Nicholas Barasch
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.
Early life
[edit]Barasch is from South Salem, NY.[1]
Career
[edit]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]
In 2023, Barasch appeared in the CW series Riverdale as Julian Blossom.[9][10]
In television, Barasch has appeared on CBS’ Bull, HBO's How To Make It In America, and he was a series regular on Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Edwin Drood's Nicholas Barasch on Wooing Chita Rivera, Skimming Dickens & Singing West Side Story". Broadway.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "Nicholas Barasch". Artists and Beyond. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
- ^ "Danai Gurira, 'She Loves Me' Among 2016 Drama Desk Nominees". May 3, 2016.
- ^ "Outer Critics Circle Awards 2016: And the Winners are..." New York Theatre Guide. 2017-10-19. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "'Hadestown' North American Tour Cast Announced". Tours To You. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ "Nicholas Barasch Sets Final Bow in Hadestown North American National Tour". May 23, 2022.
- ^ "Look Inside Opening Night of Off-Broadway's The Butcher Boy at Irish Rep". August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Nicholas Barasch on Joining 'Riverdale' and What He Enjoys Most About Playing Julian". The Nerds of Color. 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (2022-12-20). "'Riverdale': Nicholas Barasch & Karl Walcott Join Season 7 As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-07-11.