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
Barasch is from South Salem, NY.
Career
In 2009, at age 10, Barasch made his Broadway debut in West Side Story playing Kiddo. His performance of "Somewhere" is featured on the cast album.
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.
In 2016, Barasch earned Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for his portrayal of Arpad Laszlo in She Loves Me. He is featured in the proshot of the musical featured on PBS' Great Performances. 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. He left the tour in June 2022.
Barasch starred in the world premiere of The Butcher Boy in 2022.
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. He was also a series regular on Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2022-12-20). "'Riverdale': Nicholas Barasch & Karl Walcott Join Season 7 As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-07-11.