Russell Harvard
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BIO
A trailblazing veteran of the NY stage, Russell was recently featured in the dual roles of Boo Radley and Link Deas in the hit Broadway adaptation of "Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird." He can soon be seen in the upcoming Lila Neugebauer film, "Red, White and Water," opposite Jennifer Lawrence.
Russell starred at Playwrights Horizons in "I Was Most Alive with You" in a role that acclaimed playwright, Craig Lucas, wrote specifically for him. It earned him a Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel nominations, with the NY Times praising his "standout performance." He then played the Duke of Cornwall opposite Glenda Jackson in Sam Gold's landmark Broadway production of "King Lear". Russell starred in Pasadena Playhouse's "Our Town", Open Circle's "The Who's Tommy", and Deaf West's acclaimed Broadway revival of "Spring Awakening". In 2012, he made his off-Broadway debut in "Tribes", earning a Theatre World award and receiving Drama League, Outer Critics and Lucille Lortel nominations.
Russell also has a large online following where he showcases his versatile interpretive style for translating and performing popular songs in American Sign Language ranging from rock, dance to Broadway favorites.
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Videos
VIDEO: Watch Clip of Greg Kinnear in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-01-06 13:07:02
VIDEO: Go Inside TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD's Broadway Re-Opening Night!
by Team BWW - 2021-10-06 13:08:03
VIDEO: Watch Nick Cordero 'One of the Great Ones' Memorial Tribute
by Robert Diamond - 2020-09-06 21:00:23
TV: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Prepares to Make History at Madison Square Garden
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-02-25 20:31:05
Photos and Video: Glenda Jackson Honored With Lifetime Achievement Lilly Award
by Stephi Wild - 2019-05-19 12:18:37
VIDEO: KING LEAR's Ruth Wilson Recalls Having to Stop a Performance When An Audience Member Fainted
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-04-11 10:23:04
TV: Inside Opening Night of KING LEAR, with Glenda Jackson & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2019-04-05 12:11:27
VIDEO: Cast of SPRING AWAKENING Reunite for Medley of Songs on the TONY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-12 22:18:52
STAGE TUBE: 'Dead' West Does SPRING AWAKENING and Zombies in New Spoof
by Stage Tube - 2015-12-21 16:33:31
TV: We Believe! Watch Highlights from SPRING AWAKENING on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-09-23 17:36:30
TV: Catch a Sneak Peek of Broadway-Bound SPRING AWAKENING; Close-Captioned Edition!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-08-29 13:00:47
TV: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room with the Company of SPRING AWAKENING; Plus a Performance Preview!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-08-26 10:59:59
TV: Purple Summer Has Arrived! Watch the First Performance Preview from SPRING AWAKENING!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-08-25 13:56:50
STAGE TUBE: SPRING AWAKENING's Sean Grandillo Brings Fans 60 SECONDS OF SPRING- Watch Episode 2!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-08-19 16:17:10
STAGE TUBE: SPRING AWAKENING's Sean Grandillo Brings Fans 60 SECONDS OF SPRING- Watch Episode 1!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-08-18 15:26:23
News
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2024
Magnus Riise released a new pride-themed music video, 'My Heart Can Beat Again,' featuring a diverse cast and exploring LGBTQ+ solidarity and community. The video includes messages of support from around the world including from several Broadway alums.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024
Join us as a renowned film and stage actor returns home for a performance in TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS with Deaf Austin Theatre. Experience a captivating display of talent and passion.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2024
Deaf Austin Theatre stages TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, a heartwarming play that explores love, loss, and the human connection.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024
Deaf Austin Theatre (DAT) will be hosting Shake It Up in support of Off-The-Grid Missions. Join in for a night of entertainment and support a great cause.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023
Get a sneak peek of the upcoming industry reading of 'Christmas Eve in Dikanka,' a captivating musical adaptation of a Ukrainian story. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Ukrainian folklore and experience the magic firsthand.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023
54 BELOW will present Broadway SIGNs! Halloween Spirits after last year's sold out show with headliner Josh Castille, (Spring Awakening Deaf West revival) and guest artists Rosa Lee Timm and JAC Cook. Join two time Tony Winner Michael Cerveris (Assassins, Fun Home, Sweeney Todd) for tales from Poe with entrancing songs from Sondheim.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 17, 2023
Check out production photos from The first ever American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English production of The Laramie Project produced by Deaf Austin Theatre (DAT) with a Deaf and Hearing Cast here!
by Stephen Mosher - Aug 11, 2023
It was a special night of cabaret, ASL or otherwise, when Deaf Theatre Austin presented a fundraising benefit for an exciting new production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT.
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2022
The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW Awards - Dec 12, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by Bobby Patrick - Nov 4, 2022
Using a mixture of live piano & musical tracks, and employing the deaf theatre technique of Shadowing, this Halloween festival was more than a treat to the eyes and ears - it was a total blast, a party!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2022
Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022
This month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Hugh Panaro, a celebration of the Jennas of Waitress and more. See the full month's programming here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Broadway SIGNs! Halloween Spooktacular on October 31st, 2022 with headliners from Spring Awakening Deaf West Revival alums Russell Harvard and more.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 18, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Broadway SIGNs! Halloween Spooktacular with headliner Russell Harvard (To Kill A Mockingbird, Spring Awakening Deaf West revival) and an ensemble cast of rockers, actors and pop artists. Expect a Twilight Zone-inspired night of musical storytelling and Halloween classics in American Sign Language (ASL).
by Evan Henerson - Sep 15, 2022
Koons' moody production at the Fleishman is trying to tap into a noirish whodunnit vibe in which the story’s professed detective is the one person in the building (or in this case, the amphitheatre) who doesn’t realize that he is himself is also the murderer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022
Performances of Getty Museum and Los Angeles’s Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre’s thrilling fresh take on Sophocles’ Oedipus begin Thursday, September 1st at 8:00pm PT, featuring a bilingual production in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English.
by Gil Kaan - Aug 25, 2022
Next up at The Getty Villa, Sophocles' classic play Oedipus adapted by Jenny Koons, Andrew Morrill and Alexandria Wailes opening September 7, 2022. Jenny also does double duty directing the cast of Treshelle Edmond, Russell Harvard, Ashlea Hayes, Amelia Hensley, Matthew Jaeger, Gregor Lopes, Andrew Morrill, On Shiu, Alexandria Wailes, Akia Takara and Jon Wolfe Nelson.
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 18, 2022
In his debut show at 54 Below, actor Russell Harvard combines American Sign Language, musical storytelling, and a variety of musical genres to tell his own personal tale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Russell Harvard has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Russell Harvard has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for I Was Most Alive With You, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Tribes, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tribes, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Tribes and Outstanding Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Tribes.
Russell Harvard is an acclaimed deaf actor and playwright who has received significant recognition throughout his career. He won a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his performance in Children of a Lesser God. Additionally, Harvard has received multiple Tony Award nominations, including recognition for his work in other Broadway productions. He has also been honored with various other theatrical awards and accolades that recognize his contributions to stage performance and playwriting within the Broadway community.
