Tony Award-winning actor Gary Beach is a native of Alexandria, Virginia, and a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts. He shares his life with his partner, Jeff Barnett, in New York City. Beach's impressive career in the world of musical comedy has earned him numerous accolades, including the 2001 Tony Award, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards for his outstanding performance as Roger DeBris in Mel Brooks' iconic production "The Producers". This performance was recreated in the 2005 film adaptation, cementing his status as a master of his craft.
In 1994, Beach originated the role of Lumiere in Disney's inaugural Broadway production "Beauty and the Beast", earning both Tony and Ovation award nominations. He received another Tony nomination for his heartwarming and hilarious portrayal of Albin in the 2004 revival of "La Cage Aux Folles". More recently, Beach co-starred in Cameron Mackintosh's revival of "Les Miserables" as the charismatic Monsieur Thenardier, Master of the House.
Throughout his illustrious career, Beach has appeared in a wide range of productions on Broadway, including "Annie", "Doonesbury", "The Moony Shapiro Songbook", "Broadway Bash", "Sweet Adeline" (for the Encores series),"Something's Afoot", and "1776" (as Rutledge). He has also appeared in the original Los Angeles productions of "Beauty and the Beast" and "Les Miserables", as well as touring nationally with the James Kirkwood comedy "Legends!" alongside real-life legends Mary Martin and Carol Channing.
In addition to his numerous stage credits, Beach has also received critical acclaim for his performances in regional productions, including "Closer Than Ever" (L.A. premiere),"Lend Me a Tenor", "She Loves Me" (Comet Award),and "Of Thee I Sing" (Helen Hayes nomination).
