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Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Jonathan Tolins is known for his plays BUYER & CELLAR, THE LAST SUNDAY IN JUNE, and THE TWILIGHT OF THE GOLDS. He co-wrote the movies THE TWILIGHT OF THE GOLDS and MARTIAN CHILD. For television, he has written for QUEER AS FOLK, PARTNERS, and BRAINDEAD.

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STAGE CREDITS

Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Performer

Productions

A Christmas Story Live!A Christmas Story Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2017]
Writer & Producer
Grease: LiveGrease: Live
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Adaptor

Writing

Buyer & Cellar
Playwright

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Renaissance Theaterworks To Produce BUYER & CELLAR, by Jonathan Tolins Photo
Renaissance Theaterworks To Produce BUYER & CELLAR, by Jonathan Tolins
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

Renaissance Theaterworks will conclude their 32nd season with a one-actor comedy, BUYER & CELLAR by Jonathan Tolins, March 23rd - April 13th with preview performances on March 21st and 22nd.
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD Photo
Paper Mill Playhouse to Launch 'Take A Ticket' Initiative For TAKE THE LEAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

Paper Mill Playhouse  is launching “Take a Ticket,” a new initiative introduced for the upcoming world premiere of Take the Lead. Learn more about the production and see how to attend!
Daniel Anglès estrenará QUAN LA VAIG CONÈIXER (BUYER & CELLAR) en el Maldà de Bar Photo
Daniel Anglès estrenará QUAN LA VAIG CONÈIXER (BUYER & CELLAR) en el Maldà de Barcelona
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 6, 2025

El actor presentará la adaptación catalana del exitoso título off Broadway en la Ciudad Condal.
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadet Photo
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
Photos: Michael Urie Unveils Sardi's Caricature Photo
Photos: Michael Urie Unveils Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 28, 2024

Michael Urie, the star of Once Upon a Mattress, received his very own caricature at the legendary Sardi's! Check out photos here.
Laurie Metcalf and Eric McCormack Join ELSBETH as Guest Stars Photo
Laurie Metcalf and Eric McCormack Join ELSBETH as Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024

Laurie Metcalf and Eric McCormack have joined the cast of the new season of the CBS dramedy Elsbeth as guest stars.
Exclusive: Jonathan Tolins Talks Broadway, Opera, & Murder (Oh, My!) in ELSBETH Photo
Exclusive: Jonathan Tolins Talks Broadway, Opera, & Murder (Oh, My!) in ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024

Ahead of the new season, BroadwayWorld sat down with showrunner Jonathan Tolins to discuss the CBS series Elsbeth, its many connections to the stage, and why the show represents a more upbeat version of New York City than is often portrayed onscreen.
Review: BUYER & CELLAR, King's Head Theatre Photo
Review: BUYER & CELLAR, King's Head Theatre
by Alice Cope - Sep 30, 2024

The wonderfully silly story tells of an out of work actor who is employed to work within the basement of Barbra Streisand’s Malibu property, where they form an unlikely relationship.
Photos: Rob Madge in Rehearsal For BUYER & CELLAR Photo
Photos: Rob Madge in Rehearsal For BUYER & CELLAR
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

Rehearsal photos have been released of award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge as Alex in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar. Check out the photos here!
Renaissance Theaterworks Announces Casting for THE MOORS, THE NETHER, and BUYER & CEL Photo
Renaissance Theaterworks Announces Casting for THE MOORS, THE NETHER, and BUYER & CELLAR
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2024

Renaissance Theaterworks has announced casting of their 2024-2025 season offerings: The Moors by Jen Silverman, The Nether by Jennifer Haley and Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins.
Edinburgh Fringe Transfers to King's Head Theatre and More Shows Set For Autumn 2024 Photo
Edinburgh Fringe Transfers to King's Head Theatre and More Shows Set For Autumn 2024
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

King’s Head Theatre has shared upcoming shows now on sale for the autumn in the 200-seat Main House and the versatile and intimate 50-seat cabaret space @4Below.
Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon to be Honored at York Theatre Company Gala Photo
Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon to be Honored at York Theatre Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024

The York Theatre Company will honor Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon at their Gala Evening. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!
Photos/Video: Rob Madge in BUYER & CELLAR Photo
Photos/Video: Rob Madge in BUYER & CELLAR
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024

New photos and video footage have been released of award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge as Alex in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar opening at London’s King’s Head Theatre for five weeks only from 18 September – 19 October. 
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominatio Photo
THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
Stage Adaptation of Film TAKE THE LEAD Will Have a Reading Today Photo
Stage Adaptation of Film TAKE THE LEAD Will Have a Reading Today
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024

Take the Lead, the new musical based on the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas, will have a private reading today in New York City. The musical will have its world premiere next year at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnn Photo
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024

Watch as the cast and creative team of La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June talk about bringing the production to the stage.
Michael Urie Joins Sutton Foster in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway Photo
Michael Urie Joins Sutton Foster in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2024

 Drama Desk Award winner and SAG Award nominee Michael Urie will star alongside Tony Award winner Sutton Foster in Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway this summer! Tickets are on sale now!
Rob Madge Will Lead BUYER & CELLAR at the King's Head Theatre Photo
Rob Madge Will Lead BUYER & CELLAR at the King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

Award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge will star in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar at London’s King’s Head Theatre for five weeks only from 18 September – 19 October.
Christopher Ryan Grant, Patti Murin & More to Lead THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE Photo
Christopher Ryan Grant, Patti Murin & More to Lead THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
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How many shows has Jonathan Tolins written?

Jonathan Tolins has written 4 shows including The Twilight of the Golds (Playwright), Secrets of the Trade (Playwright), Buyer and Cellar (Playwright), Pride Plays (Author).

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