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BIO

Multi-hyphenate actor and musician, Darren Criss burst on to the scene as one of the most memorable TV characters of all time, Blaine Anderson in Fox’s hit show “Glee.” His portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in Ryan Murphy’s critically acclaimed limited series, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” earned him a Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Critics’ Choice Award. In addition to his work on television, Criss is a veteran of the stage whose Broadway credits include American Buffalo opposite Sam Rockwell and Laurence Fishburne (2022), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2015), How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (2012), and most recently the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors (2024). He released a solo EP in 2021 titled Masquerade (BMG), and in the same year, released a full-length holiday album titled- aptly- A Very Darren Crissmas (Decca), for which he recently toured in North America.

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STAGE CREDITS

Maybe Happy Ending Maybe Happy Ending
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Oliver
American Buffalo American Buffalo
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2022
Performer
Little Shop of Horrors Little Shop of Horrors
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Seymour [Replacement]
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[US Tour]
Broadway National Tour, 0
Hedwig
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer
Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig [Replacement]
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2011
J. Pierrepont Finch [Replacement]

Movies

A Very Potter Musical
[ 2009 ] Harry Potter
Me and My Dick
[ 2009 ] Writer
A Very Potter Sequel
[ 2010 ] Harry
Starship
[ 2011 ]
The Chicago 8
[ 2011 ] Yippie Man
Girl Most Likely
[ 2012 ] Lee
A Very Potter Senior Year
[ 2013 ] Harry
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
[ 2013 ] Sutemaru - Voice
The Wind Rises
[ 2013 ] Katayama - Voice
Stan Lee's Mighty 7
[ 2014 ] Micro - Voice
A Very StarKid Reunion
[ 2015 ]
Flop Stoppers
[ 2016 ]
Speech & Debate
[ 2017 ]
All You Ever Wished For
[ 2018 ] Tyler Hutton
Sydney's Adventure
[ 2018 ]
Midway
[ 2019 ] Eugene Lindsey
Music Music Music
[ 2019 ]
Justice Society: World War II
[ 2021 ] Superman / Clark Kent - Voice
Show of titles
[ 2021 ]
Gabby's Dollhouse
[ 2024 ] Marty the Party Cat
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three
[ 2024 ] SupermanEarth-2 Superman
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Two
[ 2024 ] SupermanEarth-2 Superman
Babes
[ 2024 ] Doula as a Man
Hazbin Hotel
[ 2024 ] St. Peter
Radio Play Revival
[ 2024 ] Tip Smith
Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One
[ 2024 ] SupermanEarth-2 Superman

TV Shows

Eastwick
Josh Burton
Little White Lie
Toby Phillips
A Very Potter Musical
[ 2009-2010 ] Harry Potter
Cold Case
Reuben Harris '69
Archer
Mikey, Tommy
The Cleveland Show
Hunter
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles
Web Therapy
Augie Sayles
American Horror Story
Justin
Glee
[ 2010-2015 ]
Glee
[ 2010-2015 ] Blaine Anderson, Noah 'Puck' Puckerman
Transformers: Rescue Bots
Sideswipe
:Dryvrs
Samual
Supergirl
Music Meister
The Flash
Music Meister
Transformers: Robots in Disguise
[ 2014-2017 ] Sideswipe, Son
American Crime Story
Andrew Cunanan
Hollywood
Raymond Ainsley
Royalties
Pierce
Wayward Guide
Ryan Reynolds
Wayward Guide
Ryan Reynolds
Rick and Morty
Naruto, Bruce Chutback
Trese
Marco Guerrero, Marco
Yasuke
Haruto, Additional Voices
Green Eggs and Ham
Looka
Gabby's Dollhouse
[ 2021-2025 ] Marty the Party Cat

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending

Drama League Awards - 2025 - DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE

Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical

Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending


winner
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Darren Criss, Maybe Happy Ending

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Video: Helen J. Shen Takes Final Bows in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Photo
Video: Helen J. Shen Takes Final Bows in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Helen J Shen has officially departed Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway, playing her final performance as “Claire” on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Check out video of her final curtain call and touching speeches here!
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 10, 2026- THE FEAR OF 13 On Broadway Adds New Cast Members and More
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Lea Michele, Jane Krakowski, Darren Criss and More Set for MISCAST26 Photo
Lea Michele, Jane Krakowski, Darren Criss and More Set for MISCAST26
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2026

The honorees and initial performers have been revealed for MCC Theater's Miscast26, the one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast.
How 54 Below is Confronting Financial Challenges; Richard Frankel Discusses the Futur Photo
How 54 Below is Confronting Financial Challenges; Richard Frankel Discusses the Future
by Cara Joy David - Feb 9, 2026

