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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: Hit the Red Carpet on Opening Night of SCHMIGADOON! Photo
Video: Hit the Red Carpet on Opening Night of SCHMIGADOON!
by Luka Vonier - Apr 24, 2026

Ready to cross that bridge into the land of Schmigadoon!? The new musical celebrated its opening night earlier this week at the Nederlander Theatre. Watch in this video as the cast an creative team celebrate opening night!
Photos: Neil Patrick Harris, Tina Fey, and More on the SCHMIGADOON! Opening Night Red Photo
Photos: Neil Patrick Harris, Tina Fey, and More on the SCHMIGADOON! Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 22, 2026

Schmigadoon!, Broadway's newest musical, has officially opened at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more about the show and check out photos from the red carpet here!
Student Blog: Playbills, Selfies and Genuine Kindness Photo
Student Blog: Playbills, Selfies and Genuine Kindness
by Student Blogger: Olivia Clark - Apr 21, 2026

As a 13-year-old musical theater fanatic on her first trip to New York City, I stood at the Winter Garden Theatre stage door on a hot August afternoon in 2019.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 21, 2026- 2026 Drama League Award Nominees and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 21, 2026- 2026 Drama League Award Nominees and More
by - Apr 21, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: SCHMIGADOON! Opens on Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: SCHMIGADOON! Opens on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

Schmigadoon! is now open at the Nederlander Theatre! Alex Brightman & Sara Chase star — read what every major critic is saying in our full review roundup.
Video: SCHMIGADOON! Takes Its Opening Night Bows on Broadway Photo
Video: SCHMIGADOON! Takes Its Opening Night Bows on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

Schmigadoon! is celebrating its opening night at Broadway's Nederlander Theatre! Check out video from inside opening night as the cast takes their celebratory curtain call. 
Jessica Vosk, Alex Brightman, Marla Mindelle and More Join MISCAST26 Photo
Jessica Vosk, Alex Brightman, Marla Mindelle and More Join MISCAST26
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026

MCC Theater has revealed additional performers for Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 20, 2026- SCHMIGADOON! First Look and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 20, 2026- SCHMIGADOON! First Look and More
by - Apr 20, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS to Close Arizona Theatre Company Season Photo
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS to Close Arizona Theatre Company Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

Arizona Theatre Company will close its 58th season with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, directed by Gordon Greenberg, featuring five actors portraying over a dozen characters in Tucson and Greater Phoenix.
Photos: Alex Brightman, Sara Chase and More in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway Photo
Photos: Alex Brightman, Sara Chase and More in SCHMIGADOON! on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos of Schmigadoon! on Broadway, starring Alex Brightman and Sara Chase as Josh Skinner and Melissa Gimble, plus more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 14, 2026- BEACHES On Broadway First Look and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 14, 2026- BEACHES On Broadway First Look and More
by - Apr 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Cast Perform 'Corn Puddin' on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch SCHMIGADOON! Cast Perform 'Corn Puddin' on Broadway
by Michael Major - Apr 13, 2026

Schmigadoon! has released a first look at McKenzie Kurtz and the cast of the new musical performing 'Corn Puddin'' on Broadway! See the new video now, which also features Sara Chase and Alex Brightman.
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Officially Begins Broadway Previews Photo
Photos: SCHMIGADOON! Officially Begins Broadway Previews
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2026

You can now get a first look at Schmigadoon! on Broadway as the cast takes their first preview bows. See photos of Alex Brightman, Sara Chase, Ana Gasteyer, Ann Harada and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 6, 2026- New Look At MAYBE HAPPY Ending and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 6, 2026- New Look At MAYBE HAPPY Ending and More
by - Apr 6, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 6, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Character Breakdown: The Cast of SCHMIGADOON! Unpacks Their Roles Photo
Character Breakdown: The Cast of SCHMIGADOON! Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2026

Preview performances are underway at the Nederlander Theatre for Schmigadoon!  From Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels and based on the Universal Television and Apple Original award-winning series, the new musical features a book and Emmy Award–winning score by Cinco Paul, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Christopher Gattelli. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles
Meet the Cast of SCHMIGADOON!, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of SCHMIGADOON!, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2026

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Schmigadoon! The production will begin previews at the Nederlander Theatre on Saturday, April 4. Meet the cast of Schmigadoon! here!
Photo: First Look at the Cast of SCHMIGADOON! on Stage Photo
Photo: First Look at the Cast of SCHMIGADOON! on Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026

You can now get a first look photo of the cast and set of the Broadway production of Schmigadoon, starring Alex Brightman and more onstage at the Nederlander Theatre.
Performers From CHESS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at the Photo
Performers From CHESS, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For AT THIS PERFORMANCE... at the Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from Wicked; Chess; The Outsiders; Operation Mincemeat; Bigfoot! A New Musical; Going Bachrach: The Songs Of An Icon, and About Time.
SCHMIGADOON! Will Invite Fans to Dress Rehearsal Ahead of First Preview Photo
SCHMIGADOON! Will Invite Fans to Dress Rehearsal Ahead of First Preview
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Ahead of the first preview of Schmigadoon! on April 4, fans will have the opportunity to attend the show’s dress rehearsal on April 3 at 7:00 PM at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more about how to attend the show here!
Up on the Marquee: SCHMIGADOON! Arrives on Broadway Photo
Up on the Marquee: SCHMIGADOON! Arrives on Broadway
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 27, 2026

There is no escaping Schmigadoon! The new musical is getting ready to begin performances (April 4) at the Nederlander Theatre, where it is set to open on April 20. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee here!
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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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