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BIO

Van Hughes was most recently seen Off-Broadway in Space Dogs (MCC), a musical he wrote and starred in with Nick Blaemire. Broadway: Deaf West's Spring Awakening, American Idiot, 9 to 5, and Hairspray. Off-Broadway: Son of a Gun (Beckett), Saved (Playwrights Horizons). Regional: When We're Gone (Lyric Theatre), A Little More Alive (Barrington), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Bucks County). Film: Sex and the City I & II, Rachel Getting Married. TV: “Royal Pains,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “One Life to Live.” As a composer: the films Sequence Break and Space Clown, and the musical Burn All Night (A.R.T.). B.A. in Theatre from Fordham University.

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STAGE CREDITS

Almost Famous Almost Famous
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
David Felton
Jeff Bebe (Understudy)
Russell Hammond (Understudy)
Jeff Bebe (Unknown)
Russell Hammond (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Jeff Bebe (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Space Dogs Space Dogs
[Off-Broadway]
2022
Performer
Whisper House Whisper House
[Off-Broadway]
The Civilians and 59E59 Theaters' Off-Broadway Premiere, 2020
Male Ghost
Almost Famous Almost Famous
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe Premiere Production, 2019
David Felton
Spring Awakening Spring Awakening
[Broadway]
Deaf West Broadway Revivial Production, 2015
Swing (Swing)
Son of a Gun Son of a Gun
[Off-Broadway]
2012
Performer
American Idiot American Idiot
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2011
Johnny
American Idiot American Idiot
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
(Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Tunny (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Will (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
Johnny (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Tunny (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Will (St. Louis, MO (Regional))
Tunny (Standby)
Will (Standby)
Johnny (Standby)
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Performer
9 to 5: The Musical 9 to 5: The Musical
[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2008
Saved Saved
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Patrick
Hairspray
[Las Vegas]
Las Vegas Production, 2006
Ensemble
Hairspray Hairspray
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Sketch [Replacement]
Denizen of Baltimore [Replacement]
Sketch [Replacement]
Denizen of Baltimore [Replacement]
Corny Collins (Understudy) [Replacement]
Link Larkin (Understudy) [Replacement]
Corny Collins (Unknown) [Replacement]
Link Larkin (Unknown) [Replacement]
Corny Collins (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Link Larkin (Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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Productions

Space DogsSpace Dogs
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Writer[Replacement]

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Photos: Tribeca Film Festival Hosts Special Screening of LOST & FOUND IN CLEVELAND Photo
Photos: Tribeca Film Festival Hosts Special Screening of LOST & FOUND IN CLEVELAND
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

The Tribeca Film Festival welcomed members and Broadway favorites for a special screening and Q&A of Lost & Found in Cleveland at Regal Union Square. See photos from the event below!
Review: AMERICAN IDIOT: A 21ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Rocks 54 Below Photo
Review: AMERICAN IDIOT: A 21ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Rocks 54 Below
by Alex Del Cueto - Sep 28, 2025

54 Below hosted a high-octane anniversary concert honoring Green Day’s American Idiot, featuring original cast members, tour alumni, and new performers in a celebration of the album’s 21-year legacy.
WRITE OUT LOUD and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week Photo
WRITE OUT LOUD and More Set for 54 Below Lineup Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including WRITE OUT LOUD, FEAT. TAYLOR IMAN JONES, JULIA KNITEL, plus more. See the full lineup here!
Derek Klena Joins AMERICAN IDIOT Anniversary Concert Photo
Derek Klena Joins AMERICAN IDIOT Anniversary Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

On Sunday, September 21, 2025, an all-star lineup of performers will appear at 54 Below to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the iconic Green Day album, American Idiot, and the subsequent Broadway musical. We have all of the details!
REBEL GIRL Will Hold AEA Reading at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center Photo
REBEL GIRL Will Hold AEA Reading at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

