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Christian Borle

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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BIO

CHRISTIAN BORLE is a Grammy and two-time Tony Award-winning actor. Christian won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as Shakespeare in Something Rotten, and Best Featured Actor in a Play as Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher. Most recently on Broadway, he starred as Joe/Josephine in Some Like It Hot (Tony nom.), for which he wrote additional material and received a Grammy Award for its cast album. Additional Broadway credits: Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, Amour, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Spamalot, Legally Blonde (Tony nom.), Mary Poppins, Falsettos (Tony nom.), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.



He most recently starred as Albert Peterson in the Kennedy Center’s production of Bye Bye Birdie in June 2024. He also starred as Orin Scrivello, DDS et al in Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theater, for which he received the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Lucille Lortel (or LuLo) Awards for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.

On TV, Christian has appeared in “Hazbin Hotel,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Evil,” “Masters of Sex,” “Elementary,” “Younger,” “Lifesaver,” NBC’s “Peter Pan Live,” and NBC’s “The Sound of Music Live.” Christian played a recurring role on “The Good Wife/Fight” and received across-the-board praise as Tom on “Smash.” Christian also appeared in Michael Mann’s feature Blackhat opposite Chris Hemsworth and Viola Davis, and The Bounty Hunter with Jennifer Aniston. Directing: Popcorn Falls (Davenport Theater), Footloose (The MUNY), and Tale as Old as Time, a tribute to Howard Ashman at 92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists series. Playwriting: Hammered: A Thor & Loki Play (Go to marvelspotlightplays.com).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Jim Bakker


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Joe/Josephine


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Orin Scrivello D.D.S.


[Washington, DC (Regional)]
50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking original album of Tommy, 2019
Captain Walker


[Off-Broadway]
Encores! New York City Center Production, 2018
Bill Snibson


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Willy Wonka


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Marvin


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
The Bard


[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2014
Mr. Smee

George Darling


Mr. Smee

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Performer


[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2013
Max Detweiler


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Black Stache


[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2011


[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter


[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010


[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2008
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Emmett Forrest


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Bert [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
French Guard

Historian

Minstrel

Not Dead Fred

Prince Herbert


Not Dead Fred

French Guard

Historian

Minstrel

[New York]
Reading, 2004
H.G. Wells


[New York]
New York Concert, 2004
Snoopy


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
2003


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Dusoleil (Understudy)

Bertrand (Understudy)

Newsvendor (Understudy)

Painter (Understudy)

Advocate (Understudy)

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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Jimmy Smith [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Zach Marshall

Kane Flannery/Zach Marshall

Kane Flannery


Kane Flannery/Zach Marshall

Zach Marshall

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Apostle/Disciple

Disciple


Apostle/Disciple

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Willard Hewitt [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Billy Kostecki


Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024]
Additional Material
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Dance Captain

Movies

The Bounty Hunter
[ 2010 ] Caddy
Blackhat
[ 2015 ] Jeff Robichaud

TV Shows

Live from Lincoln Center
Marvin, Pirelli
Smash
Tom Levitt
The Good Fight
Carter Schmidt
The Good Wife
Carter Schmidt
Elsbeth
Carter Schmidt
Evil
Neil
Hazbin Hotel
Vox
Elsbeth
Carter Schmidt
Evil
Neil
Hazbin Hotel
Vox
Elsbeth
[ 2024-2025 ] Carter Schmidt

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Some Like It Hot


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

Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Falsettos

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Falsettos


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Featured Actor in a Play

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher


winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Legally Blonde

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Legally Blonde The Musical

Videos

News


John Cena Set to Join FAN EXPO New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Fans of John Cena like to chant his famous 'You Can't See Me' catchphrase. But they certainly will be able to see the 16-time WWE champion, actor and best-selling author when he attends FAN EXPO New Orleans.
92NY’s Lyrics & Lyricists Will Present THE LOVERS, THE DREAMERS & ME: THE SONGS OF PAUL WILLIAMS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

92NY’s Lyrics & Lyricists will present THE LOVERS, THE DREAMERS & ME: THE SONGS OF PAUL WILLIAMS on December 6, 7, and 8. The program features Paul Williams as the evening’s guest.
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.
Review: SOME LIKE IT HOW at Overture
by Scott Rawson - Nov 13, 2025

