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Tituss Burgess

Birth Place: Athens, Georgia, USA

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BIO

Tituss Burgess is perhaps best known for his role on The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, which he has received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Before that, he was a stage star. Past credits on Broadway include Guys and Dolls, The Little Mermaid, Jersey Boys and Good Vibrations. Regionally he was seen in The Wiz and Songs For A New World. In June 2016, Burgess reprised his role of "Sebastian the Crab" during the Hollywood Bowl concert event of The Little Mermaid. Burgess can be seen in the AppleTV musical cartoon series Central Park as Cole Tillerman, alongside Leslie Odom Jr., Kristen Bell, Daveed Diggs, Josh Gad, Kathryn Hahn and Stanley Tucci. Burgess most recently starred as Remy in a benefit concert presentation of Ratatouille the Musical, originated on TikTok, inspired by the 2007 Disney Pixar film.

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STAGE CREDITS

Oh, Mary! Oh, Mary!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Mary Todd Lincoln [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Harold Zidler [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Guys and Dolls Guys and Dolls
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Nicely-Nicely Johnson
The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Sebastian
The Wiz
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
La Jolla Revival, 2006
Lion
Jersey Boys Jersey Boys
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Hal Miller
Good Vibrations
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Eddie
Jersey Boys
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Regional Premiere, 2004
Performer
Good Vibrations
[Regional (US)]
Workshop, 2004
Abelard and Heloise
[New York]
Workshop, 2003
Other Roles

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by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025

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Video: Jane Krakowski Talks 'Honor' of Taking Over as Mary Todd Lincoln in OH, MARY!
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Review: Broadway and TV Star Tituss Burgess Wows at Olney Theatre Center 
by Tavish Young - Aug 11, 2025

It was an entertaining and charming night, and centered around a seasoned performer's talent and character. The music was engaging, and the outdoor venue was sumptuous.
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Photos: Kristen Wiig Visits OH, MARY! With Tituss Burgess and More
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 6, 2025

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Video: Tituss Burgess, Conrad Ricamora & More Take Final OH, MARY! Bows
by Michael Major - Aug 4, 2025

Tituss Burgess playing his final performance in Oh, Mary! on Broadway over the weekend, alongside original company members Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, and Bianca Leigh. Watch a video of Cole Escola congratulating them.
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 28, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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Shoshana Bean, Tituss Burgess, Jordan Fisher and Joy Woods will lead a concert performance celebrating the 30th anniversary of Songs For a New World. Learn more here!
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by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2025

In this exclusive featurette, Tony Award-winner Martin Short discusses the new season of Match Game, which features celebrity contestants such as Selena Gomez, Tituss Burgess, and more.
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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025

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How many Broadway shows has Tituss Burgess been in?

Tituss Burgess has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

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Tituss Burgess has not appeared in the West End.

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