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STAGE CREDITS

Anything Goes Anything Goes
[US Tour]
Roundabout Theatre Company National Tour, 2012
Elisha Whitney
Urinetown
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Senator Fipp
Into the Woods
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Cinderella's Father
Mysterious Man (Understudy)
Narrator (Understudy)
Into the Woods
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival (Pre-Broadway), 2002
Cinderella's Father
Annie Get Your Gun
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Buffalo Bill [Replacement]
Col. Wm. F. Cody [Replacement]
Damn Yankees
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Joe Boyd

Productions

After The EndAfter The End
 
[West End, 2022]
Writer
Matilda The MusicalMatilda The Musical
 
[West End, 2011]
Book
Matilda The MusicalMatilda The Musical
 
[West End, 2010]
BOOK

Writing

Girls & Boys
Playwright

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Book of a Musical

Dennis Kelly, Matilda

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Dennis Kelly, Matilda

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Book of a Musical

Dennis Kelly, Matilda the Musical

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New England Premiere of GIRLS & BOYS by Dennis Kelly to be Presented at The Gamm Photo
New England Premiere of GIRLS & BOYS by Dennis Kelly to be Presented at The Gamm

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) will open the new year with the New England premiere of Girls & Boys by British playwright Dennis Kelly. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Aisling Loftus Joins Dennis Kelly's GIRLS & BOYS At Nottingham Playhouse Photo
Aisling Loftus Joins Dennis Kelly's GIRLS & BOYS At Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham Playhouse has announced Aisling Loftus (Sherwood, BBC; Mr Selfridge, ITV; Touched, Nottingham Playhouse) will star in the compelling lead role of Dennis Kelly’s gripping Girls & Boys.
HighTide Returns With New Writers For HighTide Rising 2024 Photo
HighTide Returns With New Writers For HighTide Rising 2024

HighTide Rising will return this year with the one-day celebration featuring rehearsed readings of six extracts from new plays written by the inaugural HighTide Writers Group.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Launch New Tour of UK and Ireland in October 2025 Photo
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Will Launch New Tour of UK and Ireland in October 2025

The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL will embark on a major new tour across the UK and Ireland starting October 2025, bringing the acclaimed production to new audiences.
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL is Marvelous at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre Photo
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL is Marvelous at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre

What did our critic think of MATILDA THE MUSICAL IS MARVELOUS! at Nebraska Wesleyan University Theatre?
Hightide Reveals First Group of Mentors For New Hightide Writer's Group Photo
Hightide Reveals First Group of Mentors For New Hightide Writer's Group

HighTide has announced the six mentors for the new HighTide Writer’s Group. The mentors are Alice Birch, Jez Butterworth, Lolita Chakrabarti, Dennis Kelly, Anoushka Lucas and Winsome Pinnock.
Previews: STAGIONE 2024/2025 DEL TEATROSOPHIA Photo
Previews: STAGIONE 2024/2025 DEL TEATROSOPHIA

É stata presenta oggi in conferenza stampa la nuova stagione 2024/2025 di Teatrosophia, uno dei più interessanti spazi off della Capitale nato nel 2018 a pochi passi da piazza Navona.
Review: ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA, THE MUSICAL at Theatre Three Photo
Review: ROALD DAHL'S MATILDA, THE MUSICAL at Theatre Three

What did our critic think of ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA, THE MUSICAL at Theatre Three?
Photos: MATILDA THE MUSICAL Welcomes New Cast Members Photo
Photos: MATILDA THE MUSICAL Welcomes New Cast Members

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical is now booking through to 24 May 2026. See new photos from the production below!
Young Players to Present MATILDA at the Royal Theatre in September Photo
Young Players to Present MATILDA at the Royal Theatre in September

Young Players will present MATILDA at the Royal Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Kick Off Season 42 At The Roxy Regional Theatre This Month Photo
MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Kick Off Season 42 At The Roxy Regional Theatre This Month

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, the story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny, will kick off the Roxy Regional Theatre's 42nd season of live professional theatre on Friday, August 23, at 7:00pm.
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Wichita Photo
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Music Theatre Of Wichita

On July 31, 2024, I had the privilege of seeing an incredibly scintillating production of MatildaThe Musical, presented by Music Theatre Wichita in the Century II Concert Hall. I’m ashamed to say I knew next to nothing about the book, but I have seen myriad clips of the musical numbers.
New Cast Set For MATILDA THE MUSICAL in the West End Photo
New Cast Set For MATILDA THE MUSICAL in the West End

A new cast has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical which is now in its 13th year in London and continues to play to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre.
One-Woman Play GIRLS & BOYS Returns to New York Stage Photo
One-Woman Play GIRLS & BOYS Returns to New York Stage

Dennis Kelly's one-woman play GIRLS & BOYS returns to The Attic @ The Tank in NYC, June 3-4. Directed by Hraban Luyat and starring Elena Lozonschi, it explores love, marriage, and family dynamics.
The Gamm Reveals Lineup For 40th Anniversary Season Photo
The Gamm Reveals Lineup For 40th Anniversary Season

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season slated to begin in late September. The 2024-25 season features five distinctive plays that highlight both The Gamm's history and its vision for the future.
Royal River Community Players Perform MATILDA This May Photo
Royal River Community Players Perform MATILDA This May

This May, Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, is coming to the Royal River Community Players (RRCP) Playhouse from May 17-26, 2024. Under the direction of Janie Downey, the musical is based on Roald Dahl's beloved novel, and features a book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin.
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Act Three Productions Photo
Review: MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Act Three Productions

What did our critic think of MATILDA THE MUSICAL by Act Three Productions?
MATILDA, THE MUSICAL Returns to Enlighten, Inspire and Entertain Photo
MATILDA, THE MUSICAL Returns to Enlighten, Inspire and Entertain

The Olivier Award-winning musical 'Matilda,' based on the beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, is back on its feet and continues to tour Asia and the Middle East next. Its creative team and many of its original cast and crew thought they’d be back on the road in the latter part of 2020, but the pandemic has kept them a little longer.
MATILDA, WAITRESS, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2024/25 Season Photo
MATILDA, WAITRESS, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2024/25 Season

The lineup  includes six beloved and blockbuster titles, three locally conceptualized and constructed London Proud productions that will go on to shine across the country, four Ontario premieres, and the always sold-out Jeans ‘n Classics concert series. Learn more about the full season here!
Paines Plough Enters Its 50th Year And Reveals Upcoming Shows Photo
Paines Plough Enters Its 50th Year And Reveals Upcoming Shows

This year Paines Plough celebrates 50 years. The company has commissioned over 500 writers and developed and produced more than 400 plays since its inception in 1974. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Dennis Kelly been in?

Dennis Kelly has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Dennis Kelly been in?

Dennis Kelly has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Dennis Kelly been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Matilda, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Matilda and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Matilda the Musical.

What awards has Dennis Kelly won?

Dennis Kelly won the Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his work on Matilda.

How many shows has Dennis Kelly written?

Dennis Kelly has written 3 shows including Taking Care of Baby (Playwright), Girls & Boys (Playwright), Matilda the Musical (Bookwriter).

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