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Theater includes: Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Angels in America (two Tony and two Drama Desk Awards), A View from the Bridge, Electra, James Joyce’s The Dead (Outer Critics Circle & Drama Desk Awards; Tony nom), Our Town, Spring Awakening, The Velocity of Autumn. Off-Broadway: Volpone; Love! Valour! Compassion (Obie Award); The Seagull; The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide…; An Iliad (Lortel & Obie Awards); As You Like It; Coriolanus.



Film includes: Can You Ever Forgive Me?; Milk; Lincoln; Rubber; Virtuosity; The Normal Heart, The Jackal; Love! Valour! Compassion!; Great Expectations; Cradle Will Rock, Connie and Carla.

TV Includes: “Will and Grace,” “Royal Pains,” “Blacklist,” “24,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Elementary,” “The Mentalist,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Frasier,” “Numbers,” “Big Love,” “Huff,” “ER,” “The Knick.”

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STAGE CREDITS

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Performer [Replacement]
Performer [Replacement]
WarholCapote WarholCapote
[Regional (US)]
Original Production, 2017
Andy Warhol
The Velocity of Autumn The Velocity of Autumn
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Chris
A Man's a Man A Man's a Man
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2014
Bloody Five
Volpone Volpone
[Off-Broadway]
Red Bull Theater Production, 2012
Performer
The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater & Signature Theatre Company Co-Production, 2011
Pill
Spring Awakening Spring Awakening
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2006
The Adult Men
Svejk
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Svejk
Our Town
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Simon Stimson
Elle
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Performer
The Seagull
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Medvedenko
James Joyce's The Dead
[Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 2000
Freddy Malins
James Joyce's The Dead
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Freddy Malins
James Joyce's The Dead
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Freddy Malins
Electra
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1998
Servant to Orestes
Jubilee
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 1998
Performer
A View From the Bridge
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1997
Alfieri
A Question of Mercy
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Thomas
Troilus and Cressida
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Pandarus
Love! Valour! Compassion!
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Perry Sellars
Angels in America: Perestroika
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Prior Walter
Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Prior Walter
Man in the Park
L'Illusion
[Off-Broadway]
1988
The Amanuensis

Movies

Tarantella
[ 1995 ] Frank
Virtuosity
[ 1995 ] Lindenmeyer
Faithful
[ 1996 ] Young Man at Rolls
The Jackal
[ 1997 ] Dougl
David Searching
[ 1997 ] Hummus Guy
Love! Valour! Compassion!
[ 1997 ] Perry Sellars
Great Expectations
[ 1998 ] Carter Macleish
The Unknown Cyclist
[ 1998 ] Doug Stein
Cradle Will Rock
[ 1999 ] Federal Theatre - Donald O Hara
Ravenous
[ 1999 ] Knox
Behind the Seams
[ 2000 ] Ivan Todd
Bubble Boy
[ 2001 ] Chicken Man
Connie and Carla
[ 2004 ] Robert, Peaches
House of D
[ 2004 ] Ticket Seller
And Then Came Love
[ 2007 ] Stuart
Stone & Ed
[ 2008 ] Concierge
Milk
[ 2008 ] Rick Stokes
Rubber
[ 2010 ] Lieutenant Chad
Lincoln
[ 2012 ] Asa Vintner Litton
House of Dust
[ 2013 ] Psychiatrist
The Lennon Report
[ 2016 ] Dr. Richard Marks
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
[ 2018 ] Paul
Windows on the World
[ 2019 ] Albert
Bad Education
[ 2019 ] ThomTomTuggiero

TV Shows

Alias
Mr. Kishell, Boyd Harkin
Desperate Housewives
Dr. Samuel Heller
Royal Pains
Russell Berger
The Education of Max Bickford
Rex Pinsker

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Stephen SpinellaAn Iliad

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Stephen SpinellaAn Iliad


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

Stephen SpinellaAn Iliad


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

Stephen SpinellaAn Iliad

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Stephen SpinellaAn Iliad


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Stephen Spinella, The Dead


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Stephen Spinella, James Joyce's The Dead

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Stephen Spinella, James Joyce's The Dead


winner
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Stephen Spinella, Angels in America: Perestroika

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Stephen Spinella, Angels in America: Perestroika


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Stephen Spinella, Angels in America


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1993 - Performance

Stephen Spinella, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches


winner
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Stephen Spinella, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches

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Video: New HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cast Takes Its First Broadway Bow Photo
Video: New HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cast Takes Its First Broadway Bow

The new cast of witches and wizards of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway took their first bows on Broadway this week! See video of their first curtain call!
Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Year 6 Cast Heads Into Rehearsal Photo
Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Year 6 Cast Heads Into Rehearsal

Hogwarts will welcome a new crop of students this season, as the Year 6 cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares to make magic on Broadway! Watch the video below as Broadway's newest witches and wizards head into the rehearsal room!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Debut New Version Under Three Hours Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Debut New Version Under Three Hours

A brand-new version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now with a running time under three hours including intermission, will have its Broadway debut next month. Learn more about the change to the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Matthew James Thomas and More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
Matthew James Thomas and More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

All new cast members are joining the Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, beginning performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Learn more about the cast here!
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First Time ¿Headlining Performance at Carne Photo
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First Time ¿Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall in April

Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.
Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' Photo
Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala

New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!
Photos: The New Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Heads Into Rehearsal Photo
Photos: The New Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Heads Into Rehearsal

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway will welcome a new cast members next month. The production's newest company members are in rehearsal now for their Wizarding World debut! See photos from rehearsal here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 11th, 2023 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 11th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 11, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Welcome New Broadway Cast Members Next Month Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Welcome New Broadway Cast Members Next Month

All new cast members are joining Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and will begin performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Find out who is joining the show here!
Video: Watch a New Trailer for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway Photo
Video: Watch a New Trailer for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway

Get a first look at a new trailer for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway here!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Offer $9.75 Tickets in Celebration of 'Back to H Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Offer $9.75 Tickets in Celebration of 'Back to Hogwarts'

Immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter with a special 'Back to Hogwarts' ticket promotion for the acclaimed play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer to experience the magic live on stage.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Celebrate 1,000 Performances on Broadway This Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Celebrate 1,000 Performances on Broadway This Weekend

The Tony Award-winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates 1,000 performances on Broadway this Saturday, May 13th at the evening performance.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces 5th Anniversary Festivities; New Photos R Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces 5th Anniversary Festivities; New Photos Released!

To celebrate 5 years on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning megahit Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has planned 5 Days of Magic which will include magical surprises, in-theatre giveaways, and a special in-person lottery at one performance. We have all the details, plus all new production images!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Celebrate its 5th Anniversary on Broadway This Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Celebrate its 5th Anniversary on Broadway This Month

The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set to mark its 5th anniversary later this month at the Lyric Theatre in Times Square.
The Cecilia Chorus of New York Presents SKYE, BARTOK, VON MARTINES, AND MOZART, April Photo
The Cecilia Chorus of New York Presents SKYE, BARTOK, VON MARTINES, AND MOZART, April 28 In Stern Auditorium

In a harmonic convergence that crosses cultural frontiers and breaks a centuries-old glass ceiling, The Cecilia Chorus of New York presents Skye, Bartók, von Martines, and Mozart, April 28 at 8:00 PM in Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall on 57th Street in Manhattan. The performance will be with chorus, soloists, children's choir, and orchestra. All three soloists will make their Carnegie Hall debut, including 2023 Houston Grand Opera winner Natalie Lewis.
The Cecilia Chorus Of New York Presents Works BY Margaret Bonds and J.S. Bach This De Photo
The Cecilia Chorus Of New York Presents Works BY Margaret Bonds and J.S. Bach This December

The Cecilia Chorus of New York, led by Music Director and Conductor Mark Shapiro, will present The Ballad of the Brown King: A Christmas Cantata (1954) by American composer Margaret Bonds on a text by Langston Hughes and in Bonds's original orchestration, along with J.S. Bach's Magnificat and part five of his Christmas Oratorio on Sunday, December 11 at 2:00PM in Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall on 57th Street in Manhattan.
Red Bull Theater to Present RemarkaBULL Podversation: Bottom's Dream with Jacob Ming- Photo
Red Bull Theater to Present RemarkaBULL Podversation: Bottom's Dream with Jacob Ming-Trent

RED BULL THEATER has announced that its online offerings will continue on Monday November 21st at 7:30 PM EST with a RemarkaBULL Podversation:  Bottom's Dream with Jacob Ming-Trent. 
Review: ON BECKETT at A.C.T. Serves Up Bill Irwin's Enthralling Take on the Iconic Wr Photo
Review: ON BECKETT at A.C.T. Serves Up Bill Irwin's Enthralling Take on the Iconic Writer's Work

What did our critic think of ON BECKETT at A.C.T.? Master clown Bill Irwin is the perfect guide through the world of Samuel Beckett in this beguiling and exceedingly entertaining show that excavates the humor in the great master's work while still honoring its underlying existential angst.
New Cast Members Join Broadway Company of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Photo
New Cast Members Join Broadway Company of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD

Additional casting has been announced for the new Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child who begin performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Beginning October 3rd, tickets will be on sale through September 3, 2023. The cast includes 16 actors making their Broadway debut.
Oscar Winner F. Murray Abraham to Open New Season of RemarkaBULL Podversations Photo
Oscar Winner F. Murray Abraham to Open New Season of RemarkaBULL Podversations

RED BULL THEATER has announced the kick-off of an all-new season of its popular RemarkaBULL Podversations, intimate conversations with great artists, beginning with “Shylock with F. Murray Abraham” on Monday, October 3rd, Online only – Free!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Stephen Spinella been in?

Stephen Spinella has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.

How many West End shows has Stephen Spinella been in?

Stephen Spinella has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Stephen Spinella been nominated for?

Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for An Iliad , Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for An Iliad, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for An Iliad, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for An Iliad, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for An Iliad , Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Dead, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for James Joyce's The Dead, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for James Joyce's The Dead, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.

What awards has Stephen Spinella won?

Stephen Spinella has received several notable awards throughout his career. He earned a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for An Iliad. He was recognized as Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Dead and received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for James Joyce's The Dead. For his remarkable performance in Angels in America: Perestroika, he won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play. Additionally, Spinella received the Outstanding Featured Actor - Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Angels in America and the Theatre World Award for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches. He also won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in Angels in America: Millennium Approaches.

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