Steve Kazee
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Born | Steven Michael Kazee October 30, 1975 Ashland, Kentucky, U.S. |
Education | Morehead State University (BA) New York University (MFA) |
Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
Years active | 2005–present |
Partner(s) | Jenna Dewan (2018–present; engaged) |
Children | 1 |
Steven Michael Kazee (born October 30, 1975) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for starring as Guy in the musical
Early life and education
Kazee was born and raised in
Career
Theatre
He appeared in the
Kazee starred as Guy in the stage adaptation of
He is featured on Christina Perri's song "A Thousand Years, Pt. 2", which appears on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).[13]
In 2017 it was announced that Kazee would star in the stage adaptation of the 1990 film
Television
In 2006, Kazee played Dumas Shepherd in an episode of the television series
In 2013 he appeared on
Personal life
Kazee was previously in a relationship with actress Megan Hilty from 2005 until 2012.[23]
In October 2018, it was confirmed that Kazee is in a relationship with Jenna Dewan.[24][25] In September 2019, it was announced that the couple were expecting their first child together.[26] In February 2020, he and Dewan became engaged.[27] He and Dewan welcomed their son on March 6, 2020.[28] In January 2024, it was announced that the couple were are expecting their second child together.[29]
Theatre credits
Sources: Playbill;[30] BroadwayWorld[31]
Year | Title | Role | Theatre | Notes |
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2004 | Cabaret & Main | Performer | Williamstown Theatre Festival | Regional production |
Eurydice | Father | |||
2005 | As You Like It | Ensemble | Delacorte Theater | Shakespeare in the Park |
2005–2006 | Seascape | Leslie (u/s) | Booth Theatre | Broadway revival |
2006 | The Subject Was Roses | Timmy Cleary | Kennedy Center
|
Washington, D.C. revival |
Monty Python's Spamalot | Sir Lancelot (and others) | Shubert Theatre | Broadway replacement | |
2007 | 110 in the Shade | Bill Starbuck | Studio 54 | Broadway revival |
2008 | To Be or Not to Be | Sobinsky | Samuel J. Friedman Theatre | Original Broadway production |
2009 | Pirates! (Or, Gilbert and Sullivan Plunder'd) | The Pirate King | Huntington Theatre Company | Original Boston production |
Tales of the City | Eugene O'Neil Theater | Staged readings | ||
2011–2013 | Once | Guy | New York Theatre Workshop | Original off-Broadway production |
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre | Original Broadway production | |||
2018 | Pretty Woman: The Musical
|
Edward | Oriental Theatre
|
Original Chicago production |
2018 | Love Actually Live | Jaime | The Wallis | Original production |
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Working Class | Nick Garrett | Main role |
2013 | Elementary | Jeff Hines | Episode: "We Are Everyone" |
Drop Dead Diva | Dustin Wycott | Episode: "Guess Who's Coming" | |
2015–2016 | Shameless[22]
|
Gus Pfender | 14 episodes |
2016 | Nashville[32] | Riff Bell | 2 episodes |
Drew[33] | Ned Nickerson | Unsold TV pilot (CBS) | |
2018 | Blindspot | Clem | 2 episodes |
2019 | The Walking Dead | Frank | Episode: "Omega" |
Tempting Fate | Elliott Cartwright | TV movie | |
2021 | The Rookie | Jason Wyler | 2 episodes |
Awards and nominations
Sources: Playbill;[30] IBDB[34]
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2007 | Helen Hayes Award | Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production | The Subject Was Roses | Nominated |
2012 | Tony Award
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Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
|
Once | Won |
Drama League Award | Distinguished Performance | Nominated | ||
Outer Critics Circle Award
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Outstanding Actor in a Musical[35] | |||
2013 | Grammy Award
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Best Musical Theater Album (shared with Cristin Milioti, Steven Epstein, Martin Lowe, Glen Hansard, and Markéta Irglová) |
Won |
References
- ^ a b "Tisch To Honor Oliver Stone At West Coast Benefit Gala" nyu.edu, October 4, 2013
- ^ "Kazee to star in 'Pretty Woman' Musical" moreheadstate.edu, September 26, 2017
- , Playbill.com, June 25, 2005
- ^ " Seascape Cast" Playbill, retrieved November 23, 2017
- ^ Toscano, Michael. "Review. 'The Subject Was Roses'", theatermania.com, January 17, 2006
- ^ " Spamalot Cast" Playbill, retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ "Complete Cast of '100 in the Shade' at Studio 54 Announced" broadway.com
- ^ "Greasepaint Can Be Mightier Than Pen or Sword". The New York Times. October 15, 2008. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "'Once' is Headed to Broadway" broadwayworld.com, December 6, 2011
- ^ Jones, Kenneth. "The Leading Men. Steve Kazee, the Traveling Heart of Broadway's 'Once'" Playbill.com, March 17, 2012.
