Colton Ryan
Latest News on Colton Ryan:
Cynthia Erivo Joins Peacock's POKER FACE Season 2 (Sep 5, 2024)
Review: BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre (Jun 24, 2024)
Katrina Lenk, Amber Gray, Aisha De Haas & More to Star in Second Annual FREEFEST (Jun 4, 2024)
Cynthia Erivo Joins Peacock's POKER FACE Season 2 (Sep 5, 2024)
Review: BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre (Jun 24, 2024)
Katrina Lenk, Amber Gray, Aisha De Haas & More to Star in Second Annual FREEFEST (Jun 4, 2024)
BIO
COLTON RYAN starred opposite Elle Fanning and Chloe Sevigny in Hulu’s Limited Series “The Girl From Plainville”(2023 Critics’ Choice Awards nominee for “Best Limited Series”). Colton previously starred as “Samuel” in the Apple TV Series “Little Voice,” executive produced by JJ Abrams, Sara Bareilles, Jessie Nelson, and Ben Stephenson. Film credits include: the role of “Connor” in the feature film Dear Evan Hansen alongside Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, and Ben Platt, and the role of “Bruce” in Alan Ball’s Uncle Frank (Sundance Film Festival 2020). On stage, Colton received the 2019 Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance for his role of “Gene Laine” in Conor McPherson’s Girl From The North Country. The play premiered at The Public Theatre before its Broadway debut at the Belasco Theatre in 2020. Other theatre credits include Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway, and off-Broadway runs of Alice By Heart (MCC Theatre., dir. Jessie Nelson) and The White Card (A.R.T., dir. Diane Paulus).
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Evan Hansen (Understudy)
Jared (Understudy)
Connor (Understudy)
Movies
Adam
[ 2019 ] Brad
[ 2019 ] Brad
The Social Ones
[ 2019 ] Dan Summers
[ 2019 ] Dan Summers
Uncle Frank
[ 2020 ] Bruce
[ 2020 ] Bruce
Dear Evan Hansen
[ 2021 ] Connor Murphy
[ 2021 ] Connor Murphy
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
Colton Ryan, New York, New York
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical
Colton Ryan, New York, New York
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Colton Ryan, New York, New York
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance
Colton Ryan, Girl from the North Country
Videos
Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda, John Kander, and More Discuss NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Story and Score
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023
Video: Watch the Full, Gravity-Defying Tap Number from NEW YORK, NEW YORK
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2023
Video: How Colton Ryan Followed a Musical Theatre Blueprint to His Tony Nomination
by Richard Ridge - Jun 5, 2023
Video: Colton Ryan Has 'Unbridled Pride' for His NEW YORK, NEW YORK Role
by Richard Ridge - May 22, 2023
Video: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Profiled on CBS Featuring Interviews With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Susan Stroman & More
by Michael Major - Apr 24, 2023
Video: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Performs 'Music, Money, Love' & Title Song on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2023
Video: Watch Eric Adams Proclaim John Kander Day, Unveil 'Kander and Ebb Way' with Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 25, 2023
Video: Company of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Serenades John Kander for His 96th Birthday!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2023
Video: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Cast Members Break Down Their Characters
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2023
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Opens Up About Collaborating on Kander & Ebb's NEW YORK, NEW YORK
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 3, 2023
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
VIDEO: Chloë Sevigny Discusses RUSSIAN DOLL, THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Marissa Tomeo - May 21, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Ramin Karimloo Sing 'Welcome to My World' from Burt Bacharach and Steven Sater's SOME LOVERS
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2021
VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Sing 'Waving Through A Window' in a New Lyric Video from DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2021
News
Cynthia Erivo Joins Peacock's POKER FACE Season 2
Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award winner and star of the upcoming Wicked movie, will guest star in the second season of Peacock's Poker Face. Other guest stars for the upcoming season include Margo Martindale, BJ Novak, Giancarlo Esposito, and Katie Holmes.
Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award winner and star of the upcoming Wicked movie, will guest star in the second season of Peacock's Poker Face. Other guest stars for the upcoming season include Margo Martindale, BJ Novak, Giancarlo Esposito, and Katie Holmes.
Review: BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre
What did our critic think of BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre?
What did our critic think of BIG FISH at Cain Park-Alma Theatre?
Katrina Lenk, Amber Gray, Aisha De Haas & More to Star in Second Annual FREEFEST
The New Group has revealed the casts for its second annual FreeFest, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
The New Group has revealed the casts for its second annual FreeFest, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and events. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
New Block Of Tickets On Sale For GLORY DAYS Benefit Concert Starring George Salazar, Colton Ryan and More
Keen Company announces new block of tickets for GLORY DAYS benefit concert featuring Jordan Dobson, Derek Klena, Colton Ryan, and George Salazar. One-night-only event at Symphony Space.
Keen Company announces new block of tickets for GLORY DAYS benefit concert featuring Jordan Dobson, Derek Klena, Colton Ryan, and George Salazar. One-night-only event at Symphony Space.
Jordan Dobson and George Salazar Join Keen Company's GLORY DAYS Benefit Concert
Complete casting has been announced for Keen Company's upcoming benefit concert of Glory Days by Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner. Find out who is joining the cast here!
