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Kyle Andrew Selig, born on September 28, 1992, is an American actor, dancer, and singer. He is famous for playing Aaron Samuels in the musical Mean Girls. This show was nominated for a Tony Award in 2018. Kyle also played Mr. Komos in the movie Monster High: The Movie.

He first performed on Broadway as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon. In 2024, he took on the main role of Jacob Jankowski in the Broadway musical Water for Elephants.

Early Life and School

Kyle Selig grew up in Huntington Beach, California. His parents are Stuart and Sharon Selig. He also has two half-siblings, Riley and Harmony.

Kyle became interested in theater after watching his older sister perform in a local play. As he got more interested, he often went to musical theater summer camps. One of these was the Collaborative Arts Project 21 (CAP21).

He finished high school at Huntington Beach High School in 2010. He was even named prom king in his senior year! At his high school, he studied Musical Theater. He played the lead role of Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain.

In June 2010, when he was 17, Kyle won the National High School Musical Theatre Award. This award is also known as the Jimmy Award. He also received a $10,000 scholarship. After high school, he went to Carnegie Mellon University. He earned a degree in musical theater in 2014.

Kyle's Acting Career

Starting on Broadway

In August 2013, while still in college, Kyle was chosen for a role. He became the standby for Elder Kevin Price in the Broadway show The Book of Mormon. A standby actor learns a main role and is ready to perform if the regular actor cannot. He stayed with the show for three months. This work even counted towards his college degree!

Later that year, in December, Kyle joined the national tour of The Book of Mormon. Again, he was a standby for Elder Price.

Touring and Challenges

Kyle left The Book of Mormon tour in July 2014. He started practicing for the national tour of Pippin. He was cast as the main character, Pippin. However, just one week before the tour was supposed to start, he was told to rest his voice. Another actor, Matthew James Thomas, took his place.

Kyle never rejoined the Pippin tour. He has mentioned being fired from "one of his first big jobs" in interviews. But he has never said publicly that it was from the Pippin tour.

Back to Broadway

In February 2015, Kyle rejoined the Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon. He was part of the ensemble and a standby for Elder Price. His first time playing Elder Price on Broadway was on April 15, 2015. For seven weeks in early 2016, he led the Broadway show as Elder Price. He filled in for Gavin Creel. Kyle left the show on February 21, 2016. He returned to play Elder Price again for two weeks in February 2022.

Other Stage Roles

In the summer of 2016, Kyle played Baby John in West Side Story. This performance was at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He also starred as Homer Hickam in the musical October Sky. This show was based on the movie of the same name. It played at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego in the fall of 2016.

In spring 2017, Kyle played Dauphin in Joan of Arc: Into the Fire. This was a new off-Broadway rock musical at The Public Theater.

Mean Girls on Broadway

Kyle Selig starred as Aaron Samuels in the Broadway musical Mean Girls. The show was written by Tina Fey. It first premiered in Washington, D.C. in 2017. Kyle created the role of Aaron Samuels there.

The musical is based on the popular movie. It began previews on Broadway on March 12, 2018. The show officially opened on April 8, 2018, at the August Wilson Theatre. In December 2019, Kyle took a break from Mean Girls. Internet personality Cameron Dallas filled in for him. Kyle's last performance was on March 11, 2020. The show closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic and did not reopen.

In March 2019, Kyle played Gene in Saturday Night. He acted alongside his Mean Girls co-star Erika Henningsen.

Recent Broadway Roles

On August 15, 2024, it was announced that Kyle would return to Broadway. He joined Water for Elephants. He replaced Grant Gustin in the main role of Jacob Jankowski. He performed from September 3, 2024, until the show closed on December 8.

In January 2025, it was announced that Kyle would replace Ryan McCartan in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. He will perform at the Ahmanson Theatre in February. Then, he will be on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre from March to June.

Music and Albums

On March 16, 2021, Kyle Selig released his first album. It is called Careful Days.

Helping Others

In August 2018, Kyle helped Covenant House. This organization provides shelter and care for homeless youth. He participated in their Stage & Screen Sleep Out event. With his Mean Girls co-stars Ashley Park and Curtis Holland, they raised over $14,000. Kyle also helps aspiring performers by being a mentor and teaching masterclasses.

Personal Life

Kyle Selig has been in a relationship with fellow actor Erika Henningsen since 2018. They announced their engagement on July 1, 2021, after a trip to Hawaii. Kyle married Erika Henningsen on May 22, 2023, in New York City.

Theatre Performances

Performances in bold mean they were on Broadway.

Film and TV Roles

Television

Film

Discography

Cast Recordings

• Mean Girls – Original Broadway Cast Recording (2018)

Albums

• Careful Days (2021)

Collaborative Projects

• And the Tree Was Happy (2013)
• She Breathes (2016)
• Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 20 (2018)
• Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 21 (2019)

Awards and Honors

Special Awards

• 2010 – National High School Musical Theatre Award
• 2018 – Arts Schools Network's Outstanding Arts School Alumni Award