- ^ Gans, Andrew; Jones, Kenneth; Hetrick, Adam. "2012 Tony Awards Nominations Announced; 'Once' Earns 11 Nominations" Playbill.com, May 1, 2012, accessed December 2, 2016
- ^ "Once Cast Album Wins Grammy Award as Best Musical Theater Album – Playbill". Playbill. February 11, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "'Twilight' Twice: Christina Perri Explains 'Thousand Years – Part 2", mtv.com, November 12, 2012.
- ^ "Samantha Barks and Steve Kazee to Walk Down the Street in Broadway's Pretty Woman" broadwayworld.com, September 26, 2017.
- ^ Clement, Olivia. " 'Pretty Woman' Musical Finds Its Broadway Home, Sets Summer 2018 Opening", Playbill.com, November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Andy Karl Joins Cast of 'Pretty Woman' Musical". The New York Times. May 23, 2018.
- ^ "Andy Karl to Star in Pretty Woman; Steve Kazee Departs Broadway Production". May 23, 2018.
- ^ a b "Kazee TV", tvguide.com, retrieved November 23, 2017.
- ^ Peter, Thomas. "Ed Asner and Steve Kazee to Star in CMT Sitcom", Playbill.com, October 18, 2010.
- ^ Gioia, Michael. "Tony Winner Steve Kazee Will Guest Star on CBS Drama 'Elementary'", Playbill.com, September 12, 2013.
- ^ "BWW TV Exclusive: First Look at Tony Winner Steve Kazee on Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva'", broadwayworld.com, October 23, 2013.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie. "Steve Kazee Joins Showtime’s 'Shameless'", deadline.com, May 28, 2014.
- ^ Healy, Patrick (May 16, 2012). "A Role That Cuts Close to His Heart". The New York Times.
- ^ Marcus, Emily (October 30, 2018). "Who Is Steve Kazee? 5 Things to Know About Jenna Dewan's Boyfriend". USWeekly.
- ^ Koerner, Allyson (June 5, 2019). "Jenna Dewan's Boyfriend Steve Kazee Finally Made His Debut On Her Instagram". Bustle.
- ^ VULPO, MIKE (September 24, 2019). "Jenna Dewan Is Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Steve Kazee". Entertainment News.
- ^ "Jenna Dewan Engaged to Steve Kazee". E!. February 18, 2020.
- ^ @SteveKazee (March 10, 2020). "In an instant our universe burst wide open and nothing would ever be the same. Welcome to earth star child. Callum Michael Rebel Kazee 3/6/20" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Jenna Dewan Is Pregnant with Baby No. 3, Her Second with Fiancé Steve Kazee". People. January 17, 2024.
- ^ a b "Steve Kazee Broadway" Playbill (vault), retrieved November 23, 2017
- ^ "Steve Kazee Credits" broadwayworld.com, retrieved November 23, 2017
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie. " 'Nashville': Steve Kazee Cast As Recurring" deadline.com, November 6, 2015
- ^ Clement, Olivia. "Steve Kazee to Star in Nancy Drew Spinoff" Playbill, March 2, 2016
- ^ "Kazee Awards" ibdb.com, retrieved November 23, 2017
- ^ "Steve Kazee — Nominee for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical" broadway.com, retrieved November 23, 2017
External links
- Steve Kazee at IMDb
- Steve Kazee at the Internet Broadway Database
- Steve Kazee at Playbill Vault (archive)
- Official website at the Wayback Machine (archived January 6, 2018)