Nicholas Barasch

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Nicholas Barasch is an actor and performer best known for his award-nominated performance in She Loves Me and for playing Orpheus in the North American tour of Hadestown .

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Early life

Barasch is from South Salem, NY. [1]

Career

In 2009, at age 10, Barasch made his Broadway debut in West Side Story playing Kiddo. [1] His performance of "Somewhere" is featured on the cast album. [2]

Barasch originated the roles of Deputy/Master Nick Cricker in The Mystery of Edwin Drood in 2012, performing opposite Stephanie J. Block and Chita Rivera. [1]

In 2016, Barasch earned Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for his portrayal of Arpad Laszlo in She Loves Me . [3] [4] He is featured in the proshot of the musical featured on PBS' Great Performances . [5] The production started previews on February 19, 2016, and officially opened on March 17, 2016.

In August 2021, Barasch was cast as Orpheus in the North American tour of Hadestown. [6] He left the tour in June 2022. [7]

Barasch starred in the world premiere of The Butcher Boy in 2022. [8]

Barasch's television work includes appearances on CBS’ Bull and HBO's How To Make It In America, as well as a recurring role on the CW series Riverdale as Julian Blossom. [9] [10] He was also a series regular on Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans. [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Edwin Drood's Nicholas Barasch on Wooing Chita Rivera, Skimming Dickens & Singing West Side Story". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  2. ↑ "Nicholas Barasch". Artists and Beyond. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  3. ↑ "Danai Gurira, 'She Loves Me' Among 2016 Drama Desk Nominees". May 3, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Outer Critics Circle Awards 2016: And the Winners are..." New York Theatre Guide. 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  5. ↑ Brewer, Mark (2020-07-18). "Enjoy the Musical about Feuding Clerks who are Romantic Pen Pals; "She Loves Me" on Great Performances, July 24 at 9". WOUB Public Media. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  6. ↑ "'Hadestown' North American Tour Cast Announced". Tours To You. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  7. ↑ "Nicholas Barasch Sets Final Bow in Hadestown North American National Tour". May 23, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Look Inside Opening Night of Off-Broadway's The Butcher Boy at Irish Rep". August 2, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Nicholas Barasch on Joining 'Riverdale' and What He Enjoys Most About Playing Julian". The Nerds of Color. 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  10. 1 2 Petski, Denise (2022-12-20). "'Riverdale': Nicholas Barasch & Karl Walcott Join Season 7 As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
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