Zachary Levi Explained

Zachary Levi
Birth Name:Zachary Levi Pugh
Birth Date:1980 9, mf=yes
Birth Place:Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2001–present[1]

Zachary Levi Pugh (; born September 29, 1980)[2] is an American actor. He starred as Chuck Bartowski in the action comedy series Chuck (2007–2012), and as the title character[3] [4] in the superhero film Shazam! (2019) and its 2023 sequel.

He voiced Flynn Rider in the 2010 Disney animated musical fantasy film Tangled, in which he performed "I See the Light" with Mandy Moore; the song won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media.[5] [6] He reprised the voice role in the 2012 short film Tangled Ever After and in the 2017 television series Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure.[7] [8] He also appeared as Fandral in the superhero films (2013) and (2017).

Levi starred as Georg Nowack in the 2016 Broadway revival of She Loves Me, for which he received a Tony Award nomination. In 2022, Levi published a self-help memoir titled Radical Love: Learning to Accept Yourself and Others.[9]

Early life

Levi was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the son of Susan Marie (née Hoctor; 1950–2015) and Darrell Alton Pugh (1946–2023).[10] He is of English, Welsh, and German descent.[11] [12] When he was a child, his family moved across several states before returning to their home in Ventura, California, where he attended Buena High School for four years.[13] He began acting on stage at the age of six, performing lead roles in regional productions such as Grease, The Outsiders, Oklahoma!, Oliver!, The Wizard of Oz, and Big River at the Ojai Art Center.

Career

Acting

Levi first appeared in the FX television movie Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus Bookie. He played Kipp Steadman on the ABC sitcom Less than Perfect. He also portrayed a potential boyfriend of Charisma Carpenter's character, Jane, in the then-ABC Family television movie See Jane Date. Levi was slated to be a lead in an ABC pilot called Three for the 2004/2005 television season, but the show was not picked up.[14]

He landed the starring role in Chuck in 2007. Levi and his Chuck co-star Yvonne Strahovski were both nominated for Best Action Actor and Actress Choice TV Series for the Teen Choice Awards 2010 where they both won and presented.[15] In the summer of 2008, Levi was named one of Entertainment Weekly's Top Thirty People Under Thirty.[16] He later starred in the film in the lead role as Dave's cousin Toby Seville.[17] He starred in the 2010 Disney-animated feature film Tangled, which is based on the popular fairy tale Rapunzel. He voices Flynn Rider, a bandit who finds refuge in Rapunzel's tower. He provided narration in the 2011 film Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story, a documentary about the game of Monopoly.[18] Levi hosted the 2011 Spike Video Game Awards.[19]

BuddyTV ranked him #97 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011".[20] Levi landed the male lead in the 2012 TV pilot Let It Go, which would have aired on Fox, but was not picked up.[21] Levi hosted the web documentaries Tomb Raider The Final Hours, going behind the scenes of the new Tomb Raider game. He was originally to portray Fandral in Thor, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with Chuck.[22] He did play the role in the sequels, (2013), after original actor Josh Dallas had scheduling conflicts of his own, and briefly in (2017). Levi made his Broadway debut in a production of the musical comedy First Date in August 2013.[23]

In January 2015, it was announced that Levi would be a lead member of the cast of NBC's 13-episode miniseries Heroes Reborn as Luke Collins.[24] The show was not picked up for a second season.[25] He also guest-starred as Abraham Lincoln in the Hulu original series Deadbeat.[26]

Levi joined the cast of the Broadway revival of She Loves Me in the lead role of Georg, alongside Laura Benanti as Amalia. It opened at Studio 54 on March 17, 2016, after previews on February 19, 2016, for a limited engagement through June 12.[27] [28] The run was later extended through July 10, when it closed.[29] [30] The production received high critical praise, receiving 5 Stars from The Guardian and was selected as a Critics' Pick for The New York Times.[31] [32] Levi was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his performance.[33] Critics praised Levi's performance of Georg, noting that his portrayal is "suave and handsome at times, disarmingly nebbishy at others," and that he "[exudes] sweet modesty and just a pinch of hauteur."[34] [35] The production had a historic livestreamed performance on June 30, 2016, with Levi and the cast participating in the first livestreamed show in Broadway history.[36]

