Andrew Rannells Career Retrospective | Conversations on Broadway

Q&A with Andrew Rannells. Moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge of "Backstage with Richard Ridge!".
Andrew Rannells is perhaps best known for his role as “Elijah” on the hit HBO series GIRLS. Andrew also appeared in season two of Steven Soderbergh’s THE KNICK on Cinemax, NBC's THE NEW NORMAL and in Nancy Meyer’s THE INTERN. He originated the role of “Elder Price” in THE BOOK OF MORMON, for which he won a Grammy Award and was nominated for both a Tony and a Drama Desk Award. Also on Broadway, he played the role of “King George” in the smash hit HAMILTON and starred as “Hedwig” in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH. Andrew recently appeared in the Fox feature WHY HIM alongside James Franco and Bryan Cranston. Rannells just wrapped his latest Broadway performance in FALSETTOS, for which he has been nominated for a Tony Award.

[@lauryngibson1871]

"I died. I was so happy, I died on Broadway." THIS MAN IS A TREASURE!

[@lauryngibson1871]

"Well this seems like it would save money." I cant. I just cant.

[@LuckyLiegeLady246]

I mean, if we’re talking about Falsettos, that statement is quite literal!

[@declanknight4594]

it's not an Andrew Rannells interview unless he mentions Omaha, Nebraska

[@zoedupey1754]

Declan Knight 13:51

[@angel-ry9mb]

The most cursed part of loving andrew is hearing his voice in random ass local channel cartoons that come on @ 3am

[@americanrtv5605]

Andrew Rannelles is one of my idols. As if his amazing vocal range wasn't superb enough, his acting abilities as well as his persona and charm brining him up to god like levels.

[@americanrtv5605]

*Rannells

[@shrekt1000]

favorite person to walk the earth by FAR

[@willowwwallow]

Andrew: a beautiful set the set: C̷͔̫͇̹̈̉͛̑̆̕Ų̶͇̪̞̜̻̺͐̈́͋̽̈́͒̔̆B̷̡̭̻͉̔̈̃̅͋͌̑͠Ë̵̢̝͈͙́͐̈́̽̀͗̌͋͑ͅͅ

[@PatriciaSilva-zq4no]

I love watching Andrew's interviews 'cause he always talks about being in all the wrong places and struggling before he really got succesful, he never makes it seem like success is something that happens over night and it's really amazing and reassuring to know that things going wrong a lot of times is just part of the journey.

[@blainevanity6]

How does this man not have a Tony yet?

[@bareabopopera3091]

0:57 To broadway fans as James, the star of Pokémon Live at Radio City Music Hall

[@cooper8184]

and it karate, kid!

[@l.grays.2689]

i honestly love when he has that little strand of hair on his forehead in the beginning

[@rmcmariusable]

What a guy!!! I love his interviews. He is so witty. I could listen to him chit chat all day. Quite upset that I missed him in Book of Mormons and Hamilton. Thrilled to have seen him in Falsettos.

[@annie1534]

LUCKY

[@taylorluvr]

okay but imagine sneezing and andrew rannells says bless you

[@cooper8184]

the dream.

[@lilymae3762]

if i had one wish.

[@Baseiscc]

If Andrew doesn’t get another big ass wonderful role that I get to see live before I die or he retires I’m going fucking sue Broadway mark my words

[@ocalimirosubso]

Sign me up

[@Figs3]

I just saw Book of Mormon today. It reminded me of Andrew preforming on some award show. While I may or may not see him preform anything one day. He's that person that I am genuinely glad that is alive in this world. Apologies for being too sappy but I appreciate Andrew, he is sincerely One of the good ones. I've seen his interviews numerous times. He's that person where I will give anything a chance only because he's in it (Me watching Girls). Thank you for existing Andrew. The world seems like a better place with you in it.

[@cindiverbelun1802]

So I met Andrew on closing day of Jersey Boys in Cleveland, before Book of Mormon existed. I'm really happy that I can say "I knew him when", even though I'm sure he would not remember at all. But I can say he's a really LOVELY person, a real stitch, and a hell of a talent. I can't think of anyone more deserving of the success he's achieved, and I hope we all get to see a lot MORE of him. :-)

[@finn8460]

I love how supportive of his costars he is. So many people in the business aren't, not cause they're rude but I guess cause they don't think of it. But he constantly does, and it's a cool thing to see.

[@emilye5191]

He's so well-spoken and humble. He's my favorite actor and I love this! ❤️❤️

[@mwright9466]

Andrew is the man I want to share a bottle of boujee champagne with

[@RobinGoodFellovv]

What? not a single comment? come on you guys, Broadway buffs! It's Andrew Rannells for crying out loud!

