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Broadway: Bright Star (Drama Desk Nomination); La Cage aux Folles. National Tour: Bright Star; The Sound of Music. Off Broadway/New York: February House (The Public); Brigadoon (Irish Rep); The Suitcase Under the Bed (Mint); Unlock’d (Prospect); A Contemporary American’s Guide to a Successful Marriage (Cherry Lane); Things To Ruin (Second Stage); Little Airplanes of the Heart(Ensemble Studio Theatre); ReWrite (Urban Stages); NYMF; Fringe NYC. Regional: Berkeley Rep.; Kennedy Center; Old Globe; CTG; McCarter; Pioneer; CenterStage; TUTS; George Street Playhouse; Long Wharf; TheatreWorks - Silicon Valley. TV/Film: “Hunters”; “Homeland”; “Madam Secretary”; “The Blacklist”; “Younger”; “The Daily Show”; Nobody Walks In LA; From Nowhere; Syrup; HairBrained. Training: University of Michigan; RADA.

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A. J. Shively STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Irish Repertory Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Gar-Private

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Robbie Fay

[San Francisco (Regional)]
World Premiere Berkeley Production, 2019
Owen Duignan

[Regional (US)]
Regional World Premiere Production, 2018
Perry

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2017
Billy Cane

[Off-Broadway]
Concert Presentation, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Billy Cane

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Jean-Michel

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Michael / Jason / Norman / Dad (Understudy)


A. J. Shively Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play

A.J. Shively, Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

A.J. Shively, A Man of No Importance


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The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical

A.J. Shively, A Man of No Importance

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

A.J. Shively, Paradise Square

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

A.J. Shively, Paradise Square

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Ashley Blanchet, Adam Chanler-Berat & More Complete the Cast of TITANIC at Encores!


The complete cast has been revealed for the New York City Center Encores! production of Titanic! Learn about the cast and see how to purchase tickets.

WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!


Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!

Irish Repertory Theatre Takes Over Our Instagram Today


Follow along on our Instagram story as Irish Repertory Theatre actors AJ Shively and David McElwee take you behind the scenes of Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of Irish Rep's PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME!


Philadelphia, Here I Come! celebrated its opening night at Irish Rep this past weekend, as part of The Friel Project. Check out all new photos from opening night here!

Review Roundup: PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at the Irish Rep


The Friel Project continues at Irish Rep, where Philadelphia, Here I Come! just celebrated its opening night. Check out what the critics are saying about the production here.

Courtney Stapleton, Danielle Hope, Paige Peddie, and Joshua Edge Will Lead AVALON First Look Concert


On Monday April 22, audiences at London's Phoenix Arts Club will be the first to see a sneak peek of the new folk-pop musical, written and created by Callum Shannon.

Terry Donnelly, A.J. Shively & More to Star in PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at Irish Repertory Theatre


Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast for Philadelphia, Here I Come!, the third production in The Friel Project. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Drama Book Shop To Host Nora Brigid Monahan And Alexander Sage Oyen To Talk DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL


Join Nora Brigid Monahan and Alexander Sage Oyen, creators of DIVA: LIVE FROM HELL, for an evening at The Drama Book Shop. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Review: THE 13TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Brings Family Cheer To 54 BELOW


A truly rip roaring performance that was part theater, part concert and completely fantastic!

Photos: Go Inside the 13TH ANNUAL JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA at 54 Below


Joe Iconis and his merry band of musical theater punks reignited their legendary holiday tradition and brought their insane celebration of all things red and green back to 54 Below after three bah humbug years of pandemic pause and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

THE JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA to Return to 54 Below for its 13th Annual Engagement


The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza returns for its 13th annual engagement. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, Honoring Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman


Just last night, Classic Stage Company celebrated its 2023 Gala, honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas of SLD Associates and John Weidman. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 9th, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 9, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: J. Harrison Ghee, Justin Guarini and More Step Out for the 2023 ONLY MAKE BELIEVE GALA Celebrating Brooke Shields


Actor Justin Guarini hosted the Only Make Believe Gala honoring Brooke Shields on Monday November 6 at the Broadhurst Theater featuring performances by Melinda Doolittle, J Harrison Ghee, Brad Oscar, A.J. Shively, Jessica Vosk, NaTasha Yvette Williams and special appearances by Alicia Quarles, Orfeh and Umbrella Lina. See photos from the red carpet!

Only Make Believe Adds Justin Guarini as Host and GMA's Alicia Quarles to Annual Gala


The Only Make Believe Gala honoring Brooke Shields has added Justin Guarini as host and GMA's Alicia Quarles. Performers for the November 6th gala at the Broadhurst Theater include J. Harrison Ghee, Jessica Vosk, and more. Get all the details here!

Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck & Julia Lester Join Lineup for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala


Get the latest updates on the Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, including the addition of Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck, and Julia Lester to the star-studded lineup. Reserve your tickets now for this exciting event honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman.

Brooke Shields to be Honored at Only Make Believe Gala Featuring J. Harrison Ghee, Jessica Vosk, A.J. Shively & More


Join in at the annual Only Make Believe Gala as they honor Brooke Shields and celebrate the milestone of serving 100,000 children since 1999. Featuring performances by J Harrison Ghee, Jessica Vosk, A.J. Shively, and more. Tickets available now.

TYRANTS Will Have a Special Presentation at The U.S. National Archives This Week


TYRANTS, a new musical based on the life of Edwin Booth starring Tony nominee A.J. SHIVELY, will play two special concert performances this Friday and Saturday at the United States National Archives in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Kate Baldwin, Allison Blackwell & More to Perform at Kaufman Music Center's Broadway Close Up Series


Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with the Fall 2023 Broadway Close Up series. From a high-energy exploration of jukebox musicals to a celebration of Hal Prince's remarkable career and an inside look at Broadway's influential writers, this series offers an unforgettable journey into the world of musical theater.

Santino Fontana, Nathan Lane, Judy Kuhn & More to Join Classic Stage Company 2023 Gala


Sarah L. Douglas of SLD Associates and John Weidman (CSC’s I Can Get It For You Wholesale) will be honored at CSC’s 2023 Gala. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

A. J. Shively FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has A.J. Shively been in?

A.J. Shively has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has A.J. Shively been in?

A.J. Shively has not appeared in the West End

What awards has A.J. Shively been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paradise Square and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Paradise Square .

How many Broadway shows has A. J. Shively been in?

A. J. Shively has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has A. J. Shively been in?

A. J. Shively has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has A. J. Shively been nominated for?

A. J. Shively has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Man of No Importance," Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical by The Lortels for "A Man of No Importance," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Paradise Square," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical by the Tony Awards for "Paradise Square."

What is A. J. Shively next theatre project?

A. J. Shively's next show will be A Man Of No Importance which opens on 10/30/2022 on Off-Broadway.

What awards has A. J. Shively won?

A. J. Shively won the Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical award at The Lortels for his performance in A Man of No Importance.

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