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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

Flying Over Sunset Flying Over Sunset
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theatre's Original Broadway Production, 2021
Gerald Heard
Lolita, My Love Lolita, My Love
[Off-Broadway]
York Theatre Company Musicals in Mufti Revival, 2019
Humbert Humbert
1776 1776
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Concert Production, 2016
Performer
Sylvia Sylvia
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Tom/Phyllis/Leslie
Verite Verite
[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere LCT Production, 2015
Sven Kandetty
The Mystery of Irma Vep The Mystery of Irma Vep
[Off-Broadway]
30th Anniversary Off-Broadway Revival, 2014
Performer
Stuff Happens
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Angry Journalist/Dominique De Villepin
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Boris
Five By Tenn
[Off-Broadway]
2004
Dennis Merriwether/Jerry Johnson
Boys and Girls
[Off-Broadway]
2002
Reed
Kit Marlowe
[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer
Marty
[New York]
Reading, 2000
Leo
Kean
[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2000
Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales
Side Man
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Clifford [Replacement]
Clifford
Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
Master of Ceremonies [Replacement]
Side Man
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer
My Fair Lady
[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


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

Robert SellaMourning Becomes Electra

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Peter Sarsgaard To Lead Martin Crimp's Version Of Molière's THE MISANTHROPE Photo
Peter Sarsgaard To Lead Martin Crimp's Version Of Molière's THE MISANTHROPE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: The Misanthrope by Molière, a version by Martin Crimp, directed by Marc Vietor.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Seattle Rep Layoffs, Pittsburg Fire, and Tony Awards Highlig Photo
Industry Pro Newsletter: Seattle Rep Layoffs, Pittsburg Fire, and Tony Awards Highlights
by Alex Freeman - Jun 17, 2024

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 Photo
Exclusive: On the History and Hope of PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2024

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 Photo
Jeanna de Waal, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and More Will Lead ANYTHING GOES at the Muny
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

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 Photo
Interview: MARY TESTA of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Apr 12, 2024

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 G Photo
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script in Hand Play Reading of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE NUMBER FOUR
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2024

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 Photo
Megan Sikora to Star as Ethel Merman in MERMAN Developmental Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

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 Photo
Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 19, 2024

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 Photo
LEMPICKA On Broadway Adds Beth Leavel, Amber Iman And More To Principal Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024

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 Photo
George Abud and Katrina Lenk Return to Birdland With SWUNG Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

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 Theat Photo
Photos: Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada And More Turn Out As Red Bull Theater Honors Julie Taymor And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023

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 Photo
Julie Taymor to be Honored at Red Bull Theater Gala Benefit Hosted by Patrick Page
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2023

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 Photo
Photos: Katrina Lenk and George Abud Return To Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023

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 Theat Photo
George Abud and Katrina Lenk to Present Encore Performance of SWUNG at Birdland Theater in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023

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 Photo
Atlantic Theater Extends CORNELIA STREET Starring George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 18, 2023

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 Photo
George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in CORNELIA STREET World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022

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 Andr Photo
Photos: See Mary Testa, Robert Cuccioli & More at Red Bull Theater Gala Honoring André De Shield
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022

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 Tonigh Photo
Red Bull Theater REVELRY Benefit Gala Honoring André De Shields to Take Place Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2022

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 RE Photo
André De Shields to Receive Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater at REVELRY Benefit Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022

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 Opening Night Red Carpet for HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Photo
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 20, 2022

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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 has won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Resident Play award at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in Mourning Becomes Electra.

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