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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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The cast of "Schmigadoon!" including Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Ana Gasteyer, Maulik Pancholy, Ann Harada, Brad Oscar, Isabelle McCalla, Ayaan Diop, Ivan Hernandez, Max Clayton, McKenzie Kurtz, Afra Hines, Becca Petersen, Brandon Block, Clyde Alves, Jess LeProtto, Joshua Burrage, Kaleigh Cronin, Keven Quillon, Kimberly Immanuel, Lauralyn McClelland, Lyrica Woodruff, Maria Briggs, Miles McNicoll, Nathan Lucrezio, Richard Riaz Yoder, Shina Ann Morris, Zachary Downer
Date:
03/23/2026
From: Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Meets the Press Ahead of Broadway Premiere
STAGE CREDITS
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Pre-Broadway Engagement at National Theatre, 2018
Beetlejuice
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Zacky Price, Ensemble, Will Bloom (Understudy)
Writing
Playwright
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Connection
Movies
Red Hook
[ 2009 ] Roy
[ 2009 ] Roy
Here Today
[ 2021 ] Justin
[ 2021 ] Justin
The Union
[ 2024 ] Gary
[ 2024 ] Gary
TV Shows
Helluva Boss
Fizzarolli
Fizzarolli
Helluva Boss
[ 2020-2024 ] Voices
[ 2020-2024 ] Voices
Hazbin Hotel
Sir Pentious
Sir Pentious
Helluva Boss
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
Hazbin Hotel
Sir Pentious
Sir Pentious
Helluva Boss
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
[ 2020-2024 ] Fizzarolli
Hazbin Hotel
Sir Pentious
Sir Pentious
Hazbin Hotel
[ 2019-2025 ] Sir Pentious (voice)
[ 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
Videos
Video: Bernadette Peters Brings Adorable Dogs to LIVE Ahead of Broadway Barks
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-07-07 13:21:42
Video: Caissie Levy Sings 'What Do I Need With Love' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - 2026-06-30 09:32:19
Video: HELLUVA BOSS Season 3 Debuts First Clip With Stolas & Blitzo
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-24 10:57:47
Video: Ruthie Ann Miles Sings 'Giants in the Sky' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - 2026-06-23 12:19:14
Video: Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Perform 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' From CATS at MISCAST26
by Michael Major - 2026-06-16 14:59:15
Video: Lorne Michaels Celebrates Tony Win- 'Broadway Has Always Been a Part of My Life'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-08 00:21:21
Video: Watch First Production Footage of SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-27 15:38:36
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Cast Perform 'Corn Puddin' on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-13 13:58:13
Character Breakdown: The Cast of SCHMIGADOON! Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-04 08:00:20
Video: Welcome to SCHMIGADOON! Go Inside Rehearsals with the Broadway Cast
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-03-24 10:40:34
Video: Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman Perform 'Gravity' From HAZBIN HOTEL in New BTS Video
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-11 17:43:54
Video: Alex Brightman Sees BEETLEJUICE on Broadway For the First Time
by Michael Major - 2025-10-31 11:52:23
Video: Watch the HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2 Trailer Featuring New Musical Numbers
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-01 12:42:32
Video: Watch the Trailer for Animated Musical Series HELLUVA BOSS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-03 13:25:20
News
Video: Max Clayton Performs 'Can't Tame Me' in SCHMIGADOON! With Sara Chase
by Michael Major - Jul 30, 2026
Schmigadoon! has released new footage of Max Clayton performing 'You Can't Tame Me' in the Tony-winning production. Joined by Tony nominee Sara Chase, watch a video of Clayton performing the Carousel-inspired number.
by Michael Major - Jul 30, 2026
Schmigadoon! has released new footage of Max Clayton performing 'You Can't Tame Me' in the Tony-winning production. Joined by Tony nominee Sara Chase, watch a video of Clayton performing the Carousel-inspired number.
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Star Alex Brightman Visits With Young Performers at Broadway Artists Alliance
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman, currently starring in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway, visited Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A with students, sharing lessons on rejection, vocal health, and defining personal success. Check out photos of his visit.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Two-time Tony nominee Alex Brightman, currently starring in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway, visited Broadway Artists Alliance for a Q&A with students, sharing lessons on rejection, vocal health, and defining personal success. Check out photos of his visit.
SCHMIGADOON! Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Schmigadoon! will release an original Broadway cast recording on Friday, August 21. Schmigadoon! (Original Broadway Cast Recording) will include the entire Tony Award-winning score and orchestrations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Schmigadoon! will release an original Broadway cast recording on Friday, August 21. Schmigadoon! (Original Broadway Cast Recording) will include the entire Tony Award-winning score and orchestrations.
Interview: Westfield's Joshua Burrage Talks SCHMIGADOON!
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 22, 2026
Westfield native Joshua Burrage knows a thing or two about stepping, or in his case dancing, his way into the fantasy worlds of Broadway musicals. Burrage made his Broadway debut in the 2016 revival of “Cats” and, in the 2024–25 season, was in the ensemble of “BOOP! The Musical,” about the animated film vixen Betty Boop.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jul 22, 2026
Westfield native Joshua Burrage knows a thing or two about stepping, or in his case dancing, his way into the fantasy worlds of Broadway musicals. Burrage made his Broadway debut in the 2016 revival of “Cats” and, in the 2024–25 season, was in the ensemble of “BOOP! The Musical,” about the animated film vixen Betty Boop.
Photos: Hannah Waddingham Visits SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 16, 2026
Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) visited the Tony Award winning Best Musical Schmigadoon! this week. Check out photos of Hannah with the company.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 16, 2026
Emmy Award winner Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) visited the Tony Award winning Best Musical Schmigadoon! this week. Check out photos of Hannah with the company.
