Jason O'Connell
Latest News on Jason O'Connell:
Photos: First Look At DE-CRUIT Presenting THE HEAD OF RICHARD (Jul 17, 2022)
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Casting For Late Summer 2022 Season (Jun 9, 2022)
Cygnet Theatre Announces Season 19 Lineup (May 17, 2022)
Photos: First Look At DE-CRUIT Presenting THE HEAD OF RICHARD (Jul 17, 2022)
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Casting For Late Summer 2022 Season (Jun 9, 2022)
Cygnet Theatre Announces Season 19 Lineup (May 17, 2022)
BIO
Off-Broadway: Harold Ryan in Happy Birthday, Wanda June (Wheelhouse Theater), Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice (Primary Stages), Bottom and Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream (The Pearl), Edward and Robert Ferrars in Sense and Sensibility (Gym at Judson), Trigorin in The Seagull (Bedlam), John Kempe and Friar Bonadventure in The Saintliness of Margery Kempe (The Duke on 42nd St), and Jason's own solo show, The Dork Knight (Abingdon Theatre Company, Joe's Pub, Bedlam). NYIT Award for Outstanding Lead Actor - Don Juan in Hell (Phoenix Theatre Ensemble). Regional: Two River Theater, American Players, Great Lakes Theater, Portland Stage, and 9 seasons with the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. TV: Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. As a director, Jason most recently mounted the World Premiere of his own adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac (Cyrano, with co-writer Brenda Withers) at Fort Worth's Amphibian Stage, and will direct Kate Hamill's Pride and Prejudice for Syracuse Stage in 2019. www.jason-oconnell.com
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Mint Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer
[Off-Broadway]
Pearl Theatre Company Off-Broadway Production, 2015
Performer
Awards and Nominations
winner
IT Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role
Jason O'ConnellDon Juan In Hell
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VIDEO: Jason O'Connell Discusses THE DORK KNIGHT at Abingdon Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017
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Photos: First Look At DE-CRUIT Presenting THE HEAD OF RICHARD
DE-CRUIT has announced a three-show series at Theatre Row July 15 through August 20. Each production is a two-person adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s classics, written and performed by DE-CRUIT founders Dawn Stern and Stephan Wolfert.
DE-CRUIT has announced a three-show series at Theatre Row July 15 through August 20. Each production is a two-person adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s classics, written and performed by DE-CRUIT founders Dawn Stern and Stephan Wolfert.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Casting For Late Summer 2022 Season
Berkshire Theatre Group has announced casting for shows in BTG’s Late Summer 2022 Season. The full season will feature B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching, a world premiere play and an award recipient of the GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS from the National Endowment for the Arts; Once, a Tony Award-winning musical; Songs For a New World, the first musical by a Tony Award winner; Dracula, a classic gothic tale of horrors; and Edward Albee's Seascape, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Berkshire Theatre Group has announced casting for shows in BTG’s Late Summer 2022 Season. The full season will feature B.R.O.K.E.N code B.I.R.D switching, a world premiere play and an award recipient of the GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS from the National Endowment for the Arts; Once, a Tony Award-winning musical; Songs For a New World, the first musical by a Tony Award winner; Dracula, a classic gothic tale of horrors; and Edward Albee's Seascape, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Cygnet Theatre Announces Season 19 Lineup
Cygnet Theatre is pleased to announce its full line up for 2022/2023 Season. The season kicks off with the World Premiere of the risqué comedic drama The Little Fellow (Or - The Queen of Tarts Tells All) by one of the nations top produced playwrights (2017-2020) Kate Hamill (Pride & Prejudice); directed by Associate Artistic Director Rob Lutfy.
Cygnet Theatre is pleased to announce its full line up for 2022/2023 Season. The season kicks off with the World Premiere of the risqué comedic drama The Little Fellow (Or - The Queen of Tarts Tells All) by one of the nations top produced playwrights (2017-2020) Kate Hamill (Pride & Prejudice); directed by Associate Artistic Director Rob Lutfy.
