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Harry Houdini in RAGTIME at Signature Theatre under the direction of Matthew Gardiner. Edward understudied and closed the show as Tateh, going on for 24 performances throughout the run.

The show is nominated for the 2024 Helen Hayes Awards for Oustanding Ensemble and Outstanding Musical.

“When teamed up with Edward L. Simon who plays Harry Houdini, they steal the show for a few brief moments. ”

— Steven Kirkpatrick (TheatreBloom)

“Edward L. Simon, who I saw as the immigrant father, Tateh, left no doubt about Tateh’s determination to give his daughter a better life. ”

— J. Wynn Rousuck (NPR Baltimore)

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Edward L Simon (he/him) is a Brooklyn-based actor/singer/writer who graduated from The Boston Conservatory with a BFA in Musical Theatre and Emphasis in Acting. Originally from Kensington, Maryland (GO RAVENS), his performing career began in his basement where he’d put up N*SYNC and Billy Joel-inspired concerts with his brother, a piano, and a smoke machine. Before dedicating himself to acting, he attended Duke University where he studied psychology and political science.

While at the Conservatory, he was featured in roles including Giorgio in Passion, Hanratty in Catch Me if You Can and Freddy in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Upon graduating, he could be seen regionally at the Westchester Broadway Theatre, New Repertory Theatre and Virginia Repertory Theatre. In 2022, he made his New York Theatre debut originating the role of Father David in the world premiere of Vatican Falls, co-directed by Frank J. Avela and Carlotta Brentan at The Tank.

RECENT WORK

RAGTIME - Signature Theatre (2023-24)

“Edward L. Simon, who I saw as the immigrant father, Tateh, **left no doubt about Tateh’s determination to give his daughter a better life**.”
-J. Wynn Rousuck (NPR Baltimore)

VATICAN FALLS - World Premiere (2022)

*“Vatican Falls* has a fascinating villain in the form of Father David, whom Edward L. Simon endows with a youthful innocence that helps us understand how the priest justified his own abhorrent behavior.” -Zachary Stewart (TheaterMania)

HAIR - New Repertory theatre (2020)

“**Simon's Claude is a wonder**, and he nails the vibe and the spirit that is integral to the success of *Hair.” -Christopher Ehlers (TheaterMania)*

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