AI Musicians Are Impersonating Broadway Stars. Why Won't Streamers Fix It?
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
AI-generated tracks cost effectively nothing to produce and pennies to distribute; parked on a recognizable name, they skim streams - and royalties - from fans and algorithmic playlists alike.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
AI-generated tracks cost effectively nothing to produce and pennies to distribute; parked on a recognizable name, they skim streams - and royalties - from fans and algorithmic playlists alike.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... to Return to The Green Room 42 With Broadway Standbys
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026
Stephen DeAngelis' monthly series At This Performance... will return to The Green Room 42, featuring standbys, understudies, and alternates from current Broadway productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026
Stephen DeAngelis' monthly series At This Performance... will return to The Green Room 42, featuring standbys, understudies, and alternates from current Broadway productions.
Photos: Donna McKechnie and Malik Nabers Visit SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 8, 2026
Two stars visited the cast of Schmigadoon! on Broadway: dance legend Donna McKechnie and New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers. See photos from their visit!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 8, 2026
Two stars visited the cast of Schmigadoon! on Broadway: dance legend Donna McKechnie and New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers. See photos from their visit!
Video: Watch the Full Corn Puddin' Number From SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026
Check out footage of the company of the Tony Award-winning Schmidagoon! on Broadway perform the full corn puddin' number! Schmigadoon! stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2026
Check out footage of the company of the Tony Award-winning Schmidagoon! on Broadway perform the full corn puddin' number! Schmigadoon! stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase, plus more.
Video: Bernadette Peters Brings Adorable Dogs to LIVE Ahead of Broadway Barks
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 7, 2026
Bernadette Peters stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to introduce adoptable pups ahead of Broadway Barks' 28th year. Watch the video and meet the dogs!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 7, 2026
Bernadette Peters stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to introduce adoptable pups ahead of Broadway Barks' 28th year. Watch the video and meet the dogs!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 2, 2026- TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL First Look and More
by - Jul 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: SCHMIGADOON! Cracks Joke About Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Wedding
by Michael Major - Jul 1, 2026
The chatter about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding has made it to Schmigadoon! Watch a video of Sara Chase and Alex Brightman improvising a joke about their upcoming marriage in the Tony-winning Broadway musical.
by Michael Major - Jul 1, 2026
The chatter about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding has made it to Schmigadoon! Watch a video of Sara Chase and Alex Brightman improvising a joke about their upcoming marriage in the Tony-winning Broadway musical.
Video: Caissie Levy Sings 'What Do I Need With Love' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2026
Caissie Levy performs 'What Do I Need With Love' from Thoroughly Modern Millie at MCC Theater's MISCAST26, the annual gala featuring Broadway stars in roles they would not traditionally play. Watch the video!
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2026
Caissie Levy performs 'What Do I Need With Love' from Thoroughly Modern Millie at MCC Theater's MISCAST26, the annual gala featuring Broadway stars in roles they would not traditionally play. Watch the video!
Video: HELLUVA BOSS Season 3 Debuts First Clip With Stolas & Blitzo
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026
Helluva Boss Season 3 is coming to Prime Video October 14! Watch the first clip featuring Stolas and Blitzo, plus Broadway stars Alex Brightman and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026
Helluva Boss Season 3 is coming to Prime Video October 14! Watch the first clip featuring Stolas and Blitzo, plus Broadway stars Alex Brightman and more.
Interview: 'You Have To Bring Your Own Version To The Role': Actor David Fynn On Taking On BEETLEJUICE
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 30, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with David Fynn, who plays the titular Beetlejuice, about taking on the iconic role of “The Ghost with the Most” on the West End. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it has been like taking on the role and what he hopes audiences take away from the show.
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 30, 2026
Recently, we had the chance to speak with David Fynn, who plays the titular Beetlejuice, about taking on the iconic role of “The Ghost with the Most” on the West End. We discussed how he first got started in the world of theatre, what it has been like taking on the role and what he hopes audiences take away from the show.
BROADWAY BARKS 28th Annual Event to Return in July, Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2026
Broadway Barks will return to Shubert Alley for the 28th Annual dog and cat adoption event. Hosted by Bernadette Peters and Andrew Rannells, the event features adoptable animals from NYC area rescue groups along with Broadway’s biggest names.
Video: Ruthie Ann Miles Sings 'Giants in the Sky' at MCC MISCAST26
by Michael Major - Jun 23, 2026
MCC Theater has released a new video of Ruthie Ann Miles singing 'Giants in the Sky' from the musical Into the Woods at MISCAST26. The annual show features Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast.
by Michael Major - Jun 23, 2026
MCC Theater has released a new video of Ruthie Ann Miles singing 'Giants in the Sky' from the musical Into the Woods at MISCAST26. The annual show features Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast.
Video: Alex Brightman & Sara Chase Perform 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' From CATS at MISCAST26
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026
MCC Theater has released new video footage from Miscast26, featuring Schmigadoon! stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase performing 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' from Cats.
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026
MCC Theater has released new video footage from Miscast26, featuring Schmigadoon! stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase performing 'Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer' from Cats.
Andrew Kober Dives Deep Into GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO, Saying Goodbye to THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES and More
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 21, 2026
About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 21, 2026
About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.
Video: Alex Brightman Leads Voice Cast of Musical Video Game Mystery THERE ARE NO GHOSTS AT THE GRAND
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Tony-nominated Broadway star Alex Brightman leads the voice cast of THERE ARE NO GHOSTS AT THE GRAND, a new musical mystery video game that was recently honored with the 2026 Tribeca Games Award.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Tony-nominated Broadway star Alex Brightman leads the voice cast of THERE ARE NO GHOSTS AT THE GRAND, a new musical mystery video game that was recently honored with the 2026 Tribeca Games Award.
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?
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