Kate Hamill, Jason O'Connell And More Star In THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG At Syracuse Stage
A talented cast including Kate Hamill and Jason O'Connell touches off cascades of comedy as Syracuse Stage presents “The Play That Goes Wrong” April 13 – May 1.
A talented cast including Kate Hamill and Jason O'Connell touches off cascades of comedy as Syracuse Stage presents “The Play That Goes Wrong” April 13 – May 1.
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Presents the First Annual Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack
Nyack joins the roster of world class arts events with the launch of The Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack – a performing arts celebration set for this fall 2022.
Nyack joins the roster of world class arts events with the launch of The Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in Nyack – a performing arts celebration set for this fall 2022.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; First Stats Announced!
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Syracuse Stage Opens Season For Live Performance With EUREKA DAY
With the opening of Jonathan Spector's exceptionally timely play “Eureka Day,” Syracuse Stage marks a joyous return to live performance. The first of six shows in the 2021/2022 season, “Eureka Day” runs Oct. 13 – 31. Tickets on sale now!
With the opening of Jonathan Spector's exceptionally timely play “Eureka Day,” Syracuse Stage marks a joyous return to live performance. The first of six shows in the 2021/2022 season, “Eureka Day” runs Oct. 13 – 31. Tickets on sale now!
Casting and Dates Announced for Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival's 2021 Summer Season
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival announced today performance dates and casting for its 2021 Summer Season, its final at Boscobel House and Gardens. The season will begin on June 24, 2021 with The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington by James Ijames, which will conclude on July 30.
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival announced today performance dates and casting for its 2021 Summer Season, its final at Boscobel House and Gardens. The season will begin on June 24, 2021 with The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington by James Ijames, which will conclude on July 30.
World Premiere Audio Play DECEPTION Presented by Chatillion Stage Company's Project Mercury
Project Mercury, an audio play anthology series from NYC’s Off Broadway Chatillion Stage Company, presents the world premiere of Deception, a new psychological thriller. The play features an all-star cast headed by Jason O’Connell.
Project Mercury, an audio play anthology series from NYC’s Off Broadway Chatillion Stage Company, presents the world premiere of Deception, a new psychological thriller. The play features an all-star cast headed by Jason O’Connell.
Northern Stage's THE LODGER Cast Announced; Performances Begin Next Week
Northern Stage has announced the cast for this spring's Mud Season Mystery: The Lodger, a witty new adaptation of the classic mystery, created for Zoom and performed live each night. Closing out Northern Stage's 2020-21 season, The Lodger will be performed live on Zoom starting April 14 through May 2, 2021.
Northern Stage has announced the cast for this spring's Mud Season Mystery: The Lodger, a witty new adaptation of the classic mystery, created for Zoom and performed live each night. Closing out Northern Stage's 2020-21 season, The Lodger will be performed live on Zoom starting April 14 through May 2, 2021.
Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, March 15- with Patrick Page, Jordan Barbour, and More!
Today (March 15) in live streaming: Julius Caesar continues with Patrick Page, the 31st Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre, and more!
Today (March 15) in live streaming: Julius Caesar continues with Patrick Page, the 31st Annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre, and more!
Syracuse Stage Cold Read Festival Goes Virtual in 2021
All plays were once new plays. That’s the idea behind Syracuse Stage’s Cold Read Festival of New Plays. Now in its fourth season, the Cold Read Festival has seven different events featuring some of the freshest voices writing for theater today, nationally and locally, scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, through Sunday, March 28.
All plays were once new plays. That’s the idea behind Syracuse Stage’s Cold Read Festival of New Plays. Now in its fourth season, the Cold Read Festival has seven different events featuring some of the freshest voices writing for theater today, nationally and locally, scheduled for Tuesday, March 23, through Sunday, March 28.
The Drama League's 2021 DirectorFest to Feature Performances by Arielle L. Goldman, Ameerah Briggs and More
The Drama League announced today the casting for DirectorFest 2021, a multi-week festival celebrating the art of stage directing and honoring the service organization’s 2020-21 Directors Project class of New York and Classical Fellowship recipients.
