Burke William Moses (born December 10, 1959, New York City) is an American actor. His older brother is actor Mark Moses.
Career Moses attended Boston University and Carnegie Mellon University."Burke Moses Biography" tcm.com, accessed March 14, 2016. He performed the role of "Joe" at the New York City Opera in The Most Happy Fella in 1991.The Most Happy Fella ovrtur.com, accessed March 14, 2016 He appeared in the musical 1776 at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in June to July 1991,1776 abouttheartists.com, accessed March 15, 2016 and in the Off-Broadway Public Theater production of The Way of the World in May 1991.
Moses first appeared on Broadway as a replacement in the role of Sky Masterson in the 1992 revival of Guys and Dolls. He originated the role of Gaston in Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 1994 on Broadway, as well as in the Los Angeles and London West End productions. He succeeded Brian Stokes Mitchell in the roles of Fred Graham/Petruchio in the Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate in January 2001.Jones, Kenneth. "Burke Moses Is Petruchio and Fred in Broadway 'Kiss Me, Kate' Jan. 30" Playbill, January 30, 2001 He played Herakles in the 2004 production of Sondheim's The Frogs.The Frogs playbill.com (vault), accessed March 14, 2016 He appeared as Adam in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at Goodspeed Opera House in 2005.Jones, Kenneth. "Moses and Piro Pave the Way for Brothers to Get Brides in Goodspeed Season Opener" Playbill, March 10, 2005
Moses played El Gallo in the 2006 off-Broadway revival of the musical The Fantasticks. In 2003, he played the role of Captain von Trapp in the national tour of The Sound of Music. He reprised the role in 2008 with Mirvish Productions at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto alongside the winner of the TV show How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, Elicia MacKenzie.
In 2012, he starred in The Music Man (Harold Hill) with Kate Baldwin (Marian), at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. He appeared as "The Grinch" in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, in November 2014.Purcell, Carey. "Burke Moses Is The Grinch, Starting Tonight" Playbill, November 15, 2014.
In 2015, he starred in the Vineyard Theatre's Off-Broadway production of Gigantic, which premiered on December 3, 2015.
Moses appeared in several New York City Center Encores! staged concert versions of musicals: DuBarry Was a Lady (1996), Lil' Abner (1998), and The New Moon (2003).Kissell, Howard. "Put This Porter Show Back in Cole Storage" New York Daily News, February 17, 1996Simonson, Robert. "Noll, Abraham, Ward and Moses Shine Under Encores! 'New Moon', March 27-30", Playbill, March 27, 2003.
He also appeared in the soap operas Loving, As the World Turns and One Life to Live as well as guest-starred on various television series, including The Nanny. He appeared in the NBC unaired test pilot as the original Gavin Stone for the sitcom Good Morning, Miami in 2002.Gans, Andrew. "Broadway's Burke Moses Lands TV Pilot" Playbill, April 1, 2002.
In 2014, Moses became the author of Stanislavski Never Wore Tap Shoes: Musical Theater Acting Craft, a book focusing on acting on the musical stage."Podcast with Actor/Author BURKE MOSES from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo"; retrieved August 26, 2018.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1986–88 Loving Curtis Alden #3 Daytime serialUnknown episodes 1986 Spenser: For Hire Tony Ristelli Episode: "Death by Design" 1986 Guiding Light Briggs Daytime serial6 episodes 1989–91, 1994 As the World Turns Sean Baxter Daytime serialUnknown episodes 1992–94 One Life to Live Bulge Hackman Daytime serial4 episodes 1995 Bump in the Night Bumpsted (voice) Episode: "Love Stinks/Love's Labor Bumped" 1995–96 The Client Jackson Love Recurring role6 episodes 1995 The Nanny Tony Tatorri Episode: "An Offer She Can't Refuse" 1996 Caroline in the City Marco Episode: "Caroline and the Kid" 1996 Cybill Henry Episode: "Going Out with a Bang" 1996 Life's Work Teddy Riley Episode: "Girlfriends" 1996 3rd Rock from the Sun Glenn Episode: "World's Greatest Dick" 1997 Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher Boyd Hale Episode: "Party at Nick's Place" 1997 The Hotel Manor Inn Brian Armour Feature film 1998 Best Friends for Life David McCord Television film 1998 Living in Captivity Director Episode: "Boogie Heights" 1998 The Secret Lives of Men Phil Episode: "Dancing in the Dark" 1999 DiResta Sgt. Webber Episode: "Viagra Falls" 1999 Katie Joplin Terry Joplin Episode: "I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia" 2000 Ladies Man Jay Roark Episode: "Decent Proposal" 2000 Family Law Lawyer Episode: "Second Chance" 2000 Hollywood Off-Ramp Guest Star Episode: "TKO" 2000 The Hughleys Nick Mitchell Episode: "Design Flaws" 2001 Family Law Lewis Wise Episode: "Intentions" 2003 All My Children Andrew Miller Daytime serialUnknown episodes 2008 One Life to Live Calvin Jenkins Daytime serialEpisode #1.10179 2010 30 Rock Thomas Episode: "Argus" 2011 White Collar Leland Shelton Episode: "Deadline" 2014 The Mysteries of Laura Peter Chase Episode: "The Mystery of the Dead Date" 2014 Boardwalk Empire Mr. Jeffries Episode: "King of Norway" 2015 The Good Wife Sheriff John Colby Episode: "Restraint" 2016 Chicago P.D. Martin Ainge Episode: "Kasual with a K" 2017 Elementary New Jersey Detective Episode: "Be My Guest" 2017 Younger Lachlan Flynn Recurring role3 episodes 2018 Castle Rock Local Color Host Episode: "Local Color"
Stage credits YearTitleRoleVenueRef.1984Show BoatSheriff Ike VallonNew York Harlem Opera Company, Global Tour19911776Richard Henry LeeRegional, Williamstown Theatre Festival1992Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?NickRegional, Hartford Stage1993Guys and DollsSky MastersonBroadway, Martin Beck TheatreBeauty and the BeastGastonRegional, Theatre Under the Stars1994Broadway, Palace Theatre1995Regional, Shubert Theatre1996Du Barry Was a LadyPerformerOff-Broadway. New York City Center Encores!1997Beauty and the BeastGastonWest End, Dominion Theatre1998Li'l AbnerLi'l Abner YokumOff-Broadway, New York City Center Encores!CamelotLancelot du LacRegional, George Brown Theater2001Kiss Me, KateFred Graham / PetruchioBroadway, Martin Beck Theatre2002The FantasticksEl GalloRegional, The Muny2003The New MoonPerformerOff-Broadway, New York City Center Encores!The Sound of MusicGeorg Von TrappRegional, Theatre Under the Stars2004The FrogsHeraklesBroadway, Lincoln Center Theater2005Seven Brides for Seven BrothersAdam PontipeeRegional, Goodspeed MusicalsBeauty and the BeastBeastRegional, Fox TheatreThe Music ManHarold Hill2007The FantasticksEl GalloOff-Broadway, Jerry Orbach TheatreGuys and DollsSky MastersonRegional, American Musical Theatre of San Jose2008The Sound of MusicGeorg Von TrappWest End, Princess of Wales Theatre2010Johnny BaseballBabe RuthRegional, American Repertory TheatreDirty Rotten ScoundrelsLawrence JamesonRegional, Wells Fargo PavilionThe Sound of MusicGeorg Von TrappRegional, Fox Theatre2011Guys and DollsSky MastersonRegional, Riverside TheatreCity of AngelsStoneRegional, Goodspeed Musicals2012The Music ManHarold HillRegional, Arena Stage2013Thoroughly Modern MillieTrevor Graydon IIIRegional, Paper Mill PlayhouseRegional, Ogunquit PlayhouseJohnny BaseballBabe RuthRegional, Williamstown Theatre FestivalThe UnderpantsFrank VersatiRegional, Hartford Stage2014The Unsinkable Molly BrownJ.J. BrownRegional, Denver Center Theatre CompanyDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!The GrinchRegional, Old Globe Theatre2015GiganticMikeOff-Broadway, Vineyard Theatre201742nd StreetJulian MarshRegional, North Shore Music Theatre2018The OutsiderArthur VanceRegional, Paper Mill Playhouse2019A Few Good MenLt. Col. Nathan JessepRegional, Pittsburgh Public Theatre
Video games Year Title Role 2003 Manhunt Skin 2008 Grand Theft Auto IV The Crowd of Liberty City
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.1994Drama Desk AwardsOutstanding Featured Actor in a MusicalBeauty and the BeastTheatre World Award
References
External links
Playbill.com: Everything's Coming Up Moses Broadway.com StarFile Photos at BroadwayWorld.com