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6/5/2011: Valentine!

Hey "Poppins" fans! If you're in the City and have some free time, stop by the New Amsterdam Theatre and see the show while I'm on for Valentine. Imagine a cross between Elmo from Sesame Street and Chucky from Child's Play. Can't picture it? Well, you'll just have to come in and see it for yourself. I'll be playing this poor, misunderstood, and mistreated doll from now until July 3rd. Don't miss it!

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4/5/2011: Broadway Debut!

I am a very blessed man, indeed! Tonight, I have the honor and privilege to make my long-awaited Broadway debut. I'll be joining the company of Mary Poppins, and I can't even explain how excited I am. I feel like running up and down the streets of Times Square yelling, "I'm going to be on Broadway!" But I suppose a little professionalism is in order, given this amazing professional milestone, so I won't. Suffice it to say, that I have dreamed of performing on Broadway since about the seventh grade, and having my dream come true is a gift like none other. Thank you to all who have supported me on this journey so far, and come see us at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York. I should be here a while!

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11/1/2009: I'm Dreaming Of A...

White Christmas? Production Contract? National Tour? All of the above!

I'm very excited and honored to be joining the 2009 production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. This charming show, based on the 1954 movie, has been produced seasonally for the past six years in cities like St. Paul, Toronto, Detroit, Boston, L.A., and (for the last two years) on Broadway in New York. This year they've put together the first National Touring Production, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it. Not only is it a fantastic show, but it's also my first chance to work with choreographer Randy Skinner and director Walter Bobbie, so I'm having a blast.

In addition to dancing like crazy in the ensemble, I'll also be understudying my friend David Elder in the role of Phil Davis. I've even got some guaranteed dates to go on as Phil in Cincinnati: November 13th (8 p.m.), 14th (8 p.m.), and 15th (1 p.m.).

We opened this week in Omaha, and the reviews are already raves. Bob Fischbach of the Omaha World-Herald says, "It's great dancing, great singing, a great score by you know who, and it has great performers in all the featured roles. Hats off to them... and especially to a young, attractive, high-energy chorus. It's a great big hit with Omaha audiences."

Here are our cities and dates:
Omaha, NE (Orpheum Theatre): Nov. 1 - 7
Cincinnati, OH (Aranoff Center): Nov. 10 - 22
Philadelphia, PA (Academy of Music): Nov. 24 - Dec. 6
East Lansing, MI (Wharton Center): Dec. 8 - 13
St. Louis, MO (Fox Theatre): Dec. 15 - 27
Louisville, KY (KY Center for the Arts): Dec. 29 - Jan. 3
Kansas City, MO (The Music Hall): Jan. 5 - 10

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8/19/2009: Drowsy a Huge Success

Well, I'm back in New York again after a phenominal run of The Drowsy Chaperone at Stages St. Louis. I had a blast, but more importantly, critics and audiences alike couldn't get enough of it! Judith Newmark, of the St. Louis Post Dispatch says that "comedy rules, infusing one performance after another with giddy glee" and that the show " make[s] you laugh until tears roll down your cheeks." Peter Felichia of TheaterMania.com raves, "The cast is wondrous!" Steve Allen of St. Louis' KFUO-FM was kind enough to point out the "great work by Brian Ogilvie as the best-best-best man." For more reviews from the production, check out my Reviews Page. Our five-week run played to completely sold-out (and might I add, completely delighted) houses. It was a joy to be invited back to Stages St. Louis and an honor to be a part of such a fabulous cast in this amazing production.

But all good things must come to an end, and we closed this past Sunday evening. I'm now back in New York reprising my role in one of my favorite shows, Unemployment: The Musical with a cast of thousands. (I hope you like my production photo.) I hear that this show has been very popular this year. Anyway, I can't wait to see what's next, and I'll update the site as soon as I know. In the meantime, "Have voice. Will Travel!"

UPDATE 8/24/09: According to our producer Jack Lane, The Drowsy Chaperone has broken the Stages St. Louis box office record, bringing in $560,000 in 38 performances. What a privilege to have played a role in this special milestone for the company! Also, I've now added some pictures from the production in my Gallery, so check them out. I hope you enjoy them.

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7/12/2009: Drowsy Chaperone at Stages St. Louis

I'm spending the summer back at Stages St. Louis! I had such a great time doing A Little Night Music and Snoopy! here at Stages two summers ago, and I'm thrilled to be back again with this show. First of all, I love this theatre. Second, Drowsy is probably my absolute favorite new show from the last several Broadway seasons, so it's very exciting to be a part of the American Regional Premiere.

If you've ever sat in a dark theatre and thought "Dear Lord in heaven, please let this be good," this is the show for you. It's got something for everyone—as the lead character says: "Mishaps, mayhem, and a gay wedding." (Of course, back in the '20s, "gay" just meant fun, and that's exactly what this show is.) We've got an amazing cast, including Tari Kelly as Janet, David Schmittou as the Man in Chair, David Elder as the Groom, and Christianne Tisdale as the Chaperone herself. I'll be playing George the high-strung Best Man. If you like tap dancing, I think you'll enjoy Mr. Elder's and my 5-minute tap duet.

We begin previews next Friday, July 17th, open officially the following Wednesday the 22nd, and we'll run through August 16th. This is really going to be fun!

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