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American musical theater group renowned for creating viral, parody-inspired musicals.Founded by University of Michigan students in 2009, Starkid gained fame through YouTube with their Harry Potter parody 'A Very Potter Musical'. Self-producing all works, they pioneered direct-to-fan distribution and crowdfunding, releasing 15+ original musicals. Core members include Darren Criss, Brian Holden, and Nick Lang.

• Their debut musical 'A Very Potter Musical' (2009) became a viral sensation on YouTube, amassing millions of views without studio backing.
• Member Darren Criss rose to mainstream fame after being cast in 'Glee' (2010), bringing significant attention to Starkid's work.
• The group crowdfunded $851,000 for 'Starship' (2011) via Kickstarter – then a record for theater projects – demonstrating their fan-driven business model.
• Starkid's 'Black Friday' (2019) featured a cameo by 'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, highlighting their influence in musical theater circles.