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Birth Place: Paipai, TAIWAN

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Bill Buell has appeared on Broadway in Ink, Cyrano, Equus, The History Boys, Inherit the Wind, Urinetown, 42nd Street, Titanic, Tommy, Taking Steps, Big River, Annie, Once a Catholic, The First, Welcome to the Club, The Miser, and Anna Karenina. His Off-Broadway credits include Waste, Bad Habits, Queens Boulevard, Rancho Viejo, Kin, On the Bum, Picasso at the Lapine Agile, The Common Pursuit, and Tumacho. With The Public’s Shakespeare in the Park: Tartuffe, The Winter’s Tale, and Twelfth Night. Film and television include ”7 Seconds,” “Sneaky Pete,” God’s Pocket, Across the Universe, Spy Game, Welcome to the Dollhouse, The Love Letter, Requiem for a Dream, Quiz Show, Palindromes, Kinsey, Dark Water, “Boardwalk Empire,” “30 Rock,” “Blue Bloods,” The Bronx Is Burning, John Adams, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “The Jamie Kennedy Experiment,” and “Law & Order.”

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Bill Buell STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Townsperson

[Off-Broadway]
Clubbed Thumb's Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Cast

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club American Premiere, 2019
Percy Roberts

Frank Nicklin

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company, 2014
Englishman

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2014
Jeraiah Jip

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Production, 2012
Ragueneau

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Martin Dysart (Standby)

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Patrick / Bartender / Bather 1 / Bob / Detective

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Mr. Bannister

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
TV Director [Replacement]

Headmaster (Understudy) [Replacement]

Hector (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2005
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Trivelin

[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 2004
Count de Beauclaire

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2004
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Frank/Kaplan

[Off-Broadway]
2002
General

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Captain

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Innkeeper

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Officer Barrel [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Old Shepherd

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1999
M Loyal

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Edgar Beane

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Ensemble/Other Roles

Mr. Simpson

Minister

Ensemble

Uncle Ernie (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Stagehand/Elmo/Out-of-Work Man/Fisherman/Bumfork Tramp/Spectacle Inspector

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1992
Judge Alex T. Waldman/Others

[Broadway]
1991
Leslie Bainbridge

[Broadway]
1990
Officer's Assistant

Maitre Simon

Maitre Jacques (Understudy)

La Fleche (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Showcase, 1990
Harry

Harry

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Francis Tear/Mr. Ponce

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Gus Bottomly

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Casimir (Understudy)

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1988
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Red

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Frog

Brian Waterhouse

Frog/Brian Waterhouse

Dodger Coach

Clyde Sukeforth (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1979
Derek


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AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Starring Jeremy Strong Extends One Week on Broadway


The Broadway revival of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE has announced the addition of one final week of performances due to popular demand. Learn more about how to get tickets to th new performances here!

Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Celebrates Opening Night


AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE officially opened on March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the show's opening night party!

Photos: The Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Takes Opening Night Bows


An Enemy of the People officially opened last night, March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

Photos: Get a First Look at AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on Broadway


Get a first look at photos of An Enemy of the People on Broadway! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Climate Change Protesters Interrupt Performance of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE


Climate change protesters from the group Extinction Rebellion stormed the stage at last night's performance of An Enemy of the People on Broadway. The protesters could be heard shouting 'No theater on a dead planet' as they approached.

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Will Release First Row Seats and Launches Digital Lottery


The Broadway revival of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, beginning performances on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, will release special first row floor seats at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre, Plus, find out how to enter the lottery to win discounted tickets here!

Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!

Up on the Marquee: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE


An Enemy of the People is coming to Broadway! This new adaptation by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog will be directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Check out photos of the Broadway marquee!

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast


The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!

