John Ellison Conlee
Birth Place: Atlanta, GA, USA
Latest News on John Ellison Conlee:
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public (Feb 5, 2025)
Review: STRIKE UP THE BAND! at Carnegie Hall (Nov 12, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2024 (Nov 6, 2024)
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public (Feb 5, 2025)
Review: STRIKE UP THE BAND! at Carnegie Hall (Nov 12, 2024)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2024 (Nov 6, 2024)
BIO
MTC: Murder Ballad, The Madrid, The Green Heart. Recent theatre: Venus, Tumacho and The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence (2014 Obie Award). Recent film/TV: LBJ, My America, Ned Rifle, "Billions," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" and "Boardwalk Empire" (SAG Award nomination). Broadway: The Full Monty (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics nominations), The Constant Wife and 1776. Off-Broadway: Pig Farm (Roundabout), Ethan Lipton's Luther (Clubbed Thumb), The Butter and Egg Man and The Bald Soprano (Atlantic). Encores! versions of Assassins and Anyone Can Whistle. He received his MFA from NYU.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2013
Watson
[Williamstown, MA (Regional)]
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production, 2003
Walt Dreary
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1997
Lewis Morris [Replacement]
Samuel Chase (Understudy) [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Performance
John Ellison Conlee, The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
John Ellison Conlee , The Full Monty
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
John Ellison Conlee, The Full Monty
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
John Ellison Conlee, The Full Monty
Videos
Broadway Rewind: Steven Pasquale, Victoria Clark & More Bring Back ASSASSINS
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-09-10 17:01:00
VIDEO: Stars Turn Out to Help BC/EFA Raise Over $900,000 at the 2018 Broadway Flea Market
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-01 17:34:01
TV: THE NAP Company Takes Its Shot! Go Inside Opening Night
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-09-29 13:00:47
TV: What is Richard Bean's THE NAP All About? The Broadway-Bound Company Explains!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-08-05 13:00:47
TV: Welcome Back to the Old Red Hills of Home- Watch Video from MCP's PARADE Concert at Lincoln Center!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-02-17 09:06:07
TV: Back to the Old Red Hills of Home- Meet the Company of PARADE- Jeremy Jordan, Laura Benanti, Andy Mientus, Joshua Henry & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-02-13 13:03:30
TV: Sneak Preview - Jeremy Jordan, Laura Benanti and Jason Robert Brown Perform 'This Is Not Over Yet' from PARADE
by TV - Press Previews - 2015-02-12 19:34:10
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Transport Group's Star-Studded THE MUSIC MAN Concert!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-08-19 17:32:27
TV: Watch Highlights of Caissie Levy, Will Swenson, Rebecca Naomi Jones & John Ellison Conlee in MURDER BALLAD; Opens Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-22 10:53:13
TV: Sneak Peek of Edie Falco, John Ellison Conlee & More in MTC's THE MADRID- Performance Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-02-26 16:26:22
TV: First Look at Will Swenson, Karen Olivo and More in MURDER BALLAD- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-11-15 15:37:38
STAGE TUBE: Keenan-Bolgers Announce BROADWAY GETS OUT THE VOTE
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-10-22 15:55:11
STAGE TUBE: Inside Westport Country Playhouse's LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-07-06 13:06:04
STAGE TUBE: Blackwell, Bell, Vogel Create 'It Gets Better' Video For BC/EFA
by Gabrielle Sierra - 2010-11-03 10:51:57
News
Deirdre O'Connell & More to Star in GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP. at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for GLASS. KILL. WHAT IF IF ONLY. IMP., a quartet of inventive new works written by groundbreaking playwright Caryl Churchill and directed by Obie Award winner James Macdonald. Learn more.
Review: STRIKE UP THE BAND! at Carnegie Hall
by Joanna Barouch - Nov 12, 2024
Musical gems buried in a mind-numbing story
by Joanna Barouch - Nov 12, 2024
Musical gems buried in a mind-numbing story
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 6, 2024
by - Nov 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 6, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Kate Baldwin, Dylan Baker & More Join THE GILDED AGE Season 3
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2024
The third season of The Gilded Age has added six more stars to its supporting lineup, including several Broadway alums. ate Baldwin, Dylan Baker, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy will all appear in the show's upcoming season.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2024
The third season of The Gilded Age has added six more stars to its supporting lineup, including several Broadway alums. ate Baldwin, Dylan Baker, Michael Cumpsty, John Ellison Conlee, Bobby Steggert, and Hannah Shealy will all appear in the show's upcoming season.