An Actors' Equity Association (AEA) reading presentation will be held for Rebel Girl, a new dramatic musical by  writer and musician Larry Kirwan. Learn more here!
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup Photo
TikTok's Paloma Diamond and More Set for 54 Below September Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paloma Diamond, Chester Gregory, and many more! See the full lineup here.
AMERICAN IDIOT: A 21ST CENTURY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION is Coming to 54 Below Photo
AMERICAN IDIOT: A 21ST CENTURY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION is Coming to 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025

Broadway's beating punk heart will come alive again at 54 Below, as a stacked lineup of stage rebels and Green Day disciples take the mic for American Idiot: A 21st Anniversary Celebration. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jennifer Damiano Drops New EP 'I'm So Sorry, Mary Jane' Photo
Jennifer Damiano Drops New EP 'I'm So Sorry, Mary Jane'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 25, 2025

Last Friday, Tony-nominated actress and singer Jennifer Damiano shared her new EP, I'm So Sorry, Mary Jane. The collection of songs, produced by Van Hughes, is her retelling of coming up in show business. Listen to it now!
TIERS: A ROCK N ROLL LOVE STORY Concert at Green Room 42 Photo
TIERS: A ROCK N ROLL LOVE STORY Concert at Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Jun 14, 2025

The Green Room 42 will present a concert of songs from the new musical Tiers - A Rock'n'Roll Love Story - music & lyrics by Richard X. Heyman, book by Lindsey Hope Pearlman and RXH.
Jennifer Damiano Returns To Joe's Pub In March With Debut EP Photo
Jennifer Damiano Returns To Joe's Pub In March With Debut EP
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025

Tony-nominated actress and singer Jennifer Damiano from Broadway's Spring Awakening, Next to Normal, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, and American Psycho is sharing her new, original music for the first time. The show will take place on Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at 7:00PM.
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January Photo
Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Opens at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre Photo
Review: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Opens at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - Nov 19, 2024

To their adoring fans, country music power couple Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash had nothing short of a fairytale romance. Their enduring love story and illustrious careers take centre stage in Des McAnuff’s riveting new musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. 
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playho Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jun 12, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June is now on stage! The new musical has book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.
Review: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Review: THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jun 12, 2024

The best way to open this review on the world's premiere musical “The Ballad of Johnny and June” now playing at the La Jolla Playhouse through July 7th is the same way the show starts - with the fantastic music.
Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jol Photo
Video: Murin and Grant Perform 'Jackson' from THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at La Jolla
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024

Watch Christopher Ryan Grant and Patti Murin as Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash perform 'Jackson' during previews for the world premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June at La Jolla Playhouse here!
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnn Photo
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024

Watch as the cast and creative team of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June talk about bringing the production to the stage.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Photo
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024

Get a first look at rehearsals for La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical The Ballad of Johnny and June, with book by Robert Cary (SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical) and Playhouse Director Emeritus and two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy), music and lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others, directed by Des McAnuff.
Christopher Ryan Grant, Patti Murin & More to Lead THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Photo
Christopher Ryan Grant, Patti Murin & More to Lead THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Caitlin Houlahan, Erin Davie, and More Will Celebrate Valentine's Day at 54 Below Photo
Caitlin Houlahan, Erin Davie, and More Will Celebrate Valentine's Day at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

54 Below presents A Broadway Valentine's Day on February 14, 2024 at 7:00 and 9:30pm. The 7:00pm performance will also be livestreamed. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
New Block Of Tickets On Sale For GLORY DAYS Benefit Concert Starring George Salazar, Photo
New Block Of Tickets On Sale For GLORY DAYS Benefit Concert Starring George Salazar, Colton Ryan and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

Keen Company announces new block of tickets for GLORY DAYS benefit concert featuring Jordan Dobson, Derek Klena, Colton Ryan, and George Salazar. One-night-only event at Symphony Space.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Van Hughes been in?

Van Hughes has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Van Hughes been in?

Van Hughes has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Van Hughes written?

Van Hughes has written 1 shows including Burn All Night (Composer).

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