In December, word started spreading that the venue we know as 54 Below was hitting the rental market. Various area businesses were contacted by those who were marketing the property for occupancy in the first quarter of 2027.
Exclusive: Tracy Letts Talks Portraying Family History Onstage in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Photo
Exclusive: Tracy Letts Talks Portraying Family History Onstage in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026

Playwright Tracy Letts is exploring the relationship between his family background and his theater work in an exclusive clip from a new episode of Finding Your Roots. Check it out now.
Listen: Stella Cole Shares 'My Funny Valentine' EP, Confirms Café Carlyle Residency Photo
Listen: Stella Cole Shares 'My Funny Valentine' EP, Confirms Café Carlyle Residency
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 6, 2026

Vocalist Stella Cole has released My Funny Valentine, a 3-track EP out now. She has also announced her second residency at NYC's Café Carlyle, running March 12–16, 2026. Listen to the EP and check out the dates here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! Firs Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! First Look
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THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW to End After Seven Seasons
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026

The Kelly Clarkson Show is set to conclude after seven seasons, as confirmed on Monday, with Clarkson citing personal reasons for ending the program. Season seven episodes will air through Fall 2026.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 3, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Unveils Full Broadway Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 3, 2026- DOG DAY AFTERNOON Unveils Full Broadway Cast and More
by - Feb 3, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Perform MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at 2026 GRAMMYS Cerem Photo
Video: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Perform MAYBE HAPPY ENDING at 2026 GRAMMYS Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026

Maybe Happy Ending stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen took the stage on Sunday during the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony to perform the title song from the hit musical. Check out their performance now.
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album Photo
Listen to the 2026 Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2026

Before the 2026 winner is announced on Sunday, February 1, take a listen to all five of the 2026 Grammy-nominated albums, including Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy, Just in Time, and Maybe Happy Ending. 
$54 Livestream Added For 54 Below's First Annual Gala Featuring Darren Criss, Ariana Photo
$54 Livestream Added For 54 Below's First Annual Gala Featuring Darren Criss, Ariana DeBose and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

54 Below has added of a livestream for The First Annual 54 Below Gala. Tune in as 54 Below launches a new tradition at Broadway’s Living Room. The First Annual 54 Below Gala brings together some of the most celebrated voices for one spectacular night.
Jeff Goldblum, Queen Latifah, & More Confirmed to Present at 2026 GRAMMY Awards Photo
Jeff Goldblum, Queen Latifah, & More Confirmed to Present at 2026 GRAMMY Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2026

Wicked star Jeff Goldblum, Queen Latifah, Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, and more are set to present this Sunday at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
How to Stream the 2026 GRAMMYS with Paramount+ Photo
How to Stream the 2026 GRAMMYS with Paramount+
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2026

Find out everything to know about The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, including how to watch, special pre-show coverage, performers, and more, in our guide!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 29, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Welcomes Bob the Drag Quee Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 29, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Welcomes Bob the Drag Queen and More
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 29, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Darren Criss to Host and Perform at 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony Photo
Darren Criss to Host and Perform at 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026

Tony Award winner Darren Criss will help kick off Music’s Biggest Day as host of the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1. He is also set to perform alongside his Maybe Happy Ending co-star, Helen J Shen.
The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway Photo
The History of Musicals Starting Off-OFF-Broadway
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jan 25, 2026

The history of shows that have transferred from off-Broadway to Broadway is well documented. Hundreds of Broadway plays and musicals started out off-Broadway before making the leap to a Broadway house. But much more rare is the circumstance of a show starting out off-off-Broadway (that’s right, two ‘off’s!) and traveling all the way to the main stem. One of these shows is playing right now, and is a major theatre success story with off-off-Broadway roots!
Exclusive: Delroy Lindo Uncovers Family History in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Photo
Exclusive: Delroy Lindo Uncovers Family History in FINDING YOUR ROOTS
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 19, 2026

In this exclusive clip from a new episode of Finding Your Roots Season 12, Tony Award nominee and Sinners star Delroy Lindo joins Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to learn new details about his family history. Watch it now.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 16, 2026- HELL'S KITCHEN Sets Broadway Closing and More
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Photos: Anthony Ramos, Ben Platt, & More at Premiere for FX's THE BEAUTY Photo
Photos: Anthony Ramos, Ben Platt, & More at Premiere for FX's THE BEAUTY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026

FX celebrated the premiere of The Beauty with a star-studded red carpet and screening, with Anthony Ramos, Jeremy Pope, Ashton Kutcher, Ben Platt, Jaquel Spivey, and Darren Criss, amongst others. Take a look at photos from the event here, featuring many Broadway stars. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Darren Criss been in?

Darren Criss has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Darren Criss been in?

Darren Criss has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Darren Criss been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Maybe Happy Ending.

What awards has Darren Criss won?

Darren Criss won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Maybe Happy Ending.

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