In 2017, Levi reprised his role as Flynn Rider in a Disney Channel Original Movie titled . This movie continued the story as a regular series titled Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure, which lasted for 3 seasons, premiering on March 24, 2017, and concluding March 1, 2020. The series is based on the 2010 film Tangled and features the returning voices of Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi.[37]

In 2018, Levi appeared as Dr. Benjamin Ettenberg, a love interest for the main character, Miriam 'Midge' Maisel, in the second season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. With the series' other principal cast members, Levi won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at SAG's January 2019 awards ceremony.[38]

In 2019, Levi starred as the title character in New Line Cinema and Warner Bros.' superhero comedy feature film Shazam!, an entry in the DC Extended Universe franchise. In the film, Levi's Shazam character (also known as Captain Marvel) is the superpowered alter-ego of a teenaged boy, Billy Batson (played by Asher Angel), who retains his childish personality in his adult form similar to the 1988 20th Century Fox comedy Big.[39]

After a nearly two-year hiatus away from acting, Levi starred in a supporting role on The Mauritanian, which was directed by Kevin Macdonald and starred Tahar Rahim and Jodie Foster in the lead roles. He has starred in one film and starred in another film by the Kingdom Story Company: the leading role of Kurt Warner in the biographical sports drama American Underdog,[40] [41] and LaRette in The Unbreakable Boy.[42] [43] He reprised his role as Billy Batson/Shazam in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, released on March 17, 2023.[44] [45] Also in 2023, he voiced Rocky in , replacing Mel Gibson from the original film.[46] In 2024, Levi would star in the film adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon playing a grown up version of the titular character.[47]

Music

In April 2010, Katharine McPhee released a preview of a music video to cinemas for her single "Terrified". Levi duets with her on the song (which was re-recorded; the original album version features Jason Reeves) and appears in the music video singing with McPhee. On May 3, 2010, the song was previewed on the Entertainment Weekly website and made available for purchase on iTunes.[48] The full video premiered May 7, 2010 on the music video website Vevo.[49] Levi financed Kendall Payne's album Grown after she was dropped by her label, Capitol Records.[50]

On the soundtrack of the movie Tangled, Levi sings "I See the Light" (with costar Mandy Moore) and "I've Got a Dream". In honor of the Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, Levi and Moore performed "I See the Light" at the 83rd Academy Awards.[51] Levi has also been a guest member of Band from TV, a band made up of actors from various American television shows.[52]

On 21 December 2023, Levi performed Jolly Holiday from the 1964 movie Mary Poppins on the primetime CBS special Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic.[53]

Personal life

Levi is a sports car and motorcycle enthusiast and owns a 2009 Nissan GT-R.[54] [55] He is an avid gamer, having first played Super Mario Bros., and appreciates video games for their ability to provide interactive stories.

Levi lives in Bastrop, Texas, in the Austin area.[56]

In September 2010, Levi started his own company, The Nerd Machine.[57] He participated in the Celebrity All Star Game at NBA All Star Weekend 2011, playing for the team coached by Magic Johnson.[58]

On June 16, 2014, Canadian actress Missy Peregrym announced that she and Levi had married in Maui, Hawaii.[59] They filed for divorce in April 2015,[60] with the separation date listed in court documents as December 3, 2014.[61]

On May 21, 2019, Active Minds, a mental health charity, announced that Levi would be an ambassador for the organization.[62]

Levi has been open about his struggles with mental health and suicidal thoughts, both on social media and in his 2022 memoir Radical Love.[63]

Politics

Levi identifies as a libertarian.[64] [65] In January 2023, he agreed with a tweet that said "Do you agree or not, that Pfizer is a real danger to the world?", leading to allegations of echoing anti-vaccine sentiment.[66] [67] He endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the 2024 United States presidential election.[68]

In October 2023, following the outbreak of the 2023 Israel-Hamas War in Gaza, Levi was one of the signatories of an open letter supporting the Israeli military, published by the pro-Israel organization Creative Community For Peace.[69]

