Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on January 11, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Max Von Essen! Another year proving that age is just rehearse-able—seriously though, your performances light up Broadway brighter than the marquee lights themselves. From "An American in Paris" to mesmerizing audiences with your vocal powerhouse skills, you've captured more applause than most actors have selfies.

May this birthday bring you a year as delightful as your standing ovations and as timelessly charming as your voice on stage. Keeping Broadway stylish, sophisticated—and slightly hilarious—isn't easy, yet somehow you do it effortlessly every day. Keep shining like the star you are—break legs but please don't trip blowing out those candles!