There is a critical difference between being a famousactorin other media before being cast in aBroadwayshow and stunt casting.
Sometimes, it works really well.
Right now, Criss is playing Oliver inMaybe Happy Endingon Broadway, running now at the Belasco Theatre.
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Thiswholly original showfollows two obsolete robots discoveringwhat it means to live and to love.
Culkin plays Richard Roma in BroadwaysGlengarry Glen Ross, running now at the Palace Theatre.
He toldPlaybill, If an alpha malewas trying to sell me something, I would be very put off.
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7Jordan Fisher
‘Moulin Rouge!
Many may also recognize him for his role as Bart Allen on The CWsThe Flash.
Right now, Fisher is playing Christian inMoulin Rouge!
One thing about Fisher is he is constantly keeping himself busy in New York City theater.
Of course, he had a multi-decade career before these 2013 milestones.
Now, he stars inPurpose(a play directed byThe Cosby ShowlegendPhylicia Rashad).
The play at the Helen Hayes Theatre has been met withfantastic reviews, and multiple award nominations.
4David Hyde Pierce
‘Pirates!
The Penzance Musical, running at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
It is no wonder many would hope to see him return ifthe cancelledFrasierreboot ever did happen.
As Pierce himself says, though, he finds himself more gratified onstage than onscreen.
“As an actor, when youre in the theater, it ultimately is on you.
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Theres the band thats playing in the pit, but nobody else is editing the performance.
It comes down to what you might bring.
As forJohn Proctor Is the Villain, Sink stars as Shelby Holcomb.
In fact, she does not appear until a good few scenes into the new play.
The Australian actress has a vast resume, but is probably best-known for her role as Shiv Roy inSuccession.
He has also appearedin shows includingUp Hereand the mini-seriesGaslit.
Currently, Valdes is playing Orpheus inHadestownat the Walter Kerr Theatre.
He actually was the person whotook over the role after Fisher leftin January of 2025.
He will be replaced byAli Louis Bourzgui, who made his Broadway debut last year inThe Whos Tommy.
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