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George Abud

Birth Place: Detroit, MI

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George Abud is an Arab-American actor, currently starring on Broadway in the new musical Lempicka. He was nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as Nerd Face in Emojiland at The Duke on 42nd Street; he also features on its Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording. On Broadway, Abud has originated roles in The Band’s Visit starring Katrina Lenk & Tony Shalhoub, for which he received a Daytime Emmy Award; as well as The Visit starring Chita Rivera & Roger Rees; featuring on both Original Broadway Cast Albums. Off-Broadway, Abud has starred in The Beautiful Lady directed by Anne Bogart at La MaMa Experimental Theatre; Cornelia Street opposite Norbert Leo Butz at the Atlantic Theater Company; The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui opposite Raúl Esparza, Nathan The Wise opposite F. Murray Abraham, Ibsen’s Peer Gynt, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Allegro directed by John Doyle, all at Classic Stage Company; also at Atlantic he was in the original production of The Band’s Visit directed by David Cromer; and Lolita, My Love opposite Robert Sella at the York Theatre Company. Regionally, he starred as Richard Nixon in The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical directed by Christopher Ashley, and as Filippo Marinetti in Lempicka directed by Rachel Chavkin, both at the La Jolla Playhouse; also, Lewis Chapman in August Rush directed by John Doyle at Paramount Theatre; Charlie Davenport in Annie Get Your Gun directed by Sarna Lapine at Bay Street Theater; and Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Geva Theatre Center. Internationally, he starred alongside Barbara Walsh, Marc Kudisch, and Paulo Szot in The New Prince at the Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam.

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George Abud STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Marinetti

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
William

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Nerd Face

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Musicals in Mufti Revival, 2019
Clare Quilty

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2018
Clark

[Off-Broadway]
Transport Group Concert Production, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Camal

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2016
Camal

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Karl

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2014
Charlie Townsend

George Abud Productions

 
[Broadway, 2017]
Violin
Oud
Darbuka

George Abud Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

George Abud, Emojiland

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Shop LEMPICKA on Broadway Merch & Souvenirs in the Theater Shop


Shop merch from the musical Lempicka in BroadwayWorld's Theatre Shop. Merch available includes a graphic tee with the show's key art, a matching zip pullover, show magnet, mugs, hat, pin and more.

Video: LEMPICKA Standby Mariand Torres Goes On Without Rehearsal


During last night's performance of Lempicka, the new musical now playing on Broadway, the show's standby for the title role, Mariand Torres, took the stage without ever having rehearsed the show with the cast. Check out a video ehre!

Photos: LEMPICKA Cast and Creative Team Celebrate Opening Night


Lempicka, led by Eden Espinosa celebrated its opening night at the Longacre Theatre and BroadwayWorld was on hand as the cast and creative team walked the red carpet ahead of their opening night bows. Check out photos from inside the festivities below!

Photos: LEMPICKA Cast Takes Opening Night Bows


The best of Broadway was at the Longacre Theatre last night to celebrate the opening night of the new musical, Lempicka, led by Eden Espinosa. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the cast's first official curtain call here.

Review Roundup: LEMPICKA Opens on Broadway


Lempicka, the new musical portrait of artist Tamara de Lempicka, opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, April 14 at the Longacre Theatre. See what the critics had to say here!

LEMPICKA Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording Next Month


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Lempicka will be released next month! The digital album arrives May 29, 2024 with the physical CD release set for July 5. Preorder the album here!

Photos: First Look at Eden Espinosa & More in LEMPICKA on Broadway


Get a first look at photos of Lempicka on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 5, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!


Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!

Video: Eric Cervini Joins Producing Team of LEMPICKA on Broadway


Eric Cervini has announced that he has joined the producing team of the new Broadway musical, Lempicka. The Queer historian took to Instagram to share information about the show and the history behind the story. Check out the video here!

Video: Inside LEMPICKA's First Performance Curtain Call


Check out footage from Lempicka's first performance curtain call! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch Highlights of Eden Espinosa and More in LEMPICKA on Broadway


You can now check out a first look at Lempicka- the highly anticipated sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka. Watch highlights in this video.

Photos: 48th Street is Renamed Chavkin Way For Rachel Chavkin


Last night, the city of New York renamed 48th Street “Chavkin Way” to celebrate Tony Award-winning director, Rachel Chavkin, helming two Broadway productions right across from one another on that street. Check out photos from the event here!

Photo: Get a First Look at Eden Espinosa as Tamara de Lempicka


Get a first look at Eden Espinosa in Lempicka on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

Video: First Look At Eden Espinosa, Amber Iman And More In LEMPICKA On Broadway


Get a first look at the cast of LEMPICKA on Broadway in action before performances begin on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Check out video clips from the show's press day including the cast performing the musical numbers, 'Starting Over,' 'Stay,' 'Perfection,' and 'Our Time'.

LEMPICKA Launches Rush and Lottery Policies


The in-person rush, digital rush, and digital lottery policies have been announced for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.

A Complete 2024 Broadway Awards Season Calendar


The 2024 theatre awards season is quickly approaching, and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. BroadwayWorld has all of the details!

Video: Watch LEMPICKA Stage Manager Cody Renard Richard Talk Safety During Tech


Watch Broadway Stage Manager Cody Renard Richard talk the cast of Lempicka through important safety measures during tech rehearsal at the Longacre Theatre!

Video: Beth Leavel Celebrates Her Return to the Longacre Theatre


Check out a video of Beth Leavel returning to the Longacre Theatre! Learn more about Lempicka, soon playing at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway.

George Abud FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has George Abud been in?

George Abud has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has George Abud been in?

George Abud has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has George Abud been nominated for?

George Abud has been nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Emojiland.

What is George Abud next theatre project?

George Abud's next show will be Lempicka which opens on 4/14/2024 on Broadway.

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