Life of Pi Broadway Original Cast
In Life of Pi, sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded on a lifeboat with just four other survivors: a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger. Time is against them, and nature is harsh-who will survive? Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Hiran Abeysekera, a RADA-trained actor, captivated audiences with his performance in "Life of Pi" at the Sheffield Crucible Theatre. more...
Cook
Voice of Richard Parker
Brian Thomas Abraham, who made his A.R.T. debut in "Life of Pi," previously appeared on Broadway in the original company of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts 1 & 2" as Hagrid. more...
Father
Rajesh Bose, who has an extensive background in regional theater and television, made his debut at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) and has been part of notable productions such as "The Crucible" and "Disgraced," the latter earning him a Connecticut Critics Circle Award and an IRNE Nomination. more...
Nikki Calonge, who made her debut at A.R.T. and has an extensive Off-Broadway resume including performances at The Public Theater and LaMama, brought her dynamic talent to the cast of Life of Pi. more...
Mahnaz Damania, who previously captivated audiences in the U.S. production of Life of Pi at ART, is thrilled to make her Broadway debut, bringing her extensive experience from acclaimed Indian theatre productions and notable TV and film roles to the iconic stage. more...
Richard Parker Puppeteer
Fred Davis, who won the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Life of Pi" at Wyndham’s Theatre, has also performed in the show's earlier production at The Sheffield Crucible Theatre. more...
Father Martin
Rear Admiral Jackson
Russian Sailor
Avery Glymph, known for his diverse roles in productions such as "The Skin of Our Teeth" and "The Tempest" on Broadway, brought his extensive experience to the cast of "Life of Pi," showcasing his talent honed through numerous regional and Off-Broadway performances. more...
Amma
Nurse
Orange Juice
Mahira Kakkar, who has an extensive Off-Broadway and regional theater background, previously starred in the regional production of "Life of Pi" at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.). more...
Lulu Chen
Kirstin Louie made her debut at the American Repertory Theater in "Life of Pi," bringing her extensive training from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and experience from productions such as "The Great Wave" at Berkeley Rep. more...
Jonathan David Martin, who starred in the North American premiere of Life of Pi at ART, is a multifaceted performer, director, producer, and educator known for his pioneering work in immersive technology and live performance. more...
Usman Ali Mughal, making his Broadway debut, previously captivated audiences with his performance in the regional production of Life of Pi at ART. more...
Uma Paranjpe, who made her debut at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) and has a diverse background in regional theater and Off-Broadway productions, was also seen in the cast of "Life of Pi." more...
Mrs. Biology Kumar
Zaida Khan
Salma Qarnain, a two-time Helen Hayes Award recipient and versatile Pakistani-American actor, made her Broadway debut in the adaptation of "Life of Pi," a production based on one of her favorite books. more...
Betsy Rosen, who made her debut at the American Repertory Theater, has an impressive resume that includes performances in "Laser Beak Man" at the Sydney Opera House and "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" at Imagination Stage, where she won a Helen Hayes Award for her portrayal of Aslan. more...
Celia Mei Rubin, who made her debut at the American Repertory Theater, has an impressive background with performances in Broadway hits such as "A Christmas Carol" and "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," for which she won a Chita Rivera Award for Best Ensemble. more...
Rowan Ian Seamus, who made his A.R.T. debut with "Life of Pi," is a seasoned performer with notable credits including the Tony Award-winning revival of "Angels in America" at the Neil Simon Theater. more...
David Shih, who made his Broadway debut, has an impressive regional theater resume, including his performance in "Life of Pi" at the American Repertory Theater. more...
Mamaji
Pandit-Ji
Sathya Sridharan, making his Broadway debut, previously showcased his talent in the regional production of Life of Pi at the American Repertory Theater (ART). more...
Captain
Mr. Okamoto
Daisuke Tsuji, who made his debut at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), has an impressive background with notable performances in regional productions like Cambodian Rock Band and Snow in Midsummer, and has also been recognized with prestigious awards such as the LA Drama Critics Circle Award and the San Diego Theater Critics Circle Award. more...
Rani
Sonya Venugopal, who previously performed in the regional production of Life of Pi at A.R.T., is thrilled to make her Broadway debut with this remarkable company! more...
Richard Parker Puppeteer
Scarlet Wilderink, who previously won an Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor for her role in "Life of Pi" at Wyndham’s Theatre, made her A.R.T. debut in this production. more...
Andrew Wilson, who has previously graced the Broadway stage in the revival of Cats and toured with productions like Newsies and Cathy Rigby's Peter Pan, brought his extensive experience to the cast of Life of Pi. more...
See awards and nominations on the Life of Pi page
Other productions of Life of Pi
- 2021 West End — Original West End Production · Cast
- 2024 US Tour — North American Tour · Cast
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