Celia Keenan-Bolger
Latest News on Celia Keenan-Bolger:
April Matthis, Crystal Finn & More Join THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING at CSC (Nov 21, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 8, 2024 (Nov 8, 2024)
Celia Keenan-Bolger and Kyle Beltran Will Lead Reading of Adam Chanler-Berat's AFTER PETER (Nov 7, 2024)
April Matthis, Crystal Finn & More Join THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING at CSC (Nov 21, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 8, 2024 (Nov 8, 2024)
Celia Keenan-Bolger and Kyle Beltran Will Lead Reading of Adam Chanler-Berat's AFTER PETER (Nov 7, 2024)
BIO
CELIA KEENAN-BOLGER returns to Second Stage Theater where she appeared in A Parellelogram, Bachelorette, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Little Fish. Other credits - Broadway: To Kill a Mockingbird, Glass Menagerie, The Cherry Orchard, Peter and The Starcatcher, Les Misérables, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Off-Broadway: The Oldest Boy, Merrily We Roll Along, A Small Fire. Select Film/TV: “The Gilded Age,” “Bull,” “Louie,” “The Good Wife,” “Nurse Jackie,” “Good Behavior,”
“Elementary,” Diane, The Visit, Breakable You. Tony Award, Outer Critics Circle, three Drama Desk Award wins. Member of The Actors Center. NYCLU Michael Friedman Freedom Award recipient. UMichigan graduate. Training to be an end-of-life doula.
Photos
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Olive Ostrovsky
Olive Ostrovsky
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Young Girl
Young Girl
Charlotte (Understudy) [Replacement]
Charlotte/Cinder (Understudy)
Cinder (Understudy) [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mother Play
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mother Play
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Mother Play
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, To Kill a Mockingbird
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award
Celia Keenan-Bolger, To Kill a Mockingbird
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, To Kill a Mockingbird
winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, To Kill a Mockingbird
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Featured Actress in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, The Glass Menagerie
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, The Glass Menagerie
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2014 - Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater
Celia Keenan-Bolger, The Glass Menagerie
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, The Glass Menagerie
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Featured Actress in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Peter and the Starcatcher
Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Peter and the Starcatcher
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Peter and the Starcatcher
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Peter and the Starcatcher
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Celia Keenan-Bolger, Les Miserables
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2005 - Performance
Celia Keenan-Bolger, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Celia Keenan-Bolger, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Videos
VIDEO: Watch the Cast of THE GILDED AGE Chat with Met Opera Vice President C. Graham Berwind, III
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 9, 2023
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Trailer With Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023
Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Teaser Ahead of October Premiere With Donna Murphy, Denée Benton & More
by Michael Major - Aug 23, 2023
VIDEO: Audra McDonald, Deneé Benton & More in THE GILDED AGE Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2021
VIDEO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Celebrates Broadway Return; Written By Aaron Sorkin
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2021
Broadway Rewind: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Takes Flight on Broadway in 2012
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 12, 2020
TV: Watch Secretary Hillary Clinton Deliver Closing Speech at 3rd Annual Women's Day On Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 11, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Laura Benanti Host Broadway Stands Up For Freedom Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2019
VIDEO: Laura Benanti Discusses Upcoming MY BODY MY BUSINESS! Concert
by Julie Musbach - Oct 25, 2019
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Says TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is a Wake-Up Call to Audiences
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 31, 2019
TV: Watch Ashley Park, Erika Henningsen, Ali Stroker & More Raise Their Voices in VOICE FOR CHOICE
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2019
VIDEO: Theatreworks Silicon Valley Receives 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2019
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Yelled at an Audience Member Who Fell Asleep During TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019
VIDEO: Jeff Daniels Discusses How the Current Political Climate Affects His Performance in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019
News
April Matthis, Crystal Finn & More Join THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING at CSC
Classic Stage Company has revealed the cas for the next play in The Rediscovery Readings series, The Member of the Wedding, by Carson McCullers. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Classic Stage Company has revealed the cas for the next play in The Rediscovery Readings series, The Member of the Wedding, by Carson McCullers. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 8, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Celia Keenan-Bolger and Kyle Beltran Will Lead Reading of Adam Chanler-Berat's AFTER PETER
Celia Keenan-Bolger and Kyle Beltran will lead a one-night-only reading of After Peter, a new play with music written by Adam Chanler-Berat, with music and lyrics by Grace McLean.
Celia Keenan-Bolger and Kyle Beltran will lead a one-night-only reading of After Peter, a new play with music written by Adam Chanler-Berat, with music and lyrics by Grace McLean.
Kate Baldwin, Dylan Baker & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3
The third season of The Gilded Age has added six more stars to its supporting lineup, including several Broadway alums. ate Baldwin, Dylan Baker, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy will all appear in the show's upcoming season.
