Kyle Dean Massey (born November 17, 1981)[1][2][3] is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his leading roles in the Broadway musicals Wicked – for which he has played Fiyero on-and-off from 2007 to 2019 – Next to Normal, and Pippin. He played the recurring role of openly gay country music songwriter Kevin Bicks on the ABC/CMT musical drama series Nashville (2015–2018).
Kyle Dean Massey | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 17, 1981 |
| Alma mater | Southwest Missouri State University |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | www |
Career
editMassey first joined the North American touring production of Wicked in 2007, as part of the ensemble and understudy for the lead role of Fiyero, before joining the Broadway production. He subsequently played Thalia in Broadway's Xanadu from April 2008 until its closing that September, and Matthew in Altar Boyz Off-Broadway from October 2006 to June 2007.
From June to September 2009, he temporarily played the role of Gabe in the Broadway musical Next to Normal, after which he remained as a cover for the role, before assuming the role permanently in January 2010. Massey stayed with the show until it closed in January 2011, when he then returned to Broadway's Wicked, this time in the lead role of Fiyero.[4] He left in March of that year to star in Lucky Guy, which opened Off-Broadway in April 2011.[5]
Following the closure of Lucky Guy, he returned to Wicked as Fiyero, covering for Richard H. Blake, who took a three-week absence to be with his newborn child. He later returned to the touring production of Wicked, playing Fiyero from November 2011 through February 2012.[6] On July 31, 2012, he once again joined Broadway's Wicked as Fiyero until May 26, 2013.[7][8] He played the role again in the Broadway production from December 2013 to February 2014.[9] He appeared in 2012 Broadway Bares with Miriam Shor.[10] In August 2013, he played Tony in The Muny production of West Side Story.[11]
On April 1, Massey assumed the title role in the Broadway revival of Pippin.[12] He finished his run on October 29.
On January 23, 2015, it was reported that Massey was cast in a recurring role as openly gay country music songwriter Kevin Bicks in the ABC television musical drama series Nashville.[13]
Personal life
editMassey grew up in Jonesboro, Arkansas where his father is a Certified Public Accountant and his mother is a teacher.[14] He attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School for elementary school.[citation needed] Massey received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University) in 2004.[15][16][17]
Massey is gay. He married fellow actor Taylor Frey on October 1, 2016.[18] He supports the It Gets Better Project.[19] On April 22, 2021, he and Frey announced that they were expecting their first child via surrogacy. The couple welcomed their daughter, Rafa Massey-Frey, via surrogate on October 31, 2021.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sex and the City 2 | Wedding chorus | |
| 2013 | Contest | Kyle Prylek |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Cupid | Mira's son | Episode: "Live and Let Spy" |
| 2012 | Up All Night | Singer #6 | Episode: "The Proposals" |
| 2012 | Hart of Dixie | Bus driver | Episode: "Bachelorettes & Bullets" |
| 2012 | The Good Wife | Warren Nemec | Episode: "A Defense of Marriage" |
| 2013 | Inside Amy Schumer | Male co-star | Episode: "A Porn Star Is Born" |
| 2015–2018 | Nashville | Kevin Bicks | 15 episodes; recurring role: Seasons 3–4; guest role: Seasons 5-6 |
| 2017–present | Sunny Day | Johnny-Ray | Voice role; recurring role |
| 2019 | A Merry Christmas Match | Ryder Donnelly | Hallmark TV movie |
| 2022 | A Christmas to Treasure | Everett | Lifetime TV movie |
Web
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pzazz 101 | Himself | Episode: "My Vaseline Brings All the Boys to the Yard" |
| 2013 | It Could Be Worse | Predator | 2 Episodes |
Stage credits
edit| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 42nd Street | Billy Lawlor | National Tour & Japan |
| 2006 | Altar Boyz | Matthew | Off-Broadway |
