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Kevin played Rudolph in Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler. Other Broadway shows include On the Twentieth Century; Bullets Over Broadway; The Phantom of the Opera; Sister Act; Finian’s Rainbow; Young Frankenstein; The Producers; Kiss Me, Kate; 1776; The Secret Garden. Other credits include Herr Schultz in Cabaret (Goodspeed Opera House), Eddie in Mack and Mabel (City Center Encores!), Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast (Paper Mill Playhouse), Max in The Sound of Music (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Mr. Bumble in Oliver! (Pioneer Theatre Company), Sancho in Man of La Mancha (Sacramento Music Circus) and Pirelli in Sweeney Todd (Kennedy Center Sondheim Celebration). Kevin won a Jeff Award for his performance as Nicely-Nicely in the national tour of the critically acclaimed 1992 revival of Guys and Dolls.

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Kevin Ligon STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
Eddie

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Rudolph [Replacement]

Ensemble

Horace Vandergelder (Understudy)

[Regional (US)]
Hartford Stage World Premiere Production, 2016
Leopold

Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Concert Production, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Broadway Revival, 2015
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Mr. Robust

Frank

Sheriff (Understudy)

Senator Rawkins (Understudy)

Buzz Collins (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Transylvania Quartet

Victor

Medical Student

Ensemble

Inspector Kemp (Understudy)

Hermit (Understudy)

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performers

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles

[Regional (US)]
Sondheim Festival Production, 2002
Jacob Pirelli

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2002
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Mr. Marks [Replacement]

Jason Green [Replacement]

Kevin [Replacement]

Trustee [Replacement]

Sergeant [Replacement]

Max Bialystock (Understudy) [Replacement]

Roger De Bris (Understudy) [Replacement]

Franz Liebkind (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Philip [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Second Man (Understudy) [Replacement]

Harry Trevor / Baptista (Understudy) [Replacement]

First Man (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1997
George Read

Robert Livingston (Understudy) [Replacement]

James Wilson (Understudy) [Replacement]

Edward Rutledge (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Merchant of Syracuse/Sorceror

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Performer (Swing)

Fakir (Understudy)

Dickon (Understudy)

Lieutenant Ian Shaw (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Monsieur Firmin [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Ensemble


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GODDESS OF THE HUNT Announced At The Fresh Fruit Festival


New York's preeminent LGBTQ Arts Festival returns for another season of exciting work on stage - on film - and on the air. THE FRESH FRUIT FESTIVAL 2024 Main-Stage will premiere two dozen new works exploring the LGBTQ experience.

Richard Kind, Jennifer Laura Thompson & More Join Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE


The full cast has been announced for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center. Find out who is joining the cast of the musical here!

Doug DeVita's GODDESS OF THE HUNT to be Featured At The Fresh Fruit Festival


Experience the myth of Diana the Huntress reimagined in Doug DeVita's GODDESS OF THE HUNT, a featured event at the 2024 Fresh Fruit Festival.

Photos: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Cast Reunites For Album Signing at The Drama Book Shop


It was a lovefest as New York, New York creatives greeted fans at The Drama Book Shop for CD signing. Check out photos from inside the big day!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording to be Released on 2-Disc CD


NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording will be available on 2-disc CD on Friday, September 15.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Will Close Next Weekend


This is the final week to see NEW YORK, NEW YORK, the Tony Award-winning musical (Best Scenic Design of a Musical-Beowulf Boritt) that features music and lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb, a book written by David Thompson, co-written by Sharon Washington, with additional lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman.  NEW YORK, NEW YORK will play its final performance Sunday, July 30 at 3pm, having played 33 preview and 110 regular performances.

Listen: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Now


NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording is available in digital and streaming formats now!

Exclusive: Hear NEW YORK, NEW YORK Stars Colton Ryan and Anna Uzele Sing, 'Along Comes Love'


The producers of NEW YORK, NEW YORK – the new Broadway musical that was nominated for 9 Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” – have announced that the show's Original Broadway Cast Recording will feature five bonus tracks when the album is released on Friday, June 23. Get an exclusive first-listen to stars Anna Uzele and Colton Ryan performing 'Along Comes Love' here.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording to Feature Five Bonus Tracks Including Original Demos


NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording will feature five bonus tracks when the album is released on Friday, June 23.

Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, and More Discuss NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Story and Score


Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, Susan Stroman, and more discuss the sound and story of New York, New York!

Video: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Star Anna Uzele Performs The Show's Iconic Title Track In New Music Video


The producers of NEW YORK, NEW YORK – the new Broadway musical nominated for 9 Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” – have announced that “New York, New York,” the show's iconic title track, is being released as a special single today, Friday, June 9. Stream and download the song now!

Video: Watch the Full, Gravity-Defying Tap Number from NEW YORK, NEW YORK


Need a tap number to get through the day? Below, check out Tony nominee Susan Stroman’s iconic, “Wine & Paches,” set on Tony nominee Beowulf Boritt’s construction girders in the clouds high above New York City from the nine-time Tony Award nominated new musical NEW YORK, NEW YORK.

New Block of Tickets On Sale For NEW YORK, NEW YORK


A new block of tickets is now on sale for the nine-time Tony Award nominated new musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. Tickets are now available for performances through Sunday, January 14, 2024.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released Digitally This June!


The Original Broadway Cast Recording for the new musical New York, New York will be released digitally this June!

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of NEW YORK, NEW YORK


In this video, we're taking you inside the final opening night of the 2022-23 Broadway season, New York, New York! Check out interviews with John Kander, Susan Stroman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colton Ryan, Anna Uzele and more!

Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at NEW YORK, NEW YORK! Opening Night!


NEW YORK, NEW YORK opened on Broadway, Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there to capture stars, including the New York, New York creative team, as they arrive on the red carpet. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night with the Cast of NEW YORK, NEW YORK!


NEW YORK, NEW YORK opened on Broadway, Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the cast arriving on the red carpet. Check out the photos here!

Exclusive: The Company of NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Celebrates Opening Night!


New York, New York, the final musical of the 2022-23 Broadway season is open at last!  The show is now officially running at Broadway's St. James Theatre. We have photos from inside the opening night party!

Photos: Inside NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Opening Night Bows


 Be a part of it! Just last night, NEW YORK, NEW YORK opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos from the curtain call.

Kevin Ligon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kevin Ligon been in?

Kevin Ligon has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Kevin Ligon been in?

Kevin Ligon has not appeared in the West End.

What is Kevin Ligon next theatre project?

Kevin Ligon's next show will be New York, New York which opens on 4/26/2023 on Broadway.

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