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BIO

LCT: Flying Over Sunset, Verité (LCT3). Broadway: Sylvia, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Sideman, Cabaret, My Fair Lady (also National Tour). First National Tour: Angels in America. Off-Broadway: 1776, Music in the Air (City Center Encores!); The Mystery of Irma Vep; Stuff Happens, Kit Marlowe (The Public); Five by Tenn (MTC); Boys and Girls, The Water Children (Playwrights Horizons); Home of the Brave (Jewish Rep). London: The Lady from Dubuque(Theatre Royal Haymarket). Regional includes Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Hartford Stage, Alley Theatre, McCarter, Long Wharf and Kennedy Center. Film: 1985 (short), Manchester by the Sea, Slippery Slope, Sleepy Hollow, The Astronauts Wife. TV includes “New Amsterdam,” “Deception,” “Mindhunter,” “Mr. Robot,” “Limitless,” “Blue Bloods,” “The Good Wife,” “Gossip Girl,” “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU.”

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Gerald Heard

[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Musicals in Mufti Revival, 2019
Humbert Humbert

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Concert Production, 2016
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Tom/Phyllis/Leslie

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere LCT Production, 2015
Sven Kandetty

[Off-Broadway]
30th Anniversary Off-Broadway Revival, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Angry Journalist/Dominique De Villepin

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Boris

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Dennis Merriwether/Jerry Johnson

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Reed

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2000
Leo

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2000
Prince of Wales

Prince of Wales

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Clifford [Replacement]

Clifford

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Freddy Eynsford-Hill


Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Robert Sella, Sylvia

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Robert Sella, The Mystery of Irma Vep

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Featured Actor

Robert Sella, Stuff Happens


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play

Robert SellaMourning Becomes Electra

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Industry Pro Newsletter: Seattle Rep Layoffs, Pittsburg Fire, and Tony Awards Highlights

This week, we are connecting the excitement of award season with the realities facing theaters. We'll catch you up on the Tony Awards' memorable moments, including a complete winners list and behind-the-scenes photos. Exclusive essays from producers Jeffrey Richards and Rachel Sussman offer personal insights into their Tony-nominated productions.
Exclusive: On the History and Hope of PURLIE VICTORIOUS

In this edition, we hear from producer Jeffrey Richards​​​​​​​, who contributed the below essay about his six-time Tony-nominated Best Revival of a Play, Purlie Victorious.
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny

Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kevin Chamberlin, George Abud, Kimberly Immanuel, Adrianna Hicks, Ann Harada, Lara Teeter, Eric Jordan Young, Danny Gardner, Spencer Jones and Joe Capstick will star in the Muny production of Anything Goes.
Interview: MARY TESTA of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE at Westport Country Playhouse

The legendary Mary Testa is coming to the Westport Country Playhouse on April 15 for one night only.
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script in Hand Play Reading of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE NUMBER FOUR

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand play reading of “Tenderness and Gratitude Number Four,” a new comedy written and directed by Enid Graham, on Monday, April 15, at 7 p.m.
Megan Sikora to Star as Ethel Merman in MERMAN Developmental Reading

The York Theatre Company will present a developmental reading of Merman. Learn more about the reading!
Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!
LEMPICKA On Broadway Adds Beth Leavel, Amber Iman And More To Principal Cast

At a special event at Sotheby's, the new principal cast of Lempicka, the sweeping new musical portrait celebrating the gripping true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka, was announced.
George Abud and Katrina Lenk Return to Birdland With SWUNG Next Month

Birdland Jazz Club will welcome the return of George Abud and Katrina Lenk  in an encore performance of their sold-out show “Swung” on Monday, November 6 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!
Photos: Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada And More Turn Out As Red Bull Theater Honors Julie Taymor And More

Red Bull Theater honored Julie Taymor with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation with the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit last night, Monday June 5th. See photos from inside the event. 
Julie Taymor to be Honored at Red Bull Theater Gala Benefit Hosted by Patrick Page

Julie Taymor will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater and the Axe-Houghton Foundation will receive the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit on Monday June 5th (6pm).
Photos: Katrina Lenk and George Abud Return To Birdland

George Abud and Katrina Lenk thrilled a sold-out Birdland audience with a return engagement of their sold-out 2019 debut show, featuring a new selection of sizzling songs from the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter, Jacques Brel, Marlene Dietrich, Umm Kulthum, and many more. Check out photos here
George Abud and Katrina Lenk to Present Encore Performance of SWUNG at Birdland Theater in March

BIRDLAND THEATER will present George Abud and Katrina Lenk – who starred together in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Band’s Visit – in “Abud & Lenk: Swung” on Monday, March 6 at 7:00 PM.
Atlantic Theater Extends CORNELIA STREET Starring George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil, and More

Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has announced an extension for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street. The production, which will begin performances this Friday, January 20th and open on Tuesday, February 14th, will now play through Sunday, March 5th, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2.
George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in CORNELIA STREET World Premiere

Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street, with a book by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens. Find out who is joining the cast, the performance schedule and how to get tickets.
Photos: See Mary Testa, Robert Cuccioli & More at Red Bull Theater Gala Honoring André De Shield

Red Bull Theater honored the illustrious ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, its benefit event held on Monday June 13th. Check out photos!
Red Bull Theater REVELRY Benefit Gala Honoring André De Shields to Take Place Tonight

André De Shields will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, Red Bull Theater's benefit event tonight, Monday June 13th, at 6pm.
André De Shields to Receive Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY Benefit Gala

Red Bull Theater today announced that André De Shields will be honored with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY, its benefit event on Monday June 13th at 6pm.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for THE MINUTES Opening Night

Tracy Letts' The Minutes, the newest work from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County, has officially opened on Broadway last night at Studio 54. BroadwayWorld was there for the special occasion and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Sella been in?

Robert Sella has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert Sella been in?

Robert Sella has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Robert Sella been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sylvia, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Mystery of Irma Vep, Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for Stuff Happens and Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Mourning Becomes Electra.

What awards has Robert Sella won?

Robert Sella won the Outstanding Supporting Actor, Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in Mourning Becomes Electra.

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