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BIO

Joe Flynn is originally from Massachusetts but spent most of his life in sunny California. He received his bachelor's degree from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television. After undergrad, he spent a year working in LA until deciding to return to school for his Master's in acting.





Joe then left for Chicago to attend the Master's acting program at The Theatre School at DePaul University. His Theatre School credits include Løvborg in Hedda Gabler (dir. Azar Kazemi), Cohen in Steve Martin's The Underpants (dir. Reshmi Hazra), Kreon in Medea (dir. Damon Kiely), Foster in an adaptation of Faustus (dir. Krissy Vanderwarker), and Julian Assange in Sarah Gubbins' new play I am Bradley Manning (dir. Geoff Button).


In the fall of 2010, Joe co-founded The Regulars, a long-form improv troupe. He's an experienced competitive fencer and certified Actor/Combatant with the SAFD.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1955
Fleegle (The Rat) (Understudy)

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1954
Drunk

Waiter

Policeman

Greenwich Villager

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1958]
Company Manager
 
[Broadway, 1944]
Press Representative
 
[Broadway, 1941]
Assistant Press Representative

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THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE & HARRIET Available Now on DVD

The gentle humor of the prolific and popular sitcom was brought to the screen by the real-life Nelson family: Ozzie and wife Harriet with their sons, David and Rick, all portraying themselves in a trend-setting blend of fact-meets-fiction comedy decades before Seinfeld and other semi-reality based shows. ​​
The Arc Theatre Returns for Shakespeare on the Ridge for 7th Season with AS YOU LIKE IT

The Arc Theatre returns for its 7th year at Shakespeare on the Ridge with the bard's comedy of romantic deceptions, relentless lovers and rambunctious denizens of the Forest of Arden, directed by Artistic Director Mark Boergers* playing July 23rd through August 14th at Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St., Evanston. ADMISSION IS FREE. The Press Preview is Friday, July 22nd at 7pm.  
The Arc Theatre Returns for Shakespeare on the Ridge for 7th Season with AS YOU LIKE IT

The Arc Theatre returns for its 7th year at Shakespeare on the Ridge with the bard's comedy of romantic deceptions, relentless lovers and rambunctious denizens of the Forest of Arden, directed by Artistic Director Mark Boergers* playing July 23rd through August 14th at Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St., Evanston. ADMISSION IS FREE. The Press Preview is Friday, July 22nd at 7pm.  
Photo Flash: First Look at The Arc Theatre's THE THINGS WE KEEP World Premiere

The Arc Theatre is pleased to celebrate its permanent move to Evanston with the world premiere of THE THINGS WE KEEP by Artistic Director Mark Boergers*, directed by ensemble member Natalie Sallee*, playing now through February 28, 2016 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. in Evanston. After six successful years of artistic residence at Shakespeare on the Ridge, The Arc Theatre expands its Evanston season with this exciting drama about family, art and repressed emotions. The press opening is tonight, February 5 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
The Arc Theatre's THE THINGS WE KEEP to Run 2/4-28

The Arc Theatre is pleased to celebrate its permanent move to Evanston with the world premiere of THE THINGS WE KEEP by Artistic Director Mark Boergers*, directed by ensemble member Natalie Sallee*, playing February 4 - 28, 2016 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. in Evanston. After six successful years of artistic residence at Shakespeare on the Ridge, The Arc Theatre expands its Evanston season with this exciting drama about family, art and repressed emotions. Tickets for THE THINGS WE KEEP are currently available at www.arctheatrechicago.org. The press opening is Friday, February 5 at 7:30 pm.
The Arc Theatre's THE THINGS WE KEEP to Play Noyes Cultural Arts Center

The Arc Theatre is pleased to celebrate its permanent move to Evanston with the world premiere of THE THINGS WE KEEP by Artistic Director Mark Boergers*, directed by ensemble member Natalie Sallee*, playing February 5 - 28, 2016 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. in Evanston.  After six successful years of artistic residence at Shakespeare on the Ridge, The Arc Theatre expands its Evanston season with this exciting drama about family, art and repressed emotions. Tickets for THE THINGS WE KEEP go on sale Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at www.arctheatrechicago.org.  The press opening is Friday, February 5 at 7:30 pm.
Arc Theatre Stages MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare on the Ridge, Now thru 8/3

The Arc Theatre follows last year's 4-star and critically acclaimed 'Twelfth Night' with Shakespeare's witty and dangerous 'Much Ado About Nothing.' 'Much Ado' represents Arc's fifth year in residence at Shakespeare on the Ridge, and will be performed today, July 12th through August 3rd, 2014, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7pm at Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St in Evanston, IL. Admission is free. The show will run approximately 90 minutes.
Photo Flash: Green-Wood Cemetery Sets Stage for Thorton Wilder's OUR TOWN, Beg. Tonight

For three weeks in June, Historic Green-Wood Cemetery will be transformed into Grover's Corners, New Hampshire at the turn of the 20th century, as it becomes an urban and bold outdoor stage for a new production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Located on 478 park-like acres in the heart of Brooklyn, Green-Wood was founded in 1838. Scroll down for a sneak peek of the production!
Photo Flash: Green-Wood Cemetery Sets Stage for Thorton Wilder's OUR TOWN

For three weeks in June, Historic Green-Wood Cemetery will be transformed into Grover's Corners, New Hampshire at the turn of the 20th century, as it becomes an urban and bold outdoor stage for a new production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Located on 478 park-like acres in the heart of Brooklyn, Green-Wood was founded in 1838. Scroll down for a sneak peek of the production!
TV: First Look at Highlights of CST's HENRY V

