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Colin Donnell

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Donnell has been part of many national stage tours, such as Mamma Mia! and Wicked. His first Broadway Theatre performance was in Jersey Boys as Hank Mejewski. His other stage credits include Follies, Meet Me in St. Louis, Johnny Baseball and many more. He played Billy Crocker in the 2011 Broadway revival of Anything Goes and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, and an Astaire Award for Outstanding Male Dancer.



Donnell made his television debut by playing Mike Ruskin in the television series Pan Am. In 2012, Donnell was cast as Tommy Merlyn in television series Arrow, where he is a series regular in the first season and made occasional appearances in later seasons, including the final season.

In July and August 2013, Donnell starred as Berowne in the musical adaptation of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost. He also appeared as Elizabeth Banks' husband in the crime thriller Every Secret Thing, which was released on May 15, 2015.

In January 2014, Donnell was cast as Monty in the 1960s-era Broadway musical Violet alongside Sutton Foster and Joshua Henry; previews began on March 28, and the show officially opened on April 20. In July, Donnell was cast to play Joshua Jackson's brother in Showtime original drama The Affair.

In 2015, he performed in the City Center Encores! production of the musical Lady, Be Good, alongside Tommy Tune, Erin Mackey and Patti Murin.

In March 2015, Donnell starred in Love Is A Four Letter Word, a pilot for NBC in which he played Sean, an ad agency partner; the show was not picked up to series. Donnell then landed a regular role in the NBC series, Chicago Med, playing a doctor in trauma surgery. On April 19, 2019, it was announced that Donnell was leaving the series after four seasons as a series regular.

A special Encores! Off-Center staged concert of Songs for a New World was performed at New York City Center June 27 through June 30, 2018. The production was directed by Kate Whoriskey and starred Shoshana Bean, Colin Donnell, Mykal Kilgore, and Solea Pfeiffer.

In 2022, Donnell and Patti Murin released a joint album titled "Something Stupid" on Broadway Records. The album was produced by Robbie Rozelle and co-produced by Yasuhiko Fukuoka. Luke Williams was the arranger and orchestrator. The album features a cross section of pop, Broadway, and Disney songs.

In 2024, Donnell was cast in the guest role of Brian Lange in CBS television series FBI: International for the final two episodes of the show's third season.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Concert Revival Production, 2024
Father

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Roy Scheider

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe Premiere Production, 2019
Russell Hammond

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Production, 2018
Performer

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny 2015 Production, 2015
Jim Hardy

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Production, 2015
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2014
Monty

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2012
Franklin Shepard

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Billy Crocker

[Off-Broadway]
2006
John Truitt

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2006
John Truett

[Beverly, MA (Regional)]
North Shore Music Theatre Production, 2006
Peter

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Male Roles (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Hank Majewski [Replacement]

Nick Massi (Understudy) [Replacement]

Hank Majewski (Understudy) [Replacement]

Bob Gaudio (Understudy) [Replacement]


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Colin Donnell, Anything Goes

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Colin Donnell, Anything Goes

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News


Character Breakdown: RAGTIME Cast Unpacks Their Roles

The music of Ragtime plays on at New York City Center until November 10! The annual gala presentation for 2024 is the sweeping, powerful musical adaptation of E.L. Doctorow’s novel of the same name features music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Terrence McNally. An all-star cast brings the iconic characters to life onstage. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles.
Photos: RAGTIME, with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More

Ragtime is back onstage in NYC! The musical opened last night, October 30. Check out new photos of the cast in action here! The musical stars Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and Tabitha Lawing.
Alexis Michelle To Star In TASTY TREATS At Joe's Pub

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Video: 'Prologue' from RAGTIME at City Center

Watch the 28-piece Orchestra play “Prologue” from the Annual Gala Presentation of RAGTIME, led by Music Director James Moore, in the video here! The concert production will play New York City Center, October 30 – November 10, 2024. 
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III & Rodd Cyrus Join RAGTIME at City Center

Additional cast members will be joining the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime at New York City Center, including Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III and more. Ragtime follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Shaina Taub Will Temporarily Exit SUFFS for New York City Center's RAGTIME, Returning on Election Night

Tony Award winner Shaina Taub will perform in NY City Center's Ragtime from October 30th to November 10th, but will return to the cast of SUFFS on Election Night and the following Wednesday matinee.
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Ben Levi Ross, Shaina Taub, Joy Woods & Colin Donnell Join RAGTIME at New York City Center

New stars will be making new music this fall! New York City Center announced additional casting for the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime, directed by Tony nominated Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet. Check out who is joining the cast.
PARTING GIFT: THE SONGS OF GERALD GINSBURG Out Now

PS Classics has released Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg on streaming and digital formats. Listen now!
Alexis Michelle To Star In HEROINE WORSHIP At Joe's Pub

Alexis Michelle brings her new show HEROINE WORSHIP to Joe's Pub, celebrating iconic female figures through song and storytelling on June 20, 2024.
Exclusive: Hear Colin Donnell Perform 'Little Boy Blue' on Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg

BroadwayWorld has your first listen to an all new track from the upcoming album, Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg. 'Little Boy Blue' is performed by Colin Donnell, and based on a poem by Eugene Field.
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PS CLASSICS will release Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg, featuring stars from Broadway and opera with a 17-piece orchestra. Learn when you can download the album!
Jodi Picoult and Timothy Allen McDonald's BREATHE Is Now Available for Licensing

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VIDEO: Patti Murin & Caissie Levy Sing FROZEN & More at Disney World

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Adam Pascal, Patti Murin, Colin Donnell & More Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards

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2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Cabaret Awards; Current Live Standings

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Colin Donnell been in?

Colin Donnell has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Colin Donnell been in?

Colin Donnell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Colin Donnell been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes.

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