Andrew Barth Feldman Explained

Andrew Barth Feldman
Birth Date:May 7, 2002
Birth Place:Manhasset, New York, U.S.
Education:Lawrence Woodmere Academy
Harvard University
Years Active:2018–present

Andrew Barth Feldman (born May 7, 2002) is an American actor and singer. He began his acting career in musical theater by participating in local productions as a child.[1] Feldman won a Jimmy Award for his high school's production of the musical Catch Me If You Can in 2018. In 2019, he played the title role in the musical Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway. Feldman has also played a guest role in the television musical series in 2021 and expanded to films in 2023 with a supporting role in A Tourist's Guide to Love and a leading role in No Hard Feelings.

Early life and education

Feldman was born in Manhasset, New York, to David Feldman and Barbara Barth.[2] He was raised with an older sister and closely with his cousins, whom he calls his brothers. They grew up near his mother's childhood hometown. He and his family are Jewish.[3] Feldman became a fan of musical theater at a very young age after watching a production of Beauty and the Beast at age three. He went on to star in various local and school productions, including Annie, Grease, and Rent.[4] He started a YouTube channel in high school to do projects for school.

He also founded his own musical theater company in middle school, Zneefrock Productions, as part of his bar mitzvah project to raise money for autism research. He and a friend wrote and directed a Star Wars parody musical for the company, which would later be put on at 54 Below with professional actors. He attended Lawrence Woodmere Academy, where his mother worked as an administrator before her death in August 2019.

After taking time off of high school to star in Dear Evan Hansen, Feldman initially decided to attend Harvard University in the fall of 2020, but he deferred his enrollment a year to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] In 2022, he had to take a semester off from Harvard when he booked the co-lead role in the film No Hard Feelings opposite Jennifer Lawrence.[6]

Career

Acting career

In 2018, his sophomore year of high school, Feldman portrayed Frank Abagnale Jr. in his high school's production of the musical Catch Me If You Can.[7] After winning his regional awards program for this performance, he was invited to perform at the Jimmy Awards,[8] where he won the award for best actor. Stacey Mindich, the lead producer of Dear Evan Hansen, saw his performance and asked him to audition for the role of Evan Hansen on Broadway. On January 30, 2019, at the age of 16, Feldman assumed the role of Evan Hansen, taking over for Taylor Trensch. His performance was lauded,[9] with Sarah Bahr in the New York Times writing, "Andrew Barth Feldman made me forget where I was, who I was, that I was anything other than part of the world onstage...I'm pretty sure I didn't draw breath the entire first act."[10] He exited the role on January 26, 2020, upon which Jordan Fisher took over the role.

Feldman began a fundraiser for the Actor's Fund called Broadway Jackbox in March 2020, alongside former Dear Evan Hansen co-star Alex Boniello. This fundraiser streamed on Twitch, with famous Broadway and screen actors each week. He additionally created a murder mystery series called Broadway Whodunit, which stars Broadway and theatre actors.[11] During his run in the show, he had his own Broadway.com vlog and he has his own YouTube channel under his name. He began his own theatre company, Zneefrock Productions, to raise money for autism awareness. He can be heard playing himself in As the Curtain Rises, an original Broadway soap opera podcast from the Broadway Podcast Network.[12]

On December 28, 2020, it was announced that Feldman would star as Linguini in a benefit concert presentation of Ratatouille the Musical, an internet meme that originated on TikTok, inspired by the 2007 Disney/Pixar film. The concert streamed exclusively on TodayTix on January 1, 2021.[13] His performance was celebrated, with Jesse Green writing in The New York Times that Feldman "seems to have animated his face to match Pixar's version: He's instantly adorable while looking like he still might gnaw your toe."[14]

On February 11, 2021, it was announced that Feldman would make his television acting debut in the Disney+ show, , as a recurring guest star for season 2, where he played Antoine, a French exchange student.[15]

On May 7, 2021, Feldman appeared in 2019 Jimmy Award finalist Casey Likes' short film Thespians.[16]

