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BIO

Broadway: Wicked, Casa Valentina, Chicago, Ivanov, La Bête (Tony, Drama Desk noms.). Off-Broadway: The Food Chain (Obie), The Winter's Tale, Coriolanus. TV: "Frasier," "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Modern Family," "Desperate Housewives," "Brothers & Sisters," "CSI," "Hot in Cleveland," "Boston Legal," "ER," "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Film: The Birdcage, Heavyweights, Ghost World, Bad Santa, As Good As It Gets, Bean, The Family Man, Twelve and Holding, Sleepless in Seattle. Regional: Williamstown, Old Globe, La Jolla, Geffen, Yale Rep. MFA, Yale; BFA, Hofstra. Thanks to daughter, Mary, for introducing him to Wicked, when she and her best friend Sara, spent the summer of '04 playing Glinda and Elphaba in the backyard.

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STAGE CREDITS

Bat Boy
[Off-Broadway]
2025
Sheriff Reynolds
Judgment Day Judgment Day
[Off-Broadway]
Park Avenue Armory Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Performer
Kiss Me, Kate Kiss Me, Kate
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Revival, 2019
Gangster (Second Man) [Replacement]
[Replacement]
She Loves Me She Loves Me
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2016
Sipos [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Casa Valentina Casa Valentina
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2014
Albert/Bessie
Wicked Wicked
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
A Few Stout Individuals
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Adam Badeau
Chicago
[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1997
Amos Hart [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Ivanov
[Broadway]
1997
Mikhail Borkin
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Amos Hart [Replacement]
[Replacement]
The Food Chain
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Otto
La Bete
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Valere
The Winter's Tale
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Clown
Coriolanus
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Ensemble

Movies

Captain Ron
[ 1992 ] Bill
The Last of the Mohicans
[ 1992 ] Rich Merchant Thom John McGowan
Sleepless in Seattle
[ 1993 ] Keith
Searching for Bobby Fischer
[ 1993 ] Reporter
Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
[ 1994 ] Alexander Woollcott
Heavyweights
[ 1995 ] Pat Finley
The Birdcage
[ 1996 ] Harry Radman
Cold Around the Heart
[ 1997 ] Gun Store Man
As Good as It Gets
[ 1997 ] Maitre D
Bean
[ 1997 ] Walter Merchandise
True Crime
[ 1999 ] Tom Donaldson
The Family Man
[ 2000 ] Bill
Ghost World
[ 2001 ] Joe
Bad Santa
[ 2003 ] Harrison
Dog Gone Love
[ 2004 ] Bill
After the Sunset
[ 2004 ] Ed
12 and Holding
[ 2005 ] Patrick Fisher
Just Peck
[ 2009 ] Mr. Kuhner
Freeheld
[ 2015 ] William Johnson

TV Shows

Down the Shore
Eddie Cheever
ER
Joe Bernero
Everybody Loves Raymond
Bernie Gruenfelder, Bernie
Frasier
Kenny Daly
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Principal Larue
The War at Home
Joe
Doctor Odyssey
Burt Rubens

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 1996 - Performance

Tom McGowan, The Food Chain

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Tom McGowan, La Bete


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Debut Performance

Tom McGowan, La Bete

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Tom McGowan , La Bête

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Review Roundup: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at NY City Center Photo
Review Roundup: BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL at NY City Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Bat Boy: The Musical is now running at New York City Center, featuring several brand-new songs and revised book by the original creators. See what the critics are saying here...
Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at NY City Center Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at NY City Center
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025

Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, which is now running through November 9. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video.
Photos: First Look at Taylor Trench & More in BAT BOY Photo
Photos: First Look at Taylor Trench & More in BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025

Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, starring Taylor Trensch, Gabi Carrubba, Kerry Butler, and more. The production is now running through November 9. Check out first photos of the cast in action.
Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at New York City Center Photo
Video: Watch Highlights from BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2025

Next up at New York City Center is Bat Boy: The Musical, which is now running through November 9. Check out highlights of the cast in action in this video.
Photos: The Cast of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL Meets the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 24, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for the New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Musical, which will begin performances next week. The cast recently met the press and you can check out photos here!
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center Photo
Videos: Inside Rehearsals For BAT BOY at New York City Center
by Michael Major - Oct 21, 2025

Go inside rehearsals for New York City Center's upcoming production of Bat Boy! Watch videos of the cast rehearsing 'Hold Me, Bat Boy,' as well as Kerry Butler and Gabi Currubba singing 'Three Bedroom House.'
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY Photo
Video: Taylor Trensch & Gabi Carrubba Sing 'Mine, All Mine' from BAT BOY
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025

Rehearsals have officially begin for teh New York City Center presentation of Bat Boy: The Muscial. Watch in this video as Taylor Trensch (Bat Boy) and Gabi Carrubba (Shelley Parker) perform 'Mine, All Mine', which has been added since the London production.
Video: Laurence O'Keefe Unpacks BAT BOY's Updated Score Photo
Video: Laurence O'Keefe Unpacks BAT BOY's Updated Score
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2025

