Santino Fontana
Latest News on Santino Fontana:
Video: Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Reveal Broadway Roles That Got Away (May 2, 2025)
Santino Fontana and BD Wong to Star in A LIFE IN THE THEATRE by David Mamet at Symphony Space (Apr 23, 2025)
Judy Kuhn, Patrick Page, and More Join New Album 'Lives of the Artists' (Apr 22, 2025)
Video: Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Reveal Broadway Roles That Got Away (May 2, 2025)
Santino Fontana and BD Wong to Star in A LIFE IN THE THEATRE by David Mamet at Symphony Space (Apr 23, 2025)
Judy Kuhn, Patrick Page, and More Join New Album 'Lives of the Artists' (Apr 22, 2025)
BIO
Fontana was last seen starring on Broadway in his tour de force dual role in Tootsie for which he received the 2019 Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, and Tony Awards®.
He is perhaps best known to audiences as the voice of villainous Prince Hans in the Academy Award winning Disney film Frozen. Television audiences saw him on the most recent season of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and recognize him from “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Shades of Blue,” “Mozart In The Jungle,” “Fosse/Verdon,” “Royal Pains,” “Nurse Jackie,” and more.
His other Broadway credits include Hello, Dolly!, Act One, Cinderella, The Importance of Being Earnest (Clarence Derwent Award), Brighton Beach Memoirs (Drama Desk Award), Billy Elliot, and Sunday in the Park with George. He also received Lortel and Obie Awards for his Off-Broadway performance in Stephen Karam’s Sons of the Prophet.
As an interpreter of the American Songbook, he won the renowned Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival when he was 18 and has sung with orchestras, big bands, and smaller ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, NY Pops, National Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Master Voices, Westchester Philharmonic, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Sesame Street Muppets, Phoenix Symphony, and at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, Birdland, and the Bravo Festival at Vail.
Photos
Ruth Gottschall, Michele Pawk, Thom Sesma, Santino Fontana, Michael Berresse, Jennifer Holliday, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings, Ryan McCartan, Barbara Walsh, Stephen Bogardus, Norm Lewis, Marc Kudisch, Adriane Lenox, Isabel Keating, Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2023
Harry Bogen
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Father Kenny [Replacement]
[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2016
Eliot Rosewater
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2008
Soldier
Bather
Alex
George (Act II) (Understudy)
George (Act I) (Understudy)
Productions
Movies
Nancy, Please
[ 2012 ] Charlie
[ 2012 ] Charlie
Frozen
[ 2013 ] Hans
[ 2013 ] Hans
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
[ 2014 ] Running Banker
[ 2014 ] Running Banker
Sisters
[ 2015 ] Mr. Geernt
[ 2015 ] Mr. Geernt
Off the Menu
[ 2018 ] Joel Flanagan
[ 2018 ] Joel Flanagan
Impossible Monsters
[ 2019 ] Rich
[ 2019 ] Rich
The Devil All the Time
[ 2020 ] AM Radio DJ
[ 2020 ] AM Radio DJ
Lost & Found in Cleveland
[ 2024 ] Gary Lucarelli
[ 2024 ] Gary Lucarelli
TV Shows
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Greg Serrano
Greg Serrano
Mozart in the Jungle
Mozart
Mozart
Shades of Blue
David Saperstein
David Saperstein
Submissions Only
Aaron Miller
Aaron Miller
Grotesquerie
Dr. Witticomb
Dr. Witticomb
Selected Shorts
Performer
Performer
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical
Santino Fontana, I Can Get It for You Wholesale
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical
Santino Fontana, I Can Get It for You Wholesale
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Santino Fontana, Tootsie
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award
Santino Fontana, Tootsie
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Santino Fontana, Tootsie
winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Santino Fontana, Tootsie
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Santino Fontana, Cinderella
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Santino Fontana, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance
Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Performance
Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
winner
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Santino Fontana, Sons of the Prophet
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Santino Fontana, Brighton Beach Memoirs
Videos
Video: Christian Borle Sings 'Chip on My Shoulder' from LEGALLY BLONDE on the Broadway Cruise
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-24 14:25:40
Video: Final Stephen Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE to Release Cast Recording This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-10 14:38:14
Video: Watch the Trailer for MOMENT TO MOMENT: THE MAKING OF THE VIOLET HOUR STUDIO CAST RECORDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-12-15 11:41:19
Video: Eden Espinosa Performs 'Time For Starting Over' From 17 AGAIN; Cast Recording Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-01 10:09:47
Video: High School Students Perform 'Let It Go' to Celebrate 10 Years of FROZEN
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-27 11:06:21
Exclusive: Watch Santino Fontana, Sarah Stiles & More in New Horror Comedy Trailer
by Michael Major - 2023-05-18 10:32:32
Video Exclusive: Solea Pfeiffer Sings 'The Truth Is' From THE VIOLET HOUR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-11-02 09:00:20
WATCH: Hannah Corneau Stars in 'Getting Closer' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-03 12:10:46
VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan Sings From THE VIOLET HOUR in Sneak Peek of Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - 2022-05-05 08:10:25
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-30 11:34:53
VIDEO: Watch Liz Callaway, Norm Lewis & More Tribute Maltby & Shire at Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-11-05 11:50:03
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Sings Reimagined 'Shall We Dance?' For R&H Goes Pop!