Complete casting has been announced for Keen Company's upcoming benefit concert of Glory Days by Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner. Find out who is joining the cast here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 21st, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 21, 2023 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 December 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Derek Klena and Colton Ryan Will Headline Keen Company's GLORY DAYS Benefit Concert
Keen Company has announced details for its upcoming benefit concert of Glory Days by Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Keen Company has announced details for its upcoming benefit concert of Glory Days by Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Feature: A Cabaret Christmas Wish List
For four years this cabaret editor has been dreaming of these club acts.
For four years this cabaret editor has been dreaming of these club acts.
Photos: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Cast Reunites For Album Signing at The Drama Book Shop
It was a lovefest as New York, New York creatives greeted fans at The Drama Book Shop for CD signing. Check out photos from inside the big day!
It was a lovefest as New York, New York creatives greeted fans at The Drama Book Shop for CD signing. Check out photos from inside the big day!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK Cast Will Celebrate Cast Recording Release With a Signing at the Drama Book Shop
Colton Ryan, Anna Uzele, Susan Stroman and other cast members, will celebrate the recent release of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording with a special CD signing event at The Drama Book Shop. Learn more about how to attend the event here!
Colton Ryan, Anna Uzele, Susan Stroman and other cast members, will celebrate the recent release of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording with a special CD signing event at The Drama Book Shop. Learn more about how to attend the event here!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording to be Released on 2-Disc CD
NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording will be available on 2-disc CD on Friday, September 15.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK's Original Broadway Cast Recording will be available on 2-disc CD on Friday, September 15.
ALICE BY HEART Available for Licensing for a Limited Time
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced that Alice by Heart is now available for licensing for performances taking place by June 30, 2025.
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced that Alice by Heart is now available for licensing for performances taking place by June 30, 2025.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Coming to Netflix in the U.K & Ireland
The film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen is coming to Netflix in the U.K. and Ireland! Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt reprised his role as an anxious, isolated high schooler aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age. The film also featured Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, and more.
The film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen is coming to Netflix in the U.K. and Ireland! Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award winner Ben Platt reprised his role as an anxious, isolated high schooler aching for understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age. The film also featured Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, and more.
Kentucky Performing Arts Names New Vice President Of Education And Community
Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) has announced that Nick Covault has been promoted to Vice President of Education and Community. Covault has served as executive director of the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) since 2016 and has been with Kentucky Performing Arts, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), since 2010.
Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) has announced that Nick Covault has been promoted to Vice President of Education and Community. Covault has served as executive director of the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) since 2016 and has been with Kentucky Performing Arts, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), since 2010.
Photos: SHUCKED, BACK TO THE FUTURE And More Close Out Broadway In Bryant Park 2023
This afternoon, July 27, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2023 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. See photos from the show below!
This afternoon, July 27, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2023 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. See photos from the show below!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK Will Close Next Weekend
This is the final week to see NEW YORK, NEW YORK, the Tony Award-winning musical (Best Scenic Design of a Musical-Beowulf Boritt) that features music and lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb, a book written by David Thompson, co-written by Sharon Washington, with additional lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman. NEW YORK, NEW YORK will play its final performance Sunday, July 30 at 3pm, having played 33 preview and 110 regular performances.
This is the final week to see NEW YORK, NEW YORK, the Tony Award-winning musical (Best Scenic Design of a Musical-Beowulf Boritt) that features music and lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb, a book written by David Thompson, co-written by Sharon Washington, with additional lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman. NEW YORK, NEW YORK will play its final performance Sunday, July 30 at 3pm, having played 33 preview and 110 regular performances.
Listen: Kelli O'Hara Celebrates 200 Episodes of DRAMA. Podcast With Connor & Dylan MacDowell
Listen to Kelli O’Hara as the 200th guest on this week’s episode of the theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA.
Listen to Kelli O’Hara as the 200th guest on this week’s episode of the theatre and entertainment podcast DRAMA.
Photos: Inside the 25th Annual BROADWAY BARKS Adoption Event
The 25th annual BROADWAY BARKS, Broadway's dog and cat adoption event, took place in Shubert Alley on Saturday, July 8, 2023, hosted by Bernadette Peters, satirist and animal lover Randy Rainbow, and featured a special appearance by Josh Groban. Check out photos here!
The 25th annual BROADWAY BARKS, Broadway's dog and cat adoption event, took place in Shubert Alley on Saturday, July 8, 2023, hosted by Bernadette Peters, satirist and animal lover Randy Rainbow, and featured a special appearance by Josh Groban. Check out photos here!
Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Bell Bundy, Paolo Montalban & More Join Broadway Barks
BROADWAY BARKS has revealed the full roster of participants for the 25th annual dog and cat adoption event.
BROADWAY BARKS has revealed the full roster of participants for the 25th annual dog and cat adoption event.
Music Review: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Sounds Good, Sounds Good
NEW YORK, NEW YORK ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING is a 2023 release on the Wine and Peaches Label, available on streaming platforms, with discs and vinyl to come!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING is a 2023 release on the Wine and Peaches Label, available on streaming platforms, with discs and vinyl to come!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Colton Ryan been in?
Colton Ryan has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Colton Ryan been in?
Colton Ryan has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Colton Ryan been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for New York, New York, Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for New York, New York and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Girl from the North Country.
What awards has Colton Ryan won?
Colton Ryan won the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his role in Girl from the North Country.
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