The Drama League announced today the casting for DirectorFest 2021, a multi-week festival celebrating the art of stage directing and honoring the service organization’s 2020-21 Directors Project class of New York and Classical Fellowship recipients.
Red Bull Theater Presents Two Benefit Readings: GALLATHEA and GALATEA
Today, RED BULL THEATER announced that it is partnering independently with the Drama League and WP Theater on two events inspired by John Lyly's play, Gallathea, an Elizabethan play that was premiered in 1588 by the boy players of the Children of Paul's.
Today, RED BULL THEATER announced that it is partnering independently with the Drama League and WP Theater on two events inspired by John Lyly's play, Gallathea, an Elizabethan play that was premiered in 1588 by the boy players of the Children of Paul's.
Jill Eikenberry to Star in Virtual Production of JERICHO Directed by Marsha Mason
New Normal Rep is launching this week with its inaugural production: Jericho by Jack Canfora. Directed byfour-time Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl, Chapter Two) and featuring Golden Globe and Obie Award winner, and Emmy nominee Jill Eikenberry (Uncommon Women and Others, 'LA Law'). Jericho will be streamed March 4 - April 4.
New Normal Rep is launching this week with its inaugural production: Jericho by Jack Canfora. Directed byfour-time Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl, Chapter Two) and featuring Golden Globe and Obie Award winner, and Emmy nominee Jill Eikenberry (Uncommon Women and Others, 'LA Law'). Jericho will be streamed March 4 - April 4.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: VIRAL MONOLOGUES Returns With Ana Villafaňe, Ato Blankson-Wood, and More!
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues returns in 2021 for another weekly series on IGTV.
The 24 Hour Plays: Viral Monologues returns in 2021 for another weekly series on IGTV.
BWW News: Syracuse Stage Announces Revised and Re-envisioned 2020/2021 Season
Syracuse Stage has announced plans for adjustments to the 2020/2021 season in order to address the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus. Three previously announced plays will be replaced in the six show season. The Cold Read Festival of New Plays returns with additional enhanced experiences. A series of community focused performances and conversations will be added and subscribers will be given access to a series of special interviews and behind the scenes looks guided by Syracuse Stage artistic leadership.
Syracuse Stage has announced plans for adjustments to the 2020/2021 season in order to address the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus. Three previously announced plays will be replaced in the six show season. The Cold Read Festival of New Plays returns with additional enhanced experiences. A series of community focused performances and conversations will be added and subscribers will be given access to a series of special interviews and behind the scenes looks guided by Syracuse Stage artistic leadership.
Syracuse Stage Announces Re-imagined 20/21 Season
Syracuse Stage announced today plans for adjustments to the 2020/2021 season in order to address the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus.
Syracuse Stage announced today plans for adjustments to the 2020/2021 season in order to address the continuing impact of the Covid-19 virus.
Priceless Theatre Memorabilia, Exclusive Experiences and More Available in Syracuse Stage Virtual Auction
Syracuse Stage has launched a live, virtual silent auction as part of its annual fundraiser, Together for Stage, an online event that replaces the originally planned April 24 Gala at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown.
Syracuse Stage has launched a live, virtual silent auction as part of its annual fundraiser, Together for Stage, an online event that replaces the originally planned April 24 Gala at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown.
Primary Stages Announces Launch Of PRIMARY PLUS Online Programming
PRIMARY STAGES announced today the launch of Primary Plus, a series of online programs aimed at helping artists connect with Primary Stages and with each other.
PRIMARY STAGES announced today the launch of Primary Plus, a series of online programs aimed at helping artists connect with Primary Stages and with each other.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jason O'Connell been nominated for?
and Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role (IT Awards) for Don Juan In Hell.
What awards has Jason O'Connell won?
Jason O'Connell won the Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role at the IT Awards for his performance in Don Juan in Hell.
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