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Andrew Rannells BIO

Rannells received Tony, Drama Desk and Drama League nominations for his work as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon. Rannells was also seen on Broadway as Whizzer in Falsettos, Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys, Link Larkin in Hairspray, Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, King George III in Hamilton, and Larry in The Boys in the Band.

He has also been a part of the development of new projects including William Finn and James Lapine's Little Miss Sunshine and Douglas Carter-Beane's Lysistrata Jones.

In addition to voice work early in his career, he also starred on the HBO hit series Girls, NBC's The New Normal, and had recurring roles on How I Met Your Mother, The Knick, and Another Period.
On film, he was seen in The Intern, Bachelorette, and more. Rannells was seen in Ryan Murphy's The Prom and Ryan Murphy's The Boys in the Band on Netflix. Rannells was most recently seen in Showtime's Black Monday, and Peacock's Girls 5 Eva.

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Andrew Rannells STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Doug

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2018
Larry

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Whizzer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
King George III [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Hedwig [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Price

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2006
Bob Gaudio [Replacement]

[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Bob Gaudio [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Fender [Replacement]

Link Larkin [Replacement]


Andrew Rannells Movies

Sex and the City 2
[ 2010 ] Wedding Chorus
Bachelorette
[ 2012 ] Manny
The Intern
[ 2015 ] Cameron
Why Him?
[ 2016 ] Blaine Pederman
A Simple Favor
[ 2018 ] Darren
The Boys in the Band
[ 2020 ] Larry
The Stand In
[ 2020 ] Nico
The Prom
[ 2020 ] Trent Oliver

Andrew Rannells TV Shows

Street Sharks
[ 1994-1996 ] Streex, Shrimp Louie, Bobby Bolton
One Piece
[ 1999-2000 ] Young Roronoa Zolo - 4Kids Dub
Archie's Weird Mysteries
[ 1999-2000 ] Archie Andrews
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2000-2001 ] Mako Tsunami
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat
Gunji
Pokemon: The Legend of Thunder
Shinji
Liberty's Kids
Alexander Hamilton
Shaman King
Lenny
Pokémon Chronicles
Forrest, Tommy
Tokyo Mew Mew
Wesley J. Collridge III
Cubix: Robots for Everyone
[ 2001-2003 ] Connor
Fighting Cooking Legend Bistro Recipe
[ 2001-2003 ] Fried Ricer, Albert, Townspeople
Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
[ 2001-2003 ] Nightmare, Chief Bookem, Gengu
F-Zero GP Legend
The Skull, Punk 3, Emergency Medical Technician
Funky Cops
[ 2003-2004 ] Jack Kowalski
Sonic X
[ 2003-2005 ] Decoe, Bokkun, Narrator
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2000-2005 ] Noah Kaiba, Leon von Schroeder, Mako Tsunami
Pokémon
[ 2000-2005 ] Harley, Morty, Nicholai
100 Things to Do before Middle School
[ 2004-2005 ] Mr. Bant
Yu-Gi-Oh!
[ 2005-2006 ] Belowski, Student 2
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Toby Tredwell
The New Normal
[ 2012-2013 ] Bryan Collins
Comedy Bang! Bang!
Quinn Abernathy
How I Met Your Mother
[ 2013-2014 ] Darren
Glee
Andrew Rannells
The Knick
Frazier H. Wingo
Another Period
Bertram Harrison Fusselforth VII
Drunk History
Washington Roebling
The Simpsons
Andrew Rannells
Will & Grace
Reggie
Girls
[ 2012-2017 ] Elijah Krantz
Bob's Burgers
Hayden
Sofia the First
[ 2016-2018 ] Skye, Morris
The Romanoffs
David Patton
Central Park
Griffin
The Great Work Begins. Scenes from Angels in America
Prior
Black Monday
[ 2019-2021 ] Blair Pfaff
Big Mouth
[ 2017-2022 ] Matthew MacDell
Girls5eva
[ 2021-2022 ] Kev Hamlin
Ridley Jones
[ 2021-2022 ] Aten
Invincible
[ 2021-2023 ] William Clockwell

Andrew Rannells Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, Falsettos

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, Falsettos

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Andrew Rannells, The Book of Mormon

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Andrew Rannells News


Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

Photos: Go Inside the SXSW Premiere of I DON'T UNDERSTAND YOU with Casamigos

Last night in Austin, Casamigos kicked off SXSW by celebrating the premiere of I Don’t Understand You, starring Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells. Guests, including the cast and more enjoyed an alfresco after party while sipping on Casamigos cocktails. Check out photos here!