by Stephi Wild - 2021-03-24 10:50:20
VIDEO: Santino Fontana's Concert With Seth Rudetsky Re-Airs Today; Watch a Preview Now!
by Stephi Wild - 2021-02-21 18:58:30
VIDEO: Santino Fontana Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-02-21 12:01:00
VIDEO: Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana Perform a Mashup of 'Ten Minutes Ago' and 'You Are Never Away'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-11-19 10:23:00
Broadway Rewind: Celebrate Independence Day with Scenes from Encores! 1776
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-04 16:01:00
Broadway Rewind: CINDERELLA Waltzes to Broadway with Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-06 17:01:00
News
Video: Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Reveal Broadway Roles That Got Away
by Michael Major - May 2, 2025
From a musical adaptation of Moonstruck to a Cirque du Soleil Annie Get Your Gun, watch Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Betty Buckley, Lea Salonga, Bebe Neuwirth, Andrea McCardle, and more reveal the 'Show That Got Away.'
by Michael Major - May 2, 2025
From a musical adaptation of Moonstruck to a Cirque du Soleil Annie Get Your Gun, watch Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Betty Buckley, Lea Salonga, Bebe Neuwirth, Andrea McCardle, and more reveal the 'Show That Got Away.'
Santino Fontana and BD Wong to Star in A LIFE IN THE THEATRE by David Mamet at Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
Tony Award winners Santino Fontana and BD Wong will star in a one-night-only reading of David Mamet’s play A Life in the Theatre at Symphony Space. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
Tony Award winners Santino Fontana and BD Wong will star in a one-night-only reading of David Mamet’s play A Life in the Theatre at Symphony Space. Learn more!
Judy Kuhn, Patrick Page, and More Join New Album 'Lives of the Artists'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025
On May 2, 2025, Broadway composer Mel Marvin (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Yentl, Tintypes) will release LIVES OF THE ARTISTS, a concept album, featuring a dozen multi-talented theater and recording artists.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025
On May 2, 2025, Broadway composer Mel Marvin (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Yentl, Tintypes) will release LIVES OF THE ARTISTS, a concept album, featuring a dozen multi-talented theater and recording artists.
Kate Baldwin, Santino Fontana, Judy Kuhn & More Join CLASSICS UP CLOSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025
Classic Stage Company will present Classics Up Close: The Musical World of Bock & Harnick, a benefit concert directed by Daniel Goldstein. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2025
Classic Stage Company will present Classics Up Close: The Musical World of Bock & Harnick, a benefit concert directed by Daniel Goldstein. Learn more and see how to attend.
Video: Watch Kristen Bell & Santino Fontana Sing First Duet Since FROZEN
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2025
12 years after Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana sang 'Love Is An Open Door' in Frozen, they have reunited to perform a song from the new Off-Broadway musical All the World's A Stage. Watch them sing 'Dinner' from Adam Gwon's musical in a new video!
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2025
12 years after Kristen Bell and Santino Fontana sang 'Love Is An Open Door' in Frozen, they have reunited to perform a song from the new Off-Broadway musical All the World's A Stage. Watch them sing 'Dinner' from Adam Gwon's musical in a new video!
Video: Talia Suskauer Stars In New Music Video for 'Ta-da!' From PRESTO CHANGE-O
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025
Musical theatre writers Joel Waggoner & Eric Price have released a brand-new music video for “Ta-Da!” from their musical, Presto Change-o. Watch the video now, which stars Broadway alum Talia Suskauer!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025
Musical theatre writers Joel Waggoner & Eric Price have released a brand-new music video for “Ta-Da!” from their musical, Presto Change-o. Watch the video now, which stars Broadway alum Talia Suskauer!
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS Celebrate The Fifth Anniversary With Secret Show And New Pieces
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025
This week, The 24 Hour Plays gathered with artists and supporters in Brooklyn to celebrate the fifth anniversary of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues. The company held a secret screening last Monday, hosted by alum Hugh Dancy.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2025
This week, The 24 Hour Plays gathered with artists and supporters in Brooklyn to celebrate the fifth anniversary of The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues. The company held a secret screening last Monday, hosted by alum Hugh Dancy.
Broadway in Worcester Will Host Night Side Songs in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025
Broadway in Worcester will present Night Side Songs, a musical by Daniel and Patrick Lazour and directed by Taibi Magar, for one night only. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025
Broadway in Worcester will present Night Side Songs, a musical by Daniel and Patrick Lazour and directed by Taibi Magar, for one night only. Learn more here!
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz & More
by Joey Mervis - Mar 3, 2025
Spring is nearly here and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy video previews from some of this month's performers, including Paulo Szot ('Guido's Song'), Norbet Leo Butz ('King of Hearts'), and Kate Baldwin (Old Devil Moon').
by Joey Mervis - Mar 3, 2025
Spring is nearly here and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy video previews from some of this month's performers, including Paulo Szot ('Guido's Song'), Norbet Leo Butz ('King of Hearts'), and Kate Baldwin (Old Devil Moon').
