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Birth Place: Woburn, MA, USA

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BIO

Eric Bogosian is an American actor, playwright, monologuist, novelist, and historian. Descended from Armenian American immigrants, he grew up in Watertown and Woburn, Massachusetts, and attended the University of Chicago and Oberlin College.

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STAGE CREDITS

Time Stands Still Time Stands Still
[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2010
Richard Ehrlich
Time Stands Still Time Stands Still
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2010
Richard Ehrlich

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Talk Radio
Creator
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Eric Bogosian, Wake Up and Smell the Coffee

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Play

Eric Bogosian, SubUrbia

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding One Person Show

Eric Bogosian, Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Play

Eric Bogosian, SubUrbia

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding One Person Show

Eric Bogosian, Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll

The Pulitzer Prize - 1988 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Eric Bogosian, Talk Radio

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Interview: Jimmy Tingle Brings HUMOR AND HOPE FOR HUMANITY to City Winery Photo
Interview: Jimmy Tingle Brings HUMOR AND HOPE FOR HUMANITY to City Winery
by Brett Singer - Feb 20, 2025

Comedian Jimmy Tingle (Comedy Central) is bringing back his show Humor and Hope for Humanity, this time to City Winery on February 21st at 7:30 pm. Jimmy will speak to the challenges of the day with comedic insight, compassion and common sense.
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre Photo
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 
Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL Photo
Cast Set for TRU Voices New Musicals Reading Series Presentation Of AMÉRICA TROPICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Theater Resources Unlimited is bringing back the TRU Voices New Musical Reading Series with a presentation of América Tropical produced by Prince fellowship recipient Jamila Ponton Bragg. Learn more about the cast here!
Edward Albee's THE GOAT Reboots The 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Series in Teaneck Photo
Edward Albee's THE GOAT Reboots The 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Series in Teaneck
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present a staged reading of Edward Albee's THE GOAT (2002) this month. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024

Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
The Ma'ayanot H.S./Black Box Studios Drama Society Will Perform THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNA Photo
The Ma'ayanot H.S./Black Box Studios Drama Society Will Perform THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2024

 The Ma'ayanot Yeshiva High School Drama Society, in ongoing partnership with Black Box Studios, will present THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE this December.
Chain Theatre 2025 Winter One-Act Festival Now Accepting Submissions Photo
Chain Theatre 2025 Winter One-Act Festival Now Accepting Submissions
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Submit your play to the 2025 Chain Theatre Winter One-Act Festival in NYC, running February 3 to March 2. The festival celebrates new, original work from voices across the theater world, accepting plays ranging from 10 to 60 minutes in length.
How Common Are Autobiographical Plays and Musicals? Photo
How Common Are Autobiographical Plays and Musicals?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 6, 2024

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?
Interview: David Mills Finds Resilience Through Humor in STAY LOST at Pangea Photo
Interview: David Mills Finds Resilience Through Humor in STAY LOST at Pangea
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 24, 2024

Comedic cabaret artist David Mills is back at Pangea with a brand new show, Stay Lost, which plays 9/28, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/16 and 11/23. Mills strives to make sense of this terrifying moment. Stay Lost is a powerful and hilarious tribute to resilience and perseverance an urgent plea to ‘keep going’.Read a conversation with Mills about Stay Lost.
Dave Harris Wins The 2024 Relentless Award For MANAKIN Photo
Dave Harris Wins The 2024 Relentless Award For MANAKIN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Playwright Dave Harris has been awarded the 2024 Relentless Award and will receive a $50,000 prize for his play MANAKIN.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup â€" Sept. 23 to Sept. 29, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup â€" Sept. 23 to Sept. 29, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 23, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Cheyenne Jackson's Signs of Life, musical comedy and John Cameron Mitchell
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre Photo
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk & Bill Burr Will Lead GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS on Broadway Photo
Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk & Bill Burr Will Lead GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2024

Kieran Culkin, Emmy, SAG & Critics Choice Award-Winner & Golden Globe Nominee Bob Odenkirk making his Broadway debut, and Emmy & Grammy Award Nominee Bill Burr making his Broadway debut, will star in a new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross.
SOURED MILK is a Participant of the 2024 Chain Theatre Summer One Act Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

ANNIE RACZKO's latest play, SOURED MILK will be part of the selected voices that make up this summer's Chain Theatre One Act Festival in the heart of midtown.
NY Premiere of John Patrick Shanley's BANSHEE is Coming to CHAIN SUMMER ONE-ACT FESTI Photo
NY Premiere of John Patrick Shanley's BANSHEE is Coming to CHAIN SUMMER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024

Chain Theatre will present the 2024 edition of the CHAIN SUMMER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL, featuring the New York premiere of BANSHEE by award-winning writer John Patrick Shanley, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Edward Albee's SEASCAPE to be Featured in Black Box's 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Photo
Edward Albee's SEASCAPE to be Featured in Black Box's 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024

Edward Albee's SEASCAPE will be featured in the 'From A To Zoo' staged reading series, offering audiences a chance to experience this classic play in a unique format. Learn how to attend!
Chain Theatre Details 2024 Chain NYC Film Festival Photo
Chain Theatre Details 2024 Chain NYC Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

Chain Theatre has detailed the 2024 Chain NYC Film Festival, which is set to captivate audiences with a diverse and compelling lineup of independent films, starring actors such as Anthony Michael Hall, Bill Nighy and Jeff Daniels.
Actors Theatre of Indiana Teams Up with Carmel Symphony Orchestra For July 3 Event at Photo
Actors Theatre of Indiana Teams Up with Carmel Symphony Orchestra For July 3 Event at Coxhall Gardens
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

 Actors Theatre of Indiana is joining forces once again with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra. Bring your friends and family and join ATI and CSO on July 3 as they celebrate our independence in the best way – with live music! This event, set at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, is a great way to jumpstart your holiday celebration.  
FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series Resumes With Edward Albee's ALL OVER Photo
FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series Resumes With Edward Albee's ALL OVER
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2024

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present ALL OVER (1971)) on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Second Stage's BREAKING THE STORY Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Second Stage's BREAKING THE STORY
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 5, 2024

Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out photos from inside the big night!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eric Bogosian been in?

Eric Bogosian has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Eric Bogosian been in?

Eric Bogosian has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eric Bogosian been nominated for?

Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for SubUrbia, Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Pounding Nails in the Floor with My Forehead, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for SubUrbia, Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Talk Radio .

What awards has Eric Bogosian won?

Eric Bogosian has won the Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for his work in Wake Up and Smell the Coffee.

How many shows has Eric Bogosian written?

Eric Bogosian has written 1 shows including Talk Radio (Creator).

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