| 2007–2008 | Wicked | Ensemble (Understudy: Fiyero) | National Tour |
| 2008 | Xanadu | Thalia (Understudy: Sonny) | Helen Hayes Theatre |
| 2008-2009 | Wicked | Ensemble (Understudy: Fiyero) | Gershwin Theatre |
| 2009–2011 | Next to Normal | Gabe Goodman | Booth Theatre: June – September 2009 January 2010 – January 2011 |
| 2011 | Wicked | Fiyero Tigelaar | Gershwin Theatre: January – March 2011 |
| Lucky Guy | Billy Ray Jackson | Little Shubert Theatre | |
| Wicked | Fiyero Tigelaar | Gershwin Theatre: August – September 2011 | |
| 2011-2013 | National Tour: November 2011 – February 2012 | ||
| Gershwin Theatre: July 2012 – May 2013 | |||
| 2013 | West Side Story | Tony | The Muny |
| 2013-2014 | Wicked | Fiyero Tigelaar | Gershwin Theatre: December 2013 – February 2014 |
| 2014–2015 | Pippin | Pippin | Music Box Theatre: April – October 2014 |
| National Tour: November 2014 – March 2015 | |||
| 2016 | The Pirates of Penzance | Frederic | Barrington Stage Company |
| 2017 | Wicked | Fiyero Tigelaar | Gershwin Theatre: June 2017 |
| 2016–2017 | Jekyll & Hyde | Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde | International tour |
| 2018 | The Boys in the Band | Standby (Donald, Larry, Cowboy) | Booth Theatre |
| Wicked | Fiyero Tigelaar | Gershwin Theatre: November 2018 | |
| 2019 | Gershwin Theatre: August – October 2019 | ||
| 2020 | Company | Theo | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre: March 2020 (previews) |
References
edit- ^ "Hometown concert stage break for star". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. April 3, 2011.
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- ^ "Kyle Dean Massey: Broadway's 'Next' Big Thing". AfterElton.com. October 18, 2010.
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- ^ "Tuesday Morning Man: Kyle Dean Massey!". GregInHollywood.com. October 26, 2010. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved September 9, 2011.
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- ^ "Teal Wicks Will Be Broadway's New Elphaba; Kyle Dean Massey to Return". Playbill.com. December 20, 2010. Archived from the original on December 22, 2010.
- ^ "Kyle Dean Massey Is Lucky Guy in Musical About Nashville Dreamers; Merman, Collela, Jordan on Board". playbill.com. January 27, 2011. Archived from the original on April 2, 2011.
- ^ Katie Rose Clarke & Kyle Dean Massey Return to WICKED National Tour, 11/15
- ^ Kyle Dean Massey to Return to WICKED as 'Fiyero' July 31; Richard Blake to Depart July 29
- ^ Dogfight's Lindsay Mendez and Derek Klena Join Cast of Broadway's Wicked May 28 Archived 2014-02-22 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 4, 2014
- ^ Kyle Dean Massey Returns to Cast of Broadway's Wicked Dec. 17 Archived 2014-02-17 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 4, 2014
- ^ "They're Sexy and They Know It! Kyle Dean Massey, Miriam Shor & More Star in Broadway Bares XXII: Happy Endings". broadway.com. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
- ^ Muny West Side Story Will Feature Ali Ewoldt, Kyle Dean Massey, Natalie Cortez, Curtis Holbrook, Ken Page and More Archived 2014-02-20 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 4, 2014
- ^ Kyle Dean Massey and Ciara Renée Will Assume Lead Roles in Broadway's Pippin Archived 2014-03-06 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved March 9, 2014
- ^ "Nashville Adds Broadway Star as Openly Gay Country Singer". 23 January 2015.
- ^ "The Backlot - Corner of Hollywood and Gay | NewNowNext".
- ^ "Class Notes". Missouri State Magazine. Missouri State University. Fall 2009. Archived from the original on 2015-11-27. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
- ^ "Alumni Update: Kyle Dean Massey". Missouri State University. February 4, 2011. Archived from the original on November 23, 2011.
- ^ "Resume". Kyle Dean Massey.
- ^ Corinthios, Aurelie (2016-10-06). "Nashville's Kyle Dean Massey Weds Boyfriend Taylor Frey in Palm Springs — See the Stunning Pics!". People. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ Kyle Dean Massey (October 9, 2010). It Gets Better - Kyle Dean Massey. YouTube. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
