Birth Place: Perthshire, SCOTLAND
Alan Cumming is beyond eclectic. His most recent projects include lip-synching the protagonist in a documentary, directing a podcast series about a sperm bank heist, playing a gangster opposite Liam Neeson in a Neil Jordan film, curating a cabaret festival in Australia, and recording a duet with a Gaelic rapper.
Not surprisingly, Time called him one of the three most fun people in show business (the others were Cher and Stanley Tucci!). Thirty years ago, his Hamlet stormed the West End. A quarter of a century ago, he was a sensation as Cabaret’s Master of Ceremonies in a production that forever changed the Broadway landscape.
A decade ago, his visceral, virtually one-man Macbeth was a stunning, transatlantic coup de theatre. His screen work ranged from art house to blockbuster, cult to mainstream, including Mr. Floop in Spy Kids, Eli on “The Good Wife,” Nightcrawler in X2: X-Men United, Boris in Goldeneye, King James on “Doctor Who,” Sandy Frink in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Mayor Menlove on “Schmigadoon!” and himself on “Broad City.” He is the author of six books, including a New York Times #1 bestselling memoir, performs in concert regularly around the world, and co-owns his own eponymous cabaret bar, Club Cumming, a home for all ages, genders, colors, sexualities—where kindness is all and anything could happen.
He is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning actor, five-time Emmy nominee, Scottish BAFTA winner, British Comedy Award winner, Independent Spirit Award-winning producer, National Board of Review-winning director, Grammy and Golden Globe nominee, an Officer of the British Empire, and winner of over 40 awards for his humanitarianism.
From: Photo Flash: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Hosts GALA 2016, Featuring Tony Winner Alan Cumming!
From: Photo Flash: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Hosts GALA 2016, Featuring Tony Winner Alan Cumming!
Alan Cumming, Cabaret
Alan Cumming, Macbeth
Alan Cumming, Macbeth
Alan Cumming, Cabaret
Alan Cumming, Cabaret
Alan Cumming, Cabaret
Alan Cumming, Cabaret
Alan Cumming, Cabaret
Alan CummingLa Bete
Alan CummingLa Bete
Alan CummingAccidental Death Of An Anarchist
Alan CummingThe Conquest Of The South Pole
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club opened tonight at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway. Check out what the critics had to say here!
Ice Theatre of New York has announced the 2024 Home Season Performances, beginning on Friday, May 3 at 7pm and continuing Saturday, May 4 at 7pm, before concluding with the Benefit Gala and Performance on Monday, May 6 at 6:30pm.
You Do It Entertainment LTD with Carter Dixon McGill Productions will present a workshop and industry presentation of Colin Ross Waterson and Ben Hartley original new British musical, A SECOND CHANCE. Learn more about the show!
The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has revealed The Ford’s 2024 season, featuring performances from July 14 to October 31. See who is featured and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a non-profit community music school in White Plains, NY, will honor celebrated Broadway heavy-hitters and stars of the big and small screen at its annual fundraiser— the 23rd Annual Golf & Tennis/Pickleball Classic and Gala.
The 92nd Street Y, New York's 150th anniversary dance season will close with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in a program celebrating the past, present, and future of modern dance, and the company's relationship with 92NY that had a profound impact on dance history.
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.
Soho Theatre's iconic new writing competition, the Verity Bargate Award, sponsored by Character 7, opens today.
Following its sold-out engagements and multiple rave reviews from its run in the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it's Off-West End Soho Theatre debut, Flushing-based stand-up comedian and storyteller Ricky Sim brings his critically acclaimed hour 'Coming Out To Dead People' to debut on the Off-Broadway stage of Soho Playhouse from May 23rd - June 2nd, 2024.
The 92nd Street Y, New York’s 150th anniversary dance season will close with the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A new batch of shows to be staged at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed. Learn more about the full lineup here!
This weekend, Netflix star Mason Alexander Park brings The Pansy Craze to Underbelly Soho, a theatrical concert series chronicling multiple periods in history where queerness was celebrated, commodified, consumed, and then criminalised.
Catch all-new episodes of THE TINY CHEF SHOW starting Monday, April 8 on Nickelodeon. Join the fun and excitement as Nickelodeon brings more of your favorite tiny chef's adventures.
What did our critic think of ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE at Sanders Theatre? In his eponymous show Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age, the performer definitely lives up to the title.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 27, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The second and final performance of Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age took place on March 25. Special guests at the performance included Hugh Jackman, Darren Criss, Julianna Margulies, and more. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
The National Press Club’s special pre-release screening of the new political drama from Rolling Pictures and Good Films Collective, ANNA (MOTHER RUSSIA), took place on March 20, 2024, and included such luminaries as actor Sean Penn, journalist Bob Woodward, U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA), former CIA director John Brennan.
Patti Lupone has always known how to merge pop culture with her theatrical training, and she can craft a story around any song she chooses. And that is why we come, to hear the storyteller tell her tale.
Alan Cumming has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
Alan Cumming has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
Alan Cumming's first West End show was Cabaret which opened in 1993
Alan Cumming has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Cabaret" and "Macbeth," Best Leading Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Macbeth," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Cabaret," Best Actor - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Cabaret," Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Cabaret," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Cabaret," Best Actor in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Cabaret," Best Comedy Performance at the Olivier Awards for "La Bete," Comedy Performance of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Accidental Death Of An Anarchist," and Most Promising Newcomer of the Year in Theatre at the Olivier Awards for "The Conquest Of The South Pole."
Alan Cumming has won the following awards: - Best Leading Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Macbeth - Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret - Best Actor - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret - Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Cabaret - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret - Comedy Performance of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Accidental Death Of An Anarchist.
Alan Cumming has written 1 shows including Elle (Adaptation).
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