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BIO

Broadway: Lemml in Indecent (Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination), Larry David's Fish in the Dark, The Merchant of Venice with Al Pacino, Tony-winning revivals Awake & Sing! and The Normal Heart, Julius Caesar with Denzel Washington, Cymbeline, The Country Girl, School for Scandal. Off-Broadway: Prayer for the French Republic, Regrets (MTC), Anatomy of A Suicide (Atlantic Theater Company), Dance of Death (CSC), Bronx Bombers, Opus (Primary Stages), When the Rain Stops Falling (LCT), Lear, Twelfth Night, Winter's Tale (Public), and new plays at Playwrights Horizons, New Group, EST, Soho Rep, Vineyard among others. Film/TV: Lincoln, Indignation, Party Girl, "Curb Your Enthusiasm," recurring on "Billions," "Manifest", "Godfather of Harlem," "Perception," "Covert Affairs," and "The Practice," Fritz Haber opposite Geoffrey Rush in producer Ron Howard's "Genius: Einstein" on Nat Geo.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Arlekin Players Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Shylock

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Return Engagement, 2024
Abram

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2023
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere, 2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
59E59 Off-Broadway Premiere, 2020
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Lemml

[Off-Broadway]
New York Off-Broadway Premiere, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2011
Albany

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Examining Doctor

Hiram Keebler

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2010
Tubal

Shylock (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Henry Law

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Guildenstern

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Dennis

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2007
Gentleman

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Alan

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Sam Feinschreiber

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Lepidus

Ensemble

Cinna

Casca (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Roger/Terence/Jeff (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Broadway]
1995
Trip

Snake (Understudy)

Sir Benjamin Backbite (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Constable

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Martin

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Junior


Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Richard Topol, Indecent

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Photos: In Rehearsals for THE MERCHANT OF VENICE with  Richard Topol, T.R. Knight & Alexandra Silber 

The cast and creative team of The Merchant of Venice, directed and adapted by Igor Golyak, are getting ready for performances at The Lynn F. Angelson Theater. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!
T.R. Knight Joins THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Classic Stage Company

Further details and additional cast members have been revealed for The Merchant of Venice, directed and adapted by Igor Golyak, beginning performances at The Lynn F. Angelson Theater, Classic Stage Company. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Photos: OUR CLASS Opens at Classic Stage Company

After its sold-out run at Brooklyn Academy of Music in winter 2024, the off-Broadway production Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz Slobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak, is now playing. Check out photos from opening night here!
OUR CLASS Begins Performances At Classic Stage Company This Week

After its sold-out run at Brooklyn Academy of Music in winter 2024, the off-Broadway production Our Class, by Polish playwright Tadeusz Slobodzianek, and helmed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak, begins performances this week. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Actors' Equity Association And Off-Broadway League Reach New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Actors' Equity Association and the Off-Broadway League have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. Negotiations began on May 15 and took place over the course of 12 days. To ensure a collaborative and productive process, Equity and the League prefaced formal bargaining with three days to articulate top priorities and set rules of engagement.
OUR CLASS MERCHANT OF VENICE To Run At CSC As Part Of 'Arlekin In Residence At Classic Stage Company

Classic Stage Company will present the run of OUR CLASS and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE as part of the 'Arlekin in Residence' program. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LaChanze-Helmed WINE IN THE WILDERNESS & More Set for Classic Stage Company 24-25 Season

Classic Stage Company has unveiled complete programming for their 2024-25 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Brooke Shields Elected President of Actors' Equity Association

Brooke Shields has officially been elected as president of Actors’ Equity Association. Learn more about the full results of the election here.
OUR CLASS and MERCHANT OF VENICE to Run at Classic Stage Company

Catch the performances of OUR CLASS and MERCHANT OF VENICE at the Classic Stage Company as part of the Arlekin in Residence program. Learn more and see how to watch.
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway

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!
From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History

Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 
Richard Topol & More to Star in Readings of WAY OUT EAST by Andrew Stein

WAY OUT EAST,  a new play written by Andrew Stein and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt will have two special reading presentations. Learn more about the play!
OUR CLASS Enters Final Week of Performances at Brooklyn Academy Of Music

New Yorkers have only one more week to see Our Class, the award-winning play by Tadeusz SÅ‚obodzianek, currently running at Brooklyn Academy of Music. Learn how to purchase tickets!
OUR CLASS Extended Through February 11 At Brooklyn Academy Of Music

'Our Class' extends its run at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Fisher Fishman Space until February 11. Don't miss this captivating production.
LaMaMa to Present the World Premiere of THE MULBERRY TREE in February

Directed by Alexandra Aron, The Mulberry Tree will have its world premiere at La MaMa ETC. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: First Look at OUR CLASS at Brooklyn Academy of Music

All new production photos have been released from Our Class, the award-winning play by Tadeusz Słobodzianek, currently running at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Fisher (Fishman Space) for its New York premiere. Check out the photos here!
Review Roundup: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Opens On Broadway

The critics stopped by the Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway premiere of Prayer for the French Republic and the reviews are in! See what the critics had to say!
Video: The Company of OUR CLASS At Brooklyn Academy of Music Meets the Press!

Our Class, the contemporary, award-winning play by Tadeusz Slobodzianek and directed by Ukrainian-born, Jewish director Igor Golyak will see a completely new production and its New York premiere at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) beginning January 12. The cast and creative team of the play met the press this week and BroadwayWorld correspondent Richard Ridge was on hand to chat with the cast! See video of our visit to the rehearsal room!
OUR CLASS To Be A Featured Production At Under The Radar Festival 2024

'OUR CLASS' is set to make its New York premiere at BAM as a featured production at the Under the Radar Festival 2024. Don't miss this exciting play!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Topol been in?

Richard Topol has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Richard Topol been in?

Richard Topol has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Richard Topol been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Indecent.

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