Andrew Rannells Joins Lena Dunham's New Netflix Series

Andrew Rannells is reuniting with Girls creator Lena Dunham for her new Netflix series. Rannells will be joining Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, and Emily Ratajkowski in Too Much, also starring Michael Zegen, Richard E. Grant, Stephen Fry, Janicza Bravo, Rhea Perlman, Rita Wilson, and more.

Interview: Meet some of the organizers behind this year's GMHC CABARET AND HOWARD ASHMAN AWARD

For years, the GMHC has been supporting people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS with services including free testing, meals and nutrition, and legal support. Their annual cabaret fundraiser has become a tradition, and this year they’re back with guest honoree Alan Menken and a star-studded lineup.

TROLLS BAND TOGETHER to Stream on Peacock: How to Watch at Home

TROLLS BAND TOGETHER includes Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, Eric André, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, Troye Sivan, Daveed Diggs, Kid Cudi, Zosia Mamet, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, RuPaul Charles, Aino Jawo, Caroline Hjelt, Kenan Thompson, Anderson .Paak, Kunal Nayyar, and Ron Funches.

Listen: Hear Billy Porter & Luke Evans Sing 'Always Be My Man' From OUR SON Film

The song showcases the vocal talents of both Porter and Evans, and is produced by 5x Grammy-winning musician, Robert Glasper. Written by Billy Porter, Conner Reeves (Tina Turner, Joe Cocker), and Joe Killington (Dap Kings, James Smith), the song is primed to be a LGBTQ+ wedding anthem for years to come.

Photos: Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad Record the GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Cast Recording

It was revealed yesterday that Gutenberg! The Musical! will release a cast recording! BroadwayWorld got a chance to step into the studio as the stars recorded the album. Check out photos here!

Video: Audra McDonald Sends Off GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL As The Final Broadway Producer

Gutenberg! The Musical welcomed record-setting Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as the final guest 'Broadway Producer' as the show wrapped up its Broadway run. See video from her appearance!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: THE PROM at White Theatre

What did our critic think of THE PROM at White Theatre? Running now at the White Theatre inside the Jewish Community Center is a production of a new musical dealing with the serious subjects of celebrity, gender identity and social intolerance run wild that somehow still offers the audience a real feel-good experience.  

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL Will Release a Cast Recording This Spring; Recoups Investment

Gutenberg! The Musical! will release a cast recording! After taking their final bows on the stage of the Jones Theatre, Josh Gad  and Andrew Rannells step into the studio to record the upcoming Original Broadway Cast Album. The album will be released this spring on Center Stage Records and Yellow Sound Label.

Video: Watch Hillary Clinton on Stage in GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL

Check out footage of Hillary Clinton joining Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 26, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Hillary Clinton Joins GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL

Check out photos of Hillary Clinton joining Gutenberg! The Musical.

Video: Inside Rehearsal For GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL's Stunning Set Reveal Moment

Set designer Scott Pask is giving an inside look at rehearsal for Gutenberg! The Musical, specifically the magical moment where the set changes to reveal Bud (Josh Gad) and Doug (Andrew Rannells)'s vision of Schlimmer, the setting of the show within the show. 

THE PROM is Coming to Kansas City's The White Theatre This Month

Popular Broadway Musical 'The Prom' is coming to The White Theatre at The J in Kansas City. The show tells the story of a high school student named Emma who fights for her right to bring her girlfriend to prom.

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Plays Final Broadway Performance

Gutenberg! The Musical! will play its final performance at on Broadway after 29 previews and 125 regular performances. 

Exclusive: Scott Pask Unpacks That Awesome, Surprise GUTENBERG! Set

Gutenberg! The Muscial is entering its final week of performances on Broadway, and by this point you probably know all about the production's nightly special guests... but unless you've made it to the James Earl Jones Theatre, you likely haven't seen its surprise final set! We have the exclusive details!

12 Broadway Shows Will Close in Coming Months

Check out a full list of which Broadway shows are set to close in 2024.

Andrew Rannells FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Andrew Rannells been in?

Andrew Rannells has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Andrew Rannells been in?

Andrew Rannells has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Andrew Rannells been nominated for?

Andrew Rannells has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Falsettos." He was also nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his performance in "The Book of Mormon."

What is Andrew Rannells next theatre project?

Andrew Rannells's next show will be Gutenberg! The Musical! which opens on 10/12/2023 on Broadway.

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