Michael Benjamin Washington
Latest News on Michael Benjamin Washington:
Works & Process to Present Caleb Teicher's THIS IS THE PART WHEN YOU GO WOO (Apr 29, 2024)
La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series (Nov 15, 2023)
Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTION, Paper Mill's GUN & POWER and More (Nov 14, 2023)
Works & Process to Present Caleb Teicher's THIS IS THE PART WHEN YOU GO WOO (Apr 29, 2024)
La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series (Nov 15, 2023)
Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTION, Paper Mill's GUN & POWER and More (Nov 14, 2023)
BIO
Soon to be seen reprising his Broadway role on screen in The Boys in the Band on Netflix, credits include: Mamma Mia! (original Broadway company); the 2005 revival of La Cage Aux Folles; and Saturday Night (Second Stage). La Jolla Playhouse credits include The Wiz, Memphis, Letters to Obama, and Blueprints to Freedom (which he also wrote). TV credits include “30 Rock,” “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Glee,” “Law & Order,” “The Jury,” and “Hope and Faith,” among others. Mr. Washington's political drama, Blueprints to Freedom: An Ode to Bayard Rustin, was developed at the McCarter Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse. The play also enjoyed sold out co-productions at La Jolla and Kansas City Repertory Theatre in 2015, earning him Outstanding New American Play Award by the Edgerton Foundation, the San Diego Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Leading Actor in a Play. Film credits include Love and Other Drugs.
Photos
THE BOYS IN THE BAND (2020)
Robin De Jesus, Michael Benjamin Washington, Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Charlie Carver, Tuc Watkins, Andrew Rannells, Brian Hutchison
Front: Joe Mantello, Mart Crowley
Cr. Brian Bowen Smith/NETFLIX
Date:
08/21/2020
From: Photo Flash: See the First Photos of Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, and More in THE BOYS IN THE BAND Movie
THE BOYS IN THE BAND (2020)
Jim Parsons as Michael, Robin De Jesus as Emory, Michael Benjamin Washington as Bernard and Andrew Rannells as Larry.
Cr. Scott Everett White/NETFLIX
Date:
08/21/2020
From: Photo Flash: See the First Photos of Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, and More in THE BOYS IN THE BAND Movie
Actors (front row L-R)  Andrew Rannells, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons, (back row L-R) Robin de Jesus, Brian Hutchison, Charlie Carver, Michael Benjamin Washington and Tuc Watkins
Date:
06/15/2018
From: PHOTOS/VIDEO: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Chat Broadway and Boyfriends with Andy Cohen
Actors (front row L-R)  Andrew Rannells, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons, (back row L-R) Robin de Jesus, Brian Hutchison, Charlie Carver, Michael Benjamin Washington and Tuc Watkins
Date:
06/15/2018
From: PHOTOS/VIDEO: THE BOYS IN THE BAND Chat Broadway and Boyfriends with Andy Cohen
STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Author
Movies
Love & Other Drugs
[ 2010 ] Richard
[ 2010 ] Richard
The Boys in the Band
[ 2020 ] Bernard
[ 2020 ] Bernard
TV Shows
30 Rock
Donald
Donald
American Auto
Cyrus Knight
Cyrus Knight
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award
Michael Benjamin Washington, Fires in the Mirror
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Michael Benjamin Washington, Fires in the Mirror
Videos
VIDEO: Watch a BOYS IN THE BAND Conversation With Charlie Carver & Playwright Mart Crowley
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 5, 2020
VIDEO: See The Cast of THE BOYS IN THE BAND in a Featurette About Playwright Matt Crowley
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 1, 2020
VIDEO: Matt Bomer Talks THE BOYS IN THE BAND on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 29, 2020
VIDEO: Watch a Documentary Short About the Making of THE BOYS IN THE BAND, Featuring Zachary Quinto, Jim Parsons, and More!