Austin Pendleton Joins U.S. Premiere of THIS BEAUTIFUL FUTURE


Theaterlab, in association with Lawryn LaCroix, has announced that Tony nominee Austin Pendleton will join the cast of the U.S. premiere of This Beautiful Future by Rita Kalnejais. Pendleton replaces the previously announced Bill Buell who has withdrawn from the production.

Theaterlab to Present U.S. Premiere of Rita Kalnejais' THIS BEAUTIFUL FUTURE


Theaterlab and Lawryn LaCroix are presenting the U.S. premiere of This Beautiful Future by Rita Kalnejais, which marks the playwright’s New York debut. Directed by Jack Serio, This Beautiful Future is a story of young love set during World War II and features Francesca Carpanini, and Justin Mark with Bill Buell and Angelina Fiordellisi.

BWW Review: EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW at The Old Globe


EBENEZER SCROOGE’S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW is the show for people that love the holidays but are looking for a more fizzy and fun take on a standard holiday classic.  This one-act gets a San Diego twist on Dicken’s classic story, playing through December 16th at The Old Glob

Photos: Check Out EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW


It’s back! San Diego has another show in its Christmas stocking with this fast, funny, and highly theatrical reimagining of one of the most beloved holiday stories ever told. All the traditional elements of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol are intact—including the iconic ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future—but with a comic local twist.

BWW Interview: Bill Buell talks about bringing EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW to life at The Old Globe


EBENEZER SCROOGE’S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW is back in town bringing a fast-paced, fun, and infused with local inspiration version of Dicken’s holiday tale to life.  Bill Buell who plays Scrooge talks about his history with the story, and the fun of bringing this reimagined story to the stage of The Old Globe through December 26th.

George Abud & More to Star in EBENEZER SCROOGE'S BIG SAN DIEGO CHRISTMAS SHOW


The six-week limited engagement of Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show plays in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, from November 19 to December 26, with the official opening night on Tuesday, November 23.

TUMACHO Starring Philippa Soo and More to Play Final Performance Tonight; Future Dates Canceled


Clubbed Thumb's off-Broadway musical Tumacho will play its final performance tonight amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The company has announced that future performances have been canceled. '

Playwright James Graham to Adapt INK in a Feature Film


James Graham is set to adapt his play Ink into a feature film, according to Deadline.

Clubbed Thumb's Return Engagement Of TUMACHO Extends At The Connelly Theater


Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb (Maria Striar, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Bulger, Associate Artistic Director; Quinn Metal Corbin, Advancement Director) announced that, due to popular demand, the return engagement of Ethan Lipton's TUMACHO, directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman will add one week of performances. First seen in the 2016 SUMMERWORKS season, TUMACHO began performances on February 17 and officially opened on Saturday, February 22 at the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street). The run will now conclude on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Tickets are on sale now at https://www.artful.ly/clubbedthumb.

Chinaza Uche, Andrew Garman and Layla Khoshnoudi Complete the Cast of Clubbed Thumb's TUMACHO


Clubbed Thumb (Maria Striar, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Bulger, Associate Artistic Director; Quinn Metal Corbin, Advancement Director) announced today complete casting for the return engagement of Ethan Lipton's TUMACHO, directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman.

Phillipa Soo, John Ellison Conlee and More to Lead Clubbed Thumb's Limited Engagement of TUMACHO


Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb (Maria Striar, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Bulger, Associate Artistic Director; Quinn Metal Corbin, Advancement Director) is proud to announce the return of Ethan Lipton's TUMACHO, directed by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. First seen in the 2016 SUMMERWORKS season, TUMACHO returns beginning February 17 for a limited engagement through March 14, 2020. Opening night is set for Saturday, February 22 at the Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street). Tickets will go on sale in early 2020.

Bill Buell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bill Buell been in?

Bill Buell has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.

How many West End shows has Bill Buell been in?

Bill Buell has not appeared in the West End.

What is Bill Buell next theatre project?

Bill Buell's next show will be An Enemy of the People which opens on 3/18/2024 on Broadway.

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