Paul Sparks
Latest News on Paul Sparks:
Darko Tresnjak to Direct World Premiere of Taylor Mac's PROSPEROUS FOOLS at TFANA (Oct 22, 2024)
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire (Sep 4, 2024)
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards (May 13, 2024)
Darko Tresnjak to Direct World Premiere of Taylor Mac's PROSPEROUS FOOLS at TFANA (Oct 22, 2024)
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire (Sep 4, 2024)
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards (May 13, 2024)
BIO
Paul Sparks most recently starred in Edward Albee's AT HOME AT THE ZOO.
Photos
Daniel Reese, Mia Sinclair Jenness, Luca Thomas, Eamon Patrick O'Connell, Colby Kipnes, Millicent Simmonds, Claire Karpen, Laurie Metcalf, Paul Sparks, Sophia Anne Caruso, Alyssa Emily Marvin, Cyndi Coyne, Emma Safiyah Haeri, Winsome Brown and Erin Rosenfeld
Date:
05/31/2023
From: Photos: The Cast of GREY HOUSE Takes Their Opening Night Bows
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2003
Jason Chenier (Understudy)
Kippy Sunderstrom (Understudy)
Shane Mungitt (Understudy)
Movies
Headspace
[ 2005 ] Jon
[ 2005 ] Jon
The Treatment
[ 2006 ] Andre
[ 2006 ] Andre
Blackbird
[ 2007 ] Bayliss
[ 2007 ] Bayliss
Rachel Getting Married
[ 2008 ] 12-Step Meeting Member
[ 2008 ] 12-Step Meeting Member
The Understudy
[ 2008 ] Bobby
[ 2008 ] Bobby
Synecdoche, New York
[ 2008 ] Derek
[ 2008 ] Derek
Deception
[ 2008 ] Detective Burke
[ 2008 ] Detective Burke
Afterschool
[ 2008 ] Detective Eclisse
[ 2008 ] Detective Eclisse
The Missing Person
[ 2009 ] Gus Papitos
[ 2009 ] Gus Papitos
First Person Singular
[ 2009 ] Peter
[ 2009 ] Peter
Please Give
[ 2010 ] Blind Date
[ 2010 ] Blind Date
Edge of Darkness
[ 2010 ] Northampton Police Detective
[ 2010 ] Northampton Police Detective
Return
[ 2011 ] Ed
[ 2011 ] Ed
Mud
[ 2012 ] Carver
[ 2012 ] Carver
Forgetting the Girl
[ 2012 ] Tanner
[ 2012 ] Tanner
Sparrows Dance
[ 2012 ] Wes
[ 2012 ] Wes
Parkland
[ 2013 ] Harry McCormick
[ 2013 ] Harry McCormick
Trust Me
[ 2013 ] Ray
[ 2013 ] Ray
Early Light
[ 2014 ] Ned
[ 2014 ] Ned
Stealing Cars
[ 2015 ] Conrad Sean Lewis
[ 2015 ] Conrad Sean Lewis
Midnight Special
[ 2016 ] Agent Miller
[ 2016 ] Agent Miller
In the Radiant City
[ 2016 ] Michael Yurley
[ 2016 ] Michael Yurley
All the Birds Have Flown South
[ 2016 ] Stephen
[ 2016 ] Stephen
Buried Child
[ 2016 ] Tilden
[ 2016 ] Tilden
A Bear Lands on Earth
[ 2016 ] Voli
[ 2016 ] Voli
The Greatest Showman
[ 2017 ] James Gordon Bennett
[ 2017 ] James Gordon Bennett
Thoroughbreds
[ 2017 ] Mark
[ 2017 ] Mark
Human Capital
[ 2019 ] Jon
[ 2019 ] Jon
The Lovebirds
[ 2020 ] Moustache
[ 2020 ] Moustache
Hands that Bind
[ 2021 ] Andy Hollis
[ 2021 ] Andy Hollis
Giving Birth to a Butterfly
[ 2021 ] Daryl
[ 2021 ] Daryl
TV Shows
Boardwalk Empire
Mickey Doyle
Mickey Doyle
House of Cards
Thomas Yates
Thomas Yates
Physical
John Breem
John Breem
Sweetbitter
Howard
Howard
Underemployed
Guy Doyle
Guy Doyle
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play
Paul Sparks, Waiting for Godot
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Paul Sparks, At Home at the Zoo
Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award
Paul Sparks, Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Paul Sparks, At Home at the Zoo
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Paul Sparks, Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo: Homelife and The Zoo Story
The Lortels - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Paul Sparks, Buried Child
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Paul SparksDusk Rings a Bell
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Paul Sparks, Essential Self-Defense
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Paul SparksBlackbird
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Play
Paul SparksCoyote on a Fence
Videos
Video: GREY HOUSE's Sophia Anne Caruso and Millicent Simmonds Perform 'God Bless America' at Yankee Stadium
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2023
Exclusive: Watch Kelli O'Hara in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Three Clip
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2022
VIDEO: Watch First Teaser for J.J. Abrams and Stephen King's CASTLE ROCK
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 13, 2019
VIDEO: Check Out the Newest Trailer for Sundance Film Festival Hit THOROUGHBREDS, Out March 9th
by Macon Prickett - Mar 7, 2018
VIDEO: First Look - Paramount Network Debuts Trailer for New Series WACO
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 24, 2018
VIDEO: First Look - Paramount Network Debuts Trailer for New Series WACO
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2017
VIDEO: Paramount Network Debuts 1st Trailer for WACO, Premiering January 2018
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 26, 2017
VIDEO: Starz Releases New Trailer for Limited Series THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 10, 2016
VIDEO: Starz Releases New Trailer for Limited Series THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 21, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of TFANA's THE KILLER, Starring Michael Shannon
by Stage Tube - May 29, 2014
VIDEO: First Look - Clark Gregg, Allison Janney in Comedy Drama TRUST ME
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 25, 2014
News
Darko Tresnjak to Direct World Premiere of Taylor Mac's PROSPEROUS FOOLS at TFANA
Theatre for a New Audience has named Darko Tresnjak as director of the world premiere of Prosperous Fools. Learn more about the world premiere and see how to purchase tickets.