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
Listen: Classic Stage Company’s I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Cast Recording Out Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025
The new cast recording of Classic Stage Company’s Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale is available now! Learn how to stream or download the album here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025
The new cast recording of Classic Stage Company’s Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning revival of I Can Get It For You Wholesale is available now! Learn how to stream or download the album here!
Review: TOOTSIE al Teatro Sistina
by Ettore Farrattini - Feb 15, 2025
TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA UN ALTRO CELEBRE FILM RIVIVE SULLA SCENA IN UN ALLESTIMENTO ACCATTIVANTE E ESTREMAMENTE BEN CURATO
by Ettore Farrattini - Feb 15, 2025
TOOTSIE al TEATRO SISTINA UN ALTRO CELEBRE FILM RIVIVE SULLA SCENA IN UN ALLESTIMENTO ACCATTIVANTE E ESTREMAMENTE BEN CURATO
Tiny Scripted Acquires Global Licensing Rights For BRENDA & BILLY (AND THE POTHOS PLANT) And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025
Tiny Scripted, the distribution company dedicated to short-form scripted films, series, and plays, has announced the acquisition of Dave Solomon's dynamic genre film Brenda & Billy (and the Pothos Plant) along with the gripping political thriller Netuser, written and directed by Eric Rosen.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025
Tiny Scripted, the distribution company dedicated to short-form scripted films, series, and plays, has announced the acquisition of Dave Solomon's dynamic genre film Brenda & Billy (and the Pothos Plant) along with the gripping political thriller Netuser, written and directed by Eric Rosen.
Interview: Hershey Felder of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Jan 8, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with perennially popular pianist/actor/playwright Hershey Felder about 'Rachmaninoff and the Tsar,' which he says will be his last composer play, running at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley January 10th to February 9th in Mountain View, CA.
by Jim Munson - Jan 8, 2025
BroadwayWorld chats with perennially popular pianist/actor/playwright Hershey Felder about 'Rachmaninoff and the Tsar,' which he says will be his last composer play, running at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley January 10th to February 9th in Mountain View, CA.
Feature: 18 of the Best Solo Cabaret Shows of 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 31, 2024
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to look back on some of the highlights of the year in cabaret. See 18 of the best solo shows of the year from January to December, as chosen by the BWW Cabaret team.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 31, 2024
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to look back on some of the highlights of the year in cabaret. See 18 of the best solo shows of the year from January to December, as chosen by the BWW Cabaret team.
Interview: Music Director Dan Lipton Rocks Out Weekly at The Friki Tiki
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 19, 2024
Dan Lipton talks about what goes into music directing – changing arrangements to suit various needs, concocting song mashups, and more – and serving up rock hits of the 80s and beyond his weekly show VARIOUS ARTISTS WITH MATT & DAN at the Friki Tiki.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 19, 2024
Dan Lipton talks about what goes into music directing – changing arrangements to suit various needs, concocting song mashups, and more – and serving up rock hits of the 80s and beyond his weekly show VARIOUS ARTISTS WITH MATT & DAN at the Friki Tiki.
THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL Album Launches Kickstarter Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024
A Kickstarter campaign has launched to raise money for the upcoming star-studded concept album of the new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. Learn more about the album and see how to contribute!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2024
A Kickstarter campaign has launched to raise money for the upcoming star-studded concept album of the new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. Learn more about the album and see how to contribute!
Photos: Inside Classic Stage Company's 2024 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 20, 2024
Classic Stage Company presented their 2024 Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Nikki M. James and 11-time Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Directed by Daniel Goldstein, CSC’s 2024 Gala was hosted by Tony Award nominee Jenn Collela and Tony Award nominee Michael James Scott.
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 20, 2024
Classic Stage Company presented their 2024 Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Nikki M. James and 11-time Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Directed by Daniel Goldstein, CSC’s 2024 Gala was hosted by Tony Award nominee Jenn Collela and Tony Award nominee Michael James Scott.
Review: THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL at Irish Classical Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Nov 11, 2024
Witty, smart and heartbreaking. That about sums up the new musical THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL now playing as a preview production at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company.
by Michael Rabice - Nov 11, 2024
Witty, smart and heartbreaking. That about sums up the new musical THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL now playing as a preview production at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company.
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Santino Fontana been in?
Santino Fontana has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.
How many West End shows has Santino Fontana been in?
Santino Fontana has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Santino Fontana been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cinderella, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sons of the Prophet , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Sons of the Prophet, Performance (Obie Awards) for Sons of the Prophet, Performance (Obie Awards) for Sons of the Prophet, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sons of the Prophet, Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Sons of the Prophet and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs.
What awards has Santino Fontana won?
Santino Fontana has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie - Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie - Performance (Obie Awards) for Sons of the Prophet - Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Sons of the Prophet - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Brighton Beach Memoirs.
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