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BIO

Broadway debut! Other credits: Tick/Mitzi 1st Nat. tour Pricilla Queen of the Desert, Norm—Jersey Boys, Ernest –Ernest Shackleton Loves Me, Velociraptor of Faith--Triassic Parq, Emcee -- Cabaret (Best Actor-Dallas Critics Circle), Narrator - Fly By Night, Hedwig - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Best actor- Los Angeles Drama Critics, Garland Awards) Webseries: Nolan - "Submissions Only" www.wadesong.com

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Wade

[US Tour]
Revival Tour, 2019
Professor Zoltan Karpathy

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 0
Carl

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2013
Tick / Mitzi

[Off-Broadway]
Amas Musical Theatre Production, 2012
Performer

[Chicago]
Chicago Production, 2007
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Witch's Father [Replacement]

Ozian Official [Replacement]

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Understudy) [Replacement]

Dr. Dillamond (Understudy) [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical

Wade McCollum, Ernest Shackleton Loves Me

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News


WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Announces Broadway Closing Date

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Water for Elephants will play its final performance at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. 
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Memory Maker Program Ticketing Initiative

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Memory Maker Program—a special ticketing initiative with a number of non-profit organizations to help support their missions and efforts. Learn more about the initiative.
Video: Go Behind the Trapeze Work in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Watch a video of an inside look at the trapeze work in Water For Elephants on Broadway! See cast member Sam Renaud control the rigs for the trapezes while Isabelle McCalla sings 'Easy.' While singing along, Renaud controlled the rigging that supports the intricate fly system used in the production.
Video: Kyle Selig Joins WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway

Water For Elephants officially welcomed Kyle Selig in the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Check out a behind the scenes video as well as Selig's first curtain call!
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.  Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Signs Albums at Barnes & Noble

Just yesterday, New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue hosted a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Check out photos here!
Grant Gustin & More to Join WATER FOR ELEPHANTS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble

New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue will host a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Learn how to attend.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
Kyle Selig Will Replace Grant Gustin in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

BroadwayWorld has just learned that WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will welcome Kyle Selig (Mean Girls) to the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Watch: 'The Road Don't Make You Young' Music Video From WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

Watch the official music video for 'The Road Don't Make You Young' from Water for Elephants on Broadway.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Tent Talkback Series This Month

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Tent Talkback Series. Learn more about the series and see how to attend.
BROADWAY BARKS Announces Celebrity And Shelter Participants

Broadway Barks has announced its celebrity and shelter participants for the event on Saturday, August 3. The annual event, co-founded by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, promotes pet adoption.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording To Be Released On CD In August

The circus comes home! The Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording will be released on CD this month.
Grant Gustin Will Depart WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on September 1

Grant Gustin will play his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.
Photos: Go Inside the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards

Check out photos from the 2024 Off-Broadway Alliance Awards!
Photos: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance

See photos of Water for Elephants celebrating its 100 Broadway performance!
Photos: Inside the 2024 Tony Awards Ceremony

Last night, the curtain was raised on the 77th Annual Tony Awards! Take a look inside the CBS broadcasts and Pluto TV pre-show below, including photos of the casts of The Outsiders, Suffs, Hell's Kitchen, The Who's Tommy, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and more.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
OH, MARY!, DEAD OUTLAW & More Win 2024 Off Broadway Alliance Awards

The Off Broadway Alliance has revealed the winners of the 13th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards. See the full list!
Video: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Composers Perform 'The Road Don't Make You Young'

Check out video of Pigpen Theatre Company, composers of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway, perform ‘The Road Don’t Make You Young’.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Wade McCollum been in?

Wade McCollum has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Wade McCollum been in?

Wade McCollum has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Wade McCollum's first West End show?

Wade McCollum's first West End show was It Happened in Key West which opened in 2018

What awards has Wade McCollum been nominated for?

Wade McCollum has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical at The Lortels for his role in Ernest Shackleton Loves Me.

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