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Eric Bogosian

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

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2010
Richard Ehrlich

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2010
Richard Ehrlich

Writing

Creator
Playwright

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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News


Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night

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 PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

 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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.
NY Premiere of John Patrick Shanley's BANSHEE is Coming to CHAIN SUMMER ONE-ACT FESTIVAL

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 Series

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

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 Coxhall Gardens

 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

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

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!
Eric Bogosian's SUBURBIA Will Continue at bkONE

Following its debut weekend, brooklynONE productions has announced the continuation of Eric Bogosian's seminal play, 'SubUrbia,' at the Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City.
Doom Dogs and Special Guest Eels of Love Come to Debonair Music Hall

Black Box Studios and The Elated System will present Doom Dogs, with opener Eels Of Love, on Friday, May 10th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
SUBURBIA Comes to brooklynONE in May

brooklynONE productions has announced its upcoming performances of Eric Bogosian's seminal play, 'SubUrbia,' at the Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City.
Idina Menzel to Launch TAKE ME OR LEAVE ME TOUR This Summer

Idina Menzel is going on tour this summer! See if Menzel is performing in a city near you, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Israel Portnoy & Band Will Play Debonair Music Hall Next Week

Black Box Studios will present Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

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 won the Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for 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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