Feldman made his feature film acting debut in April 2023 in Netflix film A Tourist's Guide to Love as Alex, a college-bound vlogger.[17] [18] He starred opposite Jennifer Lawrence in No Hard Feelings in June 2023 as Percy, a soon-to-be college student who is also socially clueless.[19] [20]

Music

On July 8, 2021, Feldman released his first single "Every Pretty Girl" about falling in love as a teenager with OCD.[21] [22] On Christmas Eve 2021, Feldman released his second single "Emma". Also in July 2021, Feldman was featured on American actress and singer Cozi Zuehlsdorff's single "The Old Me and You". On September 23, 2022, Feldman and Joe Serafini released "In My Head", a duet written by songwriters Daniel Mertzlufft and Jacob Ryan Smith about the budding romance between two young men.[23]

Discography

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Every Pretty Girl"2021rowspan="3"
"Emma"2022
"The College Breakup"2023

Featured singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Me and Mr. Popularity"2021In Pieces: A New Musical (Highlights)
"The Old Me & You"
"Archie's All-American"
2022Album
"Second Star"
"In My Head"
"Popular"
2023

Guest appearances

Acting credits

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2020Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music HallHimselfConcert film; cameo
2022White NoiseStudent
2023A Tourist's Guide to LoveAlex
No Hard FeelingsPercy Becker
2024Saturday NightNeil LevyFilming

Television

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2020–2021Stars in the HouseAnthony, HimselfSpecial guest; 3 episodes
2020The 2020 Roger Rees AwardsHimself - HostTV special
2021–2023Antoine/AndyRecurring guest role

Stage

!Year!Production!Role!Category
2018Catch Me If You CanFrank Abagnale Jr.Lawrence Woodmere Academy
2019–2020Dear Evan HansenEvan HansenBroadway
2020SW: A New(sical) HopeHan Solo/Darth Vader54 Below
2021Ratatouille the MusicalAlfredo LinguiniBenefit Concert
20227 Sacrilege StreetComposerHarvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club
Park MapComposer/Performer54 Below
2023Rent (musical)Mark CohenJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
202413Evan GoldmanLawrence Woodmere Academy Concert
Little Shop of HorrorsSeymour KrelbornWestside Theatre, Off-Broadway

Music video

Awards

YearAwardsCategoryWorkResult
2018Roger Rees AwardsBest ActorCatch Me If You Can
National High School Musical Theatre AwardsBest Actor
2019Broadway.com Audience Choice AwardsFavorite ReplacementDear Evan Hansen[25]
Broadway.com Star of the YearStar of the Year[26]
2021New York Emmy AwardsEducation/Schools – Long Form ContentRoger Rees Awards[27]
2022BroadwayWorld Cabaret AwardsBest ShowPark Map[28]

