Brian Gonzales

Brian Gonzales has established a notable career in theatre, with multiple appearances on Broadway and national touring productions. His Broadway debut was in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” where he served as an understudy for various roles including William Barfee, Leaf Coneybear, and Douglas Panch from 2005 to 2008. He continued to build his stage presence with a role in the original Broadway production of “Shrek The Musical” (2008-2010), performing as an ensemble member and understudying the titular role of Shrek. Gonzales also participated in the national tour of “Shrek The Musical” from 2010 to 2011, taking on additional roles such as Papa Ogre, Straw, Knight, Pied Piper, and Bishop, while again understudying Shrek.

His career further progressed with an understudy role for Francis Henshall in the Broadway play “One Man, Two Guvnors” in 2012. A significant milestone in his career was originating the role of Babkak in Disney’s “Aladdin” on Broadway, a part he held from February 2014 to March 2020. This extended run showcased his talent in a principal role in a long-running musical. More recently, from April to September 2022, Gonzales performed in “Mr. Saturday Night” on Broadway, playing multiple characters including Bobby, Mr. Jacovitti, Ramon, and Larry Myerson, and also understudying Stan Yankleman. Beyond the stage, Gonzales has also appeared on television, with credits in shows like “Law & Order” (2009) and “Elementary” (2018), and is recognized for his work in “Aladdin: Live from the West End” and “Mr. Saturday Night: A New Musical Comedy” (2022).

Throughout his career, Brian Gonzales has demonstrated versatility across comedic and musical productions, taking on a range of characters and understudy responsibilities, which highlights his commitment to theatrical performance. His involvement in both original Broadway casts and national tours reflects a consistent demand for his acting talents.