Religion

Levi was raised a Christian. In a 2002 interview with Relevant Magazine, he said:

My job on my set, I believe, is to first just love people and gain that trust with people where they know that I really do love them and care about their well-being, so that when they are running into problems, they will hopefully, at some point, come to me and ask me, 'What is your peace all about? What is your comfort all about? Where do you get your love? Where do you get your talents?' And I can turn to them and say without blinking, 'Jesus Christ.'[70]

In a 2018 interview, he said, "I'm very spiritual, but not particularly religious." While avowing belief in God, he said, "[Religion] is, in my opinion, very destructive to what I believe the true heart and spirit then essence of who God is."[71]

In a 2021 interview with The Christian Post, he said working on the movie American Underdog bolstered his Christian faith, and in getting to work on this project, "it feels like God's fingerprints were all over it."[72]

Though he has no Jewish ancestry, Levi is often incorrectly perceived to be Jewish due to his stage name. In a 2016 interview, he claimed that he had been turned down for a number of roles because he was considered "too Jewish" for the part.[73]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Big Momma's House 2Kevin
2007SpiralBerkeleyAlso executive producer
2008WienersBen
An American CarolLab Tech 1
Shades of RayRay Rehman
2009StuntmenTroy Ratowski
Toby Seville
2010TangledEugene "Flynn Rider" FitzherbertVoice role
2011Narrator
2012Tangled Ever AfterEugene "Flynn Rider" FitzherbertVoice role
2013Remember SundayGus
Fandral
2016Narrator
She Loves MeGeorg NowackFilmed production of musical play
2017Fandral
The StarJoseph (voice)
2018Office UprisingAdam Nusbaum
Blood FestHimselfCameo[74]
2019Shazam!William "Billy" Batson /
Shazam
2021The MauritanianNeil Buckland
American UnderdogKurt Warner
2022Kranz
Teddybjørnens julTeddyEnglish Voice role
Larry Daley / LaaVoice role, replacing Ben Stiller
2023Shazam! Fury of the GodsWilliam "Billy" Batson /
Shazam
Terrence Tango-Torrez
RockyVoice role, replacing Mel Gibson[75]
2024Harold and the Purple CrayonHarold[76]
2025The Unbreakable BoyScott LeRetteCompleted[77]
Sarah's OilPre-production[78]
Not Without HopeNick SchuylerPost-production[79]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Untitled Sisqo ProjectMichael GoldenUnsold TV pilot[80]
2002Big Shot: Confessions of a Campus BookieAdamTelevision film
2002–2006Less than PerfectKipp SteadmanMain role
2003See Jane DateGrant AsherTelevision film
2004The DivisionTodd2 episodes
Curb Your EnthusiasmBellmanEpisode: "Opening Night"
2005Brody & FriendsZacEpisode: "The Hollywood Lifestyle"
2006Worst Week of My LifeNickUnsold pilot
2007Imperfect UnionClarkTelevision film
2007–2012ChuckChuck BartowskiLead role; also director of 3 episodes
2011Team UnicornYoung LoverEpisode: "Alien Beach Crashers"
2011 Spike Video Game AwardsHostAlso consulting producer
Vietnam in HDKarl MarlantesVoice role; 6 episodes
20124 PointsHimselfEpisode: "Zachary Levi"
2012–2022Robot ChickenVarious characters / ShazamVoice role, 4 episodes[81]
2013Remember SundayGusTelevision film
2014–2015Hollywood Game NightHimself2 episodes
2015DeadbeatAbraham LincolnEpisode: "The Emancipation Apparition"
Heroes RebornLuke CollinsMain role
Geeks Who DrinkHimselfHost, also executive producer
2015–2016TelenovelaJames McMahonRecurring role, 5 episodes
2016The $100,000 PyramidHimselfEpisode: "Zachary Levi vs. Teri Polo"
2017Eugene "Flynn Rider" FitzherbertTelevision film, voice role
Alias GraceJeremiah PontelliMiniseries
Billy McGoldrickTelevision film
2017–2020Rapunzel's Tangled AdventureEugene "Flynn Rider" Fitzherbert / Prince HoraceMain voice role
2018–2019The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselDr. Benjamin EttenbergRecurring role, 8 episodes
2022Who Do You Think You Are?HimselfGuest
Family GuySeymourVoice role, episode: "Hard Boiled Meg"
2023The Masked SingerHimselfGuest, episode: "DC Superheroes Night"