Notes and References

  1. News: He's 16 Going On Stardom: Meet Broadway's Next 'Evan Hansen'. Paulson. Michael. 2019-01-16. The New York Times. 2019-09-22. 0362-4331.
  2. Web site: Schuler . Barbara . LI teen Andrew Barth Feldman takes the lead in 'Dear Evan Hansen' on Broadway . Newsday.com . 24 January 2019 . 11 October 2023.
  3. Web site: Broadway teen actor opens up about his Jewish heritage, role of a lifetime . 20 February 2019 .
  4. Web site: New Dear Evan Hansen Star Andrew Barth Feldman Brings Something Brand-New to Evan. Fierberg. Ruthie. January 30, 2019. Playbill. 2019-09-22.
  5. Web site: Andrew Barth Feldman Joins High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. 2021-02-11. Broadway.com.
  6. https://variety.com/2023/film/news/no-hard-feelings-audition-andrew-barth-feldman-jennifer-lawrence-lets-fuck-1235651111/ Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘No Hard Feelings’ Co-Star Had to ‘Look Her in the Eyes’ and Say ‘Let’s F—‘ For Their Chemistry Read, Then Left Harvard to Go Film
  7. Web site: Going from Woodmere to the Broadway stage. Herald Community Newspapers. 31 January 2019 . 2019-09-22.
  8. Web site: Participation Guidelines The National High School Musical Theatre Awards. www.jimmyawards.com. 2019-09-22.
  9. News: Green . Jesse . Review: 'Dear Evan Hansen,' With A Real Teenage Evan . The New York Times . 30 August 2021 . 30 August 2021.
  10. News: Bahr . Sarah . Discount Me In: How I Saw 30 Shows on a Student Budget . 30 August 2021 . The New York Times . August 29, 2019.
  11. Web site: Broadway Whodunit? Creator Andrew Barth Feldman Wants to Write a Murder Mystery for Patti LuPone. 2020-11-20. Broadway.com.
  12. Web site: Araujo. Roberto. 2020-11-25. Watch Lillias White, James Monroe Iglehart, and Andrew Barth Feldman in a Sneak Peek of Broadway-Themed Soap Opera As the Curtain Rises. 2021-01-18. Playbill.
  13. Web site: Evans. Greg. 2020-12-28. 'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' All-Star Cast To Include Wayne Brady, Tituss Burgess & Adam Lambert. 2021-01-03. Deadline.
  14. News: Green . Jesse . 'Ratatouille' Review: What's Small and Hairy With Big Dreams? . 30 August 2021 . January 3, 2021 . The New York Times. 3 January 2021 .
  15. Web site: 2021-02-11. 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' Adds Andrew Barth Feldman and Asher Angel to Season 2 Cast: Exclusive. 2021-02-11. www.billboard.com.
  16. https://www.broadway.com/buzz/200831/almost-famous-standout-casey-likes-releases-thespians-featuring-rob-mcclure-and-young-stage-stars/ Almost Famous Standout Casey Likes Releases Thespians, Featuring Rob McClure and Young Stage Stars
  17. Web site: Ben Feldman, Missi Pyle & More Round Out Cast of Netflix's Romance 'A Tourist's Guide to Love' . 6 May 2022 .
  18. Web site: Howard . Courtney . April 21, 2023 . 'A Tourist's Guide to Love' Review: Rachael Leigh Cook Gets a Heart-Stamped Passport in a Conventional but Charming Rom-Com . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230425182628/https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/a-tourists-guide-to-love-1235589442/ . April 25, 2023 . April 26, 2023 . Variety.
  19. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . September 15, 2022 . Andrew Barth Feldman To Star Opposite Jennifer Lawrence In Sony R-Rated Comedy 'No Hard Feelings' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221003225425/https://deadline.com/2022/09/jennifer-lawrence-no-hard-feelings-andrew-barth-feldman-1235120024/ . October 3, 2022 . April 26, 2023 . Deadline.
  20. Web site: Hipes . Patrick . March 9, 2023 . 'No Hard Feelings' Red-Band Trailer: Jennifer Lawrence Gets A Job In First Look At Edgy Comedy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230309161051/https://deadline.com/video/no-hard-feelings-jennifer-lawrence-trailer-red-band/ . March 9, 2023 . March 9, 2023 . Deadline.
  21. News: Brethauer-Hamling . Taylor . Andrew Barth Feldman Releases Debut Single 'Every Pretty Girl' . 5 August 2021 . Broadway World . en.
  22. Web site: Andrew. Barth Feldman. 20 April 2020. Tweet. 25 December 2021. Twitter.
  23. Web site: Andrew Barth Feldman & Joe Serafini Share New Single 'In My Head' .
  24. Web site: Sullivan . Lindsey . See Andrew Barth Feldman Perform Joey Contreras' 'Me and Mr. Popularity' . Broadway.com . February 3, 2021 . February 18, 2021 .
  25. Web site: Wontorek . Paul . Fan-Picked 2019 Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Nominations Announced; Be More Chill Leads With 12 . broadway.com . 4 September 2021.
  26. Web site: Moynihan . Caitlin . Who Will Be the 2019 Broadway.com Star of the Year? Vote Now! . broadway.com . 4 September 2021.
  27. Web site: 64th Annual New York Emmy Award Nominations .
  28. Web site: Winners Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards .