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 worked with Tony® winner Jerry Mitchell as part of the original first national company of the box office hit Pretty Woman: The Musical — Gary Marshall and Bryan Adams’ stage version of the blockbuster film. He starred as Edward Lewis for sold-out crowds in Minneapolis, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, and Durham, North Carolina, and played the role of Philip Stuckey for runs at the Boston Opera House, Chicago’s CIBC Theatre, and the 4,500-seat Fabulous Fox in St. Louis. In Canada, Brent's credits include starring as Trevor Graydon III alongside Cindy Williams in Thoroughly Modern Millie, commemorating Canada’s sesquicentennial with the iconic sketch comedy TV show Royal Canadian Air Farce, earning critical acclaim as Buddy in Elf: The Musical, and delivering a breakout performance as Gaston in Beauty And The Beast, sharing the stage with a cast of Canadian theatre stars. He recently helped lead an all-star cast for Broadway Sacramento as Prince Topher in Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella and starred as Nick Massi in Jersey Boys for Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City, after joining a celebrated ensemble of Broadway veterans in their acclaimed production of Sondheim's Putting It Together. When he is not performing, Brent loves spending time outdoors — especially in the water or on a tennis court — enjoying long walks with his wife Jennifer, and savoring a good glass of whiskey.