Ali Louis Bourzgui
American actor and singer
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Ali Louis Bourzgui (born August 31, 1999)[1] is an American actor and singer known for his roles in musical theater, particularly on the Broadway stages. He won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in The Lost Boys.
Ali Louis Bourzgui | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 31, 1999 |
| Education | Ithaca College (BFA) |
| Occupations | Actor and singer |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Early life and education
Bourzgui was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and grew up in the Berkshires; his mother would "[take him] to a couple of Broadway shows a year." His father is Moroccan-American, and his mother is Italian-Irish American.[2] Bourzgui originally planned to become an environmental engineer or ornithologist, but was inspired by the works of "Joe Iconis, Mark Ruffalo, and Kimberly Akimbo" to pursue an acting career. He graduated with a BFA from Ithaca College.[3]
Career
In 2021, a few months after graduating from Ithaca, Bourzgui made his professional debut in the first national tour of The Band's Visit as Haled. Following a 2023 tryout run in Chicago, Bourzgui made his Broadway debut in the titular role in the 2024 Broadway revival of The Who's Tommy, a performance for which he received a Theatre World Award, and a Drama League Distinguished Performance Award nomination.[4][5] In 2025, he starred as Orpheus in the Broadway production of Hadestown.[6] In 2026, he originated the role of David in a musical adaptation of The Lost Boys.[7] For his portrayal, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.[8]
Personal life
Theatre credits
| Year | Production | Role | Venue | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | The Band's Visit | Ensemble/Haled | North American Tour | |
| 2023 | Fun Home | Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy | TheaterWorks Hartford, Regional | |
| Layalina | Young Mazin/Yousif | Goodman Theater, Regional | ||
| The Who's Tommy | Tommy | Goodman Theater, Regional | ||
| 2023-2024 | Company | Paul | US National Tour | |
| 2024 | The Who's Tommy | Tommy | Nederlander Theatre, Broadway | |
| We Live in Cairo | Amir | New York Theatre Workshop, Off-Broadway | ||
| 2025 | Hadestown | Orpheus | Walter Kerr Theatre, Broadway | |
| Sweet Smell of Success | Sidney Falco | MasterVoices, Concert | [11] | |
| 2026 | The Lost Boys | David | Palace Theatre, Broadway |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Outer Critics Circle Award | Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical | The Who's Tommy | Nominated | [12] |
| Drama League Award | Distinguished Performance | Nominated | [13] | ||
| Theatre World Award | Outstanding Debut | Won | [14] | ||
| 2025 | Outer Critics Circle Award | Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical | We Live in Cairo | Nominated | [15] |
| 2026 | Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical | The Lost Boys | Nominated | [16][17] | |
| Drama League Award | Distinguished Performance | Nominated | [18][19] | ||
| Tony Award | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Won | [8] | ||
| Dorian Award | Outstanding Featured Performance in a Broadway Musical | Nominated | [20] | ||
| Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards | Favorite Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominated | [21] |