their performance. Check out photos here!
Meet the Cast of SWEPT AWAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away begins previews tonight, Tuesday, October 29. The official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19 at the Longacre Theatre. Meet the cast of Swept Away here!
Watch: SWEPT AWAY Music Video Featuring the Broadway Cast

A music video of “A Gift for Melody Anne” from The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away has been released! Watch the video here.
Bill Butler and Michelle Kittrell Leave Industry Entertainment for Amplified

Bill Butler and Michelle Kittrell have left their positions at Industry Entertainment to join fellow Industry veterans Adam Levine, Brandy Rivers, and Michael Hepburn at Amplified.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 27, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals For SWEPT AWAY

All new photos provide a sneak peek into rehearsals for The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away, which will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29 at the Longacre Theatre. Swept Away’s official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19. Check out the photos here!
Photos/Video: 2024 BROADWAY FLEA MARKET Raises $1,421,675

Thousands of Broadway fans, countless theatrical treasures and dozens of Broadway stars lit up New York City’s Theater District - and ushered in a record-breaking fundraising total - when the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 22, 2024. Check out photos and video from the event!
2024 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide

It's just days until one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!
Cyndi Lauper Reveals KINKY BOOTS Musical Movie May Be in the Works

Cyndi Lauper, who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical Kinky Boots, has revealed that the musical may be headed for the big screen!
Jordan Fisher, Alyssa Milano & More to Join Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Autograph Table & Photo Booth

Broadway stars are set to sign theatrical treasures and pose for photos with fans at the Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction in New York City’s Theater District on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Learn how to attend.
Videos: Darren Criss, Jordan Fisher, Rachel Zegler, and More Perform at Elsie Fest

The 7th Annual Elsie Fest took place on September 8 in NY at The Rooftop at Pier 17, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture all of the action! Check out a roundup of videos from many of the performances, featuring Darren Criss, Jordan Fisher, Rachel Zegler, and more!
Photos: The Avett Brothers Pose in Front of Longacre Theatre Ahead of SWEPT AWAY Opening

The Avett Brothers recently posed in front of the newly-minted Longacre Theatre, where their musical Swept Away will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29. Check out the photos here!
Stark Sands is Riding the Wave of SWEPT AWAY

What do you get when you combine the iconic music of the Avett Brothers with the genius of an already Tony-winning creative team? A whale of a tale called Swept Away- and it just so happens to be sailing into Broadway's Longacre Theatre this fall. Stark Sands is telling us all about it in this interview.
Original Cast Members Will Return For SWEPT AWAY on Broadway; Full Cast Revealed!

The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away will star the returning principal cast members from the show’s run at Berkeley Repertory and Arena Stage. Learn more about the full cast here!
The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY To Open On Broadway In Fall 2024

The new musical Swept Away, with music by The Avett Brothers, will begin performances on Broadway this fall.
STEREOPHONIC on Broadway Extends Through Mid August 2024

Stereophonic on Broadway has been extended! Learn about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History

Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 
SPAMALOT, SWEPT AWAY And More Nominated for 2024 Helen Hayes Awards

Tonight, at a celebration honoring outstanding theatre on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered at the ATLAS Performing Arts Center for Theatre Washington's announcement of nominees for the 40th Helen Hayes Awards.

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?

Stark Sands has been nominated for the following awards: 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 has won a Theatre World Award for his performance in Journey's End.

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