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Alan Kelly

Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

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BIO

Dublin born and bred, Alan studied Musical Theatre at Laine Theatre Arts and Speech & Drama at Trinity College, both in London. He has lived in Zurich, Vienna, Stuttgart and Berlin, but moved to New York after winning a Green Card in the lottery (YUP!), a place he now calls home. After studying improv at UCB, Screenwriting at Gotham Writers and five short years later, he became a US citizen. He love dogs and is in a love/hate relationship with CitiBike. He hopes to one day own his own. A dog that is, not a bike.

STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2014
Player

Charles (Understudy) [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]


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Club Passim To Present Irish Music Powerhouse Lúnasa In Concert At The Somerville Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

Club Passim will present celebrated Irish band Lúnasa and their distinctive blend of traditional Irish music and original compositions to the Somerville Theatre on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Irish Band Lúnasa to Perform Live At Sony Hall in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Celebrated Irish band Lúnasa will bring their distinctive blend of traditional Irish music and original compositions to NYC at Sony Hall. The show features two guest artists and legends of Irish music. Learn more.
CANTRIP Comes to the Backroom at The Burren in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024

Presenting world class traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world is the mission of the Brian O’Donovan Legacy Series, which features the music of Scottish power quartet Cantrip on Wednesday, July 3 in the Backroom at The Burren.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD in New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong recently played at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. See photos from opening night below!
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Begins Rehearsals For Pre-Broadway Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023

The 26-member cast of A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong began rehearsals last week in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!
Full Cast Revealed For A WONDERFUL WORLD Musical; Vanessa Williams Joins Producing Team
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

Full casting has been announced for A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong, which was previously announced to star James Monroe Iglehart.  The production also welcomes multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominee Vanessa Williams to the lead producing team.  Find out more about the show, and the cast, here!
THE UNSUNG HERO by David Gilna Will Be Staged at The New York Irish Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2021

The Unsung Hero by award-winning Irish playwright David Gilna will be staged at The New York Irish Center this Friday 24th September starring Micheal Mellamphy after wowing audiences from the success of their virtual debut in New York for this years St Patrick's Day Festivities.
Origin Theatre Kicks Off 19th Season This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2021

Origin Theatre Company, which introduces impactful new plays from Europe to New York audiences, kicks off its 19th consecutive season with a monthly new-play reading series beginning this month.  
Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, January 26- with Lea Salonga, Alan Menken, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2021

Today (January 26) in live streaming: Disney legends stop by Stars in the House, Bobby Cannavale and Marisa Tomei star in Three Hotels, and more!
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, January 22- with Jessica Vosk and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2021

Today (January 22) in live streaming: Jessica Vosk visits Backstage Live, highlights from Concert for America, and more!
ORIGIN 1st IRISH THEATRE FESTIVAL Goes Online
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2020

Running three weeks from January 11 to 31, the 2021 Origin 1st Irish will present a total of 20 virtual events, including recorded Theatrical Productions made both before and during Covid from Belfast, Dublin, Wexford, London and New York.
Roscommon Arts Centre Announces New Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017

The summer holiday's are officially over and Roscommon Arts Centre are all back and ready to go with our Autumn/Winter 2017 season of events.
Irish Band Lunasa Celebrates 20 Years At Carnegie Hall, Featuring Singer Karan Casey
by Molly Tracy - Jan 20, 2017

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017, Irish super group Lunasa gives a festive performance at Carnegie Hall on Friday, March 3 at 8:30 p.m. in Zankel Hall. The concert features singer Karan Casey, one of the most innovative and provocative voices in Irish folk music today.
Sing and Laugh Your Way Through January!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 7, 2016

We'll hardly have put 2016 to bed, when 2017 gets underway on Saturday January 7th with comedian Des Bishop - and we're delighted to report that the show is practically SOLD OUT!
CIAO BAMBINO: New Musical premiering @ MITF
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2016

MITF: Raising the Curtain on a Brighter Future for the Arts in New York
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2016

Starting with our Autumn Arts, MITF will also serve as a place for artists emerging from colleges and special programs to enter into the professional world with abundant support from an experienced artistic and academic advisory. Now, established professionals and the next generation can join in.
CIAO BAMBINO: New Musical premiering @ MITF
by Robert Diamond - Oct 7, 2016

MITF: Raising the Curtain on a Brighter Future for the Arts in New York
by Liz Cearns - Sep 27, 2016

Starting with our Autumn Arts, MITF will also serve as a place for artists emerging from colleges and special programs to enter into the professional world with abundant support from an experienced artistic and academic advisory. Now, established professionals and the next generation can join in.
BWW REVIEW: PIPPIN Brings Its Magic Back to Boston
by Jan Nargi - Feb 11, 2016

The extraordinary journey of the Broadway revival of PIPPIN began at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge a few years back, and now that triumphant Tony Award-winning musical, directed by Diane Paulus, is back in Boston via the national tour. While some tweaks have since been made to the production that had its Broadway tryout at the A.R.T., the show's exuberant joie de vivre and circus-inspired excitement are still intact. If anything, the show's politics and humor have been heightened in this iteration, thanks largely to its sensational cast.
BWW Reviews: Oh, It's Time to Start Living! PIPPIN Dances in to Fisher Theatre Thru June 21
by Anton Anderssen - Jun 15, 2015

'What is my purpose in life?' is a question asked by many people as they ponder the reasons for their existence. Finding one's raison d'etre could be the ever-elusive challenge, and should you never discover it, you are in good company. It is an existential question that lingers eternally for people who really want to have a life that matters. Now on stage at The Fisher Theatre is the musical PIPPIN, the tale of existential woe.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alan Kelly been in?

Alan Kelly has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Alan Kelly been in?

Alan Kelly has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Alan Kelly's first West End show?

Alan Kelly's first West End show was We Will Rock You which opened in 2002

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