The third season of The Gilded Age has added six more stars to its supporting lineup, including several Broadway alums. ate Baldwin, Dylan Baker, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy will all appear in the show's upcoming season.
Josh Groban, Brian Stokes Mitchell And More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE: VOTE-A-THON
Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Stars in the House has announced Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more for the second annual Election Day Vote-A-Thon.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Shoshana Bean, and More Join STARS IN THE HOUSE Vote-A-Thon
“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
“Stars in the House” will return for its second Election Day Vote-A-Thon with a star-studded lineup joining hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson to talk about their voting experiences and deliver LIVE musical performances.
Interview: Kelli O'Hara Promises Some Surprises in Concert at Groton Hill Music Center
Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'
Kelli O’Hara says there’ll be some surprises in store when she plays Groton Hill Music Center on November 2. 'My music director and pianist, Dan Lipton, and I won’t finalize the set list until we get there. We like to arrive at a venue, get a feel for the space, and then set the list. I always include my favorite pieces, but I might change the order or make additions or subtractions based on the feeling I get.'
MOTHER PLAY Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at NYPL
Paula Vogel's Mother Play is now available to watch at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts! Learn more about the production and see how to watch the film!
Paula Vogel's Mother Play is now available to watch at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts! Learn more about the production and see how to watch the film!
BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL to be Presented by The Encore Musical Theatre Company and U-M
The Encore Musical Theatre Company and University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance collaborate for BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, directed by Vincent J. Cardina this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Encore Musical Theatre Company and University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance collaborate for BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, directed by Vincent J. Cardina this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
How Common Are Autobiographical Plays and Musicals?
This time, the reader question was: With Yellow Face on Broadway, have there been other semi-autobiographical shows on Broadway where the writer made themself a character?
This time, the reader question was: With Yellow Face on Broadway, have there been other semi-autobiographical shows on Broadway where the writer made themself a character?
79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony Set for June 2025
The 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00PM. The awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.
The 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00PM. The awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.
Meet the Cast of OUR TOWN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town will begin previews on Tuesday, September 17 ahead of an opening on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre for a strictly limited engagement. Meet the cast of Our Town here!
The Actors Center To Launch New Mentorship Program for Emerging Artists
The Actors Center will launch a new Mentorship Program for Emerging Artists, scheduled to begin in October 2024. Learn more about the program.
The Actors Center will launch a new Mentorship Program for Emerging Artists, scheduled to begin in October 2024. Learn more about the program.
Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch
Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
Concord Theatricals Acquires Rights to Paula Vogel's MOTHER PLAY
Paula Vogel’s play MOTHER PLAY has been acquired by Concord Theatricals for licensing. Learn more about MOTHER PLAY!
Paula Vogel’s play MOTHER PLAY has been acquired by Concord Theatricals for licensing. Learn more about MOTHER PLAY!
70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
Leslie Uggams, Andrea Martin, & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3
A slew of new names have joined the third season of HBO's hit drama The Gilded Age. Bill Camp (Broadway's The Crucible), Merritt Wever, Leslie Uggams, and Lisagay Hamilton will all play key roles in Season 3's ensemble. Additionally, Tony Award winner Andrea Martin is set to portray a medium named Madame Dashkova.
A slew of new names have joined the third season of HBO's hit drama The Gilded Age. Bill Camp (Broadway's The Crucible), Merritt Wever, Leslie Uggams, and Lisagay Hamilton will all play key roles in Season 3's ensemble. Additionally, Tony Award winner Andrea Martin is set to portray a medium named Madame Dashkova.
Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, & More Join Third Season of THE GILDED AGE
Broadway talent continues to be represented in the hit HBO show The Gilded Age as more stage actors join the upcoming season. According to multiple reports, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, and Victoria Clark will all be featured in Season 3 of the show.
Broadway talent continues to be represented in the hit HBO show The Gilded Age as more stage actors join the upcoming season. According to multiple reports, Phylicia Rashad, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jordan Donica, and Victoria Clark will all be featured in Season 3 of the show.
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards
On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards made their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards made their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards
We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Celia Keenan-Bolger been in?
Celia Keenan-Bolger has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
How many West End shows has Celia Keenan-Bolger been in?
Celia Keenan-Bolger has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Celia Keenan-Bolger been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mother Play, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mother Play, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Mother Play, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater (Theatre World Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher , Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Les Miserables, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
What awards has Celia Keenan-Bolger won?
Celia Keenan-Bolger has won the following awards: Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mother Play; Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird; Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird; Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird; Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Glass Menagerie; Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Glass Menagerie; Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater (Theatre World Awards) for The Glass Menagerie; Best Featured Actress in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Peter and the Starcatcher; and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Videos