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BIO

Alex Brightman is a two-time Tony Award-nominated actor and writer.


His Broadway credits include Beetlejuice, School of Rock, The Shark is Broken, and Spamalot. On television, he can be seen as Herbie in the final season of “The Blacklist,” as well as “Law & Order: SVU,” “Documentary Now!,” “Impractical Jokers,” and “Dead End: Paranormal Park.” You can hear Alex on Prime Video's acclaimed series, “Hazbin Hotel” &; “Helluva Boss,” as Sir Pentious, Adam, &; Fizzarolli. Alex urges you to check out, and donate to, The Arthritis Foundation. He also has a dog named Kevin. Go Thunder.

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STAGE CREDITS

Schmigadoon!
[Broadway]
2026
Josh Skinner ()
Spamalot Spamalot
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Lancelot [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Shark Is Broken The Shark Is Broken
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Richard Dreyfuss
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
[Broadway]
Broadway Return, 2022
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Pre-Broadway Engagement at National Theatre, 2018
Alice By Heart Alice By Heart
[Regional (US)]
Powerhouse Season Workshop, 2018
Performer
Assassins Assassins
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
Giuseppe Zangara
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer
School of Rock School of Rock
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Dewey Finn [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Big Fish Big Fish
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Zacky Price
Ensemble
Zacky Price
Ensemble
Will Bloom (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Matilda the Musical Matilda the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Michael Wormwood [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Glory Days Glory Days
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Will (Understudy)
Jack (Understudy)
Will (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Jack (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Boq [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Writing

Movies

Red Hook
[ 2009 ] Roy
Here Today
[ 2021 ] Justin
The Union
[ 2024 ] Gary

TV Shows

Helluva Boss
Fizzarolli
Helluva Boss
[ 2020-2024 ] Voices
Hazbin Hotel
Sir Pentious
Helluva Boss
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
Hazbin Hotel
Sir Pentious
Helluva Boss
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
Hazbin Hotel
Sir Pentious
Hazbin Hotel
[ 2019-2025 ] Sir Pentious (voice)

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Featured Performer in a Play

Alex Brightman, The Shark is Broken

Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Alex Brightman, School of Rock

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Alex Brightman, School of Rock

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Alex Brightman, School of Rock- The Musical

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Video: Welcome to SCHMIGADOON! Go Inside Rehearsals with the Broadway Cast Photo
Video: Welcome to SCHMIGADOON! Go Inside Rehearsals with the Broadway Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 24, 2026

Schmigadoon! is coming to Broadway, and unlike the musical's main characters, it's not a place that theatre fans will want to leave. Watch in this video as the full cast explains what audiences can expect!
SCHMIGADOON! Launches Rush and Lottery Policies Ahead of Broadway Premiere Photo
SCHMIGADOON! Launches Rush and Lottery Policies Ahead of Broadway Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

Ahead of the production’s first preview on April 4, Schmigadoon! has announced rush and lottery policies. Find out how to get discount tickets to Schmigadoon! here!
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Premiere Photo
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Premiere
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 23, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway premiere of Schmigadoon! The cast and team of the new Broadway musical recently met the press, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Hot Tickets of the Week: THE LOST BOYS, SCHMIGADOON! & More Photo
Hot Tickets of the Week: THE LOST BOYS, SCHMIGADOON! & More
by Team BWW - Mar 17, 2026

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week. Check out the shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to this week, starting March 16, 2026.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 12, 2026- THE WILD PARTY Meets the Press and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 12, 2026- THE WILD PARTY Meets the Press and More
by - Mar 12, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Alex Brightman, Sara Chase and More in Rehearsals for SCHMIGADOON Photo
Photos: Alex Brightman, Sara Chase and More in Rehearsals for SCHMIGADOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

This week the company of Schmigadoon! gathered at New 42 Studios to begin rehearsals for the new Broadway musical and welcome Maulik Pancholy to their town. See rehearsal photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 24, 2026- Broadway Blizzard Updates and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 24, 2026- Broadway Blizzard Updates and More
by - Feb 24, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY to Have Industry Rea Photo
Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY to Have Industry Reading This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026

Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman’s new musical, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, is coming to New York for a special industry presentation as the project continues its path toward full production.
The Greatest Broadway Love Songs- Picked By 1500+ Stars! Photo
The Greatest Broadway Love Songs- Picked By 1500+ Stars!
by Team BWW - Feb 13, 2026

They say that falling in love is wonderful... and doesn't Broadway know it! Valentine's Day is here and love is all around us. At this most romantic time of the year, we can't help but wonder... what is the greatest Broadway love song ever? 
SCHMIGADOON!'s Cinco Paul Picks Favorite Golden Age Love Songs Photo
SCHMIGADOON!'s Cinco Paul Picks Favorite Golden Age Love Songs
by Cinco Paul - Feb 13, 2026

To celebrate Valentine's Day, BroadwayWorld asked Schmigadoon! Composer/Bookwriter/Lyricist Cinco Paul to share his ultimate Golden Age love song playlist. See his picks, read why they were chosen, and save our playlist.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 12, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Debuts A New Song and Mor Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 12, 2026- THE LOST BOYS Debuts A New Song and More
by - Feb 12, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
McKenzie Kurtz, Isabelle McCalla, Brad Oscar & More Join SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway Photo
McKenzie Kurtz, Isabelle McCalla, Brad Oscar & More Join SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 11, 2026

Today, Schmigadoon! announced additional members of the production’s Broadway company who will join the previously announced Alex Brightman and Sara Chase. 
Alex Brightman, Erika Henningsen, Joel Perez and More Lead THE PRINCESS BRIDE Worksho Photo
Alex Brightman, Erika Henningsen, Joel Perez and More Lead THE PRINCESS BRIDE Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

A workshop of the highly-anticipated stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride recently took place featuring an impressive cast stacked with Broadway luminaries.
SCHMIGADOON Musical to Reveal Broadway Cast Tomorrow Photo
SCHMIGADOON Musical to Reveal Broadway Cast Tomorrow
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2026

The Broadway production of Schmigadoon! will reveal its Broadway cast tomorrow. In a video posted to the show's Instagram, the show confirmed that is will be announcing cast members on Wednesday, February 11, showing the costumes of some characters.
Interview: Dana Zell of Children’s Musical Theater San Jose Photo
Interview: Dana Zell of Children’s Musical Theater San Jose
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 26, 2025

We had the opportunity to interview Dana Zell who has served as the Managing Director of CMT for the past 10 years.
Listen: Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Out Now Photo
Listen: Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman's IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2025

Center Stage Records has released the EP featuring three selections from It’s Kind of a Funny Story: A New Musical in streaming and digital formats today, Friday, November 14. It’s Kind of a Funny Story features music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini and book by two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman.
HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert Sets Prime Video Streaming Date Photo
HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert Sets Prime Video Streaming Date
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2025

Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway, the concert event celebrating the Season Two premiere of the hit adult animated musical series, will be coming to Prime Video on November 17.
Video: Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman Perform 'Gravity' From HAZBIN HOTEL in New BTS Photo
Video: Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman Perform 'Gravity' From HAZBIN HOTEL in New BTS Video
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2025

Prime Video has shared a 'behind the music' video from Season 2 of Hazbin Hotel, featuring Broadway stars Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman. Watch the video, which sees the two powerhouses perform the song 'Gravity.'
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE.. Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring standbys, understudies and alternates from Ragtime; Wicked; Hadestown; Aladdin; Beetlejuice; Masquerade; and The Seat Of Our Pants.
Alex Brightman, Betsy Wolfe and More to Join Paul Rudd's Bowling Benefit Photo
Alex Brightman, Betsy Wolfe and More to Join Paul Rudd's Bowling Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Award-winning actor and advocate Paul Rudd will return to host the 12th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit, supporting SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alex Brightman been in?

Alex Brightman has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Alex Brightman been in?

Alex Brightman has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alex Brightman been nominated for?

Best Featured Performer in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Shark is Broken, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Beetlejuice, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Beetlejuice, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for School of Rock, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for School of Rock and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for School of Rock- The Musical.

How many shows has Alex Brightman written?

Alex Brightman has written 1 shows including The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers (Playwright).

What awards has Alex Brightman won?

Alex Brightman won the Best Featured Performer in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his role in The Shark is Broken.

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