Career Timeline of Reeve Carney: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Reeve Carney made an impact.

Reeve Carney is an accomplished American actor and musician, recognized for his diverse roles across Broadway and television. He gained prominence as Orpheus in the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown and for his portrayal of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway. Carney further showcased his versatility as Dorian Gray in Penny Dreadful and Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again. His recent work includes playing the Emcee in the West End revival of Cabaret, solidifying his presence in the performing arts.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1993: First Big Screen Appearance

In 1993, Reeve Carney made his first appearance on the big screen in the film The Saint of Fort Washington with a small role.

1995: Recording Childhood with Michael Jackson

In 1995, at the age of 12, Reeve Carney recorded the song "Childhood" with the New York City Children's Choir on Michael Jackson's album HIStory.

1999: Role in Snow Falling on Cedars

In 1999, Reeve Carney played the role of the young Ishmael Chambers in the film Snow Falling on Cedars.

2004: Release of First EP

In 2004, Reeve Carney released his first EP titled "Looking Glass" and promoted it by performing with other musicians.

2008: Release of EP "Nothing Without You"

In 2008, Carney released their first EP "Nothing Without You".

2009: Tour with The Veronicas

In 2009, Carney's band went on tour with The Veronicas in their Revenge Is Sweeter world tour.

May 2010: Release of Debut Album

In May 2010, Reeve Carney's band, Carney, released their debut album, Mr. Green Vol. 1.

November 2010: Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Broadway Previews

In November 2010, Reeve Carney began previews for his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway.

2010: Writing Songs for The Tempest soundtrack

In 2010, Reeve Carney wrote songs for the soundtrack of the film The Tempest.

2011: Participation in Broadway's Carols for a Cure and Recording Rise Above 1

In 2011, Reeve Carney participated in the album Broadway's Carols for a Cure and recorded the single "Rise Above 1" with Bono and The Edge, which was adapted from the musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.

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2011: Opening for Arcade Fire and U2

In 2011, Reeve Carney's band opened for Arcade Fire and U2 in Moncton, Canada, on July 30, marking the final date of the U2 360° Tour.

2012: Appearance in Taylor Swift's Music Video

In 2012, Reeve Carney played Taylor Swift's love interest in her "I Knew You Were Trouble" music video.

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2012: Writing Songs for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2 soundtrack

In 2012, Reeve Carney wrote songs for the soundtrack of the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2.

September 15, 2013: Final Performance in Spider-Man

On September 15, 2013, Reeve Carney gave his final performance as Spider-Man in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on Broadway after starring for three years.

2013: Participation in Broadway's Carols for a Cure

In 2013, Reeve Carney participated in the album Broadway's Carols for a Cure with the song "A Savior is Born".

2014: Cast in Penny Dreadful

In 2014, Reeve Carney was cast as Dorian Gray in the Showtime series Penny Dreadful.

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October 2016: Release of Debut Solo Album

In October 2016, Reeve Carney released his debut solo album, Youth Is Wasted, which he wrote and produced himself.

October 20, 2016: Premiere of The Rocky Horror Picture Show Remake

On October 20, 2016, the Fox musical television film The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again, featuring Reeve Carney as Riff Raff, premiered on the Fox network.

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2017: Joining Hadestown at Citadel Theatre

In 2017, Reeve Carney joined the cast of the Citadel Theatre production of Hadestown as Orpheus.

2017: Youth Is Wasted Tour

In 2017, Reeve Carney went on the Youth Is Wasted Tour to support his debut solo album.

2018: Hadestown at the Royal National Theatre

In 2018, Reeve Carney continued with the musical Hadestown for its run at the Royal National Theatre.

April 17, 2019: Broadway Opening of Hadestown

On April 17, 2019, the Broadway production of Hadestown, starring Reeve Carney as Orpheus, officially opened.

2021: Signed to Star in Jeff Buckley Biopic

In 2021, it was announced that Reeve Carney would star as Jeff Buckley in a film about Buckley's life, career, and death, tentatively titled Everybody Here Wants You.

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November 19, 2023: Departure from Hadestown

On November 19, 2023, Reeve Carney departed from his role as Orpheus in Hadestown after 6 years.

March 2025: West End Debut in Hadestown

In March 2025, Reeve Carney reprised his role as Orpheus for his West End debut in Hadestown for a limited engagement.

September 22, 2025: Joining Cabaret in the West End

On September 22, 2025, Reeve Carney joined the cast of Cabaret in the West End, portraying The Emcee opposite Eva Noblezada. He will be in the production for a limited engagement.