Ali Louis Bourzgui (born August 31, 1999) is an American actor and singer known for his roles in musical theater, particularly on the Broadway stages. He won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in The Lost Boys (2026).
Early life and education Bourzgui was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and raised in Pittsfield; 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. 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 Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ithaca College.
Career In October 2021, a few months after graduating from Ithaca, Bourzgui made his professional debut in the first national tour of The Band's Visit, joining first as a swing, and eventually taking over the role of 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. In 2025, he starred as Orpheus in the Broadway production of Hadestown. In 2026, he originated the role of David in a musical adaptation of The Lost Boys. For his portrayal, he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
Personal life Bourzgui is Muslim. He is in the folk band Resident Lightweight along with Joey D’Amore. They released their debut album, Becomes a Home, in 2025.
He is currently in a relationship with fellow Broadway actor Tassy Kirbas, who worked with him in the 30th anniversary revival of The Who's Tommy in Chicago and on Broadway.
Theatre credits Year Production Role Venue 2021–2022 The Band's Visit Ensemble/Haled North American Tour 2023 Fun Home Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy TheaterWorks Hartford, Regional Layalina Young Mazin/Yousif Goodman Theatre, Regional The Who's Tommy Tommy Goodman Theatre, Regional 2023–2024 Company Paul US National Tour 2024 The Who's Tommy Tommy Nederlander Theatre, Broadway We Live in Cairo Amir New York Theatre Workshop, Off-Broadway 2025 Hadestown Orpheus Walter Kerr Theatre, Broadway Sweet Smell of Success Sidney Falco MasterVoices, Concert 2026 The Lost Boys David Palace Theatre, Broadway
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2024 Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical The Who's Tommy Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Theatre World Award Outstanding Debut 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical We Live in Cairo 2026 Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway MusicalThe Lost Boys Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Tony Award Best Featured Actor in a Musical Dorian Award Outstanding Featured Performance in a Broadway Musical Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Favorite Featured Actor in a Musical
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