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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

Swept Away Swept Away
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Big Brother ()
& Juliet & Juliet
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Shakespeare
To Kill A Mockingbird To Kill A Mockingbird
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Horace Gilmer
Swept Away Swept Away
[Regional (US)]
Berkeley Rep World Premiere, 2020
Performer
Kinky Boots Kinky Boots
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Charlie
Charlie Price
Charlie
American Idiot American Idiot
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Tunny
Twelfth Night
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2009
Sebastian
Bonnie & Clyde
[New York]
Roundabout Reading, 2009
Clyde
The Tempest
[Off-Broadway]
2008
Ferdinand
Journey's End Journey's End
[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

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by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026

Schmigadoon!, Broadway's newest musical, has officially opened at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more about the show and check out photos from the red carpet here!
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher Photo
Listen: CHESS Cast Album Drops With Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Get a first listen to the CHESS (2025 Broadway Cast Recording), now available on digital and streaming formats. The album features Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, Nicholas Christopher, Hannah Cruz, Bryce Pinkham, Bradley Dean, Sean Allan Krill, and more.
Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording Photo
Listen: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Pity the Child' on the CHESS Cast Recording
by Michael Major - Apr 7, 2026

Get a first listen to Aaron Tveit singing 'Pity the Child' from the upcoming Chess cast recording. The new track follows Lea Michele's 'Nobody's Side,' which was released last month. Nicholas Christopher's 'Anthem' was made available last week.
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight Photo
Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' From CHESS Cast Recording to Be Released Tonight
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026

Aaron Tveit's 'Pity the Child' from the Chess cast recording will be released tonight at midnight. The new single comes ahead of the full cast recording's release this Firday, April 10. The album will be released on CD and vinyl later this year.
CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now Photo
CHESS Will Release Cast Recording Next Week; Listen to 'Anthem' Now
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2026

The 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of CHESS will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 10. Learn more about how to pre-save or or pre-order the album here.
MEXODUS and PRINCE F*GGOT Lead 2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations Photo
MEXODUS and PRINCE F*GGOT Lead 2026 Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 1, 2026

Nominations for the 41st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the  only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were  announced by Amber Gray and Harvey Guillén. Check out the full list of nominees here!
THE LOST BOYS Launches Lottery and Rush Policies Photo
THE LOST BOYS Launches Lottery and Rush Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

The general rush and digital lottery policies have been announced for the new musical THE LOST BOYS which begins Broadway performances this Friday, March 27,  2026.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of GIANT Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of GIANT
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2026

Big things are happening at the Music Box Theatre! Just last night, March 23,  Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier Award-winning play Giant officially opened. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Sarah Paulson, Sara Bareilles, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Bobby Cannavale, Blythe Danner, and more!
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Review: You’ll Fall in Love with 10 BRAVE SECONDS at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Tyler Hinton - Feb 3, 2026

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7…. It will take about 10 seconds for you to fall in love with Pioneer Theatre Company’s New York-ready world premiere of new musical 10 BRAVE SECONDS. See it now so you don’t regret missing a virtually perfect show that by all rights deserves to be a massive hit.
CHESS Is Getting a New Broadway Cast Recording Photo
CHESS Is Getting a New Broadway Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2026

xProducers Tom Hulce, Robert Ahrens and The Shubert Organization along with Creative Partners Productions have just announced that Chess will record a Broadway cast album on Monday, January 26, 2026. A release date will be announced shortly.
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Photos: J.J. Abrams, Jimmy Fallon, and More Attend ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 22, 2025

Last week, All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich held its gala performance.  VIP guests included P!nk, Jimmy Fallon, J.J. Abrams, and more. Check out photos here!
Photos: Jerry Mitchell Honored at 18th Annual Broadway Dreams Gala Photo
Photos: Jerry Mitchell Honored at 18th Annual Broadway Dreams Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025

Broadway Dreams’ annual gala this year honored Jerry Mitchell. See photos from the event! The evening raised critical funds for Broadway Dreams’ global work in supporting performing arts education, career development, and mentorship.
Video: & JULIET Celebrates Third Year With Special Ariana Grande Performance Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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!
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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 has won a Theatre World Award for his performance in Journey's End.

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