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BIO

Colin Hanlon was most recently the Standby in Falsettos on Broadway. He also played 'Adam' in Colman Domingo's new play Dot at The Vineyard Theater, directed by Susan Stroman. Colin plays 'Steven' on ABC's Emmy-winning "Modern Family" and is the star and producer of the web series "Submissions Only." His NYC and Broadway credits include Rent, Wicked, I Love You Because and his Lortel Award-nominated performance in Pirates of Penzance.

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STAGE CREDITS

Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse World Premiere, 2019
Roger Edens
Benny & Joon Benny & Joon
[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
East Coast Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse, 2019
Mike
Benny & Joon Benny & Joon
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Old Globe Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Mike
In Transit In Transit
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Steven [Replacement]
Dot Dot
[Off-Broadway]
Vineyard Theatre Original Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Adam
Rags
[New York]
New York Concert, 2006
Ensemble
Triangle
[Waterford, CT (Regional)]
Reading, 2006
Performer
I Love You Because
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2006
Austin Bennet
tick, tick... BOOM!
[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2004
Performer
Fanny Hill
[New York]
Workshop, 2001
Performer
Pirates of Penzance
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Frederic
Rent Rent
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Gordon, the man, Mr. Grey, and others [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Mr. Grey [Replacement]
The Man [Replacement]
Gordon [Replacement]
Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]
Mark Cohen, Roger Davis (Understudy) [Replacement]
Mark Cohen (Understudy) [Replacement]

Productions

KowalskiKowalski
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director

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Review Roundup: KOWALSKI, Starring Robin Lord Taylor and Brandon Flynn Photo
Review Roundup: KOWALSKI, Starring Robin Lord Taylor and Brandon Flynn
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2025

Gregg Ostrin’s Kowalski, directed by Colin Hanlon, just celebrated opening night at The Duke on 42nd Street, where it is set to run through February 23, 2025. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play...
KOWALSKI Extends Run at At The Duke on 42nd Street at New 42 Studios Photo
KOWALSKI Extends Run at At The Duke on 42nd Street at New 42 Studios
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Gregg Ostrin’s Kowalski, directed by Colin Hanlon, has extended its Off-Broadway run at The Duke on 42nd Street. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Robin Lord Taylor and Brandon Flynn in KOWALSKI Photo
Photos: Robin Lord Taylor and Brandon Flynn in KOWALSKI
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2025

Performances are now underway for Kowalski, a new play by Gregg Ostrin, directed by Colin Hanlon. Kowalski delves deep into the mind of one of America's most iconic playwrights, Tennessee Williams, as he meets Marlon Brando for the first time. Check out first photos of the cast in action.
KOWALSKI Begins Performances This Week At The Duke On 42 Photo
KOWALSKI Begins Performances This Week At The Duke On 42
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Kowalski, a new play by Gregg Ostrin, directed by Colin Hanlon, that delves deep into the mind of one of America's most iconic playwrights, Tennessee Williams, as he meets Marlon Brando for the first time.
Robin Lord Taylor and Brandon Flynn to Star in NY Premiere of KOWALSKI Photo
Robin Lord Taylor and Brandon Flynn to Star in NY Premiere of KOWALSKI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

Kowalski, a new play by Gregg Ostrin, directed by Colin Hanlon, that delves deep into the mind of one of America’s most iconic playwrights, Tennessee Williams, as he meets Marlon Brando for the first time will get its New York Debut. Learn how to attend.
I LOVE YOU BECAUSE Queer Retelling to be Presented at The Green Room 42 Photo
I LOVE YOU BECAUSE Queer Retelling to be Presented at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present a modern, queer twist on the beloved Off-Broadway musical I LOVE YOU BECAUSE. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Highlights from the 2024 Jimmy Awards Photo
Video: Highlights from the 2024 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2024

The most talented teenagers from across the country took the stage at the Minskoff Theatre for the 15th Annual Jimmy Awards, hosted by Josh Groban. As BroadwayWorld reported, Damson Chola Jr. (Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards) and Gretchen Shope (Sutton Foster Awards) won Best Performance by an Actor and Best Performance by an Actress. Check out video highlights from the big night here.
Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola, Jr. Win at The 2024 Jimmy Awards Photo
Gretchen Shope and Damson Chola, Jr. Win at The 2024 Jimmy Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2024

