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Christian Borle

Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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Christian Borle is a two-time Tony Award winner and has starred in a myriad of roles both on stage and screen. His turn as Shakespeare in Something Rotten! garnered him both Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, as well as a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play as Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher. Other Broadway: Footloose, Jesus Christ Superstar, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Amour, Spamalot, Mary Poppins, Legally Blonde, Falsettos and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Borle recently played Orin Scrivello D.D.S in the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors and Captain Walker in The Kennedy Center's The Who's Tommy. Film: Blackhat, Bounty Hunter. TV: Masters of Sex, Lifesaver, The Good Wife, Smash and NBC's the sound of Music Live! Most recently, Christian made his directorial debut with the off-Broadway production of Popcorn Falls at The Davenport Theatre.

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Christian Borle STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Joe/Josephine

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2021
Orin Scrivello D.D.S.

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking original album of Tommy, 2019
Captain Walker

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! New York City Center Production, 2018
Bill Snibson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Willy Wonka

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Marvin

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
The Bard

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2014
George Darling

Mr. Smee

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2014
Performer

[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2013
Max Detweiler

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Black Stache

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2011
Black Stache

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company Production, 2010
Prior Walter

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2008
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Emmett Forrest

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Bert [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Historian

Minstrel

French Guard

Not Dead Fred

Prince Herbert

[New York]
Reading, 2004
H.G. Wells

[New York]
New York Concert, 2004
Snoopy

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Painter (Understudy)

Newsvendor (Understudy)

Dusoleil (Understudy)

Bertrand (Understudy)

Advocate (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Jimmy Smith [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2002
Kane Flannery/Zach Marshall

Zach Marshall

Kane Flannery

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2000
Disciple

Apostle/Disciple

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Willard Hewitt [Replacement]

[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Billy Kostecki

Christian Borle Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Dance Captain

Christian Borle Movies

The Bounty Hunter
[ 2010 ] Caddy
Blackhat
[ 2015 ] Jeff Robichaud

Christian Borle TV Shows

Live from Lincoln Center
Marvin, Pirelli
Smash
Tom Levitt
The Good Fight
Carter Schmidt
The Good Wife
Carter Schmidt

Christian Borle Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Some Like It Hot


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Little Shop of Horrors

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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

Christian Borle, Falsettos

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

Christian Borle, Falsettos


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Something Rotten!


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Featured Actor in a Play

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher


winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Christian Borle, Peter and the Starcatcher

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Christian Borle, Legally Blonde

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Christian Borle, Legally Blonde The Musical

Christian Borle Videos

Christian Borle News


Review Roundup: Critics Sounds Off On BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie, and the reviews are rolling in!
Review: FALSETTOS PROVES TO BE VERY SOBERING at STAGEWORKS THEATRE

Falsettos, a primarily sung-through musical was written by William Finn and James Lapine and features two one-act installments March of the Falsettos and Falsettoland. The aforementioned are the last two additions to a trio of one-act musicals by Finn and Lapine, the other being called In Trousers.
Photos: First Look at Ephraim Sykes, Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, and More in BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is now presenting the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. Check out all new photos here!
SOME LIKE IT HOT Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre This October 1

Experience the musical SOME LIKE IT HOT at the Fisher Theatre from October 1-13.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE

In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center rehearses 'A Lot of Livin' to Do,' 'Kids,' and 'Rosie.'
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 24, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for BYE BYE BIRDIE at the Kennedy Center

Rehearsals are now underway for the Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center, starring Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes and more. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!
Listen: SINGULAR SENSATION Releases Miniseries on the Making of RENT

Broadway Podcast Network has released the second miniseries of the new podcast, “Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway,” hosted by journalist and Broadway columnist Michael Riedel. Listen now.
Kerry Butler To Direct THE PIN-UP GIRLS Musical Developmental Readings At York Theatre Company

Join the York Theatre Company for developmental readings of THE PIN-UP GIRLS, a musical love letter directed by Kerry Butler, on May 20.
Tickets For SOME LIKE IT HOT at Proctors Go on Sale This Week

Proctors announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of SOME LIKE IT HOT in Schenectady will go on sale 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2.
Listen: TWITS IN PERIL Launches New Season, Starring Christian Borle, Lillias White & More

Following the success of audio comedy Twits in Love,  the Broadway Podcast Network will release a new season of the self-proclaimed “steampunk distraction” by Tom Alan Robbins with Twits in Peril.  Listen to an episode!
Video: Kevin Del Aguila Shares Hysterical Backstage Antics at SOME LIKE IT HOT

Everyone knows that Kevin Del Aguila earned a Tony nomination for his spectacular performance onstage as 'Osgood 'in Some Like It Hot... but did you know that his performance offstage was just as wonderfully ridiculous? Check out this video from backstage!
Photos: First Look at Farmington Players' SOMETHING ROTTEN

Come along on a rollicking romp that will thrill Shakespeare lovers and musical aficionados alike!  The Farmington Players Barn concludes its 70th anniversary season by presenting the hilarious Broadway musical comedy “Something Rotten!” Check out photos here!
Broadway Podcast Network Launches New Site & Listening Platform, and More

Broadway Podcast Network is launching their new website and listening platform. Learn more!
Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala

Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  
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!
Video: Christian Borle Sings 'Chip on My Shoulder' from LEGALLY BLONDE on the Broadway Cruise

In this video, Christian Borle sings 'Chip on My Shoulder' from LEGALLY BLONDE on the Broadway Cruise, while discussing a failed audition for Stanley Tucci, his famous Ebay commercial, and more!
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights for SOME LIKE IT HOT

Concord Theatricals has secured exclusive worldwide stage licensing rights to Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Matthew López and Amber Ruffin’s Some Like It Hot. Learn more about the show here!
Review Roundup: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is now running at The Westside Theatre. See what the critics are saying!
Transport Group 2024 Gala Will Honor Jennifer Costello and Jan Svendsen Weiss This April

Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.

Christian Borle FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Christian Borle been in?

Christian Borle has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Christian Borle been in?

Christian Borle has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Christian Borle been nominated for?

Christian Borle has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Some Like It Hot," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," and Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for the same show. He has also received nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Falsettos," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same show, and Best Featured Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Something Rotten!" Additionally, he has been nominated for Best Featured Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Peter and the Starcatcher" and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Legally Blonde."

What awards has Christian Borle won?

Christian Borle has won several awards including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," Best Featured Actor in a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Something Rotten!," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for "Something Rotten!," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Something Rotten!," Best Featured Actor in a Play from the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Peter and the Starcatcher," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Peter and the Starcatcher," and Outstanding Lead Actor from The Lortels for "Peter and the Starcatcher."

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