Some Like it Hot, set in the 1930’s during prohibition and segregation, was a delight to behold.
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.'
Photos: Inside Second Stage's Gala, Honoring Melissa & Gregory Fleming and James Lapine
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 11, 2025

Second Stage Theater celebrated its Fall Gala, honoring lifelong supporters of the arts, Melissa and Gregory Fleming, and director and playwright James Lapine. The gala featured a one-night-only evening of entertainment directed by Susan Stroman, with music direction by Andrew Resnick, and hosted by Andrew Rannells. Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 30, 2025- LIBERATION Opens On Broadway and More
by - Oct 30, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Christian Borle Sings Hazbin Hotel Season 2 Songs
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2025

Enjoy the new villain song from Hazbin Hotel Season 2! Christian Borle performs 'Once We Get Up There!'—stream it now on Prime Video.
Photos: Inside HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert at the Majestic Theater
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 21, 2025

Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway, the first-ever concert event celebrating the hit adult animated musical series, was held on October 20. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos featuring the show's cast and guests
Meet the Cast of CHESS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!
Tickets to SOME LIKE IT HOT at The Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT, showing January 6–11 at The Raymond F. Kravis Center, will go on sale this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Santino Fontana Joins the Cast of TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025

Multi-award-winning actor Santino Fontana, has joined the star-studded cast of TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL, a one-night-only musical event playing at the Tarrytown Music Hall on October 30. 
Videos: HAZBIN HOTEL Unveils Season 2 Clip, New Song Feat. Jessica Vosk and Alex Brightman
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 10, 2025

Discover the Hazbin Hotel Season 2 release date, new music, and exciting details from the New York Comic Con panel. Don't miss out!
Tickets on Sale Next Week for SOME LIKE IT HOT Canadian Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

SOME LIKE IT HOT will make its Canadian premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre this winter. Learn more about the North American tour and see how to purchase tickets.
SOME LIKE IT HOT is Coming to Citizens Opera House This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for SOME LIKE IT HOT in Boston. Performances will take place at the Citizens Opera House this winter. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HAZBIN HOTEL: LIVE ON BROADWAY Concert Event Coming to the Majestic Theater
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 6, 2025

Prime Video has announced Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway, the first-ever concert event celebrating the hit adult animated musical series. Hosted by series lead Erika Henningsen, the live concert event will take place on October 20 at New York’s Majestic Theater.
Video: Watch the HAZBIN HOTEL Season 2 Trailer Featuring New Musical Numbers
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

It's time to return to Hell in the new trailer for Hazbin Hotel, the hit adult animated musical series. The new season features the voices of numerous Broadway stars, including Erika Henningsen, Alex Brightman, Christian Borle, Jeremy Jordan, Jessica Vosk, and more. Check out the new trailer!
Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle and More to Perform at Second Stage Theater's Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2025

Second Stage Theater’s Fall Gala will honor lifelong supporters of the arts, Melissa and Gregory Fleming, and director and playwright James Lapine. Learn more about the gala here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 1, 2025- RAGTIME Hits Late Night and More
by - Oct 1, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Krysta Rodriguez and Andy Mientus Will Lead TARRYTOWN THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

The Tarrytown Music Hall—just steps from where Washington Irving first penned his iconic The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—will welcome a new chapter of the legend with Tarrytown the Musical, written and composed by Adam Wachter.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Christian Borle been in?

Christian Borle has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.

How many West End shows has Christian Borle been in?

Christian Borle has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Christian Borle been nominated for?

Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Some Like It Hot, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Falsettos, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Falsettos, Best Featured Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Something Rotten!, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Something Rotten!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Something Rotten!, Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Legally Blonde The Musical.

What awards has Christian Borle won?

Christian Borle has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Little Shop of Horrors and the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. For Something Rotten!, he earned the Best Featured Actor in a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical from the Tony Awards. Additionally, Borle won the Best Featured Actor in a Play award from BroadwayWorld Awards for Peter and the Starcatcher, along with the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play from the Tony Awards. He also received the Outstanding Lead Actor award from The Lortels for his work in Peter and the Starcatcher.

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