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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

Space Dogs
[London]
2026
Chief Designer
Almost Famous Almost Famous
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
David Felton, Jeff Bebe (Understudy), Russell Hammond (Understudy)
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
Johnny [Replacement], Johnny (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe), Tunny (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe), Will (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)
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
Performer
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], Corny Collins (Understudy) [Replacement], Link Larkin (Understudy) [Replacement]

Productions

Space Dogs
 
[London, 2026]
Writer
Space DogsSpace Dogs
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Writer[Replacement]

Writing

Burn All Night
Composer

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SOON, a New Musical by Nick Blaemire and Directed by Will Blum, Will Premiere Off-Bro Photo
SOON, a New Musical by Nick Blaemire and Directed by Will Blum, Will Premiere Off-Broadway in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

Soon, a new musical by Nick Blaemire and directed by Will Blum, will make its off-Broadway debut this September. Learn more about the new musical here.
Interview: 'The Best Kinds Of Friendship Are When You Share Art': Van Hughes and Nick Photo
Interview: 'The Best Kinds Of Friendship Are When You Share Art': Van Hughes and Nick Blaemire on Bringing Rock Musical, SPACE DOGS, to London
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 14, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Van Hughes and Nick Blaemire about bringing Space Dogs to the Other Palace in the UK after runs in Maine and New York. We discussed what made them want to create the show eight years ago, what their creative process has been like and what they hope audiences take away from Space Dogs.
SPACE DOGS: THE MUSICAL to Make London Debut at The Other Palace Studio Photo
SPACE DOGS: THE MUSICAL to Make London Debut at The Other Palace Studio
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

SPACE DOGS: THE MUSICAL, written and performed by Nick Blaemire and Van Hughes, will play a limited run at The Other Palace Studio in London, telling the true story of Soviet space dog Laika during the Cold War Space Race.
AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Members to Reunite at CURE EPILEPSY TAKES MANHATTAN Benefit Photo
AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Members to Reunite at CURE EPILEPSY TAKES MANHATTAN Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026

Original cast members of AMERICAN IDIOT, including Rebecca Naomi Jones and Libby Winters, will reunite May 4 at DRAMMA in New York City for CURE Epilepsy Takes Manhattan, a fundraising event hosted by Miguel and Kelly Cervantes.
Photos: See High Susie Mosher's THE LINEUP - March 24 at the Green Room 42 Photo
Photos: See High Susie Mosher's THE LINEUP - March 24 at the Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 29, 2026

See photos of the March 24th variety show featuring Alice Ripley (NEXT TO NORMAL), singer Gerrilyn Sohn, and more, snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
Interview: Theatre Life with Nick Blaemire Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with Nick Blaemire
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 26, 2026

Today’s subject Nick Blaemire is currently living his theatre life at Signature Theatre as the book writer for the new musical Safety Not Guaranteed. The show runs through April 12th in Signature Theatre’s MAX space.
Photos: Hightlights from Susie Mosher's 3/10 THE LINEUP at the Green Room 42 Photo
Photos: Hightlights from Susie Mosher's 3/10 THE LINEUP at the Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 16, 2026

See photos from the March 10th show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss featuring Carly Ozard, Mark William and more. The bi-weekly variety show returns to the Green Room 42 on Tuesday March 24.
Van Hughes and The Rescues Join THE SALOON SESSIONS Presented by The Janice Jam Photo
Van Hughes and The Rescues Join THE SALOON SESSIONS Presented by The Janice Jam
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

Van Hughes, The Rescues, and other artists will perform at The Saloon Sessions to support breast cancer awareness. This special event aims to raise funds and awareness through captivating musical performances.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2026- HADESTOWN To Welcome New Stars and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2026- HADESTOWN To Welcome New Stars and More
by - Jan 15, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Donna Vivino and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Pop-Punk Musical, THE REUNION Photo
Donna Vivino and More Will Lead Industry Reading of New Pop-Punk Musical, THE REUNION
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

A 29-hour industry-only reading of Zack Steele's The Reunion will be held in Manhattan on January 16. The cast will be led by Donna Vivino, Van Hughes, Matt Copley, Jasmine Forsberg, Aaron James McKenzie, and more.
AUGUST RUSH is Being Developed as a New Stage Musical Photo
AUGUST RUSH is Being Developed as a New Stage Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025

August Rush, the Academy Award and Grammy Award-nominated 2007 film, is being developed as a new Broadway musical, starring Christopher Riley, Talia Suskauer and more.
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 2, 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.
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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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