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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

Writing

Talk Radio
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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TOO FAT FOR CHINA Comes to Lost Nation Theater in April Photo
TOO FAT FOR CHINA Comes to Lost Nation Theater in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

In Too Fat For China, Phoebe Potts tells her own life story in an hilarious, award-winning solo, taking a comic look on the agony of adoption. Learn more about the production here!
Cast Set For Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY at the Chain Theatre Photo
Cast Set For Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY at the Chain Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Chaine Theatre will present the NYC premiere production of award-winning actor and playwright Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY, directed by Ella Jane New. Learn more here!
Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY Begins Performances In April At Chain Theatre Photo
Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY Begins Performances In April At Chain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

CHAIN THEATRE has announced the NYC premiere production of award-winning actor and playwright Eric Bogosian's HUMPTY DUMPTY, directed by Ella Jane New (New York Times Critics pick macbitches).
SACCO & VANZETTI ARE DEAD! Announces Debut Run, Tickets On Sale Now Photo
SACCO & VANZETTI ARE DEAD! Announces Debut Run, Tickets On Sale Now
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

From the team that birthed the Edinburgh Fringe-hit show, Hey, That's My Wife! Good Crack Productions is back with their latest epic satire, Sacco & Vanzetti Are Dead!
SUBURBIA to be Presented by Mojo Ensemble in March Photo
SUBURBIA to be Presented by Mojo Ensemble in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Mojo Ensemble will launch its comeback production of Eric Bogosian's timeless classic, 'SubUrbia.' Learn more and see how to attend upcoming performances!
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 " Sept. 23 to Sept. 29, 2024 Photo
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " 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.
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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 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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