Nicholas Barasch

Nicholas Barasch is an actor and performer best known for his award-nominated performance in She Loves Me and for playing Orpheus in the North American tour of Hadestown.

Early life
Barasch is from South Salem, NY.

Career
In 2009, at age 10, Barasch made his Broadway debut in West Side Story playing Kiddo. His performance of "Somewhere" is featured on the cast album.

Barasch originated the roles of Deputy/Master Nick Cricker in The Mystery of Edwin Drood in 2012, performing opposite Stephanie J. Block and Chita Rivera.

In 2016, Barasch earned Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for his portrayal of Arpad Laszlo in She Loves Me. He is featured in the proshot of the musical featured on PBS' Great Performances. The production started previews on February 19, 2016, and officially opened on March 17, 2016.

In August 2021, Barasch was cast as Orpheus in the North American tour of Hadestown. He left the tour in June 2022.

Barasch starred in the world premiere of The Butcher Boy in 2022.

In 2023, Barasch appeared in the CW series Riverdale as Julian Blossom.

In television, Barasch has appeared on CBS’ Bull, HBO's How To Make It In America, and he was a series regular on Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans.