Brent Thiessen

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Brent Thiessen is a Canadian-born actor thriving in the New York theatre community. A charismatic and versatile leading man with a dynamic emotional and vocal range, Brent originated the role of John Perry opposite Jessica Vosk in the new musical adaptation of Iris Rainer Dart's BEACHES, directed by Emmy® winner Lonny Price, with music by GRAMMY® winner Mike Stoller. Brent is currently developing the role of American saxophone legend Gerry Mulligan for Dart's upcoming play Mulligan & Me. As part of the original first national company of the box office hit Pretty Woman: The Musical , Brent worked with Tony® winner Jerry Mitchell and was the first Canadian to perform the starring role of Edward Lewis in Gary Marshall and Bryan Adams’ stage version of the blockbuster film. After delivering a breakout performance as Gaston in Beauty And The Beast, sharing the stage for over 150 performances with a host of Canadian theatre stars, Brent was cast as Trevor Graydon in the Canadian premiere of Thoroughly Modern Millie, a role he later reprised alongside Cindy Williams of Laverne & Shirley fame. Brent's other Toronto credits include his critically acclaimed run as Buddy in Elf: The Musical, and the opportunity to commemorate Canada’s 150th anniversary with the iconic sketch comedy TV show Royal Canadian Air Farce. Now based full-time in the United States, Brent recently helped lead an all-star cast for Broadway Sacramento as Prince Topher in Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella and joined a celebrated ensemble of Broadway veterans for Pioneer Theatre Company's distinguished production of Sondheim's Putting It Together in Salt Lake City. When he is not performing, Brent loves spending time outdoors, especially in the water, on a tennis court, enjoying a bike ride, or taking a long walk with his wife Jennifer.