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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying - Broadway

Darren Criss sings on Broadway!

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Darren Criss

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Claim to fame

Darren Criss became an instant TV star after debuting as openly gay student Blaine on the second season of Glee. Upped to regular status for the show’s third season, Criss was tapped to make his Broadway debut in a limited engagement as J. Pierrepont Finch in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

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Photos

Jane Lynch finds herself surrounded by her loving and supportive Glee co-stars on her opening night in Annie. From left: Darren Criss, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Jane Lynch, Chris Colfer, Alex Newell and Ashley Fink.

Glee’s two Broadway babes come together for a backstage snapshot. Jenna Ushkowitz appeared in Spring Awakening and The King and I and Darren Criss starred in How to Succeed.

Kristin Chenoweth and the stars of Glee? This is the orphans best night ever! Glee stars Ashley Fink, Chris Colfer, Kevin McHale, Darren Criss, Jenna Ushkowitz and Alex Newell join the young ladies for a photo.

This group of University of Michigan grads have all appeared on the Great White Way. Desi Oakley (Annie), Etai BenShlomo (Wicked), Ashley Blanchet (Annie’s Star to Be) and Darren Criss (How to Succeed).

Annie star Lilla Crawford finds herself flanked by Glee standouts Jane Lynch and Darren Criss.

Lucky Eleni! She has worked as the Broadway assistant to both Jane Lynch and Darren Criss.

Broadway alum Darren Criss is on hand for his Glee co-star Jane Lynch’s big opening night on Broadway.

Darren Criss congratulates Tony nominee Joshua Henry, who leads Cotton Club as the evening’s emcee.

Glee stars Darren Criss and Amber Riley beam backstage after Cotton Club Parade. Is it too soon for a Memphis revival starring these two?!

Did Lin-Manuel Miranda inspire Darren to put on his glasses? Tony winners Adriane Lenox and Lin join Henry and Criss for a photo.

Darren grabs one last Cotton Club photo with In the Heights original cast members Christopher Jackson and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Darren Criss rushed over to the Longacre Theatre to enjoy raunchy jokes and sexy porn costumes during The Performers’ final performance. Here he is backstage with former Glee guest star Cheyenne Jackson. Lookin’ good guys!

Criss and New York Knicks player Amar’e Stoudemire take a quick break from signing copies of Vogue’s new issue.

Darren Criss flashes a smile alongside Vogue bigwig Anna Wintour—in a rare appearance without sunglasses! Criss appears in the magazine’s tentpole September issue.

Criss dressed to the nines before meeting fans at Saks Fifth Avenue.

All spiffed up and smiling? That’s exactly how we like you, Darren Criss!

Host Darren Criss and “substitute award accepter” Jackie Hoffman congratulate the winners and invite everyone to enjoy the after party!

Darren Criss and Jackie Hoffman get cozy onstage as they present the award for Favorite New Musical.

Disney Theatrical Group president Thomas Schumacher is overjoyed to receive the award for Favorite New Musical on behalf of Newsies as Darren Criss and Jackie Hoffman look on. “I’m deeply grateful to the audience,” he says.

Darren Criss cracks up the audience with witty ad-libs between awards.

Darren Criss plays a hilarious ballad about the nominees for Favorite Actress in a Musical.

Darren Criss jokes with the crowd between awards.

Host Darren Criss proudly holds up his award for Favorite Replacement—he’s come a long way from washing Andrew Keenan-Bolger’s dance belt at the University of Michigan!

Darren Criss welcomes the star-studded audience to the 13th annual Broadway.com Audience Awards.

Host Darren Criss sings a hilarious acoustic number about what he learned starring on Broadway “for only three weeks.”

The host charms the audience against the gorgeous backdrop of New York’s Columbus Circle.

Criss does double duty as both the host and the musical entertainment at the awards!

And the Audience Choice Award winner for Favorite Actress in a Musical is…

When it comes to Best Actress in a Musical, Criss wonders, “Who will you choosical?”

Darren Criss tips his hat to a night of no-holds-barred Broadway fun.

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