About Euan Morton

Early Life & Training

Born in Falkirk, Scotland, Morton discovered his passion for performance through the Falkirk Children's Theatre. His formative years at Bo'ness Academy shaped his artistic foundation. At age 17, he made the decision to leave Scotland for London, where he trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

The Boy George Breakthrough

In 2002, Morton originated the role of Boy George in Taboo, performing first in London's West End and later on Broadway. The role brought him international attention and earned him several major nominations, including a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

Transformative Roles

In 2016-2017, he took on the role of Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch during the US national tour, performing the gender-fluid rock character across multiple cities. His performance earned him an IRNE Award nomination for Best Visiting Actor.

This tour led to his next major role: from July 2017 to September 2023, Morton played King George III in Hamilton, becoming the longest-serving actor in this role. Over six years at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, he performed the character over 1,800 times, bringing both gravitas and humor to the British monarch.

Solo Musical Journey

Parallel to his theatrical career, Morton has maintained a solo singing career. His debut album NewClear (2006) was followed by Caledonia – The Homecoming (2011), featuring Scottish traditional songs and Celtic material. He has also contributed to various cast recordings and compilation albums featuring musical theatre repertoire. His concert performances have included venues such as the Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, Joe's Pub, Town Hall, and Birdland in New York City, as well as Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia.

Morton's cabaret work earned him the 🏆 Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocalist in 2009, recognizing his intimate storytelling through song. His solo concerts include original material, musical theater classics, and pop standards.

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Audiobook Narration

Beyond the stage, Morton has been working as an audiobook narrator for nearly two decades, with 66 titles across multiple genres. His catalogue covers science fiction epics like the complete Dune series and Star Wars: Tarkin, contemporary thrillers, and children's literature. His 11-year role as the male Sith Inquisitor in the MMORPG Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011-2022) spans both his theatre and voice acting careers. His work has earned him an Audie Award for Thriller/Suspense (Crimson Lake, 2019) and several other industry recognitions.

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Artistic Range & Notable Collaborations

Morton has appeared in both intimate Off-Broadway productions and large-scale musicals. His 🏆 Obie Award-winning performance in Measure for Pleasure at The Public Theater was followed by roles like J. Robert Oppenheimer in Atomic and Sherlock Holmes in Baskerville.

His collaborations include work with Alfred Molina in Howard Katz, in Tony Kushner's adaptation of Brundibár, and in James Lapine's Sondheim on Sondheim at Studio 54. His regional theater work includes his 🏆 Helen Hayes Award-winning Leo Frank in Parade and Anatoly in Chess at Signature Theatre.

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Recent Work

Morton's recent concert performances include the 2025 appearance at Connecticut's Legacy Theatre as part of John McDaniel's Sunday Broadway Concert Series.

From September 6 to October 12, 2025, Morton starred as Leo in the North American première of Ceilidh, an immersive Scottish musical at Baltimore's M&T Bank Exchange, bringing his career full circle to his Scottish roots.

He also contributed vocals to The Twits, the Netflix animated film based on Roald Dahl's novel, released in October 2025, featuring songs by David Byrne.

The Strength of the Few (Hierarchy, Book 2) by James Islington, narrated by Morton, was released on November 11, 2025 and reached #1 on Audible's bestseller list in three categories simultaneously — Historical Fantasy, Action & Adventure Fantasy, and Epic Fantasy — on release day.

Acadia by Sterling Nixon was released in January 2026. In February 2026, Morton narrated Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbø, which received the Kirkus Earphones Award in the Thriller & Suspense category.

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