Jeremy Kushnier
Birth Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Latest News on Jeremy Kushnier:
Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil (Feb 19, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 11, 2026- CHICAGO and More Up In The Grosses (Feb 11, 2026)
GALILEO Will Open on Broadway This Fall, Starring Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier and Joy Woods (Feb 10, 2026)
Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil (Feb 19, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 11, 2026- CHICAGO and More Up In The Grosses (Feb 11, 2026)
GALILEO Will Open on Broadway This Fall, Starring Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier and Joy Woods (Feb 10, 2026)
BIO
Jeremy is so excited to be part of this incredible company. Broadway: Ren in Footloose, Roger in Rent, AJ Golden in Paramour, Tommy Devito in Jersey Boys. Off-Broadway: Leo Szilard in Atomic (Drama Desk Nomination), Eddie in Shear Madness. TV: "Nurse Jackie," "The Good Wife," "Person of Interest." jeremykushnier.com. Follow @jeremykushnier on Twitter & Instagram. For Nora, Patsy and Robin.
Photos
RENT Family: Victoria Leacock, Lisa Zinni, Michael Greif, Martha Banta, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Marcus Paul James, Yassmin Alers, Fredi Walker-Browne, Schele Williams, Rodney Hicks, Maya Days, Tim Weil, Julie Larson, Destan Owens, Jeremy Kushnier, Karmine Alers and Michael McElroy
Date:
02/19/2026
From: Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil
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Sarita Amani Nash, Zach Rand, Maria Habeeb, Armando Gutierrez, Maya Lagerstam, Calos Alcala, Georgia Kate Haege, Brittany Nicole Williams, Jeremy Kushnier, Katey Sagal, Lauren Elder, Carson Stewart, Badia Farha, Wayne Wilson and Jarred Bedgood
Date:
06/23/2023
From: Photos: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER Celebrates Opening Night
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Dr. Harris/Cary's father
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Dr. Orin Scrivello DDS [Replacement]
Orin & Others
Dr. Orin Scrivello DDS [Replacement]
Orin & Others
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Robert Moses [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Pontius Pilate
James The Lesser
Priest
Pontius Pilate
James The Lesser
Priest
Judas (Understudy) [Replacement]
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Jeremy Kushnier, Atomic
Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical
Jeremy KushnierChess
Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Jeremy KushnierThe Rhythm Club
Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical
Jeremy KushnierThe Rhythm Club
Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Jeremy KushnierFootloose
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Jeremy Kushnier, Footloose
Videos
Video: Liz Gillies Sings 'Somewhere That's Green' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - 2025-06-17 11:16:42
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-05 11:03:18
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-16 05:51:03
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-27 09:23:22
Exclusive: Original FOOTLOOSE Cast Cuts Loose to Celebrate 25 Years
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-11-03 15:05:16
Video: Chatting With THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER Stars Katey Sagal And Brittany Nicole Williams
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-07-07 17:04:30
VIDEO: FLYING OVER SUNSET Begins Rehearsals; Check Out All New Clips From the Show!
by Show Highlights - 2021-10-20 09:00:44
Bucks County Playhouse Re-Opens This Weekend With HALLOWEEN ROCK 'N' ROLL CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-10-30 08:41:32
VIDEO: Former RENT Cast Members Sing 'Will I?' with Arts Workers for Federal Relief
by Stephi Wild - 2020-09-08 07:58:03
VIDEO: Peppermint, Taylor Iman Jones, Bonnie Milligan and More From the Cast of HEAD OVER HEELS Reunite in Song
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-07-02 14:26:53
VIDEO: Listen to a Song from FLYING OVER SUNSET in New TV Spot
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-07 13:20:06
VIDEO: Peppermint, Rachel York & More Sound Off on the Message of HEAD OVER HEELS
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-01-02 14:55:03
VIDEO: Stars Turn Out to Help BC/EFA Raise Over $900,000 at the 2018 Broadway Flea Market
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-01 17:34:01
Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: HEAD OVER HEELS's Jeremy Kushnier Finds The Beet!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - 2018-09-06 16:03:59
TV: Heaven is a Place on Broadway! Go Inside Opening Night of HEAD OVER HEELS
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-07-27 11:37:36
TV: The Beat Goes On! The Go-Go's Take the Stage at HEAD OVER HEELS!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-07-13 00:23:09
News
Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 19, 2026
The Museum of Broadway recently hosted a 30th anniversary panel of RENT alums and a special reading of Making RENT: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 19, 2026
The Museum of Broadway recently hosted a 30th anniversary panel of RENT alums and a special reading of Making RENT: The Story Behind the Music that Changed Broadway. Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 11, 2026- CHICAGO and More Up In The Grosses
by - Feb 11, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Feb 11, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 11, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
GALILEO Will Open on Broadway This Fall, Starring Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier and Joy Woods
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Producers Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch and Jordan Roth announced today that Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will begin preview performances on November 10 at the Shubert Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday evening, December 6.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Producers Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch and Jordan Roth announced today that Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will begin preview performances on November 10 at the Shubert Theatre. Opening night is set for Sunday evening, December 6.
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
AUGUST RUSH is Being Developed as a New Stage Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
August Rush, the Academy Award and Grammy Award-nominated 2007 film, is being developed as a new Broadway musical, starring Christopher Riley, Talia Suskauer and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
August Rush, the Academy Award and Grammy Award-nominated 2007 film, is being developed as a new Broadway musical, starring Christopher Riley, Talia Suskauer and more.
