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Paul Alexander Nolan is a Canadian actor with extensive experience in both Canada and the United States, notably at Ontario's Stratford Festival and on Broadway.
Among his Broadway appearances are Once, Jesus Christ Superstar, Escape to Margaritaville, Slave Play, Chicago and Parade. He was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his performance in the musical Bright Star.[1][2] Since February 2024, he has been starring in the new musical, Water for Elephants.[3]
In 2022, he starred in the world premiere of the musical Knoxville.[4]
Early life
Nolan grew up in Rouleau, Saskatchewan, a small rural community on the Canadian prairies. His love of music was developed by listening to folk, opera, show tunes, and classical music as a child.[5] He then attended the Randolph College for the Performing Arts.[6] Following college, he took a gig with Disney Cruise Line, performing abbreviated versions of animated movies like “Hercules."[7] From 2007 to 2013, he appeared in successive seasons at the Stratford Festival, with small roles quickly leading to starring roles in West Side Story (Tony, 2009), As You Like It (Orlando, 2010), and Jesus Christ Superstar (Christ 2011). This latter role marked his Broadway debut when the Stratford production toured to Broadway in 2012.
Personal life
He is a hockey fan, with his favorite team being the Toronto Maple Leafs.[8]
Nolan is married to actress Keely Hutton.[9]
Stage credits
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Jesus Christ | Regional, Original |
2007 | Beauty and the Beast | The Beast | Regional, Original |
2009 | West Side Story | Tony | Stratford Festival |
2010 | As You Like It | Orlando | |
2011 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Jesus Christ | |
2012 | Neil Simon Theatre, Broadway Debut | ||
2013 | Fiddler on the Roof | Fyedka | Stratford Festival |
The Who's Tommy | Cousin Kevin | ||
2013-2015 | Once | Guy | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Broadway, Replacement |
2015 | Doctor Zhivago | Pasha Antipov / Stelinkov | Broadway Theatre, Broadway, Original |
Daddy Long Legs | Jervis Pendleton | Off-Broadway, Original | |
2016 | Bright Star | Jimmy Ray Dobbs | Cort Theatre, Broadway, Original |
My Fair Lady | Professor Henry Higgins | Regional, Original | |
Chicago | Billy Flynn | Ambassador Theatre, Broadway, Replacement | |
2018 | Escape to Margaritaville | Tully | Marquis Theatre, Broadway, Original |
2019 | Slave Play | Jim | John Golden Theatre, Broadway, Original |
2019 | The Who's Tommy | Cousin Kevin | Regional, Concert |
2021 | Slave Play | Jim | August Wilson Theatre, Broadway Remount, Original |
2022 | Los Angeles Production, Original | ||
Knoxville | Jay Follett | Regional, Original | |
Life After | Frank Carter | Regional, Original | |
Parade | Hugh Dorsey | Off-Broadway, Original | |
2023 | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Broadway, Original | ||
2024 | Water for Elephants | August Rackinger / Charlie O'Brien | Imperial Theatre, Broadway, Original |
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Uncle | Paul Nolan | Short |
1998 | Strike! | Charles Schumacher | Film |
1999 | Shapeshifter | Alex | Film |
2003 | The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John | Bridegrom | Film |
2003 | The Root | Donovan Kinder | Short |
2018 | Madam Secretary | Captain David Paley | TV series, 1 Episode |
2019 | Instinct | Jonathan James | TV series, 1 Episode |
2019 | The Code | Major Daniel Arcineaux | TV series, 1 Episode |
2019 | The Scottish Play | Lucas | Film |
References
- ^ "Paul Alexander Nolan Biography | Broadway Buzz | Broadway.com". www.broadway.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Paul Alexander Nolan Theatre Credits, News, Bio and Photos". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
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- ^ [2]
- ^ Hoffman, Barbara (2018-05-08). "How a pale Canadian opera-lover wound up in 'Margaritaville'". New York Post. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ Blog, Edward Willett in; Music (2017-05-03). "Paul Alexander Nolan: From small-town Saskatchewan to Broadway's bright lights". Edward Willett. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ Hoffman, Barbara (2018-05-08). "How a pale Canadian opera-lover wound up in 'Margaritaville'". New York Post. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
- ^ "Five Burning Questions with Bright Star's Paul Alexander Nolan". BroadwayBox.com. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ Blog, Edward Willett in; Music (2017-05-03). "Paul Alexander Nolan: From small-town Saskatchewan to Broadway's bright lights". Edward Willett. Retrieved 2021-01-13.