Star File

Andrew Samonsky

Andrew Samonsky originated the role of Taduesz Lempicki at La Jolla Playhouse in Lempicka. Andrew has appeared on Broadway as Lt. Cable in the Tony award winning revival of South Pacific, where he was also seen in the Live From Lincoln Center PBS broadcast. Other Broadway credits include Neville Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Kenneth Ormisten in Scandalous. Andrew was nominated for a Drama Desk award for his portrayal of Frank Russell in the Off-Broadway production of Michael John LaChuisa's Queen of the Mist and was featured in the New York City Center Encores! productions of Fiorello! and Merrily We Roll Along. His national touring credits include Kevin T in Come From Away, Robert Kincaid in The Bridges of Madison County, and Nick in Disney’s On the Record. He has originated roles in Disney’s American premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Captain Phoebus), Benny & Joon (Benny), Somewhere in Time (Richard), Tales of the City (Beauchamp), and Little Miss Sunshine (Joshua). Andrew has been a featured soloist with both the NY Philharmonic and Boston Pops. TV credits include Madame Secretary and Elementary.