Jacob Burns
Biography
Detroit native. Broadway: Once Upon a One More Time. Other: Hamilton (nat’l tour); Gatsby: An American Myth (world-premiere, ART); Only Gold (MCC); West Side Story (Riff; Milwaukee Rep, KC Starlight). BFA Texas State.
Credits
SMASH, Once Upon a One More Time
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Krysta Rodriguez
Currently in: SMASH
Fans of NBC’s “Smash” may remember her as the high-flying diva Ana Vargas in the original television series. Krysta starred as Cinderella in the Broadway revival of Into the Woods and in The Collaboration for Manhattan Theatre Club. Most recently, she took on the role of Rosie Alvarez in the Kennedy Center/Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie. Rodriguez co-starred in the Emmy Award winning Netflix/Ryan Murphy limited series “Halston” as the iconic entertainer Liza Minnelli, which marked her return to the platform after starring in “Daybreak” with Matthew Broderick. Krysta’s long list of television roles include the NBC series “Trial & Error” and “Smash.” Other credits include recurring roles on “Younger,” “Married,” “Gossip Girl,” “Quantico”, “Chasing Life”, “The Mysteries of Laura” and “Indoor Boys” (Indie Series Award). Rodriguez’s theater résumé includes Theresa Rebeck’s play Seared at MCC (Outer Critics Circle Award), in a role she originated at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Rodriguez took on the role of famous animated princess Megara in Disney’s premiere stage adaptation Hercules as part of The Public Theater’s PublicWorks program. Broadway credits include: Ilse in the Deaf West revival of Spring Awakening; First Date and original companies of The Addams Family, In the Heights, Spring Awakening, A Chorus Line (Revival) and Good Vibrations. Other memorable turns include Anita in West Side Story at The Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra; What We’re Up Against at The Women’s Project; and a standout in the Hollywood Bowl production of A Chorus Line as Diana.
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Robyn Hurder
Currently in: SMASH
Robyn is best known for her Tony Nominated performance of Nini in original Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and her dynamic portrayal of Cassie in the 75th Anniversary New York City Center Gala Production of A Chorus Line. Most recently, Robyn led the Broadway cast of Chicago as Velma Kelly. Other Original Broadway/Revival Casts: A Beautiful Noise (as Marcia Murphey, Drama Desk Nomination, Chita Award Winner), Nice Work If You Can Get It (as Jeanie Muldoon), Grease (as Marty), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (as Violet). NYCC Encores: The New Yorkers (as Lola McGee), Paint Your Wagon (as Cherry Jourdell). National Tours: A Chorus Line (as Cassie) and Starlight Express (as Pearl). Selected Regional: 5th Avenue Theatre: Kiss Me Kate (as Lois/Bianca, Gregory Award Nomination), Drury Lane: Crazy For You (as Polly Baker), Shakespeare Theatre Company: Kiss Me Kate (as Lois/Bianca, Helen Hayes Award Winner, Emily Battis Award for Excellence in Acting Recipient). Film/TV: “The Equalizer” (CBS), “Fosse/Verdon” (FX). Management: The Rosenzweig Group.
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Ian Liberto
Currently in: SMASH
Broadway: New York, New York, Hello Dolly! (u/s Cornelius, dance captain), Chaplin, How To Succeed…, Billy Elliot (u/s Older Billy), Promises, Promises. National Tours: Mrs. Doubtfire, The Book of Mormon (u/s McKinley, dance captain), Evita (dance captain), A Chorus Line (Bobby), Thoroughly Modern Millie. Regional: Paper Mill, The Kennedy Center, TUTS, Hollywood Bowl, PCLO, Ogunquit, The Kennedy Center, The Marriott, Ravinia, Gateway. BFA Millikin University. Thanks to Mikey @thecollective and love to Kasey RT Graham.
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Brooks Ashmanskas
Currently in: SMASH
Two-time Tony Award nominee, Brooks Ashmanskas has appeared on Broadway in Once Upon A Mattress, The Prom (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Drama League nominations), Sunday In The Park With George, Shuffle Along, Something Rotten, Bullets Over Broadway, Promises, Promises, Present Laughter, The Ritz, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (Tony, Drama Desk nominations), The Producers, Gypsy, Little Me, Dream and How To Succeed. He has appeared in multiple Off-Broadway productions including Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Wise Guys, Jonathan Marc Sherman’s Clive, Neil Simon’s London Suite, Jason Robert Brown’s Songs For A New World and New York City Opera’s Candide directed by Hal Prince, and has been seen in regional theaters across the country from Los Angeles to Boston, Atlanta to Washington D.C. Brooks can be seen as Stanley James in the Showtime series “UnCoupled” and heard as the voice of Gore Vidal in Ethan Hawke’s The Last Movie Stars on MAX. Other recent television appearances include “The Good Lord Bird” (Showtime), “Tales Of The City” (Netflix), “I Love You More” (Amazon), and as Judge Greg Brochard in both “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight” (CBS). On film he was in Nora Ephron’s Julie and Julia, can be seen in Tim Federle’s recent feature Better Nate Than Ever, William Parker’s Atrabilious, and Richard LaGravenese’s A Family Affair.
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Jacqueline B. Arnold
Currently in: SMASH
Recently seen as La Chocolat in Moulin Rouge! The Musical Broadway, OBC. Other credits include: Priscilla Queen of the Desert Broadway OBC (Diva 1), Hairspray 1st National Tour (Lorraine, Motormouth U/S), Rent 2nd National Tour (Joanne), We Will Rock You 1st National Tour (Killer Queen), An Evening with Phyllis Hyman (One Woman Show), Vocalist for RuPaul’s “Drag Race “Season 7 Finale, Bette Midler Harlette.
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John Behlmann
Currently in: SMASH
John was most recently on Broadway in the Tony Award-nominated musical comedy Shucked, originating the role of con man Gordy Jackson for which he earned a Grammy nomination. Prior to that, John received an Outer Critics Nomination playing Max Van Horn in the Tony Award-winning musical Tootsie. He also appeared on Broadway in Joshua Harmon’s play Significant Other, starred in the New York production of The 39 Steps, and made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning play revival of Journey’s End. On film, he last appeared with Jon Hamm in the Miramax feature Confess, Fletch directed by Greg Mottola, and with Ben Schwartz in indie feature Standing Up, Falling Down, having the distinct honor of punching both leading men in the face on camera. On television, he can be seen in Season 2 of “Elsbeth” and HBO’s “The Gilded Age.” He recurred as Agent Adams in “Riverdale” and as Ann Dowd’s FBI partner in “Good Behavior,” and has guested on “And Just Like That,” “Madam Secretary,” “Instinct,” “Odd Mom Out,” “Blue Bloods,” and “The Good Wife.” Equally at home in comedy or drama, on stage or screen, John has been fortunate to work in a wide array of mediums and styles. He’s been in off-Broadway plays and musicals for many of New York’s most respected theater companies including Lincoln Center, Ars Nova, Roundabout, MTC, MCC, Encores, and the Civilians. He’s had an extensive commercial career and has been a voice actor for over a decade, most notably in the World Of Warcraft franchise. John is also a photographer, proud husband and father, and one-time trapeze artist.
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