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents William Shakespeare's epic Henry V, directed by celebrated British director Christopher Luscombe in his Chicago debut. In a rousing finale to the 2014 season, the play that inaugurated Chicago Shakespeare Theater in 1986 on the rooftop of Lincoln Park's Red Lion Pub comes to the Courtyard Theater for the first time. Shakespeare's powerful history play explores the consequences of war and the capacity of language to inspire and transform. Leading the troops as the charismatic, young monarch is Harry Judge in the titular role. Henry V will be performed in CST's Courtyard Theater April 29 through June 15, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights below!
Arc Theatre to Stage MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare on the Ridge, 7/12-8/3

The Arc Theatre follows last year's 4-star and critically acclaimed "Twelfth Night" with Shakespeare's witty and dangerous "Much Ado About Nothing." "Much Ado" represents Arc's fifth year in residence at Shakespeare on the Ridge, and will be performed July 12th through August 3rd, 2014, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7pm at Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St in Evanston, IL. Admission is free. The show will run approximately 90 minutes
BWW Review: Less Than Rent Theatre's LITTLE MAC, LITTLE MAC, YOU'RE THE VERY MAN!

Charlie Polinger directs an attempted statement on several political and pop culture icons with the story of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's The Threepenny Opera thrown in there.
Harry Judge to Lead Chicago Shakespeare Theater's HENRY V; Cast Announced

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today casting for William Shakespeare's epic Henry V, directed by celebrated British director Christopher Luscombe in his Chicago debut. In a rousing finale to the 2014 season, the play that inaugurated Chicago Shakespeare Theater in 1986 on the rooftop of Lincoln Park's Red Lion Pub comes to the Courtyard Theater for the first time. Shakespeare's powerful history play explores the consequences of war and the capacity of language to inspire and transform. Leading the troops as the charismatic, young monarch is Harry Judge in the titular role. Henry V will be performed in CST's Courtyard Theater April 29 through June 15, 2014.
Photo Flash: First Look at Lifeline Theatre's THE KILLER ANGELS

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, Lifeline Theatre presents Karen Tarjan's adaptation of Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War novel, The Killer Angels (originally commissioned by Lifeline in 2004). The production will be directed by Matt Miller, who joins Lifeline Theatre as a director for the first time. ?A cast of ten actors brings over twenty historical characters to life, led by returning artist Don Benderas General Robert E. Lee, along with Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Chris Hainsworth. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Lifeline Theatre Kicks Off 2013-14 Season with THE KILLER ANGELS, Begin. 9/6

The Killer Angels runs September 6 - October 27 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave. (free parking and shuttle; see below). Opening night is Monday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Previews are Fridays, September 6 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, September 7 and 14 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, September 8 at 4 p.m.)
Photo Flash: Arc Theatre's TWELFTH NIGHT, Opening Tonight

The Arc Theatre returns to Ridgeville after three successful years to present its fourth show in residence at 'Shakespeare on the Ridge' in Evanston: 'Twelfth Night.' 'Twelfth Night' will be performed beginning tonight, July 13th, through August 4th, 2013, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7pm at Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St in Evanston, IL. Admission is free. There will be a preview performance specifically for press on Friday, July 12th at 7pm. The show will run approximately 90 minutes. Check out a first look below!
The Arc Theatre Returns to Shakespeare on the Ridge with TWELFTH NIGHT, Now thru 8/4

The Arc Theatre returns to Ridgeville after three successful years to present its fourth show in residence at 'Shakespeare on the Ridge' in Evanston: 'Twelfth Night.' 'Twelfth Night' will be performed today, July 13th through August 4th, 2013, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7pm at Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St in Evanston, IL. Admission is free. There will be a preview performance specifically for press on Friday, July 12th at 7pm. The show will run approximately 90 minutes.
The Arc Theatre to Return to Shakespeare on the Ridge with TWELFTH NIGHT, 7/13-8/4

The Arc Theatre returns to Ridgeville after three successful years to present its fourth show in residence at 'Shakespeare on the Ridge' in Evanston: 'Twelfth Night.' 'Twelfth Night' will be performed July 13th through August 4th, 2013, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7pm at Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St in Evanston, IL.
The Arc Theatre's TWELFTH NIGHT Opens 7/13

The Arc Theatre returns to Ridgeville after three successful years to present its fourth show in residence at "Shakespeare on the Ridge" in Evanston: "Twelfth Night." "Twelfth Night" will be performed July 13th through August 4th, 2013, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7pm at Ridgeville Park, 908 Seward St in Evanston, IL. Admission is free. There will be a preview performance specifically for press on Friday, July 12th at 7pm. The show will run approximately 90 minutes.
Theater Wit Presents Interrobang's SPEAKING IN TONGUES, 2/21-3/24

Following its critically acclaimed success Hot 'N' Throbbing, Interrobang Theatre Project continues its third season with SPEAKING IN TONGUES by Australian playwright Andrew Bovell, directed by Artistic Director Jeffry Stanton, playing February 21 - March 24, 2013 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The production features Meg Elliott, Joe Flynn, Jenny Lamb and Neal Starbird. Tickets for SPEAKING IN TONGUES are available at www.theaterwit.org/boxoffice. The press opening is Saturday, February 23 at 8 pm.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joe Flynn been in?

Joe Flynn has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Joe Flynn been in?

Joe Flynn has not appeared in the West End.

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