Tony-nominated composer Laurence O'Keefe (Heathers The Musical, Legally Blonde: The Musical) takes us into the cave with this inside look at the Bat Boy score. Hear about the songs you love, and discover brand new ones like 'Mine, All Mine', 'Deer In The Headlights,' and 'He Is Here.' Watch in this video!
Video: Andrew Resnick Unpacks the Music of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Andrew Resnick Unpacks the Music of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2025

Get a first listen to the rocking, super-sonic score of Bat Boy: The Musical, with expanded orchestrations, and several brand-new songs from the Broadway great Laurence O’Keefe. Director Andrew Resnick adds, 'It's going to be Bat Boy, but a newer, better, more alive version of it.' Watch in this video!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
Jacob Ming-Trent, Marissa Rosen and More Complete the Cast of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL Photo
Jacob Ming-Trent, Marissa Rosen and More Complete the Cast of BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

New York City Center has revealed the complete cast for the Annual Gala Presentation Bat Boy: The Musical. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets here!
Lena Hall, Caissie Levy, & More Broadway Stars Join SUB/LIMINAL Series Photo
Lena Hall, Caissie Levy, & More Broadway Stars Join SUB/LIMINAL Series
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

Tony Award-winners Lena Hall, Kecia Lewis, Patrick Page, and John Rubinstein, along with Caissie Levy and Joseph Cross, are all set to appear in the six-episode series Sub/liminal.
Disney's THE ARISTOCATS KIDS to be Presented at Historic Hoover Theatre Photo
Disney's THE ARISTOCATS KIDS to be Presented at Historic Hoover Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2024

Parents, grandparents, and anyone who just needs a dose of adorable children can soon reserve tickets for Playful People Productions' upcoming performances of “Disney's The Aristocats KIDS.” Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: WICKED at Orpheum Theatre Memphis Photo
Review: WICKED at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Apr 5, 2024

I'll start my review by saying Wicked is my favorite musical of all time. I have seen it 10 times now, all in different cities, and each time left the theatre with tears in my eyes and my heart feeling a little lighter. This is the greatest example of how magical theatre can be, in my opinion. And my hopes for a beautiful production for my 10th viewing were not dashed in the slightest-- Olivia Valli and Celia Hottenstein bewitch the audience from their first moments on stage. 
Review: WICKED - Musical Magic At Bass Concert Hall Photo
Review: WICKED - Musical Magic At Bass Concert Hall
by Lynn Beaver - Mar 17, 2024

There’s a reason why WICKED has become one of the most beloved musicals in the history of theatre, it is quite simply fantastic in every aspect.
Feature: A Look Back at Some Memorable San Diego Shows in 2023 Photo
Feature: A Look Back at Some Memorable San Diego Shows in 2023
by ErinMarie Reiter - Dec 30, 2023

The new year is almost upon us and so it seems this is the best time to reflect on some of the theatrical experiences over 2023 that made a lasting impact.
The Acting Company Reveals Cast For Matt Hoverman's PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Nigh Photo
The Acting Company Reveals Cast For Matt Hoverman's PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

The Acting Company has announced casting for their reading of PUCK'D: A Middle-Aged Summer Night's Dream. Find out who is starring in the cast here!
Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR At The Old Globe Photo
Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR At The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Aug 16, 2023

Sitcom shenanigans and hilarious hijinks abound in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, now playing at the outdoor theatre at The Old Globe through September 3rd.
Interview: Tom McGowan, Angela Pierce, And Ruibo Qian Bring The Laughs To THE MERRY W Photo
Interview: Tom McGowan, Angela Pierce, And Ruibo Qian Bring The Laughs To THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR At The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Jul 31, 2023

Interview with Tom McGowan, Angela Pierce, and Ruibo Qian from THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR.  Playing at the Old Globe through September 3rd, performers talk about the show, their roles, and some of the moments they are excited for the audience to see.
Playful People Present DISNEY'S THE ARISTOCATS KIDS Next Month Photo
Playful People Present DISNEY'S THE ARISTOCATS KIDS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2021

Parents, grandparents, and anyone who just needs a dose of adorable children can soon reserve tickets for Playful People Productions' upcoming performances of “Disney's The Aristocats KIDS.” Two casts of children, ages four to 11, will each take their turn performing this delightfully charming musical on the stage at Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose, November 5, 6, and 7. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tom McGowan been in?

Tom McGowan has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Tom McGowan been in?

Tom McGowan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tom McGowan been nominated for?

Performance (Obie Awards) for The Food Chain, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for La Bete, Best Debut Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for La Bete and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for La Bête.

What awards has Tom McGowan won?

Tom McGowan has won the Obie Award for Performance for The Food Chain and received the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Debut Performance for La Bete.

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