Photo FeaturesCelebrate Tony Nominee Nick Cordero on the StageThe beloved actor was born September 17, 1978.
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Marc J. Franklin
September 17, 2021
Nick Cordero, Hudson Loverro, and cast of A Bronx TaleJoan Marcus
Beloved theatre star Nick Cordero was born September 17, 1978.
Cordero made his Broadway debut in 2012, stepping into the roles of Dennis and Record Company Man in the Tony-nominated musical Rock of Ages. Over the course of his career, Cordero created the role of Cheech, the tap-dancing, theatre-loving gangster in the Woody Allen musical Bullets OverBroadway (for which he earned a Tony Award nomination), originated the role of Earl in Sara Bareilles' hit musical Waitress, created the leading role of Sonny in A Bronx Tale: The Musical, and more. The actor last appeared onstage in the Los Angeles production of Rock of Ages, returning to the role of Dennis. His Off-Broadway credits included the title role in The Toxic Avenger.
In addition to his stage work, Cordero played Victor Lugo on the TV series Blue Bloods and was also seen on screen in Mob Town, Inside Game, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Going in Style, A Stand Up Guy, Lilyhammer, Don Juan, Apartments at 254, and Queer As Folk.
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A Look Back at Tony Nominee Nick Cordero on the Stage
A Look Back at Tony Nominee Nick Cordero on the Stage
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Nancy Opel and Nick Cordero in The Toxic Avenger
Photo by T. Charles Erickson
Nick Cordero and Diana DeGarmo in The Toxic Avenger
The Toxic Avenger stars Nick Cordero and Sara Chase
Photo by Carol Rosegg
Demond Green, Matthew Saldivar, Nick Cordero, Sara Chase and Nancy Opel in The Toxic Avenger
Photo by Carol Rosegg
Vincent Pastore, Helene Yorke, Nick Cordero, Marin Mazzie, Brooks Ashmanskas, Zach Braff, Lenny Wolpe, Betsy Wolfe, and Karen Ziemba in Bullets Over Broadway
Cast members Fantasia Barrino, Corey Hawkins, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, and more came together to celebrate the film in the lead up to its public premiere.
Behind Sweet Hospitality Group, which introduced the souvenir cup and the show-themed cocktails to Broadway. Plus, show-inspired drink recipes you can enjoy at home!
