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Alexander Gemignani is an actor, music director, composer/lyricist, and artistic director. Select Broadway: Violet, Chicago, Les Miserables (Drama League Award nomination), Sweeney Todd (Drama Desk Award nomination), Assassins (Theatre World Award), Sunday in the Park With George. Select Off-Broadway: Road Show (Drama League nomination), Avenue Q. Television: "Empire," "Homeland," "Chicago Fire," "The Good Wife." As a composer/lyricist, Gemignani is developing four new musicals and as a music director he is developing productions with The Public Theater and Roundabout Theatre Company. This fall, he begins his tenure as Artistic Director for the National Music Theater Conference at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.

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STAGE CREDITS

Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer
Carousel Carousel
[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Enoch Snow
Hamilton (Eliza Company) Hamilton (Eliza Company)
[US Tour]
Chicago, Los Angeles, National Tour Production, 2016
King George III
1776 1776
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Concert Production, 2016
Edward Rutledge
Oklahoma! Oklahoma!
[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny 2015 Production, 2015
Jud Fry
Violet Violet
[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2014
Father
The People in the Picture The People in the Picture
[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2011
Moishe Rosenwald
Road Show Road Show
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2008
Addison Mizner
Sunday in the Park with George Sunday in the Park with George
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Boatman
Dennis
Boatman
Dennis
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2006
Jean Valjean
Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
The Beadle
South Pacific
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2005
Stewpot
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer
Passion
[Broadway]
10th Anniversary Concert, 2004
Private Augenti
Assassins Assassins
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2004
John Hinckley
Avenue Q
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Brian [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Marty
[Boston]
World Premiere, 2002
Performer
Assassins
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival [Cancelled], 2001
John Hinckley
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]

Productions

Here We AreHere We Are
 
[West End, 2025]
Musical Director
Merrily We Roll AlongMerrily We Roll Along
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Music Director
Orchestrator

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Alexander Gemignani, Carousel

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Alexander Gemignani, Carousel

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Alexander Gemignani, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2004 - Performance

Alexander Gemignani, Assassins

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Jefferson Mays in A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY & More Set for Rubicon Theatre Com Photo
Jefferson Mays in A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A GHOST STORY & More Set for Rubicon Theatre Company 26-27
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026

Rubicon Theatre Company has revealed the lineup for the 28th Season at the award-winning Southern California company, featuring five dramas, comedies, and musicals that explore the enduring power of family, community, memory, and shared humanity.
NAMT Unveils Spring Conference Programming and Writers Residency Grant Recipients Photo
NAMT Unveils Spring Conference Programming and Writers Residency Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) has announced the programming lineup and panelists for its 2026 Spring Conference, as well as the recipients of the 2025–2026 Writers Residency Grants through the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals.
Stephen Wallem Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's FOLLIES In Concert At Studebaker The Photo
Stephen Wallem Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's FOLLIES In Concert At Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Stephen Wallem will join the cast of its Porchlight in Concert production of FOLLIES this spring. The staged concert will take place over two performances at the Studebaker Theater and features Broadway veterans and Chicago favorites.
Stephen Wallem to Replace Alexander Gemignani in FOLLIES in Concert at Porchlight Photo
Stephen Wallem to Replace Alexander Gemignani in FOLLIES in Concert at Porchlight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Chicago theatre veteran and TV favorite Stephen Wallem has joined the cast of the Porchlight in Concert production of Follies as “Buddy Plummer.” The cast also features Anthony Rapp and more.
Lindsay Mendez From Stage to Screen: WICKED to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Photo
Lindsay Mendez From Stage to Screen: WICKED to MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 11, 2025