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Trooper 4Voice role
Arcade GannonVoice role
Eugene "Flynn Rider" FitzherbertVoice role
2013Tomb RaiderHimselfVoice role[82]
2018Lego DC Super-VillainsBilly Batson / ShazamVoice role, Shazam! DLC Level Pack
2019Kingdom Hearts IIIEugene "Flynn Rider" FitzherbertVoice role
2020GroundedDr. Wendell TullyVoice role

Internet

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011The GuildHimself1 episode (5.8)
2011–2016NerdHQHostSan Diego Comic Con Special
2012Video Game High SchoolAce3 episodes
2013Tiny CommandoTiny Commando7 episodes
2019Good Mythical MorningHimself1 episode

Theater

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013–2014First DateAaronLongacre Theatre, Broadway
2016She Loves MeGeorg NowackStudio 54, Broadway
Sunday in the Park with GeorgeJules / Bob GreenbergNew York City Center, Off-Broadway
2023Gutenberg! The Musical!The ProducerJames Earl Jones Theatre, Broadway
One night cameo

Discography

Live performances

On February 27, 2011, Levi performed "I See the Light" with Mandy Moore at the 83rd Academy Awards. On June 12, 2016, Levi performed the title song from She Loves Me, as part of the medley presented on the 70th Tony Awards.[85] He has also performed live in various programs from childhood.[86]

Awards and nominations

Film

YearNominated workAwardResult
2010TangledBroadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song[87]
World Soundtrack Academy Award for Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film[88]
Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Voice[89]
2019Shazam!MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Comedic Performance[90]
MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Hero
Teen Choice Award for Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actor[91]

Television

YearNominated workAwardResult
2007ChuckSatellite Award Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical
2008ChuckTeen Choice Award for Choice Male Breakout TV Star
Online Film & Television Association for Best Actor in a Comedy Series
2009ChuckEwwy Award for Best Leading Actor in a Comedy Series
2010ChuckSaturn Award Best Actor on Television
Ewwy Award for Best Leading Actor in a Comedy Series
Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Action
Online Film & Television Association for Best Actor in a Comedy Series
2011Chuck
Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Action
2012ChuckTeen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Action
2016Heroes RebornPeople's Choice Award for Favorite Actor In A New TV Series
2018Behind the Voice Actors Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short
2019The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

Theater

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2014Theatre World AwardFirst Date
2016Tony AwardBest Actor in a MusicalShe Loves Me
Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actor in a Musical
Drama League AwardDistinguished Performance

