Alex Brightman is a writer and two-time Tony-nominated actor who has been seen on Broadway in School of Rock, Matilda, Big Fish, Wicked, and Glory Days. TV credits include “Law & Order: SVU”, “Documentary Now,” “The Good Fight,” “Impractical Jokers,” “Blue Bloods,” “SMILF,” and “Important Things w/ Demetri Martin.” You can hear Alex on the acclaimed animated series, “Helluva Boss”, and the upcoming Netflix series, “Dead End: Paranormal Park.” Musical writing credits include It's Kind of a Funny Story (Universal Theatrical), The Whipping Boy, and Make Me Bad (all with writing partner Drew Gasparini). His newest play, Everything is Fine, and television series, “Singular”, are currently in development. He dedicates his performance to those living with chronic pain and illness, and urges you to check out and donate to The Arthritis Foundation.
Rob McClure, James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie, Alex Brightman, Nik Walker, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jimmy Smagula, Matthew Saldivar with Ensemble including Phillip Attmore, Daniel Beeman, Maria Briggs, Michael Fatica, Ryan Kasprzak, Eloise Kropp, Daniel May, Shina Ann Morris, Kaylee Olson and Kristin Piro
From: Photos: The Cast of SPAMALOT at the Kennedy Center Meet the Press
Director/Choreographer Josh Rhodes Rob McClure, Kennedy Center Vice President & Executive Producer of Theater/ Artistic Director of Broadway Center Stage Jeffrey Finn, Musical Director John Bell with James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Urie, Alex Brightman, Nik Walker, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Jimmy Smagula, Matthew Saldivar and Ensemble including Phillip Attmore, Daniel Beeman, Maria Briggs, Michael Fatica, Ryan Kasprzak, Eloise Kropp, Daniel May, Shina Ann Morris, Kaylee Olson and Kristin Piro
From: Photos: The Cast of SPAMALOT at the Kennedy Center Meet the Press
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
Adam Dannheisser, Rob McClure, Sophia Anne Caruso, Alex Brightman, Kerry Butler, Leslie Kritzer and Jill Abramovitz during the Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for "Beetlejuice" at The Winter Garden on April 25, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
Jill Abramovitz, Rob McClure, Leslie Kritzer, Sophia Anne Caruso, Adam Dannheisser, Danny Rutigliano, Kelvin Moon Loh and Alex Brightman with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Jill Abramovitz for "Beetlejuice" at The Wintergarden on April 25, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman with cast during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman with cast during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman with cast during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Alex Brightman during the "Beetlejuice" Celebrates 100th Performance on Broadway with Big Sandy the Sandworm, Shrunken Head Guy and a cake designed by Carlo’s Bakery at the Winter Garden Theatre on July 23, 2019 in New York City.
From: Photo Coverage: BEETLEJUICE Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway!
Jill Abramovitz, Rob McClure, Leslie Kritzer, Sophia Anne Caruso, Adam Dannheisser, Danny Rutigliano, Kelvin Moon Loh and Alex Brightman with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Jill Abramovitz for "Beetleju
From: Photo Coverage: Jill Abramovitz Receives the Legacy Robe For BEETLEJUICE!
Jill Abramovitz, Rob McClure, Leslie Kritzer, Sophia Anne Caruso, Adam Dannheisser, Danny Rutigliano, Kelvin Moon Loh and Alex Brightman with cast during the Broadway Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Jill Abramovitz for "Beetleju
From: Photo Coverage: Jill Abramovitz Receives the Legacy Robe For BEETLEJUICE!
Past and present Dewey Finns of School of Rock – The Musical. Left to Right: Will Blum, Eric Petersen, Andrew Kober, Alex Brightman, Michael Hartney, Jonathan Wagner, Justin Collette (holding Merritt David Janes) & Conner Gillooly
From: Photo Flash: SCHOOL OF ROCK Celebrates 1000 Performances on Broadway!
Alex Brightman, The Shark is Broken
Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice
Alex Brightman, Beetlejuice
Alex Brightman, School of Rock
Alex Brightman, School of Rock
Alex Brightman, School of Rock- The Musical
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Alex Brightman has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
Alex Brightman has not appeared in the West End.
Alex Brightman has been nominated for several awards, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Beetlejuice" and "School of Rock." He was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for both "Beetlejuice" and "School of Rock - The Musical." Additionally, he received an Outstanding Actor in a Musical nomination at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in "School of Rock."
Alex Brightman has written 1 shows including The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers (Playwright).
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