Mr. Broadway: November 2019: The Elder Prices of The Book of Mormon

Hello! We thought we'd do something a little different in celebrating Mr. Broadway (and thanks to Janet V from Boston - are you drowsy? - for the suggestion!). This month, we are taking a look at all the Broadway Boys who have played Elder Price in The Book of Mormon. The iconic role has been played at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre by 10 different actors since the show opened on March 24, 2011. Many have also played the part on the national tours. One created the role in the West End. Playing Elder Price has served many as their Broadway debut, for others, it was one stop of many on the Great White Way, earning a few Tony nods and one future win. What a great way to celebrate so many great guys of the new generation of Broadway leading men!

Mr. Broadway

November 2019

The Elder Prices of The Book of Mormon

Andrew Rannells (Original, Tony Nomination)
Beyond Mormon: Hairspray, Jersey Boys, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hamilton, Falsettos (Tony Nomination), The Boys in the Band

Dave Thomas Brown (Current)
Beyond Mormon: American Psycho

Ryan Bondy
Beyond Mormon: Broadway debut, National Tour

Kevin Clay
Beyond Mormon: Broadway debut, National Tour

Gavin Creel
Beyond Mormon: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony nomination), La Cage aux Folles, Hair (Tony nomination), The Book of Mormon (London), Mary Poppins (London), She Loves Me, Hello, Dolly! (Tony Award), Waitress

Matt Doyle
Beyond Mormon: Spring Awakening, Bye Bye Birdie, War Horse, Company (2020)

Gabe Gibbs
Beyond Mormon: Broadway debut, National Tour

Nic Rouleau
Beyond Mormon: Broadway debut, National Tour, Hello, Dolly! National Tour

Kyle Selig
Beyond Mormon: Mean Girls

Liam Tobin
Beyond Mormon: Broadway debut, National Tour, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical National Tour


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JKTS INTERACTIVE: HOT and HOTTER: Round 3: Dueling Broadway Mormons

VOTE IN IN THIS MONTH'S POLL, TOO!  

(CLICK THE ICONS TO YOUR LEFT)

For the first time in the HOT/HOTTER "tournament," the two guys going head-to-head are in the same show, and share Tony nominations, activism and killer smiles.  There is no doubt that they are super talented, super funny and super-duper cute.  This will be a tight race!

ROUND 3: BATTLE OF THE BROADWAY MORMONS: Rory O'Malley vs. Andrew Rannells

Rate the guys AFTER the pictures!

SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO CAST YOUR VOTES!

                                         RORY                                                     ANDREW

HEAD SHOTS

THE BOYS AT WORK...

AT PLAY...

DOING CHARITY WORK FOR...

...BROADWAY IMPACT, BROADWAY BARES, BROADWAY BARKS

AND PROVING THAT TEAM WORK PAYS OFF!

AND TWO FINAL SHOTS!

Now rate these two great Broadway guys!  

Leave your thoughts on the guys below or email me at jkstheatrescene@yahoo.com

And tell your theatre-loving friends!

THIS POLL WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17!

Jeff
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Broadway Boys: Mr. May 2011: Andrew Rannells

Mr. Broadway May 2011

Andrew Rannells

WHY HE'S MR. APRIL: Hello!  Starring in two of Broadway's smash hit musicals within a year is a huge achievement, and Andrew Rannells has done just that.  First, he played Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys and now he is Elder Price in the the biggest, funniest hit Broadway has seen since the producers, The Book of Mormon.  Already a nominee for a few awards, I hope the Tony nominating committee sees fit to put Mr. Rannells on their list for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical.  A tough field, he already faces stiff competition from his co-star, Josh Gad.  Either way, Andrew Rannells has had a dream year in his career, with what may just be his star-making role.  Here's hoping he continues to light up the stage with his energy, passion, skill, and killer smile.

INFO:

• Currently appearing in: The Book of Mormon as perfect, by-the-rules Elder Price, who learns the hard way that being so good doesn't give you the keys to the Kingdom.  Saddled with an impossibly uncouth, un-Mormon companion and an assignment in war-torn, AIDS ravaged Uganda, Price learns that, in fact, there is more of a price to pay on the road to salvation than mere "perfection."
• Birthdate: 1975... which makes him 35 or 36...
• Other Credits: Broadway: Link Larkin in Hairspray; Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys.  Regional/Touring/Toronto: Give It Up! (Lysistrata Jones), Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys. Other: Broadway Bares 2005; Voice Artist for several animated series and films.
• Website: http://www.bookofmormonbroadway.com/

PHOTOS:

Headshots/Rehearsal Photos



 Broadway Bares 2005

Give It Up! (Lysistrata Jones)

Jersey Boys

(various companies)

The Book of Mormon

ON VIDEO:

As Link Larkin in Hairspray

Comments? Suggestions for future Mr and Ms Broadways?  Leave one here, email me at jkstheatrescene@yahoo.com or Tweet me!
Jeff
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