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mason . Dave . Zachary Levi loves being an action hero in NBC's 'Chuck' . VC Star . April 12, 2008 . March 8, 2011 . June 6, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200606050742/http://archive.vcstar.com/entertainment/zachary-levi-loves-being-an-action-hero-in-nbcs-chuck-ep-373936780-352600301.html/ . live .
  2. Zachary Levi . . August 3, 2011 . August 7, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110807034716/http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/zachary-levi/bio/191119 . live .
  3. Web site: Zachary Levi To Star In DC's 'Shazam!' For New Line . N'Duka . Amanda . October 27, 2017 . . December 30, 2017 . April 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230412042924/http://deadline.com/2017/10/zachary-levi-dc-shazam-new-line-1202196486/ . live .
  4. Web site: Zachary Levi on Becoming a 'Refreshing' DC Hero in 'Shazam' and a Possible Cameo by Gal Gadot (Exclusive). Entertainment Tonight. Jennifer. Drysdale. en. January 8, 2018. February 2, 2018. March 28, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328193133/https://www.etonline.com/zachary-levi-becoming-refreshing-dc-hero-shazam-and-possible-cameo-gal-gadot-exclusive-93843. live.
  5. Web site: Complete List of Nominees for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards . Bruna . Nessif . . November 30, 2011 . July 18, 2016 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160509041624/http://www.eonline.com/news/277725/complete-list-of-nominees-for-the-54th-annual-grammy-awards . May 9, 2016.
  6. News: Grammys: 54th Grammy Awards nominees . March 20, 2014 . . July 18, 2016 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160307184211/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-env-grammy-nominees-2011-list-htmlstory.html . March 7, 2016.
  7. Web site: Piester . Lauren . Chuck's Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski Reunite for Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure . E! News . June 19, 2018 . May 31, 2019 . June 9, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190609115439/https://www.eonline.com/uk/news/945209/chuck-s-zachary-levi-and-yvonne-strahovski-reunite-for-rapunzel-s-tangled-adventure . live .
  8. News: Bryant. Jacob. 'Tangled' Animated TV Series Based on Film Coming to Disney Channel. Variety. March 8, 2016. April 10, 2016. March 28, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328065409/https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/tangled-ever-after-jeffrey-tambor-jonathan-banks-george-eads-macgyver-1201724520/. live.
  9. Web site: Zachary Levi had a mental health 'breakdown.' Here's how 'Radical Love' helped him heal . . October 24, 2022 . October 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221024032326/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/06/28/zachary-levi-how-radical-love-helped-actor-forgive-abusive-mom/7706916001/ . live .
  10. Web site: Obituary: Susan Marie Hoctor Pugh. October 18, 2015. Ventura County Star. December 13, 2018. July 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230731054608/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/venturacountystar/name/susan-pugh-obituary?id=7101175&fhid=2374. live.
  11. News: Super Nerd Is Out to Save the World. The New York Times. August 21, 2010. Edward. Wyatt. September 30, 2007. February 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210205222137/https://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/30/arts/television/30wyat.html?pagewanted=all. live.
  12. Stated on Who Do You Think You Are?, July 31, 2022
  13. Anytime with Bob Kushell featuring Zach Levi . . February 5, 2009 . 1. 8.
  14. News: Lisotta . Christopher. May 16, 2005. SPECIAL REPORT: Upfront Navigator . Television Week . 24 . 20 . 32–37.
  15. Stransky . Tanner . 2010 Teen Choice Awards winners announced . March 8, 2011 . . August 9, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110101200355/http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/08/09/teen-choice-awards-winners-201/ . January 1, 2011 .
  16. Adam . Markovitz . Tanner. Stransky . 30 Under 30: The Actors . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080302020026/http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20166944_20166999_20180615_21,00.html . dead . March 2, 2008 . March 3, 2008 . March 10, 2009.
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  18. News: Wright . Anders . Rolling the Dice . March 25, 2011 . San Diego City Beat . March 2, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120313195419/http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/article-8798-rolling-the-dice.html . March 13, 2012 .
  19. Web site: Charles. Webb. Spike VGAs Interview: Meet Your Host, Zachary Levi. MTV. December 5, 2011. December 7, 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111209170903/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2011/12/05/spike-vgas-interview-meet-your-host-zachary-levi/. December 9, 2011.
  20. Web site: TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2011. dead. BuddyTV. January 13, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20111207024138/http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/white-collar/tvs-100-sexiest-men-of-2011-29104.aspx. December 7, 2011.
