What musicals has Alex Brightman been in?

What musicals has Alex Brightman been in?

Alex Brightman is a writer and Tony-nominated actor who has been seen on Broadway in School of Rock, Matilda, Big Fish, Wicked, Glory Days; on TV in Documentary Now!, SMILF, Important Things w/ Demetri Martin; and in one horror film where he was brutally murdered on a toilet.

Is Alex Brightman still on Broadway?

It was revealed today that two-time Tony Award nominee Alex Brightman will return to star as the title character in Beetlejuice when the smash-hit musical returns from the dead at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre on Friday, April 8, 2022. Full casting will be announced soon.

Who did Alex Brightman play in Wicked?

the munchkin Boq
Thereafter, Brightman was cast as the munchkin Boq and made his Broadway debut in Wicked. He stayed with the show for two years.

Is Alex Brightman returning to Beetlejuice?

Alex Brightman on Stepping Back into the Spotlight with the Return of Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice is back on Broadway with Alex Brightman reprising his Tony-nominated performance. After closing at the Winter Garden Theatre, Beetlejuice has found new life at the Marquis Theatre.

What replaced Beetlejuice on Broadway?

The Music Man Revival
Broadway News Beetlejuice to Close at Broadway’s Winter Garden as The Music Man Revival, Starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, Secures Theatre The Tim Burton-inspired musical opened at the Shubert house in April. The upcoming revival of The Music Man has found its Broadway home—but it will first require an exorcism.

Who plays Broadway Beetlejuice?

Roles and principal casts

Why did Beetlejuice close on Broadway?

The production announced a closing date for its short-lived Broadway run with plans for a national tour. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all theatrical productions in the city, throwing a bigger wrench into the future of the musical.

Who played in Wicked on Broadway 2008?

Wicked, which features a score by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Winnie Holzman, currently features Stephanie J. Block as Elphaba, Annaleigh Ashford as Glinda, Carole Shelley as Madame Morrible, Lenny Wolpe as The Wizard, Cristy Candler as Nessarose, Logan Lipton as Boq and Steven Skybell as Dr. Dillamond.

Who played Elphaba in Wicked 2008?

Kerry Ellis She first played Elphaba over a decade ago on 1st January 2007 and after a critically-acclaimed West End run, she then played Elphaba on Broadway from June to November 2008, before flying back into the cast at the Apollo Victoria Theatre for another 6 months.

Who plays Lydia Deetz on Broadway?

Roles and principal casts

Why did Sophia Anne leave stage?

“Sophia has decided to exercise her contractual out to pursue television work.” Presley Ryan is playing the role of Lydia through this weekend, and the production plans to announce a new Lydia next week. It’s unusual for a star to exit a Broadway production with no advance warning.

Why did Sophia Anne leave Beetlejuice?

“Sophia Anne Caruso played her final performance in Beetlejuice on Wednesday, Feb. 19,” a representative said. “Sophia has decided to exercise her contractual out to pursue television work.” Presley Ryan is playing the role of Lydia through this weekend, and the production plans to announce a new Lydia next week.

Who played Elphaba in Wicked in 2009?

Idina Menzel
Original cast