Theatre for a New Audience has named Darko Tresnjak as director of the world premiere of Prosperous Fools. Learn more about the world premiere and see how to purchase tickets.
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards
The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!
Steve Ross, Paul Sparks and The Burch Family Foundation to be Honored at Urban Stages Benefit
Urban Stages will present its 40th Anniversary Benefit this month. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Urban Stages will present its 40th Anniversary Benefit this month. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Who Else Was Eligible for 2024 Tony Nominations?
Nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible below and here's to their great work this theatre season!
Nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible below and here's to their great work this theatre season!
A Guide to the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations
The 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, April 30, by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsbery. The announcement can be viewed LIVE in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld.
The 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, April 30, by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsbery. The announcement can be viewed LIVE in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld.
2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards- Full List of Nominees
Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.
Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night of THE OUTSIDERS
Broadway welcomed another new musical in The Outsiders, which is now officially open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and you can check out photos from the VIP theatre arrivals here.
Broadway welcomed another new musical in The Outsiders, which is now officially open at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big day and you can check out photos from the VIP theatre arrivals here.
Recap the Many Plays of THE OUTSIDERS Book Writer Adam Rapp
The Outsiders marks Adam Rapp's first book of a musical that he has written, but he's no stranger to writing for the stage, having written several plays throughout his career. In honor of Rapp's first musical coming to Broadway, we're taking a walk down memory lane and revisiting some of his plays.
The Outsiders marks Adam Rapp's first book of a musical that he has written, but he's no stranger to writing for the stage, having written several plays throughout his career. In honor of Rapp's first musical coming to Broadway, we're taking a walk down memory lane and revisiting some of his plays.
John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!
RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!
TFANA to Present Final Extension Of WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Michael Shannon & More
THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE announces final extension of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' starring Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks. Don't miss this critically acclaimed production running through December 23.
THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE announces final extension of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' starring Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks. Don't miss this critically acclaimed production running through December 23.
WAITING FOR GODOT Starring Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks & More Extended at TFANA
Theatre for a New Audience, responding to demand, will present a two-week extension of its production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by Arin Arbus. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Theatre for a New Audience, responding to demand, will present a two-week extension of its production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by Arin Arbus. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Now Accepting Applications for Cycle 2
Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.
Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 16th, 2023
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 16, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 16, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: WAITING FOR GODOT Opens Off-Broadway at Theatre For a New Audience
The second production in TFANA’s 2023-24 season is Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, staged by Arin Arbus and starring Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks and more. Read the reviews for Waiting For Godot here!
The second production in TFANA’s 2023-24 season is Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, staged by Arin Arbus and starring Michael Shannon, Paul Sparks and more. Read the reviews for Waiting For Godot here!
HERE WE ARE, DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for November
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this November is Sondheim's final musical, Aubrey Plaza's stage debut, and more.
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is helping you pick what to see next by rounding up our top recommended theatre each month. Coming up off-Broadway this November is Sondheim's final musical, Aubrey Plaza's stage debut, and more.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Stage Adaptation on The Way From GREY HOUSE Playwright Levi Holloway
Levi Holloway, the playwright behind the spine-tingling Broadway play Grey House, is currently at work on a stage adaptation of the hit found-footage horror franchise, Paranormal Activity.
Levi Holloway, the playwright behind the spine-tingling Broadway play Grey House, is currently at work on a stage adaptation of the hit found-footage horror franchise, Paranormal Activity.
Wake Up With BWW 7/28: Patrick Page and Sarah Paulson on Stage, Plus MATILDA International Tour, and More!
Top stories: Patrick Page returns to New York, Sarah Paulson returns to Broadway, Matilda the Musical international tour, and more!
Top stories: Patrick Page returns to New York, Sarah Paulson returns to Broadway, Matilda the Musical international tour, and more!
Michael Shannon & Paul Sparks Led WAITING FOR GODOT & More Set for TFANA 2023-24 Season
Discover the lineup for the Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA) 2023-24 season, featuring Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks in the iconic play Waiting for Godot. Get all the details on the dates and tickets.
Discover the lineup for the Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA) 2023-24 season, featuring Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks in the iconic play Waiting for Godot. Get all the details on the dates and tickets.
Video: GREY HOUSE's Sophia Anne Caruso and Millicent Simmonds Perform 'God Bless America' at Yankee Stadium
Sophia Anne Caruso and Millicent Simmonds performed God Bless America at Yankee Stadium earlier this month. Caruso sang while Simmonds accompanied her with American Sign Language. Watch the full performance in the video here!
Sophia Anne Caruso and Millicent Simmonds performed God Bless America at Yankee Stadium earlier this month. Caruso sang while Simmonds accompanied her with American Sign Language. Watch the full performance in the video here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Paul Sparks been in?
Paul Sparks has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Paul Sparks been in?
Paul Sparks has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Paul Sparks been nominated for?
Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Waiting for Godot, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for At Home at the Zoo, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for At Home at the Zoo, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Edward Albee's At Home at the Zoo: Homelife and The Zoo Story, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Buried Child, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dusk Rings a Bell, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Essential Self-Defense, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blackbird and Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Coyote on a Fence.
What awards has Paul Sparks won?
Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Blackbird and Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Coyote on a Fence.
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