  21. Web site: Pilot Scoop: Zach Levi to Headline Fox's Let It Go. Michael. Ausiello. TVLine. February 13, 2012. February 13, 2012. April 18, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120418105639/http://tvline.com/2012/02/13/zachary-levi-let-it-go/. live.
  22. News: 'Thor 2': Zachary Levi Eyed For Fandral, Josh Dallas Out Of Film. https://web.archive.org/web/20140427071657/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/09/thor-2-zachary-levi-fandral-josh-dallas_n_1583137.html. April 27, 2014. HuffPost. June 6, 2012. October 3, 2012.
  23. Carlson. Adam. Zachary Levi made his Broadway debut in 'First Date'. August 19, 2013. Entertainment Weekly. May 20, 2013.
  24. News: Ausiello. Michael. Zachary Levi to Lead Heroes Reborn Miniseries on NBC. January 16, 2015. TVLine. January 16, 2015. January 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210123023351/https://tvline.com/2015/01/16/zachary-levi-heroes-reborn-cast-nbc/. live.
  25. Web site: 'Heroes Reborn' canceled as NBC plays the 'limited series' card. https://web.archive.org/web/20160116012323/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/01/13/heroes-reborn-canceled-as-nbc-plays-the-limited-series-card/. dead. January 16, 2016. Rick. Porter. TV By The Numbers by zap2it.com. January 13, 2016. April 22, 2016.
  26. News: Ausiello. Michael. Chuck Vet Zachary Levi to Play Abraham Lincoln in Deadbeat Season 2. January 16, 2015. TVLine. January 7, 2015. January 15, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150115095003/http://tvline.com/2015/01/07/zachary-levi-deadbeat-season-2-abe-lincoln-hulu/. live.
  27. News: Cox. Gordon. Zachary Levi to Star in Broadway's 'She Loves Me'. Variety. September 1, 2015. December 11, 2017. December 31, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171231212114/https://variety.com/2015/legit/news/zachary-levi-broadway-she-loves-me-1201582742/. live.
  28. Web site: Broadway's She Loves Me, Starring Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi & More, Sets New Dates. Imogen. Lloyd Webber. Broadway.com. October 23, 2015. March 15, 2016. May 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200510193317/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/182547/broadways-she-loves-me-starring-laura-benanti-zachary-levi-more-sets-new-dates/. live.
  29. News: She Loves Me Announces Broadway Extension. Olivia. Clement. April 13, 2016. Playbill. April 22, 2016. October 23, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201023224824/https://www.playbill.com/article/she-loves-me-announces-broadway-extension. live.
  30. News: She Loves Me Closes on Broadway Today. July 10, 2016. Olivia. Clement. Playbill. March 3, 2017. March 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220303232256/https://www.playbill.com/article/she-loves-me-closes-on-broadway-today. live.
  31. News: She Loves Me review – a show to fall head over heels for. Soloski. Alexis. March 18, 2016. The Guardian. en-GB. 0261-3077. April 22, 2016. September 24, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924113657/https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/mar/18/she-loves-me-musical-broadway-review. live.
  32. News: Review: 'She Loves Me' Is a Daydream of the Ordinary. Brantley. Ben. March 17, 2016. The New York Times. 0362-4331. April 22, 2016. March 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210301004558/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/18/theater/review-she-loves-me-is-a-daydream-of-the-ordinary.html. live.
  33. Web site: The Tony Award Nominees - Shows. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20181221041715/https://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/shows/201511091447111422562.html. December 21, 2018. TonyAwards.com. May 23, 2016.
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  35. News: Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi in 'She Loves Me': Theater Review. David. Rooney. March 17, 2016. The Hollywood Reporter. April 22, 2016. April 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160421160804/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/laura-benanti-zachary-levi-she-875850. live.
  36. News: Tony-Nominated 'She Loves Me' To Be Broadway's First Livestream. Variety. Cox. Gordon. June 15, 2016. en-US. July 12, 2016. July 19, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160719114146/http://variety.com/2016/legit/news/she-loves-me-livestream-broadwayhd-1201796031/. live.
  37. Web site: 'Tangled,' Starring Mandy Moore, Renewed at Disney Channel With New Name (Exclusive) . Nordyke . Kimberly . May 31, 2018 . The Hollywood Reporter . May 31, 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210509082734/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tangled-starring-mandy-moore-renewed-at-disney-channel-new-name-1115914/ . May 9, 2021.
  38. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel claims three SAG Awards with Best Comedy Ensemble win . Snierson . Dan . January 27, 2019 . Entertainment Weekly . January 28, 2019 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190128072050/https://ew.com/sag-awards/2019/01/27/marvelous-mrs-maisel-wins-best-tv-comedy-ensemble/ . January 28, 2019.
  39. Web site: Zachary Levi Compares Shazam to a Classic Tom Hanks Movie. Holmes. Adam. January 10, 2018. CinemaBlend. January 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180130091322/https://www.cinemablend.com/news/1838370/zachary-levi-compares-shazam-to-a-classic-tom-hanks-movie. January 30, 2018. live.
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