Ali Louis Bourzgui
Ali Louis Bourzgui | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 August 1999[1] Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Ithaca College (BFA) |
| Occupations | Actor and singer |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Ali Louis Bourzgui (born August 31, 1999) is an American actor and singer known for his roles in musical theatre, particularly on the Broadway stages.
Early life and education
Bourzgui was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and grew up in the Berkshires; his mother would "[take him] to a couple of Broadway shows a year." His father is Moroccan-American, and his mother is Italian-Irish American.[2] Bourzgui originally planned to become an environmental engineer or ornithologist, but was inspired by the works of "Joe Iconis, Mark Ruffalo, and Kimberly Akimbo" to pursue an acting career. He graduated with a BFA from Ithaca College.[3]
Career
In 2021, a few months after graduating from Ithaca, Bourzgui made his professional debut in the first national tour of The Band's Visit as Haled. Following a 2023 tryout run in Chicago, Bourzgui made his Broadway debut in the titular role in the 2024 Broadway revival of The Who's Tommy, a performance for which he received a Theatre World Award, and a Drama League Distinguished Performance Award nomination.[4][5] In 2025, he starred as Orpheus in the Broadway production of Hadestown.[6]
Personal life
Bourzgui is Muslim.[7] He is in the folk band Resident Lightweight.[8]
Theatre credits
| Year | Production | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | The Band's Visit | Ensemble/Haled | North American Tour |
| 2023 | Fun Home | Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy | TheaterWorks Hartford |
| Layalina | Young Mazin/Yousif | Goodman Theater | |
| The Who's Tommy | Tommy | Goodman Theater | |
| 2023-2024 | Company | Paul | US National Tour |
| 2024 | The Who's Tommy | Tommy | Nederlander Theatre |
| We Live in Cairo | Amir | New York Theatre Workshop | |
| 2025 | Hadestown | Orpheus | Walter Kerr Theatre |
| 2026 | The Lost Boys | David | Palace Theatre |
References
- ^ "Ali Louis Bourzgui". IBDB. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ Grass, Caroline (14 September 2022). ""The Band's Visit," Interview with Ali Bourzgui". Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ Teeman, Tim (1 April 2024). "How Ali Louis Bourzgui of 'The Who's Tommy' Became Broadway's Breakout Star". Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "About1 — The Theatre World Awards".
- ^ "2024 Drama League Awards — The Drama League".
- ^ "Watch Ali Louis Bourzgui Sing 'Epic III' in Hadestown on Broadway".
- ^ Grass, Caroline (14 September 2022). ""The Band's Visit," Interview with Ali Bourzgui". Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ Gioia, Michael (10 July 2025). "Broadway's Ali Louis Bourzgui Releases New Music — and Reveals Why It Hits Close to Home (Exclusive)". Retrieved 9 September 2025.