Though the revival of Merrily We Roll Along ended its limited Broadway run in 2024, the show will live on in the form of the new filmed version, now in theaters. To celebrate the release of the hit Stephen Sondheim musical, we are taking a look back at the storied careers of its three leading stars, including Tony Award-winner Lindsay Mendez.
Porchlight Music Theatre Unveils Casting For Porchlight In Concert FOLLIES Photo
Porchlight Music Theatre Unveils Casting For Porchlight In Concert FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre will stage a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies, featuring a cast led by Michelle Duffy, Alexander Gemignani, Angela Ingersoll, and Anthony Rapp.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/30/2025; Jobs In Finance, HR, and More Photo
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/30/2025; Jobs In Finance, HR, and More
by - Oct 30, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/30/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/23/2025; Jobs In Operations, Group Sales, and More Photo
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/23/2025; Jobs In Operations, Group Sales, and More
by - Oct 23, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/23/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
THE PACK Concert Performance Will Be Held at the Laurie Beechman Theatre Photo
THE PACK Concert Performance Will Be Held at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

The Pack is based on the play The Dogs Of Pripyat By Leah Napolin with music by Aron Accurso and lyrics by Jill Abramovitz, and a book by Jill Abramovitz and Leah Napolin.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/16/2025; Jobs In Sales, Operations, and More Photo
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 10/16/2025; Jobs In Sales, Operations, and More
by - Oct 16, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/16/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 16, 2025- SCHMIGADOON! Finds Its Leads and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 16, 2025- SCHMIGADOON! Finds Its Leads and More
by - Oct 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Bonnie Milligan, Alexander Gemignani and More to Star in KATHY & STELLA SOLVE A MURDE Photo
Bonnie Milligan, Alexander Gemignani and More to Star in KATHY & STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Producers Isaac Robert Hurwitz and Seth A. Goldstein of Hugo Six will present a new American adaptation of the award-winning hit British musical comedy, Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder! Learn more!
Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH Gets a Cast Recording Photo
Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH Gets a Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2025

The highly anticipated Original Cast Recording of Gavin Creel’s acclaimed  theatrical production of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, will be  released on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, on all major digital streaming platforms under the title Walk on Through: Live at MCC. 
Photos: Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Makes UK Premiere Photo
Photos: Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Makes UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

The National Theatre has released all new photos from the UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Check out the photos here!
Video: Inside London's HERE WE ARE Sitzprobe With Jane Krakowski & More Photo
Video: Inside London's HERE WE ARE Sitzprobe With Jane Krakowski & More
by Michael Major - May 7, 2025

The National Theatre has shared a look inside their recent sitzprobe for Here We Are, featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, and more! See the video now!
National Music Theater Conference, Eden Espinosa and More Set for O’Neill Theater C Photo
National Music Theater Conference, Eden Espinosa and More Set for O’Neill Theater Center 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has unveiled its 2025 summer conference lineup as well as a formal expansion of its developmental  programming into the fall and winter seasons. Learn more!
National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE Photo
National Theatre Cancels First Two Previews of HERE WE ARE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2025

The National Theatre in London has cancelled the first two preview performances of Stephen Sondheim's Here We Are. The theatre's website notes the cancellation but no reason is cited.
Video: Watch Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski & More in HERE WE ARE Rehearsals Photo
Video: Watch Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski & More in HERE WE ARE Rehearsals
by Michael Major - Apr 2, 2025

Step inside rehearsals for Sondheim's Here We Are in London, starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, Cameron Johnson, Martha Plimpton. and Paulo Szot. Watch the video!
Patrick Wilson to Lead Industry Reading of Revised BIG FISH Photo
Patrick Wilson to Lead Industry Reading of Revised BIG FISH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

A private industry reading will be presented a newly revised version of the musical Big Fish. The reading will star two-time Tony Award nominee Patrick Wilson in the lead role of Edward Bloom.
Ari Afsar and Nikhil Saboo Will Lead JOHN & JEN Anniversary Concert Photo
Ari Afsar and Nikhil Saboo Will Lead JOHN & JEN Anniversary Concert
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

Ari Afsar and Nikhil Saboo will lead the 30th anniversary concert performance of John & Jen at the Green Room 42 next month. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alexander Gemignani been in?

Alexander Gemignani has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Alexander Gemignani been in?

Alexander Gemignani has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Alexander Gemignani been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Carousel, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Assassins.

What awards has Alexander Gemignani won?

Alexander Gemignani has won a Theatre World Award for his performance in Assassins.

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