Who won at the 2024 Jimmy Awards? We have the full list of finalists and winners!
I LOVE YOU BECAUSE - A Queer Retelling to be Presented at The Green Room 42 Photo
I LOVE YOU BECAUSE - A Queer Retelling to be Presented at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024

I Love You Because - A Queer Retelling will be presented at The Green Room 42. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
UNCOUPLED Canceled By Showtime After Netflix Pick-Up Photo
UNCOUPLED Canceled By Showtime After Netflix Pick-Up
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2024

Showtime is no longer moving forward with a new season of Uncoupled after it picked the series up from Netflix. The Neil Patrick Harris-fronted show was supposed to have a second season on the service after Netflix had canceled it. The series also starred Brooks Ashmanskas, Tuc Watkins, André De Shields, Nic Rouleau, and more.
Photos: Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honors Jesse Tyler Ferguson Photo
Photos: Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honors Jesse Tyler Ferguson
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 28, 2024

Vineyard's Annual Gala, honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, was held Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Edison Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!
Patti LuPone Will Perform at Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Photo
Patti LuPone Will Perform at Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

Patti LuPone will perform at the Vineyard's Annual Gala honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Learn more about the gala and find out how to attend here!
Sara Bareilles, Chelsea Clinton & More to Join Vineyard Theatre 2024 Gala Honoring Je Photo
Sara Bareilles, Chelsea Clinton & More to Join Vineyard Theatre 2024 Gala Honoring Jesse Tyler Ferguson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024

Vineyard Theatre has revealed the artists that will participate in the Vineyard's 2024 Gala honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets!
Summit Health Cares Brings Broadway's Brightest Stars To The Stage Next Month Photo
Summit Health Cares Brings Broadway's Brightest Stars To The Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2023

Get ready for the holidays among a sea of Broadway's hottest stars! Summit Health Cares is proud to present Broadway Rocks Cancer, a live benefit performance raising funds to help provide comfort to patients and their families fighting cancer. This year's event is on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at 7 pm and will be hosted by Christopher J. Hanke.
Interview: Colin Hanlon is Bringing SPELLING BEE Into 2023 at George Street Playhouse Photo
Interview: Colin Hanlon is Bringing SPELLING BEE Into 2023 at George Street Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2023

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Colin Hanlon as he discusses directing THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at George Street Playhouse.
VIDEO: First Look At George Street Playhouse's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING Photo
VIDEO: First Look At George Street Playhouse's THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Alan Henry - Mar 27, 2023

Get a first look at George Street Playhouse (GSP)'s spring musical comedy event-- the Broadway/Off-Broadway hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Performances of this fresh and newly conceived production begin March 14th and continue through April 9th at the Arthur Laurents Theater at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at George Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023

George Street Playhouse has opened its spring musical comedy event-- the Broadway/Off-Broadway hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Check out photos from opening night here!
Review: THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at George Street Playhouse is a Vi Photo
Review: THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at George Street Playhouse is a Vibrant and Wonderfully Performed Musical Comedy
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 20, 2023

George Street Playhouse (GSP) is currently presenting The 25thAnnual Putnam County Spelling Bee. It's the most fun you'll ever have going to the theatre!
George Street Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative Team For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM C Photo
George Street Playhouse Announces Cast and Creative Team For THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, Directed By Colin Hanlon
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 15, 2023

George Street Playhouse (GSP) has announced its spring musical comedy event--the Broadway/Off-Broadway hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.  Performances of this fresh and newly conceived production begin March 14th and continue through April 9th at the Arthur Laurents Theater at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Tickets are now on sale.
Marc Kudisch, Mary Testa, Barbara Walsh Join Cast of One-Night-Only IT'S A WONDERFUL Photo
Marc Kudisch, Mary Testa, Barbara Walsh Join Cast of One-Night-Only IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022

Transport Group has announced casting for its one-night-only performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, which takes place Monday, December 12, at 8pm, at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, 18 Bleecker Street.
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How many Broadway shows has Colin Hanlon been in?

Colin Hanlon has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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Colin Hanlon has not appeared in the West End.

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