Broadway is not just for classically trained theater actors, the bright lights attract Hollywood’s biggest stars and beloved musicians, too. Whether they’re crossing over from film, TV, or chart-topping music, these celebrities have wowed audiences and made headlines with their show-stopping turns on stage. Let’s take a look at high-profile performers who have taken the leap and dazzled on Broadway, each bringing their unique talent to some of the most iconic theaters.
Ricky Martin
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Ricky Martin electrified Broadway with his leading role in the musical Evita, playing the role of Ché in the 2012 revival. Off the stage, Martin remains a global superstar.
Nick Jonas
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Before topping charts with the Jonas Brothers, Nick Jonas stood in the Broadway spotlight as a child star, making his Main Stem debut as Little Jake in Annie Get Your Gun in 2001, then playing roles in Beauty and the Beast and Les Misérables.. He later returned to the stage in 2012, starring as wily window washer J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Emma Stone
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Oscar-winner Emma Stone gave a magnetic turn as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, making her Broadway debut in the Roundabout Theatre Company revival in November 2014 Her transition to live theater only added to her reputation as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic performers.
Lauren Graham
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Lauren Graham, beloved for her witty roles on television, including Gilmore Girls, found a new spotlight on Broadway in Guys & Dolls, making her Broadway debut as Miss Adelaide in the production that opened in 2009.
Hugh Jackman
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Renowned for blockbuster films, Hugh Jackman is just as at home on Broadway, making his debut in 2003 as singer-songwriter Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz, for which he won a Tony Award. His other Broadway roles were in A Steady Rain, The River, and The Music Man, according to the outlet.
Robert Downey Jr.
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Best known as Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. made waves with his highly anticipated Broadway debut in the fall of 2024. Bringing decades of screen experience, Downey infused his stage role with the same depth and magnetism he brings to film. He played Jacob McNeal in Ayad Akhtar’s new play, McNeal, at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
Adam Driver
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Adam Driver first made his mark off-Broadway before achieving mainstream fame, appearing in Slipping at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. In 2019, Driver starred in a revival of Lanford Wilson’s Burn This.
Nicole Scherzinger
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Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger dazzled theater audiences as Grizabella in the London West End revival of Cats and, more recently, made her Broadway debut as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, winning a 2025 Tony Award for her performance.
Jim Parsons
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Television favorite Jim Parsons showcased a new side of his talent with memorable Broadway roles, making his debut in 2011 as Tommy Boatwright in The Normal Heart, and later starring as the lead in An Act of God.
Reba McEntire
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The Queen of Country, Reba McEntire, brought her powerhouse vocals and charisma to Broadway in Annie Get Your Gun, making her Broadway debut as Annie Oakley in 2001. Beyond music, Reba’s star shines just as brightly in the world of musical theater.
Katie Holmes
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Katie Holmes, initially famous for her roles in television and film, embraced the stage with her performance in Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, making her Broadway debut alongside John Lithgow and Dianne Wiest in 2008. Her foray onto Broadway marked a significant milestone in her versatile career.
Billie Joe Armstrong
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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong took his punk rock energy to Broadway, making his Broadway debut in September 2010, stepping into the role of St. Jimmy for a week of shows in the musical American Idiot. Armstrong was the composter and coauthorizer of the play.
Usher
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R&B icon Usher made headlines when he stepped into the Tony-winning musical Chicago as Billy Flynn, making his Broadway debut in 2006, according to Billboard. “I have always admired Broadway actors for their showmanship, dedication, and focus that goes into performing live on stage every night,” Usher said in a statement, per the outlet.
Sabrina Carpenter
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Sabrina Carpenter, a sensation in both music and television, made her Broadway debut as Cady Heron in Mean Girls, joining the production on March 10, 2020.
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