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 21, 2020
VIDEO: Anna Deavere Smith Recalls the First Reading of TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2020
VIDEO: Matt Bomer Talks Adapting THE BOYS IN THE BAND For the Screen
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 28, 2020
TV: Watch Highlights of Carmen Cusack & More in Encores! CALL ME MADAM
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2019
VIDEO: Zachary Quinto Talks THE BOYS IN THE BAND Audience Heckling and Leonard Nimoy On TONIGHT SHOW
by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 31, 2018
VIDEO: Zachary Quinto Talks History of BOYS IN THE BAND, Calls It 'Gay Summer Camp' On LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Tori Hartshorn - May 30, 2018
VIDEO: Matt Bomer Plays Charades With Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2018
VIDEO: Zachary Quinto Talks THE BOYS IN THE BAND, Star Trek 4, and More on The Late Show
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2018
VIDEO: Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto, & Andrew Rannells Chat THE BOYS IN THE BAND on THE TODAY SHOW
by Macon Prickett - May 15, 2018
VIDEO: Jim Parsons Talks the Importance of LGBT Representation on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2018
VIDEO: Playwright Mart Crowley Talks THE BOYS IN THE BAND on CBS Sunday Morning
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2018
VIDEO: Jim Parsons Receives GLAAD Award from Ryan Murphy and the Cast of THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2018
VIDEO: Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons & More Pose for Broadway Return in THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 22, 2018
News
Works & Process to Present Caleb Teicher's THIS IS THE PART WHEN YOU GO WOO
Experience the innovative performance-presentation by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Caleb Teicher, This Is The Part When You Go Woo, at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Learn more!
Experience the innovative performance-presentation by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Caleb Teicher, This Is The Part When You Go Woo, at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Learn more!
La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.
Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTION, Paper Mill's GUN & POWER and More
Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.
Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.
Jordan E. Cooper, Michael R. Jackson, Christine Toy Johnson & More Named to 2023-2024 Tony Awards Nominating Committee
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2023-2024 Broadway season.
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2023-2024 Broadway season.
Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Toasts Jordan E. Cooper and AIN'T NO MO'
Just last night, the best of broadway came out to celebrate the six-time Tony-nominated Ain't No Mo. Whoopi Goldberg is hosted a private celebration of the acclaimed play at The Edition Times Square. Check out photos from the big night!
Just last night, the best of broadway came out to celebrate the six-time Tony-nominated Ain't No Mo. Whoopi Goldberg is hosted a private celebration of the acclaimed play at The Edition Times Square. Check out photos from the big night!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Six Recoups, Government Funding Shifts in Australia and Canada
Governmental funding shifts continue around the globe as governments reveal their latest budget proposals - often with some form of a decrease of support for the creative economy as these countries wind down the support they offered at the height of the pandemic.
Governmental funding shifts continue around the globe as governments reveal their latest budget proposals - often with some form of a decrease of support for the creative economy as these countries wind down the support they offered at the height of the pandemic.
Get to Know the Tony Nominators
This time of year, most know the most important people in the industry are sadly not anyone putting on a show, but rather the Tony nominators. Usually, this is the time that many selected nominators start dropping out, typically because of involvement in an eligible production or failure to see all eligible productions. This season, we’ve so far had very few recusals, so as of now there is a pretty full slate.
This time of year, most know the most important people in the industry are sadly not anyone putting on a show, but rather the Tony nominators. Usually, this is the time that many selected nominators start dropping out, typically because of involvement in an eligible production or failure to see all eligible productions. This season, we’ve so far had very few recusals, so as of now there is a pretty full slate.
Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of PARADE
Parade is back on Broadway! The revival, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opened last night, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out our photos of attendees Sara Bareilles, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jeremy Jordan, Rachel Zegler, and more as they walk the red carpet here!
Parade is back on Broadway! The revival, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opened last night, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out our photos of attendees Sara Bareilles, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jeremy Jordan, Rachel Zegler, and more as they walk the red carpet here!
Cynthia Nixon, Matthew Broderick, Tony Shalhoub, and More Are Set For This Weekend's Philip Roth Festival
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents The Philip Roth Festival, a three-day celebration (Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 19) of the iconic writer from Newark, New Jersey. A bevy of actors come out to discuss and participate in events celebrating the novelist who influenced their work as actors.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents The Philip Roth Festival, a three-day celebration (Friday, March 17 - Sunday, March 19) of the iconic writer from Newark, New Jersey. A bevy of actors come out to discuss and participate in events celebrating the novelist who influenced their work as actors.
Tony Shalhoub, Cynthia Nixon, And More To Lead Reading of Philip Roth's THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA, March 19
Some of the country's finest actors including Tony Award-winner Tony Shalhoub and Cynthia Nixon, with Sam Waterston and more will deliver a March 19 dramatic reading of The Plot Against America, Philip Roth's timely and timeless masterwork.
Some of the country's finest actors including Tony Award-winner Tony Shalhoub and Cynthia Nixon, with Sam Waterston and more will deliver a March 19 dramatic reading of The Plot Against America, Philip Roth's timely and timeless masterwork.