Review: MasterVoices' STRIKE UP THE BAND at Carnegie Hall Revives a 1920s Gem
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 4, 2024
What MasterVoices does is very special. The lush one-night-only production of STRIKE UP THE BAND on 10/28 revived and revised a Gershwin/Kaufman show with a full orchestra, 145-person chorus, dancers and a star-studded, superb principal cast. MasterVoices’ 2024-25 season continues next year on February 3 and 4 with Blind Injustice.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 4, 2024
What MasterVoices does is very special. The lush one-night-only production of STRIKE UP THE BAND on 10/28 revived and revised a Gershwin/Kaufman show with a full orchestra, 145-person chorus, dancers and a star-studded, superb principal cast. MasterVoices’ 2024-25 season continues next year on February 3 and 4 with Blind Injustice.
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024
Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024
Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
Photos: New 42 and New Victory Theater Host NEW VICTORY FAMILY BENEFIT
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024
On Sunday, March 3, New 42 and New Victory Theater celebrated the return of the New Victory Family Benefit. This year’s event, titled “Circus in the City,” featured a performance of 360 ALLSTARS, followed by a circus procession led by Omnium Circus across 42nd St. Check out phtoos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2024
On Sunday, March 3, New 42 and New Victory Theater celebrated the return of the New Victory Family Benefit. This year’s event, titled “Circus in the City,” featured a performance of 360 ALLSTARS, followed by a circus procession led by Omnium Circus across 42nd St. Check out phtoos here!
Photos: See Bryan Cranston, Jimmy Fallon, Debra Messing, Anna Wintour & More at GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 13, 2023
Get a glimpse of the celebrities who attended the opening night of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! including Jimmy Fallon, Debra Messing, Bryan Cranston, and more.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 13, 2023
Get a glimpse of the celebrities who attended the opening night of GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! including Jimmy Fallon, Debra Messing, Bryan Cranston, and more.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tina Fey & More to Celebrate Ars Nova 20th Anniversary at NOVA BALL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023
Ars Nova will celebrate its 20th Anniversary and honor its founders Jenny & Jon Steingart at Nova Ball, Ars Nova’s annual benefit-turned-party of the season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023
Ars Nova will celebrate its 20th Anniversary and honor its founders Jenny & Jon Steingart at Nova Ball, Ars Nova’s annual benefit-turned-party of the season.
Photos: Vineyard Theater Honors Tony-Winner Billy Crudup At 40th Anniversary Gala!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 15, 2023
See photos from inside the Vineyard Theatre's 40th Anniversary gala honoring Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Billy Crudup!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 15, 2023
See photos from inside the Vineyard Theatre's 40th Anniversary gala honoring Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor Billy Crudup!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for PICTURES FROM HOME Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 10, 2023
Check out red carpet photos from opening night of Pictures From Home, starring Nathan Lane, Zoë Wanamaker, and Danny Burstein!
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 10, 2023
Check out red carpet photos from opening night of Pictures From Home, starring Nathan Lane, Zoë Wanamaker, and Danny Burstein!
Photos: The Stars Walk the Red Carpet at Opening Night of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2022
Check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet at Kimberly Akimbo! Kimberly Akimbo celebrated its opening night at the Booth Theatre last night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big celebration of this great musical adventure!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2022
Check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet at Kimberly Akimbo! Kimberly Akimbo celebrated its opening night at the Booth Theatre last night and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big celebration of this great musical adventure!
Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at TAKE ME OUT Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 6, 2022
Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened Monday night at the Hayes Theatre and we've got all the photos of the starry attendees for opening night.
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 6, 2022
Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play Take Me Out opened Monday night at the Hayes Theatre and we've got all the photos of the starry attendees for opening night.
ROW World Premiere Presented by Williamstown Theatre Festival & Audible Theater to be Available Worldwide Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2021
The Williamstown Theatre Festival world premiere musical Row is available worldwide tomorrow, April 8 at 3am ET within the Audible Plus catalog. Row is the final production of the 2020 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season produced on Audible, the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2021
The Williamstown Theatre Festival world premiere musical Row is available worldwide tomorrow, April 8 at 3am ET within the Audible Plus catalog. Row is the final production of the 2020 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season produced on Audible, the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling.
WISH YOU WERE HERE, ASK ARIZONA, BILLIE WAS A BLACK WOMAN and More to be Released on Audible April 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2021
Audible has announced the content they will be releasing in April 2021! Scripted titles include a celebration of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday with Billie Was a Black Woman written and hosted by Rebecca Carroll; the comedy Hit Job starring Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2021
Audible has announced the content they will be releasing in April 2021! Scripted titles include a celebration of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday with Billie Was a Black Woman written and hosted by Rebecca Carroll; the comedy Hit Job starring Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson and more.
Wendell Pierce and the Company of the World Premiere Musical ROW to Join 2021 WTF Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2021
Today, Williamstown Theatre Festival announced additional participants for the 2021 WTF Gala taking place virtually on Wednesday, April 7. Joining the festivities will be Olivier Award nominee Wendell Pierce (Death of a Salesman) who is a co-founder of Black Theatre United, a partner in WTF’s new Early Career BIPOC Theatre-Makers Program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2021
Today, Williamstown Theatre Festival announced additional participants for the 2021 WTF Gala taking place virtually on Wednesday, April 7. Joining the festivities will be Olivier Award nominee Wendell Pierce (Death of a Salesman) who is a co-founder of Black Theatre United, a partner in WTF’s new Early Career BIPOC Theatre-Makers Program.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Renée Fleming, Phillipa Soo, Amanda Seyfried and More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival 2021 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2021
Williamstown Theatre Festival announced today that the 2021 WTF Gala will take place virtually on Wednesday, April 7. The Gala will start at 7:30 PM ET, preceded by an interactive VIP pre-show for event sponsors and virtual table buyers, and will feature musical performances and special appearances from beloved friends of the Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2021
Williamstown Theatre Festival announced today that the 2021 WTF Gala will take place virtually on Wednesday, April 7. The Gala will start at 7:30 PM ET, preceded by an interactive VIP pre-show for event sponsors and virtual table buyers, and will feature musical performances and special appearances from beloved friends of the Festival.
Nazanin Nour, Artemis Pebdani and More to Star in Audible & Williamstown Theatre Festival's WISH YOU WERE HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021
Today, Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible Theater announced casting as rehearsals and recording sessions commence for Wish You Were Here, part of the unprecedented collaboration to bring Williamstown Theatre Festival’s season to Audible. Additionally, release dates for the final three productions in the season have been announced.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021
Today, Williamstown Theatre Festival and Audible Theater announced casting as rehearsals and recording sessions commence for Wish You Were Here, part of the unprecedented collaboration to bring Williamstown Theatre Festival’s season to Audible. Additionally, release dates for the final three productions in the season have been announced.
BWW Exclusive: Watch a New Clip from BEFORE/DURING/AFTER
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 22, 2021
before/during/after, which comes out on demand Feb 9, is the story of Jennie Lonergan, a middle-aged NYC theatre actress, who is forced to figure out the kind of person she wants to be when her seemingly perfect 15-year marriage comes to an abrupt end after she catches her husband having an affair.
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 22, 2021
before/during/after, which comes out on demand Feb 9, is the story of Jennie Lonergan, a middle-aged NYC theatre actress, who is forced to figure out the kind of person she wants to be when her seemingly perfect 15-year marriage comes to an abrupt end after she catches her husband having an affair.
Julie Halston, Tim Daly, André De Shields and More Star in Charles Busch and Carl Andress' New Film THE SIXTH REEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2020
Charles Busch and Carl Andress are currently shooting their latest film project, The Sixth Reel, in which Busch also stars. The film co-stars Julie Halston, Tim Daly, Margaret Cho, André De Shields, Patrick Page, Doug Plaut, Richard Bekins, Heather MacRae, Dee Hoty, Cady Huffman, John Ellison Conlee, T. Oliver Reid and Ashley Austin Morris.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2020
Charles Busch and Carl Andress are currently shooting their latest film project, The Sixth Reel, in which Busch also stars. The film co-stars Julie Halston, Tim Daly, Margaret Cho, André De Shields, Patrick Page, Doug Plaut, Richard Bekins, Heather MacRae, Dee Hoty, Cady Huffman, John Ellison Conlee, T. Oliver Reid and Ashley Austin Morris.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Ellison Conlee been in?
John Ellison Conlee has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has John Ellison Conlee been in?
John Ellison Conlee has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was John Ellison Conlee's first West End show?
John Ellison Conlee's first West End show was The Full Monty which opened in 2002
What awards has John Ellison Conlee been nominated for?
Performance (Obie Awards) for The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Full Monty , Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Full Monty and Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty.
What awards has John Ellison Conlee won?
John Ellison Conlee has won an Obie Award for Performance for The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for The Full Monty.
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