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War Horse Broadway Original Cast


War Horse Broadway

2011 Tony Award winner for Best Play. At the outbreak of World War I, Joey, young Albert�s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He�s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding more...

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Stephen James Anthony, who has an extensive background in both regional and New York theater, brought his diverse experience to the cast of War Horse, having previously performed in productions such as The Grand Manner at Lincoln Center Theater and A Midsummer Night's Dream at Queens Garden Stage. more...

Zach Appelman, who graced the Broadway stage in the past with his performance in "War Horse," has an extensive background in both classical and contemporary theater, including notable roles in regional productions of "Hamlet" and "Henry V." more...

Richard Crawford, who brought his extensive theatrical experience to the cast of War Horse, has an impressive resume that includes Off-Broadway performances in Slava's Snowshow and Frankenstein, as well as regional productions like Tartuffe and The Adding Machine. more...

Sanjit De Silva, known for his extensive work in both Off-Broadway productions such as The Little Foxes and Macbeth, as well as his numerous television appearances including "Law & Order: SVU" and "The Good Wife," was a notable member of the cast of War Horse more...

Matt Doyle, who played Billy Narracott in War Horse, recently won a Tony Award for his performance in Company and has an extensive list of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theater credits. more...

Austin Durant showcased his versatile acting skills in the acclaimed production of War Horse, both on Broadway and at Lincoln Center Theater, adding depth to his impressive theater repertoire. more...

Joby Earle, who brought his talents to the cast of War Horse, boasts an impressive resume with performances in Richard II, Trouble in Mind, and Compulsion at Yale Rep, and has also served as a voice and speech teacher at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. more...

Brian Lee Huynh, who graced the Broadway stage in War Horse with Lincoln Center Theater, has an impressive resume that spans Off-Broadway and regional theatre, including notable performances in classics such as Henry V and Romeo and Juliet. more...

Boris McGiver, who appeared on Broadway in the critically acclaimed production of War Horse with Lincoln Center Theater, has an extensive resume that includes notable performances both on stage and screen. more...

Seth Numrich, who received a Drama League Award nomination for his Broadway performance in War Horse, can currently be seen in Hulu’s “Under the Banner of Heaven” and recently joined Bryan Cranston in Power of Sail at the Geffen Playhouse. more...

Prentice Onayemi, who has an extensive background in theater with notable performances in productions such as "The Shipment" at The Kitchen and "Medea" at La MaMa ETC, brought his talents to the cast of "War Horse" in a past production. more...

David Pegram, who graced the Broadway stage in the acclaimed production of War Horse, has an extensive resume that spans Off-Broadway, regional theater, and film/TV. more...

Kate Pfaffl, also known as "Mighty Kate," brought her multifaceted musical talents to the stage in War Horse, having already established herself as a composer and singer/songwriter with her fifth album and notable performances across the U.S. more...

Stephen Plunkett, who previously showcased his talents in productions such as "Now Circa Then" at Ars Nova and "The Orphans' Home Cycle" at Signature Theatre, brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of "War Horse." more...

Leenya Rideout, who brought to life Joey as a Foal and Matron Calahan in the past Broadway production of War Horse, has an extensive career spanning Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theater, international tours, film, TV, and concert performances. more...

Liam Robinson, who has an extensive background in music composition and performance, was part of the cast of War Horse, bringing his rich musical expertise to the acclaimed production. more...

T. Ryder Smith, who performed in Lincoln Center Theater's production of War Horse, has an extensive career that includes notable Broadway appearances in Equus and recent theater work such as the world premiere of Fingersmith at A.R.T. more...

Zach Villa, who portrayed various roles in esteemed productions such as "Twelfth Night" at Shakespeare in the Park and "Julius Caesar," brought his extensive training from Juilliard and Interlochen Arts Academy to the cast of "War Horse." more...

Cat Walleck, who performed in the Broadway production of War Horse with Lincoln Center Theater, has an extensive theater background including roles in The Royal Family, Dial "M" for Murder, and A Christmas Carol. more...

Enrico D. Wey, who performed with the Handspring Puppet Company in productions like "Tall Horse" and "Il Ritorno d'Ulisse," brought his extensive experience in puppetry and dance to the cast of "War Horse." more...

Madeleine Rose Yen, who graced the stage in the Broadway production of War Horse at Lincoln Center Theater, has also showcased her talents in Irving Berlin's White Christmas both on Broadway and in national tours. more...

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Awards and Nominations


2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Seth Numrich was nominated but did not win.

Production Team

Paule Constable Lighting Designer
Basil Jones Puppet Designer
Adrian Kohler Puppet Designer
Tom Morris Director
Toby Sedgwick Choreographer
(Horse Choreography)
Choreographer
(Movement)
Christopher Shutt Sound Designer
Rae Smith Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Adrian Sutton Composer
(Original Music)
John Tams Composer
(Songs)
Leo Warner Videographer

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