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Key moments and achievements from Bret Hanna-Shuford's life.
Bret was born
· Orlando, Florida, United States
Career Start
Bret Shuford (later Hanna-Shuford) made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 2005. The Texas native launched a Broadway career that would span multiple productions over the following years, establishing himself as a versatile stage performer.
Career Start
Bret Shuford (later Hanna-Shuford) made his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 2005. The Texas native launched a Broadway career that would span multiple productions over the following years, establishing himself as a versatile stage performer.
Career Achievement
Hanna-Shuford appeared in Broadway productions of Wicked and The Little Mermaid, along with Beauty and the Beast, Cirque Du Soleil's Paramour, and Amazing Grace. His versatility across musical theater genres demonstrated his talent as both a singer and performer on Broadway's biggest stages.
Career Achievement
Hanna-Shuford appeared in Broadway productions of Wicked and The Little Mermaid, along with Beauty and the Beast, Cirque Du Soleil's Paramour, and Amazing Grace. His versatility across musical theater genres demonstrated his talent as both a singer and performer on Broadway's biggest stages.
Family Milestone
In 2007, Hanna-Shuford met Stephen Hanna, a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet who was preparing for his Broadway debut in Billy Elliot. The pair married in 2011 and became advocates for LGBTQ+ families. They welcomed their son Maverick in 2022.
Family Milestone
In 2007, Hanna-Shuford met Stephen Hanna, a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet who was preparing for his Broadway debut in Billy Elliot. The pair married in 2011 and became advocates for LGBTQ+ families. They welcomed their son Maverick in 2022.
Career Achievement
Together with husband Stephen, Hanna-Shuford launched Broadway Husbands, a social media channel documenting their journey as a sober gay couple, parents, and advocates for LGBTQ+ families. The platform gained a significant following and became an important voice for LGBTQ+ representation in the performing arts.
Career Achievement
Together with husband Stephen, Hanna-Shuford launched Broadway Husbands, a social media channel documenting their journey as a sober gay couple, parents, and advocates for LGBTQ+ families. The platform gained a significant following and became an important voice for LGBTQ+ representation in the performing arts.
Published Work
Hanna-Shuford's debut children's book "Good Night, Break a Leg" was announced for posthumous publication in summer 2026. The book reflected his passion for theater and his commitment to sharing the magic of Broadway with young audiences, adding an authorial dimension to his artistic legacy.
Published Work
Hanna-Shuford's debut children's book "Good Night, Break a Leg" was announced for posthumous publication in summer 2026. The book reflected his passion for theater and his commitment to sharing the magic of Broadway with young audiences, adding an authorial dimension to his artistic legacy.
Bret Hanna-Shuford passed away
