- The Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors officially opened October 17, 2019, and has seen almost two dozen actors step into the role of Seymour.
- This retrospective traces the history of Off-Broadway’s Seymours, highlighting notable milestones and the careers that followed for performers including Jonathan Groff, Jeremy Jordan, Skylar Astin, Darren Criss, Corbin Bleu, and Jordan Fisher.
- Wicked film star, Ethan Slater, is currently playing Seymour in this Off-Broadway revival.
Since the revival opened in 2019, Little Shop of Horrors has introduced audiences to a series of actors who have brought the lovable Seymour Krelborn to life. From the role’s earliest performers to more recent stars, each has put their own spin on the iconic character. Here’s a look back at all the actors who have played Seymour in the Off-Broadway revival.
Jonathan Groff
October 17, 2019 – January 19, 2020
Groff was the first Seymour to star in this revival, earning a Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. After his successful run, he then went on to play Franklin Shepard in Merrily We Roll Along, winning a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, and originated the role of Bobby Darin in Just In Time. In 2027, Groff will star in The Amish Project, a solo play coming to Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre.
Gideon Glick
November 5–17, 2019
January 21, 2020 – March 11, 2020
Tony nominee Gideon Glick officially stepped into the role after Groff’s departure. Glick previously covered the role for Groff in November 2019, and returned to the stage full-time in January 2020. Ultimately, Glick’s run was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jeremy Jordan
September 21, 2021 – January 9, 2022
July 25, 2023 – September 17, 2023
Jordan was meant to join the cast in March 2020, however, the COVID-19 pandemic postponed those plans. Eventually, he reopened the musical in September 2021 following the shutdown, and later returned to Skid Row in July 2023. Following his final run, Jordan originated the roles of Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby and Floyd Collins in Floyd Collins, earning him his second Tony nomination. Like Groff, he later stepped into the role of Bobby Darin in Just In Time.
Conrad Ricamora
January 11, 2022 – May 15, 2022
Following Jordan’s departure in 2022, Ricamora began his run as Seymour. Later, he earned a Tony nomination for his performance as Mary’s Husband in Oh, Mary!. You can see Ricamora in Here There Are Blueberries on Broadway until January 10, 2027.
Skylar Astin
May 17, 2022 – July 3, 2022
Best known for his roles in Spring Awakening and Pitch Perfect, Astin joined the production in May 2022. He departed the show on July 3, 2022 to begin filming So Help Me Todd on CBS. Most recently, Astin made his West End debut as the Emcee in Cabaret.
Rob McClure
July 12, 2022 – November 13, 2022
Coming off of his Tony-nominated performance in Mrs. Doubtfire, McClure joined the cast in July 2022. He is also known for his performances in Beetlejuice, Something Rotten!, and Chaplin.
Matt Doyle
November 15, 2022 – July 16, 2023
Doyle joined the cast for eight months, shortly after his Tony Award-winning turn as Jamie in the 2021 revival of Company. He also stepped into the role of Jay Gatsby in the Korean premiere of The Great Gatsby in 2025.
Corbin Bleu
September 26, 2023 – January 28, 2024
April 2, 2024 – May 26, 2024
Following Jeremy Jordan’s second run, Bleu starred as Seymour in September 2023, and again in April 2024. Bleu then went on to originate the role of Nick Carraway in the West End production of The Great Gatsby. You can see him now in the same role on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre.
Darren Criss
January 30, 2024 – March 31, 2024
Best known for his performance on the television show Glee, Criss joined the cast in January 2024. After his run concluded, Criss originated the role of Oliver in Maybe Happy Ending, earning a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.
Andrew Barth Feldman
May 28, 2024 – September 29, 2024
Feldman stepped into the role of Seymour, alongside Modern Family star Sarah Hyland, who played Audrey, in May 2024. This marked his first time back on the New York stage since his star-making turn in Dear Evan Hansen when he was just a teenager.
Nicholas Christopher
October 22, 2024 – February 23, 2025
August 12, 2025 – August 31, 2025
Christopher played Seymour from October 2024 through February 2025, as well as in August 2025 for a limited run. Since joining Little Shop of Horrors, Christopher earned a Tony nomination playing Anatoly Sergievsky in Chess. You can see him now in Just In Time on Broadway, playing the role of Bobby Darin.
Milo Manheim
February 25, 2025 – June 1, 2025
Manheim made his New York musical debut with this role in February 2025. After extending his run by popular demand, Manheim ultimately left the production in June of that same year. He will star as Flynn Rider in Disney’s live-action adaptation of the film Tangled.
Graham Phillips
June 17, 2025 – July 27, 2025
Phillips joined the cast in June 2025, reuniting with his former 13: The Musical co-star, Elizabeth Gillies. Continuing this reunion, Phillips and Gillies are currently starring together in Off-Broadway’s Rope.
Thomas Doherty
September 5, 2025 – December 7, 2025
Doherty also made his New York stage debut in September 2025, performing in the role until December 2025. He is known for his performances in HBO Max’s Gossip Girls reboot, Girls5Eva, and Disney’s Descendants.
Joshua Bassett
December 19, 2025 – March 1, 2026
In December 2025, Emmy winner Joshua Bassett joined the revival for 10 weeks only. Bassett is best known for his role as Ricky Bowen in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, which helped him launch a music career under Warner Records.
Jordan Fisher
March 6, 2026 – July 19, 2026
Fisher joined the cast in March 2026 following Bassett’s run, and starred alongside Tony Award winner Nikki M. James as Audrey. He is best known for his performances in Hamilton, Sweeney Todd, and Hadestown. Fisher will be playing The Kid in Purple Rain on Broadway in 2027, which will mark the first time that he has created a role in a new Broadway musical.
Ethan Slater
July 21, 2026 – Present
Wicked film star, Ethan Slater, stepped into the role in July 2026. This marked his return to musicals in New York City, with his last appearance being in the 2023 revival of Spamalot. In 2018, Slater earned a Tony nomination for his performance in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical.
Photos by Emilio Madrid. Photo of Joshua Bassett by Michaelah Reynolds. Photo of Matt Doyle, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Corbin Bleu by Evan Zimmerman.