[@americanrtv5605]

RobinGoodFellovv I know right?! It's ridiculous. The man is a LEGEND of preforming!

[@praestant8]

Such an amazing talent and person. How does he not have a husband yet?

[@natixbangtan]

What a beautiful and inspiring human being. It's a pleasure to listen to him.

[@liliawolf1621]

They forgot to mention james from lokemon live in his credits😔👊

[@connermcintosh4322]

I absolutely LOVEEEE this man. In everything ❤️

[@bareabopopera3091]

Conner McIntosh Let’s be honest here... who doesn’t?

[@LiLi-zm6xk]

wise words! great pointers! love him to pieces what a babe, what a talent.altogether lovely guy.

[@tahutahu3406]

i love how he speaks over the host right at the very end of this interview

[@fatimacantu3550]

This man is just AMAZING

[@blainevanity6]

This man is hilarious

[@abee2557]

Wonderful wonderful man

[@beggers5]

Andrew is so funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gwenparrish3766]

2 hour interview with Andrew Rannells! And it’s as usual, iNcReDiBlE❤️❤️ I’m so in😁

[@Shae29]

The interviewer laughing is the best😂😂

[@carrot1681]

he's perfect

[@Elspth88]

Andrew Rannells and Mark Ruffalo are my favs. It’s cool that he mentioned him as giving advice that was helpful.

[@harperwells3264]

Honestly its so wild to hear Andrew talk about the Zachary Scott theatre because where i live that’s where everyone goes to see shows and anyone who wants to be successful in the musical theatre world is in the Zach pre professional company(ppc) Its so common that at my high school our rehearsals are built around the Zach ppc schedule.

[@cami_cosmos]

so you're from OMAHA, NEBRASKA?

[@ANightworkerslife]

Is it just me or should Andrew and Seth McFarlane not play brothers in a movie? :)

[@cooper8184]

all i want to be is a cottage core lesbian version of andrew rannells. dare to dream. 🤩 i just watched the new normal for the first time ever and there are so many emotions right now why WHY didn’t it get a second season 😰😰

[@ocalimirosubso]

to be andrew’s interpretation of whizzer, that’s all I want

[@cadenisforeverbored1612]

This was made on my birthday

[@sugar-rice]

Wait he was King George?!? How did I not know of this?!?

[@bareabopopera3091]

Charlie Johnson he replaced Jon Groff for a couple of months early on in the shows run whilst he left to film Looking

[@cerysgibby7542]

theres also a ham4ham performance he did on the internet called the schyuler georges

[@allisonwoods1301]

He only played it for a few weeks.

[@karenseligman5244]

Richard Ridge's laugh, though.

[@KyloRen4238]

Andrew Rannells Shows 1. Andrew Rannells - The Simpsons 2016 2. Nario (Orange Island), Morty, Shiro (Johto Gym Leader), Harley, Nicholai, Forrest Franklin, Forrester Franklin, Chaz, Poncho (Hoenn) - Pokemon 2000 - 2007 3. Noah Kaiba, Mako Tsunami, Leon Von Schroeder/Leon Wilson, Belowski - Yu-Gi-Oh! GX 2001 - 2005 - 2007 4. Decoe, Bokku, Mr. Stewart, E-101 Betae, E-102 Gamma, E-104 Epsilon, Thug, Additional Crew - Sonic X 2003 - 2006 5. Chief Bookem, Nightmare, Rick, Benikage, Max Flexer - Kirby: Right Back At Ya! 2002 - 2006 6. Wesley J. Collridge, Cyniclons Dren - Tokyo Mew Mew 2005

[@jasbatt9870]

i liked it to be 420

[@KyloRen4238]

🎵Happy Birthday To U WHOO Happy Birthday Two U WHOO Happy Birthday Dear Andrew Happy Birthday ✌️ U🎵 WHOO Happy Birthday Andrew Rannells. U were amazing legend, dude. I love Sonic X, Pokemon, Kirby Right Back At Ya, Yu-Gi-Oh, Tokyo Mew Mew, and The Simpsons. I watch Sonic X all the time, 4kids.TV, when I was kid. Pokemon in Cartoon Network. Kirby Right Back At Ya and Yu-Gi-Oh. Awesome. Love u, man. Your hilarious. May the Peace be with u Andrew Rannells. From Harlingen Texas. August 23, 1978 August 23, 2022 through August 23, 3022

[@stvp68]

sad that he and Doyle broke up

[@aimee-lynnahumada8413]

stvp68 They did?

[@lulu-wc9yd]

Aimee Jasperson he said around 1:00:00 that he went through a break up, but I don't know, nothing official

[@rubes3375]

20:56

[@freeyoutubepremiumbitch5284]

30:22 was he about to say s*x?? sorry not sorry 😂