Matthew Broderick, Tony Shalhoub, and More Join the Roth Festival Line-Up
New Jersey Performing Arts Center announced the complete cast of its one-time dramatic reading of the late Philip Roth's bestselling novel The Plot Against America featuring some of the most esteemed actors working today in a monumental performance at the center of PHILIP ROTH UNBOUND: Illuminating a Literary Legacy, NJPAC's three-day celebration of the iconic writer.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center announced the complete cast of its one-time dramatic reading of the late Philip Roth's bestselling novel The Plot Against America featuring some of the most esteemed actors working today in a monumental performance at the center of PHILIP ROTH UNBOUND: Illuminating a Literary Legacy, NJPAC's three-day celebration of the iconic writer.
New Works by Keith Bunin, Idris Goodwin & More to be Presented in La Jolla Playhouse's 2022 DNA New Work Series
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the dates and projects for its 2022 DNA New Work Series, running December 1 – 12 in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center.
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the dates and projects for its 2022 DNA New Work Series, running December 1 – 12 in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center.
Industry Editor Exclusive: Who Are the 2022 Tony Nominators?
As we focus on the Tony nominations announcement on Monday, you may be wondering – who does the nominating? This year over 50% of the announced nominators will not in fact be nominating anyone. There are now only 29 essential players in the Tony nominator pool.
As we focus on the Tony nominations announcement on Monday, you may be wondering – who does the nominating? This year over 50% of the announced nominators will not in fact be nominating anyone. There are now only 29 essential players in the Tony nominator pool.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of AN EVENING WITH AMBER IMAN at the Minetta Lane Theatre
For three nights only, Audible Theater will present An Evening with Amber Iman, which began performances last night. Remaining performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre are this evening (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:00pm.
For three nights only, Audible Theater will present An Evening with Amber Iman, which began performances last night. Remaining performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre are this evening (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:00pm.
YoungArts Announces New Mentorship Program
YoungArts has announced a new mentorship program pairing established artists and industry leaders with emerging artists to provide one-on-one, personalized and direct support to help mentees meet their artistic goals.
YoungArts has announced a new mentorship program pairing established artists and industry leaders with emerging artists to provide one-on-one, personalized and direct support to help mentees meet their artistic goals.
YoungArts Announces New Mentorship Program
YoungArts has announced a new mentorship program pairing established artists and industry leaders with emerging artists to provide one-on-one, personalized and direct support to help mentees meet their artistic goals.
YoungArts has announced a new mentorship program pairing established artists and industry leaders with emerging artists to provide one-on-one, personalized and direct support to help mentees meet their artistic goals.
Signature Theatre Announces One-Week Extension for TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992
Signature Theatre has announced one-week extension for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, National Humanities Medal-recipient Anna Deavere Smith’s gathering of voices surrounding the 1992 L.A. civil unrest in a complex portrait of a city’s racial anguish.
Signature Theatre has announced one-week extension for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, National Humanities Medal-recipient Anna Deavere Smith’s gathering of voices surrounding the 1992 L.A. civil unrest in a complex portrait of a city’s racial anguish.
Signature Theatre Announces the Cast of TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992
Signature Theatre has announced the cast of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, National Humanities Medal-recipient Anna Deavere Smith’s gathering of voices surrounding the 1992 L.A. civil unrest in a complex portrait of a city’s racial anguish.
Signature Theatre has announced the cast of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, National Humanities Medal-recipient Anna Deavere Smith’s gathering of voices surrounding the 1992 L.A. civil unrest in a complex portrait of a city’s racial anguish.
VIDEO: See a Preview of Anna Deavere Smith's TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 at Signature Theatre's
Signature Theatre has announced a 35-minute video preview of playwright, actor, and scholar Anna Deavere Smith’s Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, directed by Taibi Magar, ahead of the Fall 2021 production on the Irene Diamond Stage.
Signature Theatre has announced a 35-minute video preview of playwright, actor, and scholar Anna Deavere Smith’s Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992, directed by Taibi Magar, ahead of the Fall 2021 production on the Irene Diamond Stage.
92Y to Celebrate Pride Month 2021 With Free Archived Talks Featuring Alan Cumming, Tony Kushner and More
92Y will celebrate Pride 2021 by sharing fee archived talks and events featuring luminaries from the world of culture, politics, activism, and literature.
92Y will celebrate Pride 2021 by sharing fee archived talks and events featuring luminaries from the world of culture, politics, activism, and literature.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael Benjamin Washington been in?
Michael Benjamin Washington has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael Benjamin Washington been in?
Michael Benjamin Washington has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Michael Benjamin Washington been nominated for?
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Fires in the Mirror and Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fires in the Mirror.
What awards has Michael Benjamin Washington won?
Michael Benjamin Washington won the Outstanding Solo Performance award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work in Fires in the Mirror.
How many shows has Michael Benjamin Washington written?
Michael Benjamin Washington has written 1 shows including Pride Plays (Author).
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