Andrew Durand and Christian McQueen to Join LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Andrew Durand will star as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S. and Christian McQueen will star as The Voice of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Andrew Durand will star as Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S. and Christian McQueen will star as The Voice of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway.
Photos: Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises Record $1,633,803
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025
The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 21, 2025. See photos from the event here and learn more about the Broadway Flea Market!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025
The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction returned Sunday, September 21, 2025. See photos from the event here and learn more about the Broadway Flea Market!
Photos: Madeline Brewer and Thomas Doherty in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2025
You can now get a first look at Emmy Award nominated actress Madeline Brewer as Audrey and television and film star Thomas Doherty as Seymour, in Little Shop of Horrors!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2025
You can now get a first look at Emmy Award nominated actress Madeline Brewer as Audrey and television and film star Thomas Doherty as Seymour, in Little Shop of Horrors!
2025 Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction- A Full Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 21, 2025
The big day is almost here! It is one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 21, 2025
The big day is almost here! It is one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!
Photos: Madeline Brewer and Thomas Doherty’s Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
Emmy Award nominated actress Madeline Brewer and television and film star Thomas Doherty had their celebratory opening night performance as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, with an afterparty at Sir Henry’s. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
Emmy Award nominated actress Madeline Brewer and television and film star Thomas Doherty had their celebratory opening night performance as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, with an afterparty at Sir Henry’s. See photos here!
Photos: New 42 Studios Celebrates 25th Birthday
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 8, 2025
Earlier today, New 42 Studios hosted a luncheon to celebrate 25 years of making Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 8, 2025
Earlier today, New 42 Studios hosted a luncheon to celebrate 25 years of making Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there for the special day and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
Thomas Doherty to Star as 'Seymour' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
Gossip Girl star Thomas Doherty will be joining the cast of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway was Seymour! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2025
Gossip Girl star Thomas Doherty will be joining the cast of Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway was Seymour! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Madeline Brewer to Star as 'Audrey' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
Emmy Award-nominated actress Madeline Brewer, known for You, The Handmaid’s Tale, and more will join the Off-Broadway cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025
Emmy Award-nominated actress Madeline Brewer, known for You, The Handmaid’s Tale, and more will join the Off-Broadway cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey. Learn more!
Photos: Elizabeth Gillies and Graham Phillips' Opening Night of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
Last Thursday night (June 26, 2025), stage and screen stars Liz Gillies and Graham Phillips had their celebratory opening night performance as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
Last Thursday night (June 26, 2025), stage and screen stars Liz Gillies and Graham Phillips had their celebratory opening night performance as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors. See photos here!
Video: Liz Gillies & Graham Phillips Celebrate 'Half Christmas' at LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Jun 26, 2025
Liz Gillies and Graham Phillips brought Christmas cheer to the Little Shop of Horrors stage door... six months early! Gillies has shared a new video, showing how she and her co-star celebrated 'half-Christmas' dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus.
by Michael Major - Jun 26, 2025
Liz Gillies and Graham Phillips brought Christmas cheer to the Little Shop of Horrors stage door... six months early! Gillies has shared a new video, showing how she and her co-star celebrated 'half-Christmas' dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Photos: Elizabeth Gillies & Graham Phillips in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025
You can now get a first look at Elizabeth Gillies as Audrey and Graham Phillips as Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway. Learn more and see photos herE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2025
You can now get a first look at Elizabeth Gillies as Audrey and Graham Phillips as Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Off-Broadway. Learn more and see photos herE!
Video: Liz Gillies Sings 'Somewhere That's Green' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025
Watch a video of Liz Gillies performing 'Somewhere That's Green' in Little Shop of Horrors! The “Victorious” and “Dynasty” star returns to the musical as Audrey tonight, alongside her 13 the Musical co-star Graham Phillips.
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025
Watch a video of Liz Gillies performing 'Somewhere That's Green' in Little Shop of Horrors! The “Victorious” and “Dynasty” star returns to the musical as Audrey tonight, alongside her 13 the Musical co-star Graham Phillips.
Graham Phillips to Reunite with Elizabeth Gillies in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025
Filmmaker and star of stage and screen Graham Phillips will join the cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2025
Filmmaker and star of stage and screen Graham Phillips will join the cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: Elizabeth Gillies Brings Nostalgia & Powerhouse Vocals to Café Carlyle
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 7, 2025
Gillies (VICTORIOUS, DYNASTY), a true vocal knockout, is performing nightly through 5/10, bringing glamour and nostalgia to Café Carlyle – evoking the greats like Peggy Lee and Sinatra. There are a few tickets left to see her 5/7 & 5/8
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 7, 2025
Gillies (VICTORIOUS, DYNASTY), a true vocal knockout, is performing nightly through 5/10, bringing glamour and nostalgia to Café Carlyle – evoking the greats like Peggy Lee and Sinatra. There are a few tickets left to see her 5/7 & 5/8
Video: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast Performs Musical Medley on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025
Milo Manheim, Elizabeth Gilles, and the cast of off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors took the TODAY stage on Friday morning to perform a medley of songs from the hit musical. Watch the performance now!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 11, 2025
Milo Manheim, Elizabeth Gilles, and the cast of off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors took the TODAY stage on Friday morning to perform a medley of songs from the hit musical. Watch the performance now!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jeremy Kushnier been in?
Jeremy Kushnier has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Jeremy Kushnier been in?
Jeremy Kushnier has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jeremy Kushnier been nominated for?
Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Atomic, Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Chess, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Rhythm Club, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Rhythm Club, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Footloose and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Footloose.
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